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Shiozawa, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Shiozawa is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 20,178. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Shiozawa
Shiozawa was a town located in Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 20,178 |
| Population Density | 275 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0376°, 138.8487° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.3 inches (1,937 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.6 inches (70 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Shiozawa
Shiozawa is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 20,178. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shiozawa vs Japan Average
Income: Shiozawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,700 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 646 |
Business (County)
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 | 8,071 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shiozawa
Shiozawa has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1948 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 73.4 sq mi (190.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0376°N, 138.8487°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 148 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 68 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 88 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 69 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 84 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hiuchigatake (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 40 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 54 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 55 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 62 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 64 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 65 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 67 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 73 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 76 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 78 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 84 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 99 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.2 in |
Shiozawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (4.2").
Schools in Shiozawa
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南魚沼市立石打小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南魚沼市立中之島小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南魚沼市立塩沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南魚沼市立上田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南魚沼市立塩沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 塩沢商工高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shiozawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shiozawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaizumi Museum | ||||
| うぶずなの家 | ||||
| ギャラリー湯山 | ||||
| ミティラー美術館 | ||||
| 保存民家 | ||||
| 十日町市博物館 | ||||
| 塩沢つむぎ記念館 | ||||
| 奥利根民俗集古館 | ||||
| 星と森の詩美術館 | ||||
| 池田記念美術館 | ||||
| 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」 | ||||
| 直江兼続公伝世館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 鈴木牧之記念館 | ||||
| 雲越家住宅資料館 |
Libraries in Shiozawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 十日町情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南魚沼市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩沢図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 川口図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shiozawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minamiuonuma |
Hotels in Shiozawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shiozawa
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Shiozawa
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shiozawa
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shiozawa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shiozawa
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shiozawa
105 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 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 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 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 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shiozawa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shiozawa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Echigo Ueda Post Office | |
| Nakanoshima Post Office | |
| Shiozawa Post Office | |
| Sunaoshi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shiozawa
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 住吉神社 | |
| 十二神社 | |
| 天昌寺 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 旭神社 | |
| 泉盛寺 | |
| 秋葉神社 | |
| 金峯神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shiozawa
What is the population of Shiozawa?
Shiozawa has a population of 20,178 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 275 people per square mile, spread across 73.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shiozawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,700, 62% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shiozawa?
Shiozawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches, with 27.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shiozawa?
The job market in Shiozawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 646 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shiozawa?
The median home value in Shiozawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.