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Narusawa, Japan
Yamanashi · Japan
Narusawa is a small town in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 2,824. Elevation: 3,219 ft (981 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Narusawa
Narusawa is a village located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the village had an estimated population of 3,152 in 1257 households, and a population density of 32.6 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 89.58 square kilometres (34.59 sq mi).
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 2,824 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,219 ft (981 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4832°, 138.7007° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamanashi |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,845 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.2 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,600 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Narusawa
Narusawa is a small town in Japan (Yamanashi) with a population of 2,824. The city sits at an elevation of 3,219 feet (981 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Narusawa vs Japan Average
Income: Narusawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,600 |
| 59% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 90 |
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 | 1,130 |
Property Tax
Climate in Narusawa
Narusawa 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 1127 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,219 ft (981 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4832°N, 138.7007°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 84 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 133 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 84 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 91 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 87 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 91 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 98 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 100 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 139 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 101 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 55 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 14 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 40 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 74 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 75 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 104 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 105 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 111 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 119 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 119 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 125 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 127 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 130 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 132 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Narusawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.6").
Schools in Narusawa
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立鳴沢小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立勝山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立勝山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大嵐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大石小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立小立小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立西浜中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Narusawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Narusawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity Center Exhibition Room | ||||
| Fuji Motor Sports Museum | ||||
| Fuji Museum | ||||
| Hannoki Bayashi Shiryokan | ||||
| Ichikawa Misato Town Folklore Museum | ||||
| Itchiku Kubota Art Museum | ||||
| Kai Golden Village, Yunooku Kanayama Museum | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Muse Hall | ||||
| Kawaguchiko Music Forest | ||||
| Kitahara Museum | ||||
| Kunimasu Museum | ||||
| Mount Fuji Radar Dome Museum | ||||
| Shingen-Mochi Factory Theme Park | ||||
| The Village Of The Village of Kiso, Meynobu Town | ||||
| Treasure Stone Museum | ||||
| Wine Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Gem Museum | ||||
| Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center | ||||
| Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center | ||||
| ギャラリーアバルト自動車美術館 | ||||
| クニマス | ||||
| クリスタルミュージアム | ||||
| シャトレーゼローマンガラス美術館 | ||||
| ドールハウス美術館 | ||||
| なるさわ富士山博物館 | ||||
| フジヤマミュージアム | ||||
| やまなし伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 三島由紀夫文学館 | ||||
| 中央市豊富郷土資料館 | ||||
| 中郷館 | ||||
| 信玄公宝物館 | ||||
| 俳句の館風生庵 | ||||
| 写真・絵手紙体験学習館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立春仙美術館 | ||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源美術館 | ||||
| 嘯月美術館 | ||||
| 太宰治記念館 | ||||
| 奇石博物館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 富士の駅 地震体験館 | ||||
| 富士ビジターセンター | ||||
| 富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 富士吉田市歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 富士山レーダードーム館 | ||||
| 富士山資料館 | ||||
| 富士川町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 小さな蔵の美術館 | ||||
| 山本丘人記念館 | ||||
| 山本丘人記念館 | ||||
| 山梨大学赤レンガ館 | ||||
| 山梨県立博物館 | ||||
| 山梨県立文学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立科学館 | ||||
| 山梨県立美術館 | ||||
| 山梨県立考古博物館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館・文化資料館・民族資料館 | ||||
| 市川三郷町ふるさと会館文化資料館 | ||||
| 市立勝沼ぶどうの国文化館 | ||||
| 復生記念館 | ||||
| 徳富蘇峰館 | ||||
| 恩賜林記念館 | ||||
| 森のミュージアム | ||||
| 武田氏館跡歴史館 | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 自動車館 | ||||
| 河口湖自動車博物館 飛行舘 | ||||
| 甘草屋敷 | ||||
| 甲州市中央公民館歴史民俗資料室 | ||||
| 甲府市民俗資料館 | ||||
| 登美の丘ワイナリー資料館 | ||||
| 石和写真美術館 | ||||
| 石和町民俗文化財展示館 | ||||
| 笛吹市春日居郷土館 | ||||
| 笛吹市青楓美術館 | ||||
| 美枝きもの資料館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 資料館 | ||||
| 都留いきものふれあいの里 | ||||
| 都留市博物館ミュージアム都留 | ||||
| 都留市商家資料館 | ||||
| 都留市尾県郷土資料館 | ||||
| 釈迦堂遺跡博物館 |
Libraries in Narusawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| アルカディア南部総合公園文化館 | 0.0 | |||||
| わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立玉穂生涯学習館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央市立田富図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 勝沼町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立わかくさ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立八田農業情報関連図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立甲西図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南アルプス市立白根桃源図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部町立南部図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南部町立富沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩山市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大月市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士吉田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士宮市立西富士図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士河口湖町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山中湖情報創造館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山梨県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市川三郷町立図書館三珠分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 御殿場市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 忍野村立おしの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 昭和町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲府市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立双葉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立敷島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 甲斐市立竜王図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市一宮図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市八代図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市境川図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市御坂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市春日居ふるさと図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 笛吹市石和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 都留市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Narusawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| う宮〜な | |||||
| 大島農林産物販売所 | |||||
| 農民市場粟倉店 | |||||
| 農産物直売所 |
Hotels in Narusawa
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Narusawa
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Narusawa
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Narusawa
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Narusawa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Narusawa
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Narusawa
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Narusawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persona Brewery | ||||
| 牧野酒造合資会社 |
Stadiums & Teams in Narusawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Narusawa
18 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Narusawa
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport | FSZ | Large Airport |
| Iruma Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Shizuhama Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi | NJA | Medium Airport |
| Oshima Airport | OIM | Medium Airport |
| Yokota Air Base | OKO | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | - | Small Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Izu Flying Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Glider Park | - | Small Airport |
| Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oshino Sky Sports Club | - | Small Airport |
| Tachikawa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Narusawa
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 勝山郵便局 | |
| 大石郵便局 | |
| 小立簡易郵便局 | |
| 西浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 鳴沢郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Narusawa
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ten Shrine | |
| U Island Shrine | |
| 妙法寺 | |
| 富士御室浅間神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Narusawa
What is the population of Narusawa?
Narusawa has a population of 2,824 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 61.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Narusawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,600, 59% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Narusawa?
Narusawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Narusawa?
The job market in Narusawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 90 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Narusawa?
The median home value in Narusawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.