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Kurayoshi, Japan
Tottori · Japan
Kurayoshi is a mid-size city in Tottori, Japan with a population of 48,558. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
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| Population | 48,558 |
| Population Density | 462 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°, 133.8167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tottori |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.0 inches (1,701 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kurayoshi
Kurayoshi is a mid-size city in Japan (Tottori) with a population of 48,558. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kurayoshi vs Japan Average
Income: Kurayoshi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,600 |
| 63% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,554 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 19,423 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kurayoshi
Kurayoshi has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2016 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 105.0 sq mi (272.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°N, 133.8167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 118 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 127 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 148 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Kurayoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (3.9").
Colleges & Universities in Kurayoshi
Schools in Kurayoshi
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 倉吉市立東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取県立倉吉農業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取県立倉吉総合産業高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立鴨川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立関金小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北栄町立北条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立社小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取県自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取県自動車学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立西郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 北栄町立北条中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立上灘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立河北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取県立倉吉養護学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立明倫小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立成徳小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 鳥取県立倉吉東高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立倉吉北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立三潮南小学校福山分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立河北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 旧・倉吉市立河北中学校跡 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立小鴨小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立北谷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立久米中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上小鴨小学校広瀬分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立上小鴨小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 倉吉市立上北条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kurayoshi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kurayoshi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enkei Gekijo Kurayoshi Figure Museum | ||||
| Gosho-Aoyama Manga Factory | ||||
| Hawai Fudokikan | ||||
| Hawai Fudokikan | ||||
| Pear museum | ||||
| あおや和紙工房 | ||||
| あおや郷土館 | ||||
| 人形峠展示館 | ||||
| 倉吉博物館 | ||||
| 倉吉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 倉吉線鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 北栄町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 奥津歴史資料館 | ||||
| 日韓友好資料館 | ||||
| 河本家住宅 | ||||
| 湯原温泉ミュージアム | ||||
| 蒜山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 蒜山郷土館 | ||||
| 陣所の館 | ||||
| 青谷上寺地遺跡展示館 |
Libraries in Kurayoshi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 倉吉市立せきがね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉吉市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北栄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯梨浜町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 琴浦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 琴浦町図書館赤碕分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立みささ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立気高図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kurayoshi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白壁マルシェ |
Hotels in Kurayoshi
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kurayoshi
28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kurayoshi
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kurayoshi
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kurayoshi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kurayoshi
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kurayoshi
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kurayoshi
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kurayoshi
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kurayoshi
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kurayoshi
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kurayoshi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kurayoshi
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kurayoshi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKARI Brewing | ||||
| 倉吉果実酒酿造所 |
Ski Resorts Near Kurayoshi
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kurayoshi
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Oki Global Geopark Airport | OKI | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kurayoshi
19 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hojo Post Office | |
| Kitadani Summary Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Ageiichi Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Fukuba Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Kajimachi Summary Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Kamiogamo Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Koei Summary Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Koshidonocho Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Nakagawara Summary Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Nishikurayoshi Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Taisho Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Yatsuya Summary Post Office | |
| Kurayoshi Yokota Post Office | |
| Nakahojo Post Office | |
| Sekigane Post Office | |
| Takashiro Post Office | |
| Yamamori Post Office | |
| 上北条簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurayoshi
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 不動堂 | |
| 八幡山 隆泉寺 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 勝宿禰神社 | |
| 北野神社 | |
| 四王寺 | |
| 国庁裏神社 | |
| 大山鳥居神社 | |
| 大滝山地蔵院 | |
| 天高神社 | |
| 妙寂寺 | |
| 打吹山 長谷寺 | |
| 新宮山神社 | |
| 新宮神社 | |
| 日照山 極楽寺 | |
| 東山神社 | |
| 法幢寺 | |
| 法界山 大蓮寺 | |
| 清浄山 山名寺 | |
| 清熊稲荷神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kurayoshi?
Kurayoshi has a population of 48,558 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 462 people per square mile, spread across 105.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kurayoshi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,600, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Kurayoshi?
Kurayoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.
How is the job market in Kurayoshi?
The job market in Kurayoshi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,554 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kurayoshi?
The median home value in Kurayoshi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.