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Sakai, Japan
Fukui · Japan
Sakai is a mid-size city in Fukui, Japan with a population of 92,210. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 92,210 |
| Population Density | 155 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1473°, 136.1941° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukui |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.2 inches (2,291 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,200 |
| Median Age | 49.4 years |
About Sakai
Sakai is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 92,210. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sakai vs Japan Average
Income: Sakai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,200 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 53 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 4 |
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 | 36,884 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sakai
Sakai 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 2315 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 593.7 sq mi (1,537.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1473°N, 136.1941°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 116 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 84 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 137 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 109 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 24 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 139 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 52 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 119 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 122 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 125 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 134 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 186 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 191 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 10.3 in |
Sakai has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and August the driest (5.4").
Schools in Sakai
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立棗小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立本郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大安寺小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 福井医療大学 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鷹巣幼小中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立九頭竜中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 学研春江キャンパス教室 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鷹巣小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鷹巣中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鶉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高須城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立河合小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立兵庫小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立棗中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立本郷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立春江西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立春江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立春江中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立川西中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大石小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大安寺小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立大安寺中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立坂井中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sakai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sakai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echizen Old Kiln Museum | ||||
| Fukui City History Museum | ||||
| Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum | ||||
| Megane museum | ||||
| Motorcar Museum of Japan | ||||
| あわら市郷土歴史資料館 | ||||
| おさごえ民家園 | ||||
| ふくい藤田美術館 | ||||
| まなべの館 | ||||
| みくに龍翔館 | ||||
| みくに龍翔館 | ||||
| みくに龍翔館 | ||||
| 中谷宇吉郞 雪の科学館 | ||||
| 九谷焼窯跡展示館 | ||||
| 九頭竜川資料館 | ||||
| 伊藤柏翠俳句記念館 | ||||
| 劒神社宝物殿 | ||||
| 加賀市中谷宇吉郎雪の科学館 | ||||
| 加賀市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 加賀市美術館 | ||||
| 北前船の里資料館 | ||||
| 北前船の里資料館 | ||||
| 北前船主屋敷蔵六園 | ||||
| 北前船主屋敷蔵六園 | ||||
| 北前船主屋敷蔵六園 | ||||
| 吉崎蓮如上人記念館 (Yoshizaki Gobō Rennyo Shōnin Kinenkan) | ||||
| 坂井市丸岡歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宇野茶道美術館 | ||||
| 小松市立宮本三郎美術館分館・宮本三郎ふるさと館 | ||||
| 山中温泉芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 山中漆器伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 山中漆器伝統産業会館 | ||||
| 日本折紙博物館 | ||||
| 旧森田銀行本店 | ||||
| 森光子一座 記念館 | ||||
| 正蓮花吉澤資料館 | ||||
| 歴町ふるさと館 | ||||
| 永平寺町緑の村四季の森文化館 | ||||
| 無限庵 | ||||
| 石川県九谷焼美術館 | ||||
| 福井市グリフィス記念館 | ||||
| 福井市愛宕坂茶道美術館 | ||||
| 福井市橘曙覧記念文学館 | ||||
| 福井市水道記念館 | ||||
| 福井市清水郷土資料館 | ||||
| 福井市美術館（アートラボふくい） | ||||
| 福井市自然史博物館 | ||||
| 福井県児童科学館 | ||||
| 福井県文書館 | ||||
| 福井県秀芳館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館分館 | ||||
| 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館本館 | ||||
| 福井県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 福井県立美術館 | ||||
| 私設鉄道博物館（旧村国駅跡） | ||||
| 越前がにミュージアム | ||||
| 越前岬水仙ランド | ||||
| 越前市今立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 越前市武生公会堂記念館 | ||||
| 越前市越前和紙の里紙の文化博物館 | ||||
| 越前松島水族館 | ||||
| 越前町朝日郷土資料館 | ||||
| 越前町織田文化歴史館 | ||||
| 越廼ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 那谷寺普門閣宝物館 | ||||
| 金津本陣ＩＫＯＳＳＡ | ||||
| 雨田光平記念館 | ||||
| 高田山法雲寺宝蔵 |
Libraries in Sakai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あわら市芦原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あわら市金津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| トンデモ図書室伊藤堂 | 0.0 | |||||
| はるえ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| はるえ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三国町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 上志比村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中野重治文庫記念丸岡町民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 今立町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 加賀市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 坂井町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山中町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 文化の館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 永平寺町立図書館永平寺館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 清水町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立みどり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立みどり図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立桜木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井市立桜木図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 福井県立大学附属図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館宮崎分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立図書館越前分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 越前町立織田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鯖江NPOセンター | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sakai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 福井中央卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Sakai
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sakai
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sakai
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sakai
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sakai
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sakai
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sakai
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sakai
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sakai
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sakai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukui Yatai Village | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 安本酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 | ||||
| 毛利酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sakai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sakai
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gransnow Okuibuki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ohana Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akoyama Skijo Snowpal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yogo Kogen Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Imajo 365 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sakai
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base | KMQ | Large Airport |
| Fukui Airport | FKJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sakai
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Daianji Post Office | |
| Echizen Hongo Post Office | |
| Hyogo Post Office | |
| Kawai Post Office | |
| Minamiharue Post Office | |
| Natsume Post Office | |
| Oishi Post Office | |
| Takasu Post Office | |
| Uzura Post Office | |
| 春江郵便局 | |
| 本堂簡易郵便局 | |
| 楢原簡易郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sakai
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| いとう内科クリニック | ||
| きたえるーむ | ||
| デイフィットネス楽らく | ||
| トゥモローズホームリハビリセンター | ||
| ふじい眼科クリニック | ||
| 安原医院 | ||
| 山本こあらクリニック | ||
| 楽らく | ||
| 清水小児科 | ||
| 石黒耳鼻咽喉科医院 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakai
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 上野神社 | |
| 不動尊 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 勇島神社 | |
| 勝光寺 | |
| 大善寺 | |
| 天満神社 | |
| 安澤神社 | |
| 巌教寺 | |
| 放光寺 | |
| 春日神社 |
Quick Facts
Around Sakai
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sakai
What is the population of Sakai?
Sakai has a population of 92,210 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 593.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sakai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,200, 60% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sakai?
Sakai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.2 inches.
How is the job market in Sakai?
The job market in Sakai is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area, including 23 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Sakai?
The median home value in Sakai is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.