Kyōgoku, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Kyōgoku is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,927. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kyōgoku
Kyōgoku is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kyōgoku sits at the eastern foot of Mount Yōtei, an active stratovolcano volcano which dominates the skyline of the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,927 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8633°, 140.9059° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5 inches (1,436 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.5 inches (62 cm) |
About Kyōgoku
Kyōgoku is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 2,927. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Kyōgoku
Kyōgoku 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 | 40.7°F |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 89.4 sq mi (231.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8633°N, 140.9059°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 139 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 90 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 104 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 143 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 131 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yoteizan (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 9 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 20 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 36 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 43 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 46 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 91 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 120 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 157 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 177 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 181 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 183 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.7 in |
Kyōgoku has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.2").
Schools in Kyōgoku
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 京極町立京極中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Kyogoku Elementary school | - | - | - | - |
| 町立南京極小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kyōgoku
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kyōgoku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Ogawara Museum of Art | ||||
| Toyo takarada experience house | ||||
| 倶知安風土館 | ||||
| 定山渓ダム資料館 | ||||
| 旧双葉小学校資料館雪月花廊 | ||||
| 旧大滝小学校・旧優徳小学校・旧北湯沢小学校 資料館 | ||||
| 有島記念館 | ||||
| 赤井川村郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Kyōgoku
| 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 |
Restaurants in Kyōgoku
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kyōgoku
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kyōgoku
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kyōgoku
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niseko Brewing |
Ski Resorts Near Kyōgoku
28 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shakotan Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishikariheigen Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Classe Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakumo Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| Eniwa City Ski Area | 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 | - | - | - |
| Muroran-shi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kyōgoku
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Hokkaido University Yubari River Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shinshinotsu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kyōgoku
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 京極郵便局 | |
| 南京極郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kyōgoku
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 京極八幡神社 | |
| 京極八幡神社社務所 | |
| 光壽寺 | |
| 広徳寺 | |
| 瑞法寺 | |
| 龍門寺 |
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Waterfalls Near Kyōgoku
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kyōgoku.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 九段の滝 |
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What is the population of Kyōgoku?
Kyōgoku has a population of 2,927 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 89.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kyōgoku?
Kyōgoku has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches, with 24.5 inches of snow.
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