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Nagiso is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 4,111. Elevation: 1,407 ft (429 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nagiso
Nagiso is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 4,111 in 1751 households, and a population density of 19 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 215.93 square kilometres (83.37 sq mi). Nagiso is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.
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| Population | 4,111 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6086°, 137.6106° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.6 inches (1,870 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Nagiso
Nagiso is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 4,111. The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet (429 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nagiso vs Japan Average
Income: Nagiso vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 132 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,644 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nagiso
Nagiso 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 1601 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 261.2 sq mi (676.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6086°N, 137.6106°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 121 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 108 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 113 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 150 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 34 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 56 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 69 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 83 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 97 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 105 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 107 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 121 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 134 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 139 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 148 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 150 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Nagiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (2.2").
Schools in Nagiso
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立川上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立坂下中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立坂下高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立坂下小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 南木曽町立南木曽小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nagiso
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nagiso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Meiji Anzaijo | ||||
| Festival museum | ||||
| Fukushima Sekisho | ||||
| Goto Family Collection | ||||
| Hiroshige Museum of Art | ||||
| Iida Archeological Museum | ||||
| Iida City Museum | ||||
| Iida Sozokan | ||||
| Kiso Folk Museum | ||||
| Konosuke Hinatsu House | ||||
| Kunio Yanagita House | ||||
| Moto-Zenkoji Homotsuden Temple Museum | ||||
| Nagisomachi Museum (南木曽町博物館) | ||||
| Nakasendō Hishiya Museum | ||||
| Nakatsugawa City Nakasendō History Museum | ||||
| Ogasawara Museum | ||||
| Old Yamamoto Kinehara Schoolhouse | ||||
| Shimizuya Museum | ||||
| Stone Museum Hakusekikan | ||||
| Takaseke museum | ||||
| Tama-no-yu | ||||
| Tenryu Gorge 100 Years Revival Hall | ||||
| Yamamura Daikan Museum | ||||
| 中津川市東山魁夷心の旅路館 | ||||
| 中津川市苗木遠山史料館 | ||||
| 中津川市鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 中津川市鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 中津川市青邨記念館 | ||||
| 多摩川精機歴史館 | ||||
| 大桑村歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 天竜川総合学習館・かわらんべ | ||||
| 小笠原長孝記念館 | ||||
| 岩村歴史資料館 | ||||
| 木曽路美術館 | ||||
| 森林資料館 | ||||
| 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 満蒙開拓平和記念館 | ||||
| 熊谷守一記念館 | ||||
| 秀水美人画美術館 | ||||
| 竹田扇之助記念国際糸操り人形館 | ||||
| 脇本陣奥谷 | ||||
| 脇本陣資料室 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 蛭川郷土館 | ||||
| 赤沢森林鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館 | ||||
| 馬籠脇本陣史料館 |
Libraries in Nagiso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ena City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Iida City Central Library Higashino Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津川市立蛭川済美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊賀良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大桑村公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵那市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 木曽町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立上郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立鼎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田駅前図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nagiso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 日野百草本舗 里宮店 |
Hotels in Nagiso
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nagiso
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nagiso
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nagiso
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nagiso
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nagiso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikusui Sake | ||||
| Nishio Sake Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Nagiso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nagiso
35 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Nagiso
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nagiso
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Araragi Post Office | |
| Kawaue Post Office | |
| Sakashita Post Office | |
| Tsumago Post Office | |
| Yamaguchi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nagiso
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kōtoku-ji Temple | |
| Koyasu Kannon (The Goddess of Mercy) for the birth and Weeping Cherry | |
| Kumano Shrine | |
| Kurashina sorei-sha Shrine | |
| 尾又 おしゃごじ様 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nagiso
What is the population of Nagiso?
Nagiso has a population of 4,111 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 261.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nagiso expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Nagiso?
Nagiso has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.6 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nagiso?
The job market in Nagiso is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 132 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nagiso?
The median home value in Nagiso is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.