Niki, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Niki is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,874. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 3,874 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1500°, 140.7667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.9 inches (1,395 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.6 inches (52 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Niki
Niki is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 3,874. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Niki vs Japan Average
Income: Niki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 124 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,550 |
Property Tax
Climate in Niki
Niki 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 1171 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 64.9 sq mi (168.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1500°N, 140.7667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 132 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 120 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 75 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 54 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 41 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 32 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 36 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 68 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 72 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 80 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 121 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 153 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 158 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 178 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.3 in |
Niki has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (2.7").
Schools in Niki
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 仁木町立仁木中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立登小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 仁木町立仁木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Niki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Niki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Japan Museum | ||||
| Glass Gallery | ||||
| glass workshop | ||||
| Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum | ||||
| Nitori Museum of Art | ||||
| Old Nihon Yusen Building | ||||
| Otaru City Board of Education Temple Cave Preservation Hall | ||||
| Otaru City General Museum | ||||
| Otaru City General Museum Canal Hall | ||||
| Otaru City Otaru Museum of Art | ||||
| Otaru Music Box Hall Number 2 Antique Museum | ||||
| Otaru Romankan | ||||
| Shu Ogawara Museum of Art | ||||
| Steam locomotive building museum | ||||
| Tanaka Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| ウイスキー博物館 | ||||
| ステンドグラス美術館 | ||||
| よいち水産博物館 | ||||
| 余市宇宙記念館「スペース童夢」 | ||||
| 倶知安風土館 | ||||
| 共和町かかし古里感 | ||||
| 原子力PRセンターとまりん館 | ||||
| 市立小樽文学館 | ||||
| 総合博物館 | ||||
| 西村計雄記念美術館 | ||||
| 赤井川村郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Niki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 余市町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小樽商科大学付属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Niki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable market | |||||
| Regional wholesale shop | |||||
| 三角市場 | |||||
| 妙見市場 | |||||
| 水業市場 | |||||
| 水業市場 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 |
Hotels in Niki
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Niki
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Niki
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Niki
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Niki
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Niki
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shakotan Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pirika Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Suttsu Town Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Niki
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Horobetsu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Niki
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 仁木郵便局 | |
| 然別簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Niki
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 仁木神社 | |
| 仁玄寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 大江神社 | |
| 無量壽寺 | |
| 然別神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Niki
What is the population of Niki?
Niki has a population of 3,874 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 64.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Niki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Niki?
Niki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches, with 20.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Niki?
Niki has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 124 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Niki?
The median home value in Niki is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.
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