Sugi, Japan
Kochi · Japan
Sugi is a small town in Kochi, Japan with a population of 3,252. Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sugi
Sugi no Osugi , also known as "Osugi-san" by locals, is the world's tallest Japanese Cedar and is said to be over 3000 years old. It is located within the grounds of Yasaka Jinja in Ōtoyo, Kōchi Prefecture on Shikoku island in Japan.
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| Population | 3,252 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7533°, 133.6624° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kochi |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.4 inches (2,094 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.1 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.8 years |
About Sugi
Sugi is a small town in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 3,252. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sugi vs Japan Average
Income: Sugi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 104 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,301 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sugi
Sugi has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2656 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 318.8 sq mi (825.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7533°N, 133.6624°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 144 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 122 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 142 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 68 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 106 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 150 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in |
Sugi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Sugi
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立繁藤中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立繁藤小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大杉中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大豊町立おおとよ小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大田口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大豊中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立大豊小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sugi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sugi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashi-Iya Museum of Local History and Folklore | ||||
| Kōchi Castle Museum of History | ||||
| Kōchi Castle Museum of History | ||||
| Kochi Literary Museum | ||||
| Kochi Yosakoi Info exchange center | ||||
| Lapis Oboke Museum | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum Main Building | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Treasure Hall | ||||
| Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall & Anpanman Museum | ||||
| いの町紙の博物館 | ||||
| マルモッタンモネの庭 | ||||
| 土佐山内家宝物資料館 | ||||
| 土佐山内家宝物資料館 | ||||
| 大豊町立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平家屋敷民俗資料館 | ||||
| 弁天座 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家記念館 | ||||
| 浜口雄幸生家記念館 | ||||
| 香南市立赤岡町絵金蔵 | ||||
| 香美市立やなせたかし記念館・詩とメルヘン絵本館 | ||||
| 香美市立吉井勇記念館 | ||||
| 香美市立美術館 | ||||
| 高知みらい科学館 | ||||
| 高知みらい科学館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立自由民権記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館 | ||||
| 高知市立龍馬の生まれたまち記念館 | ||||
| 高知県懐徳館 | ||||
| 高知県懐徳館 | ||||
| 高知県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高知県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高知県立美術館 | ||||
| 高知県立美術館 | ||||
| 龍河洞博物館 |
Libraries in Sugi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| アンパンマン図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| いの町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| オーテピア | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアの森(総合情報センター(図書館)) | 0.0 | |||||
| メディアの森(総合情報センター(図書館)) | 0.0 | |||||
| 三島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南国市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 四国中央市土居図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 土佐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 特定非営利活動法人高知こどもの図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 芸西村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 香南市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 香我美町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 香美市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立下知市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立下知市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立旭市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立旭市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立江ノ口市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立潮江市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知市立秦ふれあいセンター図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知県立公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高知県立大学 総合情報センター 永国寺図書館/高知工科大学 附属情報図書館 (永国寺キャンパス) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sugi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirome market | |||||
| Motoyama Sakura Ichi | |||||
| 伊予三島中央青果 地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 寒川漁協 | |||||
| 株式会社ゲンボク市場 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 良心市 | |||||
| 高知市中央卸売市場 |
Hotels in Sugi
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sugi
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sugi
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sugi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 日本トーターりょうまスタジアム | ||
| 高知球場 | ||
| 高知競馬場 (Kōchi Racecourse) |
Ski Resorts Near Sugi
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ikawa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sugi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Kochi Ryoma Airport | KCZ | Large Airport |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Large Airport |
| Agawa Skypark Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sugi
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Higashitoyonaga Post Office | |
| Kusunoki Summary Post Office | |
| Osugi Ananai Summary Post Office | |
| Otoyo Post Office | |
| Shimonodoi Post Office | |
| Toyonaga Post Office | |
| Umase Summary Post Office | |
| 東豊永郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Sugi
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 久会久病院 | ||
| 仁生会三愛病院 | ||
| 共生会下司病院 | ||
| 博信会中ノ橋病院 | ||
| 土佐整形外科 | ||
| 山口会高知厚生病院 | ||
| 山村会山村病院 | ||
| 旦龍会町田病院 | ||
| 旭仁会森病院 | ||
| 治久会もみのき病院 | ||
| 産研会上町病院 | ||
| 竹下会竹下病院 | ||
| 見元会見元回生病院 | ||
| 近森会近森リハビリテーション病院 | ||
| 高橋会高知いちょう病院 | ||
| 高潮会潮江高橋病院 | ||
| 高知県立療育福祉センター |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sugi
What is the population of Sugi?
Sugi has a population of 3,252 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 318.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sugi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Sugi?
Sugi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 187 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.4 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sugi?
The job market in Sugi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sugi?
The median home value in Sugi is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.
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