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Ōtera, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Ōtera is a small town in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 3,322. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ōtera
Ōtera Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Ichibata Electric Railway.
People
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| Population | 3,322 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5581°, 139.9880° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.2 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Ōtera
Ōtera is a small town in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 3,322. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ōtera vs Japan Average
Income: Ōtera vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
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 | 1,329 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ōtera
Ōtera has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 147.9 sq mi (383.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5581°N, 139.9880°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 113 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 125 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 148 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 141 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 148 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 133 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 150 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bandaisan (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 9 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 28 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 30 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 39 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 48 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 76 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 76 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 92 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 95 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 99 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 100 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 146 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 157 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Ōtera has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Ōtera
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 河東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立河東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ōtera
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ōtera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizu Bukeyashiki | ||||
| Aizu Folklore Museum | ||||
| Dr.Noguchi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Fukushima Museum | ||||
| White Tigers Memorial Hall | ||||
| アートフォトギャラリー三遊 | ||||
| あいづぎゃらりー | ||||
| ネパール博物館 | ||||
| らんぷの館 | ||||
| 会津新選組記念館 Aizu Shinsengumi Museum | ||||
| 会津武家屋敷 | ||||
| 会津歴史資料館 | ||||
| 会津米沢街道桧原歴史館 | ||||
| 会津美里町歴史資料収蔵室 | ||||
| 会津若松市歴史資料センター「まなべこ」 | ||||
| 喜多方カイギュウランドたかさと | ||||
| 喜多方市美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵の里 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵品美術館 | ||||
| 喜多方蔵座敷美術館 | ||||
| 大内宿町並み展示館 | ||||
| 大川ダム資料館 | ||||
| 天鏡閣 | ||||
| 日中線記念館（旧熱塩駅) | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム | ||||
| 昭和レトロミュージアム 2号館 | ||||
| 會津藩校日新館 | ||||
| 甲斐本家蔵座敷 Kai Residence | ||||
| 白虎隊伝承史学館 | ||||
| 磐梯山噴火記念館 | ||||
| 第二資料館 | ||||
| 諸橋近代美術館 | ||||
| 青龍 |
Libraries in Ōtera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 会津大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜多方市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 附属図書館iimo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ōtera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 会津若松市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Ōtera
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ōtera
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ōtera
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ōtera
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ōtera
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ōtera
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ōtera
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ōtera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉の川酒造 | ||||
| 夢心酒造 | ||||
| 峰の雪酒造 | ||||
| 清川酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Ōtera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ōtera
47 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ōtera
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ōtera
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bandai Post Office | |
| Higashinagahara Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōtera
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 仁王門 | |
| 山ノ神神社 | |
| 山神社 | |
| 慧日寺(復元) | |
| 清水神社 | |
| 磐梯神社 | |
| 神明神社 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 麓山神社 | |
| 麓山神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ōtera
What is the population of Ōtera?
Ōtera has a population of 3,322 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 147.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ōtera expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 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 Ōtera?
Ōtera has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ōtera?
The job market in Ōtera is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 106 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ōtera?
The median home value in Ōtera is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.