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Ojiya, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Ojiya is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 34,704. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ojiya
Ojiya is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019, the city had an estimated population of 34,704 in 12,758 households, and a population density of 224 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 155.19 square kilometres (59.92 sq mi).
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| Population | 34,704 |
| Population Density | 404 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3000°, 138.8000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.5 inches (2,248 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.9 inches (51 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Ojiya
Ojiya is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 34,704. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ojiya vs Japan Average
Income: Ojiya vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,700 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,111 |
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 | 13,882 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ojiya
Ojiya has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1946 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3000°N, 138.8000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 137 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 126 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 142 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 84 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 135 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 41 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 63 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 63 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 66 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hiuchigatake (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 58 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 70 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 76 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 76 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 80 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 80 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 84 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 85 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 92 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 97 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 102 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 105 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
Ojiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.7") and May the driest (4.1").
Schools in Ojiya
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小千谷市小学校 吉谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立 南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立 南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市小学校 六日市小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市小学校 和泉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立小千谷西高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立千田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立千田中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立東小千谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立東小千谷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立山古志中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市小学校 川口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立小千谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立小千谷中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市中学校 川口中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 渋海小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 小国中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 長岡市立 越路西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立 片貝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 小千谷市立 片貝中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ojiya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ojiya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Prevention Archive | ||||
| MaRouの杜 | ||||
| Nagaoka City Museum of Local History | ||||
| Niigata Prefectural Museum of History | ||||
| Umataka Jomon Museum | ||||
| うぶずなの家 | ||||
| おぢや震災ミュージアムそなえ館 | ||||
| ギャラリーみつけ | ||||
| ギャラリー湯山 | ||||
| みつけ伝承館 | ||||
| ミティラー美術館 | ||||
| やまこし復興交流館 おらたる | ||||
| 今井美術館 | ||||
| 兼続お船ミュージアム | ||||
| 出雲崎石油記念館 | ||||
| 十日町市博物館 | ||||
| 天領出雲崎時代館 | ||||
| 山本五十六記念館 | ||||
| 新潟県立近代美術館 | ||||
| 星と森の詩美術館 | ||||
| 池田記念美術館 | ||||
| 河合継之助記念館 | ||||
| 目黒邸 | ||||
| 目黒邸資料館 | ||||
| 直江兼続公伝世館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 良寛記念館 | ||||
| 見附市大凧伝承館 | ||||
| 越後長岡まちの駅古事記COM | ||||
| 遺構展示館 | ||||
| 長岡市栃尾美術館 | ||||
| 長岡戦災資料館 |
Libraries in Ojiya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ソフィアセンター（図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 十日町情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南魚沼市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 見附市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市北地域図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長岡市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ojiya
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ojiya
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ojiya
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ojiya
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ojiya
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ojiya
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ojiya
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ojiya
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ojiya
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ojiya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 諸橋酒造 | ||||
| 越銘醸 |
Stadiums & Teams in Ojiya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ojiya
98 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Togakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Okutone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ojiya
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ojiya
23 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chida Post Office | |
| Echigo Osawa Summary Post Office | |
| Higashi Ojiya Post Office | |
| Higashitakezawa Summary Post Office | |
| Higashiyama Post Office | |
| Ishizu Post Office | |
| Iwasawa Post Office | |
| Iwatsuka Post Office | |
| Katakai Post Office | |
| Kawaguchi Post Office | |
| Kawai Post Office | |
| Matto Post Office | |
| Muikaichi Post Office | |
| Nakasato Post Office | |
| Nanokamachi Post Office | |
| Ojiya Post Office | |
| Ota Summary Post Office | |
| Sambusho Post Office | |
| Shirokawa Post Office | |
| Takezawa Post Office | |
| Taromaru Post Office | |
| Tsukayama Post Office | |
| Uenoyama Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ojiya
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 中山神社 | |
| 二荒山神社 | |
| 二荒神社 | |
| 伊米神社 八幡宮 | |
| 俣倉神社 | |
| 創価学会 小千谷平和会館 | |
| 十二大明神 | |
| 十二大明神 | |
| 十二社 | |
| 城川神社 | |
| 塩殿神社 | |
| 宇佐八幡宮 | |
| 宇都宮神社 | |
| 宝積寺 | |
| 川合神社 | |
| 川西天満宮 | |
| 建駒稲荷神社 | |
| 徳善寺 | |
| 成就院 | |
| 林興庵 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ojiya
What is the population of Ojiya?
Ojiya has a population of 34,704 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 404 people per square mile, spread across 86.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ojiya expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,700, 62% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ojiya?
Ojiya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.5 inches, with 19.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ojiya?
The job market in Ojiya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,111 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ojiya?
The median home value in Ojiya is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.