Jōetsu, Japan

Niigata · Japan

Jōetsu is a large city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 189,430. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0

A Great

189,430 Population 504/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

90.8 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

$28,700 Median Income

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$28,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population189,430

Median Age50.4 yrs

Density504/mi²

Economy

Median Income$28,700

Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+

Home Value$74,000

Rent$370

Housing Units75,772

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

Rain90.8 in/yr

Sunny Days171/yr

Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Population	189,430
Population Density	504 / sq mi
Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates	37.1483°, 138.2364°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Niigata
Average Temperature	55°F (13°C)
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation	90.8 inches (2,305 mm)
Annual Snowfall	20.6 inches (52 cm)
Median Household Income	$28,700
Median Age	50.4 years

About Jōetsu

Jōetsu is a large city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 189,430. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Jōetsu has a population of 189,430 with a density of 504 people per square mile, spread across 376.0 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

189,430

Total Population

504

People / sq mi

50.4yrs

Median Age

30% above Japan avg

376.0mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jōetsu vs Japan Average

The median household income in Jōetsu is $28,700, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Income: Jōetsu vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$28,700
	62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.3%
	36% below Japan avg

Establishments (County)	39

Business (County)

Restaurants	12
Healthcare	6
Retail	5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jōetsu is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 75,772 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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	75,772

Property Tax

Climate in Jōetsu

Jōetsu 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 2745 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	- / 5.4°	400.7
Feb	0°C / 32°F	- / 5.2°	246.5
Mar	0°C / 32°F	- / 9.2°	188.9
Apr	0°C / 32°F	- / 17.2°	90.7
May	0°C / 32°F	- / 21.7°	107.7
Jun	0°C / 32°F	- / 25°	151.7
Jul	0°C / 32°F	- / 28.6°	267.7
Aug	0°C / 32°F	- / 31.3°	112.7
Sep	0°C / 32°F	- / 26.5°	212.0
Oct	0°C / 32°F	- / 20.9°	220.2
Nov	0°C / 32°F	- / 14.8°	354.4
Dec	0°C / 32°F	- / 9.5°	391.9

Jōetsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above Japan avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	376.0 sq mi (973.9 km²)
Population Density	504/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1483°N, 138.2364°W
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.8"

139% above Japan avg

Snowfall 20.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 12.60"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

635 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024	2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake	M7.5	93 km
Mar 25, 2007	46 km NW of Nanao, Japan	M6.7	147 km
Feb 7, 1993	69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan	M6.6	103 km
Jul 16, 2007	20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan	M6.6	47 km
May 5, 2023	49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan	M6.2	94 km
Jan 1, 2024	8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan	M6.2	125 km
Mar 11, 2011	13 km E of Arai, Japan	M6.2	19 km
Jan 9, 2024	53 km WSW of Sado, Japan	M5.9	89 km
Feb 25, 2013	29 km NE of Numata, Japan	M5.8	96 km
Jan 1, 2024	42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan	M5.8	95 km
Jul 16, 2007	16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan	M5.7	44 km
Mar 11, 2011	eastern Honshu, Japan	M5.7	24 km
Dec 3, 1996	35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan	M5.7	116 km
Jun 2, 2024	40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan	M5.7	92 km
Jan 1, 2024	54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan	M5.6	84 km
Jan 1, 2024	7 km N of Anamizu, Japan	M5.6	121 km
May 5, 2023	43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan	M5.6	93 km
Jan 1, 2024	56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan	M5.5	84 km
Apr 11, 2011	8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan	M5.5	38 km
Aug 15, 1998	22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan	M5.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2019	Faxai	Category 2	236 km
2019	Hagibis	Category 1	201 km
2018	Jebi	Category 1	146 km
2014	Phanfone	Category 1	250 km
2011	Roke	Category 1	163 km
2007	Fitow	Category 1	193 km
2005	Mawar	Category 2	245 km
2004	Ma-on	Category 3	222 km
2004	Songda	Category 1	268 km
2004	Chaba	Category 1	199 km
2003	Etau	Category 1	251 km
2002	Higos	Category 1	203 km
2001	Danas	Category 1	210 km
2000	Kirogi	Category 1	282 km
1999	Bart	Category 1	297 km
1998	Vicki	Category 2	82 km
1998	Zeb	Category 1	237 km
1998	Stella	Category 1	168 km
1996	Kirk	Category 1	163 km
1995	Ryan	Category 1	240 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2024	HONSHU: W COAST	Eruption + Earthquake	11.3 m	549	93 km
1993	HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	0.5 m	-	103 km
1987	HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	0.2 m	-	47 km
2023	NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN	Earthquake	0.1 m	1	93 km
2007	HONSHU: W COAST	Earthquake	0.1 m	1	147 km
2007	HONSHU: W COAST	Earthquake	-	15	52 km
1892	SW. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	-	1	129 km
1802	NW. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	-	19	62 km
1762	NW. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	-	-	113 km
1751	NW. HONSHU ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	-	2,100	13 km
1614	NIIGATA PREFECTURE	Earthquake	-	-	44 km
1448	SADO, JAPAN	Earthquake	-	-	39 km
887	NIIGATA	Earthquake	-	2,000	41 km
863	NW. HONSHU ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	22 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Myokosan (31 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Myokosan	Stratovolcano	2,454 m (8,051 ft)	-750	31 km
Niigata-Yakeyama	Lava dome	2,400 m (7,874 ft)	1998	31 km
Shiga	Shield(s)	2,041 m (6,696 ft)	Unknown	57 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan	Stratovolcano(es)	2,165 m (7,103 ft)	2018	64 km
Midagahara	Stratovolcano	2,621 m (8,599 ft)	1839	86 km
Asamayama	Complex	2,568 m (8,425 ft)	2019	86 km
Harunasan	Stratovolcano	1,449 m (4,754 ft)	550	93 km
Hiuchigatake	Stratovolcano	2,356 m (7,730 ft)	1544	96 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira	Shield(s)	2,924 m (9,593 ft)	Unknown	100 km
Akagisan	Stratovolcano	1,828 m (5,997 ft)	Unknown	107 km
Nikko-Shiranesan	Shield	2,578 m (8,458 ft)	1952	108 km
Yakedake	Stratovolcano(es)	2,455 m (8,054 ft)	1995	118 km
Yokodake	Stratovolcano(es)	2,480 m (8,136 ft)	1200	118 km
Nantaisan	Stratovolcano	2,486 m (8,156 ft)	-9540	119 km
Omanago Group	Lava dome(s)	2,341 m (7,680 ft)	-3050	120 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	12.6 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	8.1 in
March	39°F (4°C)	5.8 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.7 in	Driest
May	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
June	68°F (20°C)	5.7 in
July	75°F (24°C)	7.7 in
August	78°F (26°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	8.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	7.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	9.5 in
December	40°F (4°C)	12.6 in	Wettest

Jōetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (3.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Jōetsu

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
上越教育大学	University	-	,

Schools in Jōetsu

53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
新潟県立上越総合技術高等学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立南本町小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立城西中学校	-	-	-	-
新潟県立高田商業高等学校	-	-	-	-
新潟県立高田特別支援学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立城東中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立城北中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立大手町小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立東本町小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立稲田小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立大町小学校	-	-	-	-
上越教育大学附属中学校	-	-	-	-
上越教育大学学校教育学部附属小学校	-	-	-	-
高田南城高等学校	-	-	-	-
関根学園高等学校	-	-	-	-
新潟県立看護大学	-	-	-	-
新潟県立高田高等学校	-	-	-	-
高田北城高等学校	-	-	-	-
高田農業高等学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立雄志中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立上雲寺小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立八千浦中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立八千浦小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立宝田小学校	-	-	-	-
学校法人古川学園上越高等学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立有田小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立富岡小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立谷浜小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立頸城中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立保倉小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立北諏訪小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市小学校南川小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立大瀁小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立戸野目小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立明治小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市小学校美守小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立諏訪小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立三和中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市小学校大潟町小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立潮陵中学校	-	-	-	-
Niigata Kenritsu Naoetsuchutokyoiku School	-	-	-	-
Joetsu Shiritsu Kokufu Elementary School	-	-	-	-
上越市立直江津中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立直江津南小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立直江津小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立古城小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立春日新田小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立直江津東中	-	-	-	-
上越市立春日小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立春日中学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立高志小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立飯小学校	-	-	-	-
上越市立高田西小学校	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Jōetsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Jōetsu

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Japan Ski Museum
おぼろ月夜の館
くびき野レールパーク
マリンミュージアム海洋
上越市埋蔵文化財センター
上越市立歴史博物館
斐太歴史民族資料館
日本スキー発祥記念館
片貝縄文資料館

Libraries in Jōetsu

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
上越市立直江津図書館		0.0
上越市高田図書館		0.0
妙高市図書館		0.0

Hotels in Jōetsu

23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Art Hotel

Hotel Alpha One Joetsu

HOTEL 上越パブリックシティ

Joetsu Sun Plaza Hotel

Sakanakaya Ryokan

Takeharukan 竹春館

ビジネスイン上越

ほたるの宿

ホテルセンチュリーイカヤ

ホテルハイマート

ホテルうのはま

ホテル光鱗

ホテル門前の湯

ルートイン上越

上越料理と地酒の民宿わすけ

働く人の宿あいかわ上越店

割烹乃宿　対米館

割烹旅館　音羽館

大栄荘

民宿やまや

田中屋

豊田屋旅館

高田ターミナルホテル

Restaurants in Jōetsu

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CoCo ICHIBANYA

Nishimori

Saizeriya

Syabuyo

Yakiniku King

いっさく

いるか食堂

お食事処きすや

つるこし

やまだラーメン土橋店

ラーメン本間

リストランテサトウ

中華そば立川

定食・ダイニング満月

廻鮮富寿し

松のや

海の幸味どころ軍ちゃん

瀬里奈

製麺工房ジェラート工房 WITHドリーム

見晴らし屋

Cafes in Jōetsu

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blanc cafe

Coffee and Sandwich Casual Days

ＣｏｌｔＤｅｌｉ＆Ｃａｆｅ（コルトデリ＆カフェ）

FrontBeach カフェ＆サーフフロントビーチ

Komeda's Coffee

Sakua de la noche

Starbucks

Umineko Cafe うみねこテラス

ありす（杏理鈴）

上人茶屋

龍馬軒

Cinemas in Jōetsu

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JMAX THEATER 上越

高田世界館

Monuments in Jōetsu

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

頚城鉄道発祥記念碑

Castles in Jōetsu

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kasugayama Castle

Dentists in Jōetsu

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

かるがも歯科　矯正歯科

Veterinaries in Jōetsu

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

さいがた動物病院

西脇小動物病院

Train Stations in Jōetsu

17 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arimagawa

Jogehama

Kasugayama

Katamachi

Kubiki

Kuroi

Minami-Takada

Mushigawa-Ōsugi

Nadachi

Naoetsu

Ōike-Ikoi-no-mori

Saigata

Takada

Tanihama

Tsutsuishi

Uragawara

春日山

Gas Stations in Jōetsu

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

COSMO SS

ENEOS

Idemitsu SS

INPEX SS Joetsu

JP #1395545011

Showa Shell

Showa Shell SS

シェル石油

宇佐美

Banks in Jōetsu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daishi Hokuetsu Bank

Shopping Malls in Jōetsu

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AEON Joetsu Shopping Center

コメリハード&グリーン上越店

ひらせいスーパーセンター上越食良品館

ラ・ムー

Gyms in Jōetsu

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Every

Ski Resorts Near Jōetsu

91 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Kagura Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Yuzawa Park Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nozawa Onsen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kyukamura Myoko	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Seki Onsen Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Akakura Onsen Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Mitsumata Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Akakura Kanko Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
NASPA Ski Garden	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kagura Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Tangram Madarao Ski Circus	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Tashiro Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kurohime Kogen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kijimadaira Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
X-JAM Takaifuji	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Naeba Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nagaoka City Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Koshi Kogen Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Itsukamachi Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kanayasan Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Muica Snow Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Cupid Valley Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Joetsu International	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Nakasato Kiyotsu	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sakae Club Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
ARAI SNOW RESORT	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Maiko Snow Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
New Greenpia Tsunan	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Iwappara	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Togari Onsen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Ippon Sugi Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Manza Onsen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba Happo One	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba Valley	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba 47	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba Goryu	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kashimayari Snow Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Jiigatake Snow Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Minenohara Kogen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sugadaira Taro Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Norn Minakami	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Yomase Onsen Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Ryuoo Ski Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba Cortina	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Tsugaike Kogen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Togakushi Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Kazawa Snow Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Akasawa Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakuba Iwatake	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Jōetsu

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Nagano City Gliderport	-	Small Airport
Nishigawara Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ogurayama Paraglider Launch	-	Small Airport
Tanaka Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Jōetsu

40 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Aeon Joetsu-nai Post Office
Ebisuhama Summary Post Office
Echigo Meiji Post Office
Echigo Mori Post Office
Hidamori Post Office
Hokura Post Office
Inada Post Office
Inokuchi Summary Post Office
Ishibashi Summary Post Office
Joetsu Fukuda Summary Post Office
Joetsu Kamojima Post Office
Joetsu Nakayashiki Post Office
Joetsu Yawata Post Office
Kasugayama Post Office
Katamachi Post Office
Kawaura Post Office
Kodocho Post Office
Kubiki Post Office
Kuroi Post Office
Kuwatori Post Office
MaejimaKinen Ikebe Post Office
Nadachi Post Office
Nakakubiki Asahi Post Office
Naoetsu Arita Post Office
Naoetsu Ekimae Post Office
Naoetsu Minato Post Office
Naoetsu Post Office
Saigata Post Office
Sango Post Office
Suwa Post Office
Takada Ekimae Post Office
Takada Post Office
Takada Sakaemachi Post Office
Takada Showamachi Post Office
Takadahoncho1 Post Office
Takadaminamihoncho Post Office
Takadanakadori Summary Post Office
Takadateramachi Post Office
Tanihama Post Office
Uesugi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jōetsu

54 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Kotohira Shrine 琴平神社
Suwa Shrine
カトリック直江津教会
光源寺
八坂神社
勝見寺
善正寺
善福寺
国分寺
国府別院
専称寺
居多ヶ浜　見真堂
居多ケ浜記念堂
居多神社
府中八幡宮
延命寺
延寿寺
徳泉寺
性宗寺
愛宕神社
春日山神社
春日神社
春日神社
本誓寺
林泉寺
林覚寺
正光寺
正善神社
正念寺
泉蔵院
浄正寺
浄泉寺
浄興寺
熊野神社
玄興寺
田端稲荷神社
白山神社
白山神社
真行寺
石祇
神明宮
神明宮
福成寺
稲荷神社
羽黒神社
聴信寺
藤巻神社
西光寺
覺真寺
諏訪社
諏訪神社
諏訪神社
金光教直江津教会
養福寺

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

Around Jōetsu

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools	32
Hospitals	3
Pharmacies	3
Restaurants	12
Cafes	6
Bars	1
Supermarkets	5
Banks	1
Hotels	8
Parks	58
Police Stations	1
Fire Stations	1
Places of Worship	28

🇯🇵 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 Jōetsu

What is the population of Jōetsu?

Jōetsu has a population of 189,430 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 504 people per square mile, spread across 376.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jōetsu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,700, 62% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Jōetsu?

Jōetsu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.8 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jōetsu?

The job market in Jōetsu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area, including 12 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Jōetsu?

The median home value in Jōetsu is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

Nearby Cities

Myoko 30,383 pop · 8.6 mi Arai 27,481 pop · 10.2 mi Toyosato 3,279 pop · 19.5 mi Iiyama 20,118 pop · 21.8 mi Sakae 1,660 pop · 21.8 mi Itoigawa 40,765 pop · 22.7 mi Kashiwazaki 86,183 pop · 22.9 mi Kamikijima 4,375 pop · 23.6 mi Kashiwabara 7,739 pop · 24.0 mi Ōwarino 8,989 pop · 24.9 mi Mure 10,296 pop · 27.4 mi Nakano 42,664 pop · 28.4 mi Kariwa 4,578 pop · 28.6 mi Tōkamachi 53,333 pop · 29.2 mi

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