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Sakuragawa, Japan

Ibaraki · Japan

Sakuragawa is a small town in Ibaraki, Japan with a population of 0. Elevation: 692 ft (211 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
692 ft Elevation 211 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,500 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population0
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,500
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Coordinates36.2505°, 140.1157°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceIbaraki
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,588 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)
Median Household Income$32,500
Median Age49.1 years

About Sakuragawa

Sakuragawa is a small town in Japan (Ibaraki) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet (211 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sakuragawa has a population of 0 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 74.3 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

0
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
74.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sakuragawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sakuragawa is $32,500, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Sakuragawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,500
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sakuragawa is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units0

Property Tax

Climate in Sakuragawa

Sakuragawa has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1396 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F -2° / 9.3° 47.3
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F -1.2° / 9.7° 60.3
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 2.1° / 12.7° 104.1
Apr 12°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.5° 121.3
May 17.1°C / 63°F 12.3° / 21.9° 148.1
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 17° / 24.2° 136.5
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 142.8
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.2° / 30° 119.2
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.5° / 26.3° 195.9
Oct 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.4° 192.7
Nov 11°C / 52°F 5.8° / 16.2° 79.8
Dec 6°C / 43°F 0.6° / 11.4° 48.1
Sakuragawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.2505°N, 140.1157°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above Japan avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,396 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 89 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 127 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 87 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 130 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 84 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 107 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 77 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 84 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 102 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 109 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 128 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 129 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 86 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 110 km
Mar 13, 2011 72 km E of Hasaki, Japan M6.1 149 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 88 km
May 7, 2008 95 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.1 148 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 145 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km ESE of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 91 km
Mar 14, 2012 5 km SE of Asahi, Japan M6.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 220 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 227 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 53 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 80 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 184 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 259 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 227 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 224 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 216 km
2011 Roke Category 2 91 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 110 km
2005 Saola Category 2 293 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 63 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 78 km
2002 Higos Category 2 44 km
2001 Vipa Category 1 291 km
2001 Danas Category 1 30 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 271 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 110 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 140 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 140 km
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 132 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 115 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 125 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m 149 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 142 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 84 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 73 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 125 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 143 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 129 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 134 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 78 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 80 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 81 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 90 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 90 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 98 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 108 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 116 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 141 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 144 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 148 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 150 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 150 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 151 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in

Sakuragawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Sakuragawa

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
旧・つくば市立 北条小学校
Ibaraki Prefectural Tsukuba High School
Tsukuba City Sugawa Elementary School (Closed)
石岡市立八郷中学校
石岡市立柿岡小学校
Ishioka City Koise Elementary School
石岡市立 葦穂小学校
石岡市立 瓦会小学校
石岡市立八幡小学校
石岡市立吉生小学校
Shuho-Tsukuba Compulsory Education School
旧・つくば市立 田井小学校
旧・つくば市立 筑波小学校
旧つくば市立山口小学校
青丘学院つくば中学校・高等学校
茨城県立石岡特別支援学校
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Radio Stations near Sakuragawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sakuragawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AIST-Cube
Archaeology Museum
CraftHills Kasama
Geological Museum
Ibaraki Nature Museum
Ibaraki Prefecture Ceramics Museum of Art
Kijo Plaza
Mashiko Sankokan
Nature Center
Nature Center
Science Museum of Map & Survey
Shimotsuke Yakushiji Historical Museum
Tsuchiura City Museum
Tsuchiura-city Archeological Museum
Tsukuba Agriculture Research Hall
Tsukuba EXPO Center
Tsukuba Museum of Art Ibaraki
Tsukuba Naval Air Group Memorial Hall
Tsukuba Naval Air Group Zero Fighter Exhibition Hall
Yokaren peace memorial museum
しもだて美術館
つかもと美術記念館
ひょうたん美術館
ひょうたん美術館
下妻市ふるさと博物館
二宮尊徳資料館
内原郷土史義勇軍資料館
四季文化館みの〜れ
四季文化館みの〜れ
土浦市立博物館
安倍晴明展示館
寺野東遺跡資料館
小田城跡案内所
市立小町の館 本館
廣澤美術館
春風萬里荘
根本山自然観察センター
真壁伝承館歴史資料館
真岡市科学教育センター
笠間日動美術館
美浦村 文化財センター
蔵美館
郷土資料館

Libraries in Sakuragawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akeno Library0.0
Art and Physical Education Library0.0
Bando City Sashima Library0.0
Library on Library and Information Science0.0
Library on Library and Information Science0.0
Medical Library & Clinical Auditorium0.0
Moka City Library0.0
Shimotsuma City Library0.0
Tsuchiura City Library0.0
Tsuchiura City Library0.0
Tsukuba City Central Library0.0
Tsukuba City Central Library0.0
Tsukuba University of Technology Library (Kasuga Campus)0.0
University of Tsukuba Central Library0.0
Yachiyo Town Library0.0
Yuki Civic Information Center0.0
南河内図書館0.0
宇都宮市立南図書館0.0
広沢図書館0.0
日本国際学園大学附属図書館0.0
水戸市内原図書館0.0
水海道図書館0.0
真壁図書館0.0
石岡市立図書館0.0
石岡市立図書館0.0
笠間市笠間図書館0.0
筑西市立中央図書館0.0
阿見町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sakuragawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ami Yasai
JA
JA
サンフルーツ
さん歩の駅サンSUNさぬま
下妻マルシェ
下館丸共青果地方卸売市場
下館丸共青果地方卸売市場
土浦地方卸売市場
土浦地方卸売市場

Hotels in Sakuragawa

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tsukuba Grand Hotel
Tsukubane
Tsukubasan Keisei Hotel
筑波山ホテル青木屋
筑波山江戸屋
筑波温泉ホテル
香月旅館

Restaurants in Sakuragawa

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mt. Tsukuba Observatory
Nanashi
Restaurant Rose
Sekirei Chaya
おおやま
お食事処 いいだ
かまたや(蕎麦)
すずや食堂
そば処 丸忠
たかみ
みゆき
めをと茶屋
仲の茶屋茶屋
北条ラーメン食堂 あにき家
千春
天津
彩食工房ひるくらいむ
松屋製麺所
栄楽
福水
筑波山ひたち野
麺屋必道

Cafes in Sakuragawa

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tsutsujigaoka Resthouse
山佳
茶房ブレッド
茶房佳風

Zoos in Sakuragawa

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

東筑波ユートピア

Theme Parks in Sakuragawa

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flower park Ibaraki
つくばわんわんランド

Clinics in Sakuragawa

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

宮本病院
筑波中央病院

Dentists in Sakuragawa

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

オサダ歯科
リスの森 デンタルクリニック
広瀬歯科医院

Veterinaries in Sakuragawa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

どうぶつの病院

Train Stations in Sakuragawa

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miyawaki
Tsukubasancho

Bus Stations in Sakuragawa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #416012097

Gas Stations in Sakuragawa

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS

Banks in Sakuragawa

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

常陽銀行
筑波銀行

Golf Courses in Sakuragawa

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

つくばねカントリークラブ
筑波国際カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Sakuragawa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sakuragawa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Edelweiss Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sakuragawa

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibaraki AirportIBRLarge Airport
Narita International AirportNRTLarge Airport
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHNDLarge Airport
Chofu AirportMedium Airport
Iruma Air BaseMedium Airport
JMSDF Shimofusa Air BaseMedium Airport
Utsunomiya Air FieldMedium Airport
Air Wing Motor Paraglider School Osato Landing AreaSmall Airport
Akeno Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Bando Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Chiyoda Auxiliary AirstripSmall Airport
Fukiage AirstripSmall Airport
Haneda GliderportSmall Airport
Hanyu GliderportSmall Airport
Honda AirportSmall Airport
Hoshubana GliderportSmall Airport
Itakura GliderportSmall Airport
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Kasumigaura AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Narashino AirfieldSmall Airport
Juo AirfieldSmall Airport
Kazo GliderportSmall Airport
Kinugawa GliderportSmall Airport
Kozaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Kuge Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Kumagaya Flying Club Osato AirfieldSmall Airport
Kumagaya Trike Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Makabe GliderportSmall Airport
Makado GliderportSmall Airport
Menuma GliderportSmall Airport
Menuma Number 2 GliderportSmall Airport
Mint AirstripSmall Airport
Mito Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Namiki Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Oarai Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Otone AirfieldSmall Airport
Oyama Kinu GliderportSmall Airport
Ryugasaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Sekijo Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Sekiyado GliderportSmall Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Skyfield NasuSmall Airport
Skyfield WataraseSmall Airport
Tachikawa AirfieldSmall Airport
Tokyo Flight Park Moriya AirstripSmall Airport
Tokyo Flying Club AirstripSmall Airport
Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Tsukuba GliderportSmall Airport
Urayasu Emergency RunwaySmall Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sakuragawa

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ashiho Post Office
Kamioshima Post Office
Kawaraya Post Office
Obata Post Office
Tsukuba Post Office
Tsukuba-Tai Post Office
Tsukubasan Post Office
Yasato Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sakuragawa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
コモドヴィータ下館
整体院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakuragawa

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bando No.25 Oomi-do
Tsukubasan Shrine
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine
全宗寺
兼務社遥拝所
厳島神社
善勝寺
大岩寺
安座常神社
寶安寺
峰寺山西光院
愛宕山神社
無量院
熊野神社
稲村神社
筑波山神社女体山御本殿
筑波山神社男体山御本殿
薬王院
足尾神社 里宮
足尾神社本宮
鹿島神社

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 Sakuragawa

Is Sakuragawa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,500, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Sakuragawa?

Sakuragawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sakuragawa?

The job market in Sakuragawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Sakuragawa?

The median home value in Sakuragawa is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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