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Sakura, Japan
Tochigi · Japan
Sakura is a mid-size city in Tochigi, Japan with a population of 44,712. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 44,712 |
| Population Density | 622 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7207°, 139.9878° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tochigi |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,800 |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
About Sakura
Sakura is a mid-size city in Japan (Tochigi) with a population of 44,712. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sakura vs Japan Average
Income: Sakura vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,800 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,431 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,885 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sakura
Sakura 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 1588 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 71.9 sq mi (186.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7207°N, 139.9878°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 126 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 138 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 94 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 27 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 44 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 45 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 45 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 55 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 68 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 89 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 98 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 105 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 106 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 115 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 131 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in |
Sakura has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Sakura
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| さくら市立上松山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| さくら市立押上小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Kitsuregawa Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kitsuregawa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 矢板市立 乙畑小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sakura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sakura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Collection Hall | ||||
| JAPANCUP MUSIUM | ||||
| Nasunogahara hakubutukan | ||||
| Tochigi Science Museum | ||||
| いわむらかずお絵本の丘美術館 | ||||
| うつのみや遺跡の広場資料館 | ||||
| とびやま歴史体験館 | ||||
| なかがわ水遊園 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘天文館 | ||||
| ふれあいの丘自然観察館 | ||||
| まちの駅 新・鹿沼宿 | ||||
| 上河内民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊王野まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 住友ミュージアム | ||||
| 和気記念館 | ||||
| 大田原市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大田原市那須与一伝承館 | ||||
| 大谷資料館 | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 宇都宮美術館 | ||||
| 市貝町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 広重美術館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館小川館 | ||||
| 栃木県立なす風土記の丘資料館湯津上館 | ||||
| 栃木県立博物館 | ||||
| 栃木県立美術館 | ||||
| 瀧澤家住宅 | ||||
| 矢板市立郷土資料館 | ||||
| 芭蕉の館 | ||||
| 那珂川清流鉄道 | ||||
| 那珂川町馬頭郷土資料館 | ||||
| 那須野が原博物館 | ||||
| 鹿沼市立川上澄生美術館 | ||||
| 龍門ふるさと民芸館 |
Libraries in Sakura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamikawachi Lib. | 0.0 | |||||
| Nishinasuno Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 喜連川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮女子高等学校図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立 河内図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇都宮市立南図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市貝町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 栃木県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 烏山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 矢板市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市図書館みるる | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市塩原図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 馬頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高根沢町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鹿沼市立図書館東分館「ほんのす」 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒磯図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 黒羽図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sakura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ベルテラシェ大谷 物産館 | |||||
| 宇都宮花き | |||||
| 小林直売所 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 楽々市 | |||||
| 飛行船マルシェ | |||||
| 鹿沼さつき祭り | |||||
| 鹿沼原木市場 | |||||
| 黒磯綜合市場 |
Restaurants in Sakura
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sakura
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sakura
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sakura
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sakura
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sakura
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sakura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 島崎酒造 どうくつ酒蔵 |
Stadiums & Teams in Sakura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sakura
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sakura
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | Large Airport |
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing Area | — | Small Airport |
| Akeno Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bando Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chiyoda Auxiliary Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukiage Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haneda Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hanyu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Honda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoshubana Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Itakura Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasumigaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kazo Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuge Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Flying Club Osato Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kumagaya Trike Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Makabe Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Makado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Mint Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mito Flying Club Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Namiki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oarai Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | — | Small Airport |
| Oyama Kinu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sekiyado Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Watarase | — | Small Airport |
| Tokyo Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tsukuba Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yomiuri Otone Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Yuhikoku Kawajima Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sakura
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 下江川郵便局 | |
| 喜連川郵便局 | |
| 片岡郵便局 | |
| 蒲須坂郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakura
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 大善寺 | |
| 専念寺 | |
| 慈光寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sakura
What is the population of Sakura?
Sakura has a population of 44,712 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 622 people per square mile, spread across 71.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sakura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,800, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Sakura?
Sakura has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sakura?
The job market in Sakura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,431 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sakura?
The median home value in Sakura is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.