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Kiso, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Kiso is a small city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 10,584. Elevation: 2,477 ft (755 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kiso
Kiso is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 5 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 11,045 in 4892 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 476.03 square kilometres (183.80 sq mi). Kiso Town is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
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| Population | 10,584 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8404°, 137.6903° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.1 inches (1,653 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.3 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Kiso
Kiso is a small city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 10,584. The city sits at an elevation of 2,477 feet (755 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kiso vs Japan Average
Income: Kiso vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 339 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,234 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kiso
Kiso has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1799 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) |
| Area | 210.9 sq mi (546.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8404°N, 137.6903°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 135 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 134 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 123 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 20 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 32 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 44 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 63 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 82 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 90 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 98 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 108 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 115 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 123 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 124 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 126 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Kiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.8").
Schools in Kiso
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 信州木曽看護専門学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長野県木曽養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 木曽町立福島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 木曽町立福島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長野県林業大学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 日義小学校・日義中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 木曽町立開田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 木曽青峰高校第二グラウンド | - | - | - | - |
| 長野県立木曽青峰高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kiso
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kiso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival museum | ||||
| Fukushima Sekisho | ||||
| Iijima History and Folk Museum | ||||
| Kiso Folk Museum | ||||
| Nakamura House | ||||
| Narakawa, Historical and Folkloric Museum | ||||
| Nomura Yohko botanical drawing museum | ||||
| Takaseke museum | ||||
| Yamamura Daikan Museum | ||||
| 上問屋史料館 | ||||
| 中川村文化会館 | ||||
| 伊那市考古資料館 | ||||
| 味噌川ダム防災資料館 | ||||
| 大桑村歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 木曽義仲館 | ||||
| 木曽路美術館 | ||||
| 木祖村郷土館 | ||||
| 森林資料館 | ||||
| 義仲館 | ||||
| 贄川関所・木曽考古館 | ||||
| 赤沢森林鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 開田郷土館 | ||||
| 飯島町歴史民族資料館 陣嶺館 | ||||
| 駒ヶ根市郷土館 |
Libraries in Kiso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大桑村公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 木曽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯島町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 駒ヶ根市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kiso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local farmer market (unmanned) | |||||
| みはらしファームとれたて市場 | |||||
| 日野百草本舗 里宮店 |
Hotels in Kiso
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kiso
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kiso
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kiso
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kiso
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kiso
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kiso
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kiso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishio Sake Brewery | ||||
| 杉の森 |
Ski Resorts Near Kiso
35 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kiso
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kiso
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 木曽福島郵便局 | |
| 末川郵便局 | |
| 藪原郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kiso
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chofukuji | |
| Daitsuji Temple | |
| Kozenji | |
| 御嶽神社御祓殿 | |
| 普門寺 | |
| 西方寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kiso
What is the population of Kiso?
Kiso has a population of 10,584 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 210.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kiso expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kiso?
Kiso has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.1 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kiso?
The job market in Kiso is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 339 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kiso?
The median home value in Kiso is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.