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Kuroiso, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Kuroiso is a mid-size city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 61,230. Elevation: 988 ft (301 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 61,230 |
| Population Density | 190 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9667°, 140.0500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Kuroiso
Kuroiso is a mid-size city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 61,230. The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet (301 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kuroiso vs Japan Average
Income: Kuroiso vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,959 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 24,492 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kuroiso
Kuroiso 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 322.7 sq mi (835.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9667°N, 140.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 128 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 147 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 124 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 129 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 149 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 99 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 127 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 146 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 19 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 25 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 52 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 55 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 63 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 68 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 68 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 71 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 78 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 87 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 120 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 135 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Kuroiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Kuroiso
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 那須塩原市立稲村小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧・横林小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| カーアカデミー那須高原 | - | - | - | - |
| 黒磯南自動車教習所 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市児童生徒サポートセンター | - | - | - | - |
| 黒磯中央自動車学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立厚崎中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Higashinasuno Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立共英小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立埼玉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県立黒磯南高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 旧穴沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立 黒磯北中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立 青木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 栃木県立黒磯高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立黒磯小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立黒磯中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ōharama Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市豊浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 那須塩原市立 波立小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Higashihara Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kuroiso
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kuroiso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ３Ｄメルヘン水族館 | ||||
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| Nasunogahara hakubutukan | ||||
| いわむらかずお絵本の丘美術館 | ||||
| エミール ガレ美術館 | ||||
| サンバレー美術館 | ||||
| ダイアナガーデンエンジェル美術館 | ||||
| トリックアート 迷宮?館 | ||||
| トリックアートの館 | ||||
| なかがわ水遊園 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘天文館 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘自然観察館 | ||||
| みちのく諸国郷土民芸館 | ||||
| 人力車＆昭和レトロ館 | ||||
| 伊王野まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 住友ミュージアム | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 和気記念館 | ||||
| 大田原市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大田原市那須与一伝承館 | ||||
| 大麻博物館 | ||||
| 広重美術館 | ||||
| 戦争博物館 | ||||
| 木の美術館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館小川館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館湯津上館 | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 相田みつを那須ギャラリー | ||||
| 矢板市立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 石の美術館 STONE PLAZA | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 私の美術館 | ||||
| 芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 藤城清治美術館 | ||||
| 那珂川清流鉄道 | ||||
| 那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館 | ||||
| 那須おもちゃ博物館 | ||||
| 那須オルゴール美術館 | ||||
| 那須クラシックカー博物館 | ||||
| 那須ステンドグラス美術館 | ||||
| 那須テディベアミュージアム | ||||
| 那須とりっくあーとぴあ | ||||
| 那須昆虫ワールド | ||||
| 那須歴史探訪館 | ||||
| 那須町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 那須野が原博物館 | ||||
| 那須野が原博物館 黒磯郷土館 |
Libraries in Kuroiso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishinasuno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜連川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢板市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市図書館みるる | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市塩原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 馬頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒磯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒羽図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuroiso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小林直売所 | |||||
| 黒磯綜合市場 |
Hotels in Kuroiso
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kuroiso
166 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kuroiso
25 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kuroiso
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kuroiso
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kuroiso
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kuroiso
17 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kuroiso
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kuroiso
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kuroiso
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kuroiso
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kuroiso
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kuroiso
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kuroiso
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kuroiso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kuroiso
25 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kuroiso
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | - | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | - | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kuroiso
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kuroiso HigashiharaKani PostOffice | |
| 東那須野郵便局 | |
| 百村郵便局 | |
| 関谷郵便局 | |
| 黒磯上厚崎簡易郵便局 | |
| 黒磯中央町郵便局 | |
| 黒磯豊浦郵便局 | |
| 黒磯郵便局 | |
| 黒磯鍋掛簡易郵便局 | |
| 黒磯青木郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuroiso
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| おうかんみち那須布教所 | |
| 永教寺 | |
| 淡嶋神社 | |
| 温泉神社 | |
| 神武神社 | |
| 等覚院 | |
| 黒磯教会 | |
| 黒磯福音教会 |
Explore Near Kuroiso
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Kuroiso
2 places within 15 km
- • Gallery Feng
- • Nasu No Megumi Mekke
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kuroiso
What is the population of Kuroiso?
Kuroiso has a population of 61,230 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 322.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kuroiso expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Kuroiso?
Kuroiso has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kuroiso?
The job market in Kuroiso is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,959 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kuroiso?
The median home value in Kuroiso is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.