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Suwa, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Suwa is a mid-size city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 48,972. Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 48,972 |
| Population Density | 1,162 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0380°, 138.1131° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.2 inches (1,352 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Suwa
Suwa is a mid-size city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 48,972. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet (762 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Suwa vs Japan Average
Income: Suwa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,567 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 19,589 |
Property Tax
Climate in Suwa
Suwa has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1047 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0380°N, 138.1131°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 129 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 135 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 19 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 51 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 52 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 55 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 59 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 74 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 76 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 82 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 94 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 95 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 98 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Suwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.2").
Schools in Suwa
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 諏訪市立豊田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Suwa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Suwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARAKURA English Garden | ||||
| Harmo museum | ||||
| Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum | ||||
| Ina City Sozokan | ||||
| Jinchōkan Moriya Historical Museum | ||||
| Kaichi School Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto Castle | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum | ||||
| Matsumoto City Museum of Art | ||||
| Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum | ||||
| nakamura Keith Haring Collection | ||||
| Nomura Yohko botanical drawing museum | ||||
| PRINCE&SKYLINE MUSEUM | ||||
| Scale Museum | ||||
| Suntory Museum of Whisky | ||||
| Suwa City Museum | ||||
| Takato Museum of History | ||||
| Tateshina Teddy Bear Musuem | ||||
| The Takahashi Family Residence | ||||
| イルフ童画館 | ||||
| こども美術館 | ||||
| しもすわ今昔館おいでや | ||||
| フィリア美術館 | ||||
| 三分一湧水館展望ホール | ||||
| 下諏訪町立諏訪湖 博物館・赤彦記念館 | ||||
| 中村キースへリング美術館 | ||||
| 井戸尻考古館 | ||||
| 京都芸術大学附属康耀堂美術館 | ||||
| 今井邦子文学館 | ||||
| 伊藤近代美術館 | ||||
| 伊那市考古資料館 | ||||
| 佐久市立天来記念館 | ||||
| 佐久市立望月歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 信州高遠美術館 | ||||
| 八ケ岳泰雲書道美術館 | ||||
| 八ヶ岳美術館 | ||||
| 八ヶ岳自然文化園 | ||||
| 北杜市小淵沢郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北杜市長坂郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北澤美術館 | ||||
| 原田泰治美術館 | ||||
| 宿場街道資料館 | ||||
| 富士見町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 尖石縄文考古館 | ||||
| 尖石縄文考古館 | ||||
| 山と自然博物館 | ||||
| 山形村ふるさと伝承館 | ||||
| 岡谷市立岡谷美術考古館 | ||||
| 市民ギャラリー美術館 | ||||
| 市立岡谷蚕糸博物館 | ||||
| 平出博物館 | ||||
| 影絵美術館 | ||||
| 清春白樺美術館 | ||||
| 箕輪町郷土博物館 | ||||
| 茅野市八ヶ岳総合博物館 | ||||
| 茅野市神長宮守矢史料館 | ||||
| 諏訪市美術館 | ||||
| 辰野町世界昆虫博物館 | ||||
| 辰野美術館 | ||||
| 長久保宿丸木屋 | ||||
| 長久保宿歴史資料館 一福処濱屋 | ||||
| 黒曜石体験ミュージアム |
Libraries in Suwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Okaya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Okaya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Okaya Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suwa City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あがたの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あがたの森図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| えんぱーく | 0.0 | |||||
| はしば文庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 下諏訪町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊那市立伊那図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊那市立高遠町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市ライブラリーはくしゅう | 0.0 | |||||
| 北杜市小淵沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南箕輪図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 原村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 富士見町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寿台図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 本郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松本市空港図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 箕輪町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茅野市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 茅野市民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 辰野図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Suwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAZA | |||||
| アルプス市場 | |||||
| ファーマーズガーデンうちだ | |||||
| みはらしファームとれたて市場 | |||||
| 松本青果物流通センター |
Hotels in Suwa
28 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Suwa
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Suwa
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Suwa
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Suwa
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Suwa
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Suwa
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Suwa
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Suwa
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Suwa
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Suwa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Suwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Peaks Brewing | ||||
| Masumi | ||||
| 伊東酒造 | ||||
| 本金 | ||||
| 武重本家酒造 | ||||
| 白樺蓼科 | ||||
| 舞姫 | ||||
| 麗人酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Suwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Suwa
68 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kamui Misaka Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujiten Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Suwa
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Futaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Suwa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 四賀郵便局 | |
| 諏訪大和郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Suwa
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 初島神社 | |
| 日本基督教団諏訪教会 | |
| 普門寺 | |
| 笠森稲荷神社 | |
| 諏訪護国神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Suwa
What is the population of Suwa?
Suwa has a population of 48,972 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,162 people per square mile, spread across 42.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Suwa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Suwa?
Suwa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Suwa?
The job market in Suwa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,567 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Suwa?
The median home value in Suwa is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.