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Myoko, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Myoko is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 30,383. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 30,383 |
| Population Density | 119 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0253°, 138.2556° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.8 inches (2,305 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.6 inches (52 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Myoko
Myoko is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 30,383. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Myoko vs Japan Average
Income: Myoko 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) | 972 |
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 | 12,153 |
Property Tax
Climate in Myoko
Myoko 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 2745 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 255.0 sq mi (660.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0253°N, 138.2556°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 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 | 101 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 112 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 58 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 102 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 64 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 129 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 75 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 24 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 55 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 24 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Myokosan (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 20 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 23 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 51 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 73 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 78 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 81 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 92 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 103 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 105 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 107 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 114 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
Myoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (3.7").
Schools in Myoko
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 妙高市立 新井中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立姫川原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 妙高市立 斐太南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立宮嶋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立 有恒高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立針小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立板倉中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立山部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立 豊原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立新井高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 妙高市立新井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 姫川原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 妙高市立 新井中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 妙高市 にしき特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 妙高市立 斐太北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 妙高市立 新井北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立 大和小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立 和田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立上越特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立 黒田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 上越市立高士小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Myoko
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Myoko
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Ski Museum | ||||
| おぼろ月夜の館 | ||||
| くびき野レールパーク | ||||
| マリンミュージアム海洋 | ||||
| 一茶記念館 | ||||
| 上越市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 上越市立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 斐太歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 日本スキー発祥記念館 | ||||
| 片貝縄文資料館 | ||||
| 野尻湖ナウマン象博物館 | ||||
| 関川関所道の歴史館 | ||||
| 飯山市寺まち交流館高橋まゆみ人形館 | ||||
| 飯山市美術館 |
Libraries in Myoko
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上越市立直江津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上越市高田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 妙高市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立飯山図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Myoko
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Myoko
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Myoko
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Myoko
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Myoko
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Myoko
96 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Cortina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Myoko
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Myoko
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arai Gakkocho Post Office | |
| Arai Kita Post Office | |
| Arai Post Office | |
| Arai Suwacho Summary Post Office | |
| Itakura Post Office | |
| Izumi Post Office | |
| Joetsu Yamato Post Office | |
| Makimura Post Office | |
| Mizukami Summary Post Office | |
| Sugahara Post Office | |
| Takashi Post Office | |
| Terano Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Myoko
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡社 | |
| 円命寺 | |
| 勝福寺 | |
| 得法寺 | |
| 菅原神社 | |
| 諏訪社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Myoko
What is the population of Myoko?
Myoko has a population of 30,383 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 255.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Myoko 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 Myoko?
Myoko 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 75°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.8 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Myoko?
The job market in Myoko is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 972 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Myoko?
The median home value in Myoko is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.