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Nasushiobara, Japan

Tochigi · Japan

Nasushiobara is a large city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 115,794. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
115,794 Population 506/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population115,794
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density506/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units46,318

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population115,794
Population Density506 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates36.9768°, 140.0664°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceTochigi
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,293 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.6 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$31,800
Median Age48.7 years

About Nasushiobara

Nasushiobara is a large city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 115,794. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nasushiobara has a population of 115,794 with a density of 506 people per square mile, spread across 228.9 square miles. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

115,794
Total Population
506
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above Japan avg
228.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nasushiobara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nasushiobara is $31,800, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 342 business establishments, including 193 restaurants.

Income: Nasushiobara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,800
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)342

Business (County)

Restaurants193
Healthcare43
Retail16

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nasushiobara is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 46,318 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$78,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units46,318

Property Tax

Climate in Nasushiobara

Nasushiobara 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 1305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 4.5° 26.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 4.6° 41.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 8.3° 79.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 15.3° 108.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / 20.2° 115.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 22.4° 157.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 26.4° 176.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 28.6° 241.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 23.3° 174.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 18° 104.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 12.3° 55.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 7.2° 24.0
Nasushiobara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area228.9 sq mi (592.7 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates36.9768°N, 140.0664°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,612 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 121 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 30 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 144 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 79 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 128 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 134 km
Mar 11, 2011 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.2 139 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 116 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 139 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 102 km
May 13, 2011 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 122 km
Mar 11, 2011 15 km E of Namie, Japan M6.0 113 km
Jul 20, 2000 31 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 97 km
Apr 3, 2004 37 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 104 km
Mar 11, 2011 17 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.0 113 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km SSW of Namie, Japan M5.9 97 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 30 km
May 11, 1997 5 km NNE of Iwaki, Japan M5.9 76 km
Jun 13, 2010 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 145 km
May 10, 2020 49 km E of ?arai, Japan M5.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 273 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 256 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 112 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 40 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 259 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 256 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 275 km
2011 Roke Category 1 143 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 172 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 137 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 129 km
2002 Higos Category 1 121 km
2001 Danas Category 1 71 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 297 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 122 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 179 km
1998 Stella Category 1 92 km
1996 Violet Category 1 188 km
1995 Oscar Category 4 247 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m 126 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 145 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 123 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m 127 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 146 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 147 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 99 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 126 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 19 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 27 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 54 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 56 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 65 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 68 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 69 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 70 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 77 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 86 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 91 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 122 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 134 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 141 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in

Nasushiobara has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Nasushiobara

Institution Type Founded Website
国際医療福祉大学 University
国際基督教大学 那須キャンパス University
宇都宮共和大学 (那須キャンパス) College

Schools in Nasushiobara

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
旧伊王野小跡地(伊王野氏居館跡)
那須町立 高久小学校
那須町立田代友愛小学校
那須塩原市立鍋掛小学校
那須塩原市立日新中学校
那須町立東陽小学校
伊王野保育園
伊王野山村広場(旧伊王野中学校跡地)
旧稲沢小跡地
旧寺子小学校
幸福の科学学園
県北産業技術専門校
りぼーる・たなか(旧田中小学校)
旧鍋掛小学校跡地
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Radio Stations near Nasushiobara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nasushiobara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
3Dメルヘン水族館
Komine-jo Castle History Museum
Nasunogahara hakubutukan
いわむらかずお絵本の丘美術館
エミール ガレ美術館
サンバレー美術館
ダイアナガーデンエンジェル美術館
トリックアート 迷宮?館
トリックアートの館
なかがわ水遊園
ふれあいの丘天文館
ふれあいの丘自然観察館
みちのく諸国郷土民芸館
人力車&昭和レトロ館
伊王野まつり伝承館
住友ミュージアム
南湖神社 宝物館
和気記念館
大田原市歴史民俗資料館
大田原市那須与一伝承館
大麻博物館
広重美術館
戦争博物館
木の美術館
栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館小川館
栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館湯津上館
白河市歴史民俗資料館
相田みつを那須ギャラリー
矢板市立郷土資料館
石の美術館 STONE PLAZA
福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん
私の美術館
芭蕉の館
藤城清治美術館
那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館
那須おもちゃ博物館
那須オルゴール美術館
那須クラシックカー博物館
那須ステンドグラス美術館
那須テディベアミュージアム
那須とりっくあーとぴあ
那須昆虫ワールド
那須歴史探訪館
那須町民俗資料館
那須野が原博物館
那須野が原博物館 黒磯郷土館

Libraries in Nasushiobara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nishinasuno Library0.0
小川図書館0.0
白河市立図書館0.0
矢板市立図書館0.0
那須塩原市図書館みるる0.0
那須塩原市塩原図書館0.0
那須町立図書館0.0
馬頭図書館0.0
黒磯図書館0.0
黒羽図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nasushiobara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
黒磯綜合市場

Hotels in Nasushiobara

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

たんぽぽ
ホテル早馬屋
ポルシェ
ラ・フィーネ
旅館ときわ
芦野温泉
芦野温泉ホテル

Restaurants in Nasushiobara

58 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basu-kohgen Beer
FIORANO
Fukazumi
おうちDining しま
おまかない処 れんが家
お食事処 高柳屋
お食事処つるべ
お食事処水車館
お食事処菜の花
ガスト 那須高原店
こっこ食堂
こまつや
さつきの里
そば天坐留
そば打ち道場
パンダや
ベーグル クーボー
ぽわ~る
みよし食堂
やきとり鳥政
ラーメンHIRO
ラーメン麺太郎
中国料理 楼蘭
冨陽飯店
割烹 小浜
味 一番
和牛ステーキ桜
和食処あんず館
和食屋なすの
四川料理 鈴
大衆割烹 天春
季節料理 節
寒井観光余一やな
小さなすし屋なすべえ
布亭
手打らーめん おおもり
桃園
森のビール園
池寿し
烽屋飛火鞍
焼肉 清水魚園
玉野屋
素人料理あき
肉酒場 寿楽
花一会
花水樹
蕎麦 峠茶屋
蛇の目寿司
農村レストランれんげ
那須 和牛
那須観光やな
野州園
韓国料理アサモ
食事処 竹むら
食事処かわせみ
食事処まこ
餃子 蔵鋤
鮎楽荘

Cafes in Nasushiobara

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe HOLIDAY
Cafe TuscA
FRANKLIN'S CAFE
Shop&Cafe
ガーデン花笑け
カフェ杉と胡桃
カラオケCLUB 黒磯店
すずの木
リキュール ルーム
伊王野茶屋

Dentists in Nasushiobara

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

なべかけ歯科
桧山歯科クリニック
羽中田歯科

Veterinaries in Nasushiobara

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

うすい動物病院

Train Stations in Nasushiobara

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuroiso
Takaku

Gas Stations in Nasushiobara

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
EV充電
Mobil
SOLATO
SOLATO黒磯SS
井上油店

Golf Courses in Nasushiobara

6 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

プチゴルフガーデン
那須カントリークラブ
那須伊王野カントリークラブ
那須伊王野カントリークラブ
那須霞ヶ城ゴルフクラブ
那須霞ヶ城ゴルフクラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Nasushiobara

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Nasushiobara

25 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
yanaizu onsen ski area 0.0 $0
Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Minowa Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 0.0 $0
Urabandai Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Numajiri Ski 0.0 $0
Adatara Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Inawashiro Schanze 0.0 $0
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 0.0 $0
Family Snow Park Bandai X2 0.0 $0
Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel 0.0 $0
Inawashiro Snow Paradise 0.0 $0
Listel Ski Fantasia 0.0 $0
Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park 0.0 $0
Mishima Choei 0.0 $0
Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ski Resort Tenei 0.0 $0
Aizukogen Nango Ski Area 0.0 $0
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Aizu Kogen Takahata 0.0 $0
Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area 0.0 $0
Edelweiss Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nasushiobara

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukushima AirportFKSMedium Airport
Utsunomiya Air FieldMedium Airport
Itakura GliderportSmall Airport
Juo AirfieldSmall Airport
Kinugawa GliderportSmall Airport
Makabe GliderportSmall Airport
Makado GliderportSmall Airport
Mito Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Oarai Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Ojima R/C SkyportSmall Airport
Oyama Kinu GliderportSmall Airport
Sekijo Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyfield NasuSmall Airport
Skyfield WataraseSmall Airport
Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Tsukuba GliderportSmall Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nasushiobara

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
伊王野郵便局
寒井簡易郵便局
超堀郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nasushiobara

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nabekake shrine
リヤードル・ジャンナ・マスジド
三光寺
伊王野温泉神社
会三寺
八坂神社
八雲神社
加茂神社
十二所神社(虚空蔵さま)本殿
子育地蔵
専称寺
最勝院
正慶寺
正福寺
正観寺
浄泉寺
清涼院
温泉神社
熊田坂温泉神社
長源寺
高久神社
高福寺
黒磯神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Nasushiobara

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Hospitals 19
Pharmacies 24
Restaurants 193
Cafes 25
Bars 49
Supermarkets 16
Banks 7
Museums 1
Hotels 9
Libraries 1
Parks 90
Fire Stations 5
Places of Worship 7

Things to See Near Nasushiobara

2 places within 15 km

🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Gallery Feng
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Nasu No Megumi Mekke

🇯🇵 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

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 Nasushiobara

What is the population of Nasushiobara?

Nasushiobara has a population of 115,794 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 506 people per square mile, spread across 228.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nasushiobara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Nasushiobara?

Nasushiobara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nasushiobara?

The job market in Nasushiobara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 342 business establishments in the area, including 193 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Nasushiobara?

The median home value in Nasushiobara is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.

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