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Minakuchichō-matoba, Japan
Shiga · Japan
Minakuchichō-matoba is a mid-size city in Shiga, Japan with a population of 38,986. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 38,986 |
| Population Density | 133 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9667°, 136.1667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shiga |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.2 inches (1,706 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,800 |
| Median Age | 46.2 years |
About Minakuchichō-matoba
Minakuchichō-matoba is a mid-size city in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 38,986. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Minakuchichō-matoba vs Japan Average
Income: Minakuchichō-matoba vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,800 |
| 55% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,248 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $88,000 |
| 69% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $440 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 15,594 |
Property Tax
Climate in Minakuchichō-matoba
Minakuchichō-matoba 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 1577 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 294.2 sq mi (762.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9667°N, 136.1667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 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 | 120 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 137 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 50 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 99 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 109 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 58 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 143 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 157 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 178 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Minakuchichō-matoba has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (2.1").
Schools in Minakuchichō-matoba
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minakuchi Higashi High School | — | — | — | — |
| 甲賀市立貴生川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 甲賀市立甲南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立水口高等学校グラウンド | — | — | — | — |
| 市立希望ヶ丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Shiroyama Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Minakuchi Higashi Junior and Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 甲賀市立水口中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Minakuchi high school | — | — | — | — |
| Ayano Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 向陽台高等学校水口キャンパス | — | — | — | — |
| 県立甲南高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立玉滝小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Minakuchi Higashi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立雲井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立甲賀中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立甲南第二小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立甲南第三小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立甲南第一小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立甲南中部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立油日小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Minakuchichō-matoba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Minakuchichō-matoba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| akaike | ||||
| Kenzen gama kilns and clay gallery | ||||
| Miho Museum | ||||
| Moriyama municipal burial Cultural Property Center | ||||
| Ohmi railway museum | ||||
| Old Ot elementary school | ||||
| Old Sumo school | ||||
| Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Shiga Prefectural Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Shiga Safari Museum | ||||
| Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park | ||||
| Shigaraki Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tanikan gama clay port gallery | ||||
| Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum | ||||
| ヴォーリズ記念館 | ||||
| おきしま資料館 | ||||
| ガリ版伝承館 | ||||
| こうもり博物館 | ||||
| ブルーメの丘美術館 | ||||
| みなくち子どもの森 | ||||
| みなくち子どもの森自然館 | ||||
| 世界凧博物館八日市大凧会館 | ||||
| 中仙道守山宿郷土人形館 | ||||
| 伊藤忠兵衛記念館 | ||||
| 伊賀信楽古陶館 | ||||
| 伊賀越資料館 | ||||
| 佐川美術館 | ||||
| 八日市文化芸術会館 | ||||
| 巖谷一六・小波記念室 | ||||
| 愛知川用水資料館 | ||||
| 愛荘町立博物館 科学館 文化財資料室 | ||||
| 愛荘町立愛知川びんてまりの館 | ||||
| 愛荘町立歴史文化博物館 | ||||
| 日登美美術館 | ||||
| 日野駅鉄道ミュージアム | ||||
| 旧柳生藩小山田家老屋敷 | ||||
| 昆虫爬虫類ワールド | ||||
| 木地師資料館 | ||||
| 東海道石部宿歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 東町だんじり蔵 | ||||
| 東近江市五個荘近江商人屋敷藤井彦四郎邸 | ||||
| 東近江市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 東近江市立近江商人郷土館 | ||||
| 東近江市能登川博物館 | ||||
| 柘植歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栗東市出土文化財センター | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 氏郷公記念館 | ||||
| 湖族の郷資料館 | ||||
| 湖東歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 滋賀県埋蔵文化センター | ||||
| 滋賀県平和祈念館 | ||||
| 滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館 | ||||
| 田上郷土史料館 | ||||
| 田上郷土史料館収蔵庫 | ||||
| 田上鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 甲南ふれあいの館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口城資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口城資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市水口歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀市立信楽産業展示館 | ||||
| 甲賀市立甲賀歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 甲賀忍術博物館 | ||||
| 立命館守山創立資料館 | ||||
| 芭蕉翁記念館 | ||||
| 草津宿本陣 | ||||
| 草津宿街道交流館 | ||||
| 街道水郷美術館 | ||||
| 西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂 | ||||
| 西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂 | ||||
| 観峰館 | ||||
| 豊会館 | ||||
| 近江八幡市立かわらミュージアム | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（旧判家住宅） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（旧西川家住宅） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（歴史民俗資料館） | ||||
| 近江八幡市立資料館（郷土資料館） | ||||
| 近江商人博物館・中路融人記念館 | ||||
| 近江日野商人ふるさと館「旧山中正吉邸」 | ||||
| 近江日野商人館 | ||||
| 近江日野商人館 | ||||
| 野口謙蔵記念館 | ||||
| 金堂まちなみ保存交流館 | ||||
| 関宿旅籠玉屋歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雪野展示館 |
Libraries in Minakuchichō-matoba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuchi Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hino Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Iga Ueno City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Koka city Minakuchi library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tsuchiyama Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアセンター | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 上野点字図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五箇荘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八日市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 園芸・緑化相談コーナー | 0.0 | |||||
| 大山田図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 守山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 志賀町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 愛荘町立愛知川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市率愛東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立永源寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立永源寺図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立湖東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立湖東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東近江市立能登川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栗東市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滋賀県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲良町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲西図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲賀市信楽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲賀市甲南図書交流館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲賀市甲賀図書情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秦荘町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 秦荘町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 竜王町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美里図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 草津市立南草津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 草津市立南草津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 草津市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野洲図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Minakuchichō-matoba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| おうみんち | |||||
| おうみんち | |||||
| 水口卸売市場 |
Hotels in Minakuchichō-matoba
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Minakuchichō-matoba
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Minakuchichō-matoba
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Minakuchichō-matoba
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Minakuchichō-matoba
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Minakuchichō-matoba
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Minakuchichō-matoba
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Minakuchichō-matoba
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Minakuchichō-matoba
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Minakuchichō-matoba
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Minakuchichō-matoba
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Minakuchichō-matoba
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Minakuchichō-matoba
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Minakuchichō-matoba
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Minakuchichō-matoba
8 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Minakuchichō-matoba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY | ||||
| クラフトビール工房 |
Stadiums & Teams in Minakuchichō-matoba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Minakuchichō-matoba
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gozaisho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Biwako Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kutsuki Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakodateyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Minakuchichō-matoba
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | Large Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Yao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park | — | Small Airport |
| Ichishicho Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Akeno Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Shinodayama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kushidagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ryu's Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Minakuchichō-matoba
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aburahi Post Office | |
| Fukawa Post Office | |
| Kibukawa Post Office | |
| Koka Okubo Post Office | |
| Koka Post Office | |
| Konan Kibogaoka Post Office | |
| Konan Post Office | |
| Minakuchi Hommachi Post Office | |
| Minakuchi Post Office | |
| Nogawa Summary Post Office | |
| Sayama Post Office | |
| Tamataki Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Minakuchichō-matoba
32 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Yamamoto Clinic | ||
| かとう医院 | ||
| コス小児科 | ||
| さとうこどもクリニック | ||
| すぎうら皮膚科医院 | ||
| せの耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| たか耳鼻咽喉科医院 | ||
| ののむら眼科 | ||
| はえうち診療所 | ||
| ハピネスバースクリニック | ||
| はやし脳神経外科クリニック | ||
| はやし脳神経外科クリニック | ||
| ふじさわ小児クリニック | ||
| 三愛小児科アレルギー科 | ||
| 井上整骨院 | ||
| 伊藤内科クリニック | ||
| 大道医院 | ||
| 小西医院 | ||
| 岡島内科胃腸科医院 | ||
| 川会内科医院 | ||
| 桂医院 | ||
| 棚橋整形外科医院 | ||
| 瀬田クリニック | ||
| 瀬田耳鼻咽喉科 | ||
| 玉川医院 | ||
| 白波瀬小児科 | ||
| 神吉医院 | ||
| 竹林ウィメンズクリニック | ||
| 藤井皮膚科クリニック | ||
| 須津整形外科 | ||
| 駒井クリニック | ||
| 鶴岡眼科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Minakuchichō-matoba
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fuji Hachimangu Shrine | |
| Fujisaka shrine | |
| Sokushoji Temple | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 大岡寺 | |
| 天理教水口大教会 | |
| 天理教甲賀大教会 | |
| 天理教稗谷分教会 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 山之神 | |
| 川田神社 | |
| 庚申山広徳寺 | |
| 心光寺 | |
| 惠心寺 | |
| 愛宕大神 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 水口教会 | |
| 水口神社 |
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What is the population of Minakuchichō-matoba?
Minakuchichō-matoba has a population of 38,986 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 294.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Minakuchichō-matoba expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,800, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Minakuchichō-matoba?
Minakuchichō-matoba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.
How is the job market in Minakuchichō-matoba?
The job market in Minakuchichō-matoba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,248 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Minakuchichō-matoba?
The median home value in Minakuchichō-matoba is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.