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Isawa, Japan
Yamanashi · Japan
Isawa is a small city in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 29,616. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 29,616 |
| Population Density | 5,142 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6500°, 138.6333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamanashi |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4 inches (1,306 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,600 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Isawa
Isawa is a small city in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 29,616. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Isawa vs Japan Average
Income: Isawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,600 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 948 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 11,846 |
Property Tax
Climate in Isawa
Isawa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1127 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6500°N, 138.6333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 100 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 150 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 100 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 115 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 106 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 109 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 117 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 119 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 105 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 72 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 33 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 56 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 58 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 85 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 94 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 94 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 108 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 108 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 110 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 114 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 124 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Isawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (1.3").
Schools in Isawa
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立城南中学校分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山城小学校山城分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立春日居中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立春日居小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立玉諸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石和北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立甲運小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石和南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Isawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Isawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity Center Exhibition Room | ||||
| Fuji Museum | ||||
| Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan | ||||
| Ichikawa Misato Town Folklore Museum | ||||
| Itchiku Kubota Art Museum | ||||
| Kai Golden Village, Yunooku Kanayama Museum | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Muse Hall | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Music Forest | ||||
| Kitahara Museum | ||||
| Kunimasu Museum | ||||
| Mount Fuji Radar Dome Museum | ||||
| Shingen-Mochi Factory Theme Park | ||||
| The Village Of The Village of Kiso, Meynobu Town | ||||
| Treasure Stone Museum | ||||
| Wine Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Gem Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center | ||||
| クニマス | ||||
| クリスタルミュージアム | ||||
| シャトレーゼローマンガラス美術館 | ||||
| なかとみ現代工芸美術館 | ||||
| なるさわ富士山博物館 | ||||
| フジヤマミュージアム | ||||
| やまなし伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 三島由紀夫文学館 | ||||
| 中央市豊富郷土資料館 | ||||
| 信玄公宝物館 | ||||
| 俳句の館風生庵 | ||||
| 写真・絵手紙体験学習館 | ||||
| 北杜市考古資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市須玉歴史資料館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立春仙美術館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源美術館 | ||||
| 嘯月美術館 | ||||
| 坂井考古館 | ||||
| 大泉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 太宰治記念館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 富士の駅 地震体験館 | ||||
| 富士ビジターセンター | ||||
| 富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 富士山レーダードーム館 | ||||
| 富士川町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小さな蔵の美術館 | ||||
| 山梨大学赤レンガ館 | ||||
| 山梨県立博物館 | ||||
| 山梨県立文学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立科学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立美術館 | ||||
| 山梨県立考古博物館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館・文化資料館・民族資料館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館文化資料館 | ||||
| 市立勝沼ぶどうの国文化館 | ||||
| 徳富蘇峰館 | ||||
| 恩賜林記念館 | ||||
| 武田氏館跡歴史館 | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 自動車館 | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 飛行舘 | ||||
| 甘草屋敷 | ||||
| 甲州市中央公民館歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 甲府市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 登美の丘ワイナリー資料館 | ||||
| 石和写真美術館 | ||||
| 石和町民俗文化財展示館 | ||||
| 笛吹市春日居郷土館 | ||||
| 笛吹市青楓美術館 | ||||
| 美枝きもの資料館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 身延町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 都留いきものふれあいの里 | ||||
| 釈迦堂遺跡博物館 | ||||
| 韮崎大村美術館 | ||||
| 韮崎市民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Isawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立玉穂生涯学習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立田富図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝沼町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市すたま森の図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市たかね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市明野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立八田農業情報関連図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立甲西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士吉田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士河口湖町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山中湖情報創造館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市川三郷町立図書館三珠分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 忍野村立おしの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 昭和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲府市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立双葉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立敷島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立竜王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市一宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市八代図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市境川図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市御坂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市春日居ふるさと図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市石和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 韮崎市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Isawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 道の駅南きよさと |
Hotels in Isawa
35 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Isawa
41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Isawa
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Isawa
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Isawa
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Isawa
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Isawa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Isawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persona Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Isawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Isawa
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Isawa
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | - | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Isawa
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 岡部簡易郵便局 | |
| 甲府和戸郵便局 | |
| 甲府川田町郵便局 | |
| 石和川中島簡易郵便局 | |
| 石和郵便局 | |
| 石和駅前郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Isawa
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 保雲寺 | |
| 寿徳院 | |
| 玉諸神社 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 高光山 常徳寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Isawa
What is the population of Isawa?
Isawa has a population of 29,616 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 5,142 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Isawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,600, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Isawa?
Isawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Isawa?
The job market in Isawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 948 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Isawa?
The median home value in Isawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.