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Kutchan, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kutchan is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 15,816. Elevation: 607 ft (185 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 15,816 |
| Population Density | 116 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9011°, 140.7406° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,453 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.9 inches (53 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Kutchan
Kutchan is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 15,816. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kutchan vs Japan Average
Income: Kutchan vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 506 |
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 | 6,326 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kutchan
Kutchan 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 1438 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 135.8 sq mi (351.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9011°N, 140.7406°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 126 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 93 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 102 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 126 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 7 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 10 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 41 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 57 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 57 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 93 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 127 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 168 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 183 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 191 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 192 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Kutchan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (2.9").
Colleges & Universities in Kutchan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Senior High School | College | - | , |
Schools in Kutchan
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 倶知安町立倶知安小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 倶知安町立倶知安中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道倶知安高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 倶知安町立北陽小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 倶知安町立東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道倶知安農業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 倶知安町立西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kutchan
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kutchan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Ogawara Museum of Art | ||||
| 倶知安風土館 | ||||
| 共和町かかし古里感 | ||||
| 原子力PRセンターとまりん館 | ||||
| 有島記念館 | ||||
| 木田金次郎美術館 | ||||
| 荒井記念美術館 | ||||
| 西村計雄記念美術館 | ||||
| 赤井川村郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Kutchan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ニセコ町学習交流センタ－ 「あそぶっく」 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kutchan
46 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kutchan
96 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kutchan
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kutchan
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kutchan
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kutchan
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kutchan
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kutchan
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kutchan
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kutchan
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kutchan
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kutchan
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kutchan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Brewing |
Ski Resorts Near Kutchan
25 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shakotan Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakumo Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Suttsu Town Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kutchan
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kutchan
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kutchan Post office | |
| 倶知安北郵便局 | |
| 倶知安南郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kutchan
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Niseko Church | |
| Yamada Jinja | |
| 俱知安神社 | |
| 俱知安神社 本殿 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 周延寺 | |
| 放光寺 | |
| 明見寺 | |
| 本因寺 | |
| 東林寺 | |
| 知法寺 | |
| 考運寺 | |
| 金剛寺 | |
| 金毘羅寺 | |
| 長願寺 |
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What is the population of Kutchan?
Kutchan has a population of 15,816 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 135.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kutchan expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Kutchan?
Kutchan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches, with 20.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kutchan?
Kutchan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 506 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kutchan?
The median home value in Kutchan is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.