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Mitsuke, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Mitsuke is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 43,180. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 43,180 |
| Population Density | 1,435 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5333°, 138.9333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.0 inches (2,234 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3 inches (49 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Mitsuke
Mitsuke is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 43,180. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Mitsuke vs Japan Average
Income: Mitsuke vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,700 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,382 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,272 |
Property Tax
Climate in Mitsuke
Mitsuke has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1946 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5333°N, 138.9333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 147 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 98 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 149 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 95 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 132 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 40 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 59 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 82 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 74 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 57 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 71 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 91 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 99 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 101 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 102 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 102 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 103 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 105 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 108 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 118 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
Mitsuke has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and May the driest (4.1").
Schools in Mitsuke
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 見附市立 名木野小学校 見附市立見附特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 上通保育園 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 与板小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 与板中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 正徳館高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立新組小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 上通小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 中之島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 中之島中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 田井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 長沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 葛巻小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 見附小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 見附中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立今町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立 今町中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立見附高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 見附市立新潟小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 三条市立 大面小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mitsuke
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Mitsuke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Prevention Archive | ||||
| Former Sasagawa Residence | ||||
| Gosen City Muramatsu Hometown Museum | ||||
| Kakudayama Museum | ||||
| MaRouの杜 | ||||
| Nagaoka City Museum of Local History | ||||
| Nakanokuchi Predecessors Museum | ||||
| Niigata Prefectural Museum of History | ||||
| Niitsu Art Museum | ||||
| Niitu Petroleum Museum | ||||
| Shirone Kite Museum | ||||
| TERADOMARI AQUARIUM | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Umataka Jomon Museum | ||||
| おぢや震災ミュージアムそなえ館 | ||||
| ギャラリーみつけ | ||||
| みつけ伝承館 | ||||
| やまこし復興交流館 おらたる | ||||
| 三条市歴史民俗産業資料館 | ||||
| 中野邸美術館 | ||||
| 今井美術館 | ||||
| 信濃川大河津資料館 | ||||
| 兼続お船ミュージアム | ||||
| 加茂市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 加茂紙漉場 | ||||
| 史跡古津八幡山 弥生の丘展示館 | ||||
| 寺泊民俗資料館 | ||||
| 山本五十六記念館 | ||||
| 巻郷土資料館 | ||||
| 新潟市役所 教育・文化施設潟東樋口記念美術館 | ||||
| 新潟県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 新潟県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 河合継之助記念館 | ||||
| 潟東歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 燕市産業史料館 | ||||
| 田上町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 目黒邸 | ||||
| 目黒邸資料館 | ||||
| 良寛の里美術館 | ||||
| 良寛記念館 | ||||
| 菊盛記念美術館 | ||||
| 見附市大凧伝承館 | ||||
| 越後豪農の館 椿寿荘 | ||||
| 越後長岡まちの駅古事記COM | ||||
| 道の駅良寛の里わしま 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 遺構展示館 | ||||
| 長岡市栃尾美術館 | ||||
| 長岡戦災資料館 |
Libraries in Mitsuke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三条市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五泉市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五泉市立村松図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加茂市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市 潟東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市岩室図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 月潟図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 燕図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 燕市立吉田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白根図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 見附市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市北地域図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Mitsuke
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mitsuke
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mitsuke
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mitsuke
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mitsuke
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mitsuke
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mitsuke
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mitsuke
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mitsuke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 諸橋酒造 | ||||
| 越銘醸 |
Stadiums & Teams in Mitsuke
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mitsuke
51 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sado Daira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mitsuke
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Sado Airport | SDS | Medium Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mitsuke
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Imamamchi Post Office | |
| Kamikitadani Post Office | |
| Kitadani Summary Post Office | |
| Minamikambara Chujo Post Office | |
| Minamikambara Nakanoshima Summary Post Office | |
| Mitsuke Ekimae Post Office | |
| Mitsuke Minamihommachi Post Office | |
| Mitsuke Post Office | |
| Nagahori Summary Post Office | |
| Obiori Post Office | |
| Omo Post Office | |
| Oshikiri Ekimae Post Office | |
| Sugisawa Summary Post Office | |
| Umeda Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mitsuke
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中之島諏訪神社 | |
| 丸山諏訪神社 | |
| 光善寺 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 大専寺 | |
| 妙栄寺 | |
| 山津美神社 | |
| 真浄寺 | |
| 神明社 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 薬師堂 | |
| 西蓮寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 長念寺 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mitsuke
What is the population of Mitsuke?
Mitsuke has a population of 43,180 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,435 people per square mile, spread across 30.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Mitsuke expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,700, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 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 Mitsuke?
Mitsuke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.0 inches, with 19.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Mitsuke?
The job market in Mitsuke is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,382 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Mitsuke?
The median home value in Mitsuke is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.