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Ikutora, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Ikutora is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,376. Elevation: 1,486 ft (453 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,376 Population 11/sq mi density
1,486 ft Elevation 453 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Ikutora

Ikutora

Ikutora Station was a railway station on the Nemuro Main Line of JR Hokkaido located in Minamifurano, Hokkaidō, Japan.

People

Population2,376
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units950

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Population2,376
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Coordinates43.1556°, 142.5706°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.5 inches (44 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Ikutora

Ikutora is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 2,376. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ikutora has a population of 2,376 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 220.6 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,376
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
220.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ikutora vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ikutora is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Ikutora vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ikutora is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 950 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units950

Property Tax

Ikutora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below Japan avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)
Area220.6 sq mi (571.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates43.1556°N, 142.5706°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above Japan avg
Snowfall 17.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

926 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 92 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 60 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 133 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 123 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 89 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 104 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 131 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 82 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 145 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 127 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 87 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 90 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 74 km
Apr 11, 1990 55 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan M5.6 139 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 87 km
May 30, 2020 69 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.6 126 km
Jan 11, 1995 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.6 136 km
Aug 30, 2003 54 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 144 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 80 km
Sep 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 146 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 112 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 148 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 31 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 47 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 61 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 110 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 120 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 137 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 148 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 157 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 159 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 159 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 167 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 189 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 2.9 in

Ikutora has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Ikutora

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立樹海中学校
Jukai Elementary School
Minamifurano Junior High School
Minamifurano Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Ikutora

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ikutora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Furano Wine Factory
富良野市博物館

Libraries in Ikutora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
上トマム図書館0.0
富良野図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Ikutora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
富良野地方卸売市場

Hotels in Ikutora

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Med Tomamu
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Minamifurano
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
Risonare Tomamu
The Tower
Tomamu Alpha Resort Villa Sport
オーベルジュ・ポーラスター
かなやま湖ログホテルラーチ
かなやま湖保養センター
ホテルグレーシィ・トマム

Restaurants in Ikutora

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Montagne
ドライブインまる真
なんぷ亭
ほしざわや

Cafes in Ikutora

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe seizan
Farm & Café
Unkai Terrace

Theme Parks in Ikutora

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoshino Resort Tomamu

Train Stations in Ikutora

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tomamu

Gas Stations in Ikutora

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren
Hokuren SS
Idemitsu Kosan

Ski Resorts Near Ikutora

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Furano ski resort 0.0 $0
Touma Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area 0.0 $0
Santa present park 0.0 $0
Inosawa Sky Slopes 0.0 $0
Canmore Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kamui Ski Links 0.0 $0
Asahidake 0.0 $0
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 $0
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area 0.0 $0
Memuro 0.0 $0
Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sahoro 0.0 $0
Minami Furano 0.0 $0
Shintokuyama 0.0 $0
Tomamu Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nipo Town 0.0 $0
Mount Racey 0.0 $0
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ikutora

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
Tokachi AirportMedium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro AirportOBOMedium Airport
Atsuma Sky ParkSmall Airport
Biei GliderportSmall Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Hopeland AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Asahikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamishihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Shintoku Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyport BibaiSmall Airport
Takikawa Sky ParkSmall Airport
Toma Skypark GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ikutora

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Japan Post
Japan Post
Japan Post
Japan Post
東山部郵便局
胆振苫鵡簡易郵便局
西達布郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ikutora

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
北落合神社
子宝神社
落合八幡神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ikutora

What is the population of Ikutora?

Ikutora has a population of 2,376 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 220.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ikutora expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ikutora?

Ikutora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ikutora?

Ikutora has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ikutora?

The median home value in Ikutora is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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