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Sakae, Japan

Nagano · Japan

Sakae is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 1,660. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,660 Population 20/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,100 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,660
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,100
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Housing Units664

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Population1,660
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Coordinates36.9876°, 138.5774°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagano
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,671 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.6 inches (45 cm)
Median Household Income$30,100
Median Age50.0 years

About Sakae

Sakae is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 1,660. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sakae has a population of 1,660 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 82.5 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,660
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
82.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sakae vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sakae is $30,100, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments.

Income: Sakae vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,100
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sakae is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 664 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units664

Property Tax

Sakae experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Japan avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area82.5 sq mi (213.5 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates36.9876°N, 138.5774°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above Japan avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

721 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 128 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 62 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 138 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 129 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 18 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 120 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 117 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 62 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 130 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 25 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 58 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 97 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 127 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 119 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 128 km
Feb 15, 2005 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan M5.5 149 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 116 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 33 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 146 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 203 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 171 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 179 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 233 km
2011 Roke Category 1 133 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 164 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 211 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 189 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 231 km
2003 Etau Category 1 263 km
2002 Higos Category 1 169 km
2001 Danas Category 1 175 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 249 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 101 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 262 km
1998 Stella Category 1 133 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 194 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 275 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 159 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 549 128 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m - 138 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 81 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 128 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 65 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 83 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 124 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 49 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 77 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 66 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 71 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiga (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 34 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 41 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 43 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 49 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 62 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 63 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 65 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 73 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 74 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 85 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 85 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 99 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 101 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 103 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 6.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 8.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Sakae has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Sakae

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
栄村立栄中学校 - - - -
津南町立 上郷小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sakae

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sakae

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Imaizumi Museum
Ippongi Park Museum
Japan Ski Museum
うぶずなの家
おぼろ月夜の館
ギャラリー湯山
くびき野レールパーク
ミティラー美術館
中野市立博物館
中野陣屋県庁記念館
保存民家
信州中野銅石版画ミュージアム
十日町市博物館
日本土人形資料館
星と森の詩美術館
津南町歴史民俗資料館
津南町農と縄文の体験実習館　なじょもん
湯沢町歴史民俗資料館「雪国館」
絵本と木の実の美術館
絵本と木の実の美術館
袋屋美術館
飯山市寺まち交流館高橋まゆみ人形館
飯山市美術館

Libraries in Sakae

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
中野市立図書館0.0
十日町情報館0.0
山ノ内町立蟻川図書館0.0
市立飯山図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sakae

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Minamiuonuma

Hotels in Sakae

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中条温泉トマトの国
北野天満温泉　学問の湯
秋山郷　萌木の里

Restaurants in Sakae

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soba Testaurant
農家民宿れすとらん ひがし

Theatres in Sakae

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

越後妻有「上郷クローブ座」

Train Stations in Sakae

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashidaki
Hirataki
Hokuhoku-Ōshima
Morimiyanohara
Shinano-Shiratori
Yokokura

Gas Stations in Sakae

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA津南町　上郷給油所
JP #12068215326
SUM　秋山給油所
SUN　森宮野原SS

Ski Resorts Near Sakae

105 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Karuizawa Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kazawa Snow Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sugadaira Taro Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minenohara Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Manza Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akasawa Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Norn Minakami 0.0 - - $0 - - -
IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Togakushi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kawaba Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakuba Cortina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ryuoo Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oguna Hotaka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tambara Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yomase Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Naeba Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
White Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Okutone 0.0 - - $0 - - -
X-JAM Takaifuji 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Katashina Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kijimadaira Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
White World Oze Iwakura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kurohime Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hodaigi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tashiro Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tangram Madarao Ski Circus 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Park Oze Tokura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kagura Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kagura Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akakura Kanko Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mitsumata Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akakura Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Seki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kyukamura Myoko 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nozawa Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yuzawa Park Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
NASPA Ski Garden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ippon Sugi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Togari Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwappara 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
New Greenpia Tsunan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Maiko Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
ARAI SNOW RESORT 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sakae Club Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nakasato Kiyotsu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Joetsu International 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cupid Valley Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muica Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kanayasan Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muikamachi Hakkaisan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Itsukamachi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koide Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakushi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koshi Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Suhara Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nagaoka City Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sakae

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Kamisato Gliderport-Small Airport
Nagano City Gliderport-Small Airport
Nishigawara Airfield-Small Airport
Ojima R/C Skyport-Small Airport
Tanaka Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sakae

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hishisato Post Office
Ketto Summary Post Office
Miyanohara Post Office
Shobu Post Office
Urada Post Office
堺郵便局
小赤沢簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakae

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
住吉神社
八幡宮
北野天満宮
十二八天宮
十二大明神
十二社
十二社
十二神社
山王神社
日吉神社
矢放神社
矢放神社
矢放神社
神明宮
神明社
稲荷神
結東不動尊
結東十二社
結東風神
諏訪神社
諏訪神社
逆巻十二社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sakae

What is the population of Sakae?

Sakae has a population of 1,660 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 82.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sakae 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 Sakae?

Sakae has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sakae?

The job market in Sakae is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sakae?

The median home value in Sakae is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.

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