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Kuryūgawa, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Kuryūgawa is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 962. Elevation: 3,451 ft (1,052 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 962 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0313°, 138.5554° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.2 inches (1,427 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Kuryūgawa
Kuryūgawa is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 962. The city sits at an elevation of 3,451 feet (1,052 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kuryūgawa vs Japan Average
Income: Kuryūgawa 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) | 31 |
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 | 385 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kuryūgawa
Kuryūgawa 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 1286 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,451 ft (1,052 m) |
| Area | 80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0313°N, 138.5554°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 134 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 134 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 147 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 120 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 136 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 109 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 22 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 42 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 56 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 65 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 76 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 90 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 90 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 98 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 98 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 103 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 105 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Kuryūgawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (1.1").
Schools in Kuryūgawa
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南相木小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Kuryūgawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormouse Museum | ||||
| Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum | ||||
| Japan Airlines Flight 123 Jumbo Crash Memory Preservation Hall | ||||
| Kawamura Gozo Memorial Hall | ||||
| Kiyosato Porcelain Museum | ||||
| nakamura Keith Haring Collection | ||||
| Paul Rusch Memorial Museum | ||||
| オルゴール博物館ホール・オブ・ホールズ | ||||
| フィリア美術館 | ||||
| 三分一湧水館展望ホール | ||||
| 下仁田町ふるさとセンター歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 中村キースへリング美術館 | ||||
| 五郎兵衛記念館 | ||||
| 佐久市こども未来館 | ||||
| 佐久市昆虫体験学習館 | ||||
| 佐久市立天来記念館 | ||||
| 佐久市立望月歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 八ケ岳泰雲書道美術館 | ||||
| 北杜市小淵沢郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市考古資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市長坂郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市須玉歴史資料館 | ||||
| 北相木村考古博物館 | ||||
| 南牧村民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南牧村立山の美術館 | ||||
| 南牧村美術民俗資料館 | ||||
| 南相木村民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大泉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 奥村土牛記念美術館 | ||||
| 山中鹿之助幸盛・生誕地資料館 | ||||
| 森のギャラリー(全国郷土玩具館) | ||||
| 武川民俗資料館 | ||||
| 清春白樺美術館 | ||||
| 県立八ヶ岳ふれあいセンター | ||||
| 鎌倉彫記念館 |
Libraries in Kuryūgawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| はしば文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 佐久市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市すたま森の図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市たかね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ながさか図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市むかわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ライブラリーはくしゅう | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市小淵沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習館「花の郷・茂来館」・図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kuryūgawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| びっくり市 | |||||
| 道の駅南きよさと |
Gas Stations in Kuryūgawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kuryūgawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 武重本家酒造 | ||||
| 相馬醤油 |
Ski Resorts Near Kuryūgawa
47 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kuryūgawa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | — | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kuryūgawa?
Kuryūgawa has a population of 962 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kuryūgawa 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 Kuryūgawa?
Kuryūgawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kuryūgawa?
The job market in Kuryūgawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kuryūgawa?
The median home value in Kuryūgawa is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.