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Kosaka, Japan
Akita · Japan
Kosaka is a small town in Akita, Japan with a population of 4,780. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kosaka
Kosaka is a town located in Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2023, the town had an estimated population of 4,670 in 2,284 households, and population density of 23 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 201.70 square kilometres (77.88 sq mi). In 2016, Kosaka was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
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| Population | 4,780 |
| Population Density | 61 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3790°, 140.7313° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.6 inches (1,464 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.1 inches (41 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Kosaka
Kosaka is a small town in Japan (Akita) with a population of 4,780. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kosaka vs Japan Average
Income: Kosaka vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 153 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,912 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 77.9 sq mi (201.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3790°N, 140.7313°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 138 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 84 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 109 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 89 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 140 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 147 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 108 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 135 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 58 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 122 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 125 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 19 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 34 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 46 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 48 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 48 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 63 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 69 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 98 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 105 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 154 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 158 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 163 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 170 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 184 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in |
Kosaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (3.6").
Radio Stations near Kosaka
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kosaka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akitainu Kaikan | ||||
| Dam museum | ||||
| Kokeshi Museum | ||||
| Zero Date Art Center | ||||
| 土蔵（資料館） | ||||
| 大湯ストーンサークル館 | ||||
| 大館市民舞伝習館 | ||||
| 大館郷土博物館 | ||||
| 小坂町立総合博物館・郷土館 | ||||
| 小坂町立総合博物館・郷土館 | ||||
| 小坂鉱山事務所 | ||||
| 小坂駅舎 | ||||
| 機関車庫 | ||||
| 津軽こけし館 | ||||
| 渡辺家 | ||||
| 鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 鹿角市 先人顕彰館 | ||||
| 鹿角市歴史民族資料館 |
Libraries in Kosaka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 栗盛記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白沢図書 木漏れ日 | 0.0 | |||||
| 花矢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿角市十和田図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kosaka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 朝市 | |||||
| 虹のマート |
Hotels in Kosaka
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kosaka
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kosaka
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kosaka
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kosaka
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kosaka
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kosaka
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kosaka
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kosaka
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kosaka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kosaka
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aomori Spring Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujisato Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kosaka
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Odate Noshiro Airport | ONJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tashiro Nanohana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kosaka
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kosaka Post Office | |
| Nanataki Post Office | |
| Towadako Post Office | |
| Yukisawa Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kosaka
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 不動尊 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 出羽神社 | |
| 切り株型の手水舎 | |
| 唐松神社 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 川上神社 | |
| 志和稲荷神社 | |
| 湯殿山 十和田分社 | |
| 砂子沢八幡神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 葦名神社 | |
| 観音堂 | |
| 鏡得寺 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kosaka
What is the population of Kosaka?
Kosaka has a population of 4,780 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 77.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kosaka expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Kosaka?
Kosaka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches, with 16.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kosaka?
The job market in Kosaka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 153 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kosaka?
The median home value in Kosaka is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.