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Ōtaki, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Ōtaki is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 753. Elevation: 3,773 ft (1,150 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 753 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,773 ft (1,150 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8000°, 137.5500° |
| 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 Ōtaki
Ōtaki is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 753. The city sits at an elevation of 3,773 feet (1,150 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
Ōtaki vs Japan Average
Income: Ōtaki 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) | 24 |
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 | 301 |
Property Tax
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 | 3,773 ft (1,150 m) |
| Area | 65.0 sq mi (168.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8000°N, 137.5500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 145 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 122 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 126 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 149 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 12 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 34 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 48 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 76 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 80 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 86 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 110 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 117 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 126 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 131 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 132 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 139 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 147 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 |
Ōtaki 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").
Museums in Ōtaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival museum | ||||
| Fukushima Sekisho | ||||
| Kiso Folk Museum | ||||
| Nagisomachi Museum (南木曽町博物館) | ||||
| Takaseke museum | ||||
| Yamamura Daikan Museum | ||||
| 下呂小坂郷土館 | ||||
| 中津川市東山魁夷心の旅路館 | ||||
| 味噌川ダム防災資料館 | ||||
| 大桑村歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 木曽義仲館 | ||||
| 木曽路美術館 | ||||
| 木祖村郷土館 | ||||
| 森林資料館 | ||||
| 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 熊谷守一記念館 | ||||
| 義仲館 | ||||
| 脇本陣奥谷 | ||||
| 脇本陣資料室 | ||||
| 赤沢森林鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 開田郷土館 |
Libraries in Ōtaki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大桑村公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 木曽町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōtaki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local farmer market (unmanned) | |||||
| 日野百草本舗 里宮店 |
Hotels in Ōtaki
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōtaki
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ōtaki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishio Sake Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Ōtaki
35 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 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 | — | — | — |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Echo Valley | 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 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mia Ski 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 | — | — | — |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ōtaki
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōtaki
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kounden | |
| Omata Sansha | |
| 八王子神社 | |
| 御嶽神社遥拝所社務所 | |
| 田の原大黒天 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ōtaki
What is the population of Ōtaki?
Ōtaki has a population of 753 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 12 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 Ōtaki 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 Ōtaki?
Ōtaki 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 Ōtaki?
The job market in Ōtaki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōtaki?
The median home value in Ōtaki is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.