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Nojiri, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Nojiri is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 3,439. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nojiri
Nojiri Station is a railway station in the village of Ōkuwa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company.
People
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| Population | 3,439 |
| Population Density | 53 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6726°, 137.6354° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.1 inches (1,807 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.3 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Nojiri
Nojiri is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 3,439. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 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 71.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nojiri vs Japan Average
Income: Nojiri 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) | 110 |
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 | 1,376 |
Property Tax
Climate in Nojiri
Nojiri 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 | 47.5°F |
| 12% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 65.0 sq mi (168.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6726°N, 137.6354°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | - | 130 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 125 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 115 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 28 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 49 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 62 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 77 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 95 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 100 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 105 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 114 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 132 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 135 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 141 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 142 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Nojiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (2.0").
Schools in Nojiri
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大桑小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Okuwa Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Nojiri
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajimagasa Umbrella Museum | ||||
| Emperor Meiji Anzaijo | ||||
| Festival museum | ||||
| Fukushima Sekisho | ||||
| Goto Family Collection | ||||
| Hiroshige Museum of Art | ||||
| Iida Archeological Museum | ||||
| Iida City Museum | ||||
| Iida Sozokan | ||||
| Kamihisakata History Museum | ||||
| Kiso Folk Museum | ||||
| Kitada Site Exhibition | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Takamori History and Folklore Museum "Tokinoeki" | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 木曽義仲館 | ||||
| 木曽路美術館 | ||||
| 森林資料館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 義仲館 | ||||
| 脇本陣奥谷 | ||||
| 脇本陣資料室 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 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 Nojiri
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 高森町町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nojiri
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 日野百草本舗 里宮店 |
Hotels in Nojiri
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nojiri
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nojiri
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nojiri
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nojiri
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikusui Sake | ||||
| Nishio Sake Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Nojiri
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nojiri
35 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 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 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Nojiri
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nojiri
What is the population of Nojiri?
Nojiri has a population of 3,439 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 65.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nojiri 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 Nojiri?
Nojiri 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 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.1 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nojiri?
The job market in Nojiri is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Nojiri?
The median home value in Nojiri is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.