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Nakazawa, Japan

Nagano · Japan

Nakazawa is a small city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 7,680. Elevation: 3,307 ft (1,008 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
7,680 Population 296/sq mi density
3,307 ft Elevation 1,008 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
56.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,680
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density296/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,100
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Housing Units3,072

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Population7,680
Population Density296 / sq mi
Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Coordinates35.9833°, 138.2167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagano
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation56.6 inches (1,438 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$30,100
Median Age50.0 years

About Nakazawa

Nakazawa is a small city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 7,680. The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet (1,008 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nakazawa has a population of 7,680 with a density of 296 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,680
Total Population
296
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
25.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nakazawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nakazawa is $30,100, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 246 business establishments.

Income: Nakazawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,100
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)246

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nakazawa is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,072 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units3,072

Property Tax

Climate in Nakazawa

Nakazawa 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 1311 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 3.7° 36.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 3.8° 56.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 8.4° 90.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 15.8° 88.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / 20.7° 111.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 24° 186.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 27.3° 218.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 29.4° 136.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 24.2° 215.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 17.8° 76.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 11.8° 63.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 6.4° 30.1
Nakazawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below Japan avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Area25.9 sq mi (67.1 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates35.9833°N, 138.2167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

716 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 116 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 138 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 86 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 127 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 133 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 136 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 107 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 93 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 144 km
Mar 4, 1997 9 km SSW of It?, Japan M5.6 142 km
May 3, 1998 14 km SW of It?, Japan M5.6 142 km
Dec 21, 1996 3 km E of Sugito, Japan M5.5 140 km
Feb 15, 2005 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan M5.5 132 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 92 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 98 km
Jul 15, 2011 5 km NE of Sakai, Japan M5.5 148 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 60 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 131 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 122 km
May 16, 2016 6 km NE of Kasukabe, Japan M5.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

35 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 3 154 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 115 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 206 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 293 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 194 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 221 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 122 km
2011 Roke Category 2 89 km
2009 Melor Category 1 265 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 98 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 152 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 131 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 246 km
2003 Etau Category 1 187 km
2002 Higos Category 2 152 km
2001 Danas Category 1 145 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 237 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 102 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 233 km
1998 Stella Category 1 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 138 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake 132 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 148 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 136 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 125 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake 132 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 145 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 138 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 15 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 54 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 61 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 63 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 67 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 73 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 76 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 79 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 83 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 83 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 86 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 101 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 106 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 109 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 7.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in Driest

Nakazawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Nakazawa

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
明大付属中野学園 林間学校
八ヶ岳農業大学校(旧八ヶ岳中央農業実践大学校)
原村立原小学校
原村立原中学校
Kanazawa Elementary School
Tōbu Junior High School
Kohigashi Elementary School.
Hokubu Junior High School
Kitayama Elementary School
Izumino Elementary School
Tamagawa Elementary School
Toyohira Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Nakazawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nakazawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BARAKURA English Garden
Dormouse Museum
Harmo museum
Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum
Jinchōkan Moriya Historical Museum
Kiyosato Porcelain Museum
Matsumoto City Museum of Art
nakamura Keith Haring Collection
Paul Rusch Memorial Museum
PRINCE&SKYLINE MUSEUM
Suntory Museum of Whisky
Suwa City Museum
Takato Museum of History
Tateshina Teddy Bear Musuem
イルフ童画館
おもしろかっぱ館
オルゴール博物館ホール・オブ・ホールズ
こども美術館
しもすわ今昔館おいでや
フィリア美術館
三分一湧水館展望ホール
下諏訪町立諏訪湖 博物館・赤彦記念館
中村キースへリング美術館
井戸尻考古館
京都芸術大学附属康耀堂美術館
今井邦子文学館
伊藤近代美術館
信州高遠美術館
八ケ岳泰雲書道美術館
八ヶ岳美術館
八ヶ岳自然文化園
北杜市小淵沢郷土資料館
北杜市考古資料館
北杜市長坂郷土資料館
北杜市須玉歴史資料館
北澤美術館
原田泰治美術館
大泉歴史民俗資料館
宿場街道資料館
富士見町歴史民俗資料館
尖石縄文考古館
尖石縄文考古館
岡谷市立岡谷美術考古館
市民ギャラリー美術館
市立岡谷蚕糸博物館
影絵美術館
武川民俗資料館
清春白樺美術館
県立八ヶ岳ふれあいセンター
箕輪町郷土博物館
茅野市八ヶ岳総合博物館
茅野市神長宮守矢史料館
諏訪市美術館
辰野町世界昆虫博物館
辰野美術館
黒曜石体験ミュージアム

Libraries in Nakazawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City of Okaya Library0.0
City of Okaya Library0.0
City of Okaya Library0.0
Suwa City Library0.0
あがたの森図書館0.0
あがたの森図書館0.0
はしば文庫0.0
下諏訪町立図書館0.0
伊那市立高遠町図書館0.0
北杜市すたま森の図書館0.0
北杜市たかね図書館0.0
北杜市ながさか図書館0.0
北杜市むかわ図書館0.0
北杜市むかわ図書館0.0
北杜市ライブラリーはくしゅう0.0
北杜市小淵沢図書館0.0
北杜市明野図書館0.0
北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館0.0
北杜市金田一春彦記念図書館0.0
南箕輪図書館0.0
原村図書館0.0
富士見町図書館0.0
寿台図書館0.0
箕輪町図書館0.0
茅野市図書館0.0
茅野市民館図書室0.0
辰野図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nakazawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
アルプス市場
ファーマーズガーデンうちだ
道の駅南きよさと

Hotels in Nakazawa

20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berg Heil
Big Week Tateshina
Karasawa Kousen
Sawaemon
Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu
Tateshina Shinyu Onsen
Tateshina Tokyu Hotel
Yashigamine hotel
アルペンドルフ
グリーンプラザホテル
テラス蓼科
ペンション ラクーン
ホテルグランリゾート蓼科/HOTEL GRAND RESORT TATESHINA
ホテルグランリゾート蓼科/HOTEL GRAND RESORT TATESHINA
ホテル時香の森
創業大正十五年 蓼科 親湯温泉
明治温泉
樅の木荘
湖風
蓼科パークホテル

Restaurants in Nakazawa

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

12ヶ月
attaca
Cafe & Restaurant
Epi
grussgott
Hiko
Les Cerisiers
Paul's Kitchen
Sereno
Soups Yatsugatake
Very
YASAI SOBA 傍
いじわるばあさん
おさい家
カナディアンファーム
デリ&カフェ「K」
ひぎ屋
ぺぱん
みさく
みつ山
もえぎの家
中野屋
信州手打ちそば工房遊楽庵
八ヶ岳蓼科BURGER
匠亭
松武 山の恵
栄町
梅蔵
白山
阿弥陀亭

Cafes in Nakazawa

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

808 Kitchen & Table
Café Jin
Haramura café
Picco
Picco
Picco
staub
パンさんのお茶
ロビン

Train Stations in Nakazawa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aoyagi

Gas Stations in Nakazawa

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
COSMO
ENEOS
ENEOS
コスモ石油

Banks in Nakazawa

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JA信州諏訪
諏訪信用金庫

Golf Courses in Nakazawa

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

鹿島南蓼科ゴルフコース

Breweries in Nakazawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8Peaks Brewing
Masumi
伊東酒造
本金
白樺蓼科
舞姫
麗人酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Nakazawa

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Ski Resorts Near Nakazawa

52 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Minenohara Kogen 0.0 $0
Blanche Takayama 0.0 $0
Hirayu Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Saku Ski Garden Parada 0.0 $0
Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa 0.0 $0
Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area 0.0 $0
Karuizawa Snow Park 0.0 $0
Kazawa Snow Area 0.0 $0
Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Taro Area 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area 0.0 $0
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel 0.0 $0
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski 0.0 $0
Jiigatake Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kashimayari Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Manza Onsen 0.0 $0
Hakuba Goryu 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba 47 0.0 $0
Hakuba Valley 0.0 $0
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yabuhara Kogen 0.0 $0
Hiraya Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Jibusaka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Araragi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 $0
Komagane Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Panorama Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 $0
Kisofukushima Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 $0
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 $0
Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 $0
Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort 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
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 $0
Asahi Prime Ski Area 0.0 $0
Echo Valley 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nakazawa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Futaba AirportSmall Airport
Kirigamine GliderportSmall Airport
Nagano City GliderportSmall Airport
Nirasaki GliderportSmall Airport
Ogurayama Paraglider LaunchSmall Airport
Oshino Sky Sports ClubSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nakazawa

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
信濃金沢郵便局
北山郵便局
原村郵便局
泉野簡易郵便局
玉川郵便局
蓼科郵便局
豊平郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakazawa

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
乗鞍神社
功徳寺
十五社
多留姫神社
大山祇社
山神社
御射山神社
歓喜院
津島神社
深叢寺
清龍山長円寺

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Nakazawa

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m 1200

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nakazawa

What is the population of Nakazawa?

Nakazawa has a population of 7,680 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 296 people per square mile, spread across 25.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nakazawa 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 Nakazawa?

Nakazawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nakazawa?

The job market in Nakazawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 246 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nakazawa?

The median home value in Nakazawa is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.

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