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Kotsubaki, Japan

Yamanashi · Japan

Kotsubaki is a small town in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 1,607. Elevation: 2,464 ft (751 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,607 Population 20/sq mi density
2,464 ft Elevation 751 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
58.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,600 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,600 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,607
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,600
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units643

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain58.7 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Population1,607
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Coordinates35.5256°, 139.0531°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamanashi
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation58.7 inches (1,492 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$30,600
Median Age49.2 years

About Kotsubaki

Kotsubaki is a small town in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 1,607. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet (751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kotsubaki has a population of 1,607 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 82.5 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,607
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
82.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kotsubaki vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kotsubaki is $30,600, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Kotsubaki vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,600
59% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kotsubaki 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 643 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$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units643

Property Tax

Kotsubaki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Japan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,464 ft (751 m)
Area82.5 sq mi (213.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates35.5256°N, 139.0531°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
55% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,618 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 93 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 116 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 138 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 113 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 128 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 113 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 134 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 136 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 145 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 51 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 76 km
Mar 14, 2012 5 km SE of Asahi, Japan M6.0 150 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 114 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 80 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 122 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 84 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 109 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 148 km
Apr 29, 2012 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan M5.8 118 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

41 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 293 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 245 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 297 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 64 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 33 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 163 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 295 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 203 km
2017 Lan Category 1 291 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 142 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 91 km
2011 Roke Category 3 44 km
2009 Melor Category 1 281 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 238 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 299 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 16 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 62 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 43 km
2003 Choi-wan Category 3 300 km
2003 Etau Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 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 62 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 114 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 62 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 81 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 113 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 81 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 82 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 125 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 108 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 93 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 136 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 145 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 106 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 69 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 75 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 145 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 39 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 140 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake 112 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 33 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 35 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 70 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 91 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 94 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 107 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 109 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 114 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 116 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 127 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 130 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 138 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 143 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 145 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 7.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
August 74°F (24°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Driest

Kotsubaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Kotsubaki

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立秋山中学校
市立秋山小学校
村立道志中学校
村立道志小学校
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Radio Stations near Kotsubaki

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kotsubaki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fuji Motor Sports Museum
Fukasawa Tiny Museum
GALLERY/N
GALLERY/N
HADANO HISTORY MUSEUM
Hadano Visitor Centre
Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan
Hinohara Toy Museum
Mount Fuji Radar Dome Museum
Sontoku Memorial Museum
Takao 599 Museum
Takao 599 Museum
Trick Art Museum
Trick Art Museum
Tsukui-Lake Commemorate Hall
Tsukui-Lake Commemorate Hall
Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center
あきる野市五日市郷土館
アトリエ展示室
アトリエ展示室
ギャラリーアバルト自動車美術館
ドールハウス美術館
三宮郷土博物館
三宮郷土博物館
三島由紀夫文学館
上野原市民俗資料館
中曽根康弘・ロナルドレーガン日米首脳会談記念館 日の出山荘
中郷館
俳句の館風生庵
八木重吉記念館
八木重吉記念館
写真・絵手紙体験学習館
南足柄市郷土資料館
大月市郷土資料館
大磯町郷土資料館
大雄山最乗寺尚宝殿
奥津国道美術館
宝殿
宝殿
宮永岳彦記念美術館
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
小原の里
尾崎咢堂記念館
尾崎咢堂記念館
山北町立丹沢森林館薬草園
山北町鉄道資料館
山本丘人記念館
山本丘人記念館
御殿場スポーツカーガーデン
徳富蘇峰記念館
徳富蘇峰館
愛川町郷土資料館
愛川町郷土資料館
愛川町郷土資料館
愛川町郷土資料館
札掛森の家
松前記念館
森の民話館
森の民話館
江戸民具街道(おもしろ体験博物館)
清川村宮ヶ瀬湖水の郷交流館
相模湖記念館
神奈川県丹沢湖ビジターセンター
神奈川県立21世紀の森
神奈川県立宮ケ瀬ビジターセンター
資料館
都留いきものふれあいの里
都留市博物館ミュージアム都留
都留市商家資料館
都留市尾県郷土資料館
酒匂川ふれあい館
雨岳文庫資料館
雨岳文庫資料館

Libraries in Kotsubaki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hachioji Kawaguchi Library0.0
Hachioji Kawaguchi Library0.0
Hachioji Kawaguchi Library0.0
Hadano City Library0.0
Kawaguchi Yamayuri-Kan0.0
Matsuda Town Library0.0
あきる野市五日市図書館0.0
あきる野市五日市図書館増戸分室0.0
七沢児童館 図書室0.0
七沢児童館 図書室0.0
上野原市立図書館0.0
二宮町図書館0.0
二宮町図書館0.0
八王子図書館0.0
南足柄市立図書館0.0
大井町図書館0.0
大月市立図書館0.0
大磯町立図書館国府分館0.0
大磯町立図書館国府分館0.0
小山町立図書館0.0
山中湖情報創造館0.0
山北町図書室0.0
御殿場市立図書館0.0
忍野村立おしの図書館0.0
恩方市民センター図書館0.0
恩方市民センター図書館0.0
恩方市民センター図書館0.0
日の出町立図書館0.0
檜原村立図書館0.0
法政大学多摩図書館0.0
法政大学多摩図書館0.0
法政大学多摩図書館0.0
法政大学多摩図書館0.0
清川村図書館0.0
清川村図書館0.0
清川村図書館0.0
湘南キャンパス図書館0.0
湘南キャンパス図書館0.0
玉川公民館図書室0.0
玉川公民館図書室0.0
羽村市図書館 加美分室0.0
都留市立図書館0.0
青野原図書室0.0
青野原図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Kotsubaki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
小田原市 公設青果地方卸売市場
神奈川青果 (株) 秦野市場
農産物直売所

Restaurants in Kotsubaki

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HOROHORO
NAGOMI
きく家
ドライブイン道志宿
ビストロ ラント
レストハウス貴純
与里道
両国屋
出店
日向屋
杉の子
河西屋
湯川屋
王の入園
花水木
豆腐屋ほたる
道の駅どうし 手づくりきっちん

Cafes in Kotsubaki

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe Marcys
おばぁの台所
じぶんのいろ 薪ストーブカフェ

Gas Stations in Kotsubaki

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
JP #5468876875
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Golf Courses in Kotsubaki

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

秋山カントリークラブ

Breweries in Kotsubaki

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hinohara Factory (Shochu Brewery/Shop)
高尾ビール おんがたブルワリー

Stadiums & Teams in Kotsubaki

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kotsubaki

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 $0
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 $0
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 $0
Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kotsubaki

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHNDLarge Airport
Chofu AirportMedium Airport
Iruma Air BaseMedium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium Airport
Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing AreaSmall Airport
Fujikawa AirstripSmall Airport
Fukiage AirstripSmall Airport
Futaba AirportSmall Airport
Hanyu GliderportSmall Airport
Honda AirportSmall Airport
Itakura GliderportSmall Airport
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Izu Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamisato GliderportSmall Airport
Kannami Glider ParkSmall Airport
Kannami Hang Glider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Kazo GliderportSmall Airport
Kuge Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Kumagaya Flying Club Osato AirfieldSmall Airport
Kumagaya Trike Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Makado GliderportSmall Airport
Menuma GliderportSmall Airport
Menuma Number 2 GliderportSmall Airport
Miho AirfieldSmall Airport
Mint AirstripSmall Airport
Nirasaki GliderportSmall Airport
Ojima R/C SkyportSmall Airport
Oshino Sky Sports ClubSmall Airport
Skyfield WataraseSmall Airport
Tachikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Tokyo Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Yomiuri Otone GliderportSmall Airport
Yuhikoku Kawajima AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kotsubaki

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Akiyama Post Office
日向海戸郵便局
道志郵便局

Treatment Centers in Kotsubaki

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
KSD Clinic
KSD Clinic
ゆき皮膚科クリニック
八王子北クリニック
嶋﨑鍼灸院
広瀬病院
広瀬病院
森眼科
樋口クリニック
武蔵岡診療所
武蔵岡診療所
澤田内科クリニック
澤田内科クリニック
黄金井クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kotsubaki

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hinazuru shrine
円福寺
子之神社
折花神社

Explore Near Kotsubaki

Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kotsubaki

What is the population of Kotsubaki?

Kotsubaki has a population of 1,607 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 82.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kotsubaki 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 Kotsubaki?

Kotsubaki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kotsubaki?

The job market in Kotsubaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kotsubaki?

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

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