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Tainai, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Tainai is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 28,509. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 28,509 |
| Population Density | 278 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0646°, 139.4056° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.5 inches (2,020 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.4 inches (36 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Tainai
Tainai is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 28,509. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tainai vs Japan Average
Income: Tainai 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) | 912 |
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 | 11,404 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tainai
Tainai has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1775 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0646°N, 139.4056°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 96 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 39 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 119 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 65 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 98 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 99 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 105 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 150 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 131 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 70 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 78 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 82 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 90 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 91 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 115 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 124 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 128 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 134 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 137 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 141 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 142 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 145 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 156 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
Tainai has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and May the driest (4.2").
Schools in Tainai
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 中条中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立乙中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立きのと小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 新潟県立中条高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 開志 国際高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立築地小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立築地中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立胎内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立中条小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市学校給食センター | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立黒川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 胎内市立黒川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 荒川高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市中学校 荒川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 平林小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 保内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立金屋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村上市立荒川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tainai
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tainai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichishimatei | ||||
| Niigata Learning Center For Humans & The Environment | ||||
| View Fukushimagata | ||||
| イヨボヤ会館 | ||||
| おしゃぎり会館 | ||||
| シンクトン記念公園 | ||||
| せきかわ歴史とみちの館 | ||||
| 刀剣伝承館・天田昭次記念館 | ||||
| 和水蔵 | ||||
| 堀部安兵衛伝承館 | ||||
| 奥山荘歴史館 | ||||
| 新潟市北区郷土博物館 | ||||
| 新発田城 | ||||
| 昆虫の家 | ||||
| 村上歴史文化館 | ||||
| 森林館 | ||||
| 王紋酒造 | ||||
| 白壁兵舎広報資料館 | ||||
| 胎内自然天文館 | ||||
| 若林家住宅 | ||||
| 蕗谷虹児記念館 | ||||
| 郷土資料館 | ||||
| 金枡酒造 | ||||
| 香藝の郷美術館 |
Libraries in Tainai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| イクネスしばた | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟医療福祉大学 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市立豊栄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新発田市立図書館分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新発田市立歴史図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 生涯学習センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 聖籠町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 胎内市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 荒川公民館 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関川村公民館図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿賀野市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿賀野市立笹神図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tainai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| とんとん市場 |
Hotels in Tainai
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tainai
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tainai
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tainai
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Tainai
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tainai
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tainai
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tainai
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tainai
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tainai
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tainai
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tainai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tainai
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tainai
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tainai
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akanecho Post Office | |
| Araihama Post Office | |
| Hirabayashi Post Office | |
| Hirakida Ekimae Post Office | |
| Kanaya Post Office | |
| Kanazuka Post Office | |
| Kinoto Post Office | |
| Kurokawa Post Office | |
| Momozakihama Post Office | |
| Muramatsuhama Summary Post Office | |
| Nakajo Ekimae Summary Post Office | |
| Nakajo Post Office | |
| Sakamachi Post Office | |
| Tsuiji Post Office | |
| Tsuzumioka Post Office | |
| Wakamatsu Summary Post Office | |
| 乙郵便局 | |
| 高畑簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tainai
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 乙宝寺 本坊 | |
| 乙宝寺大日堂 | |
| 伊夜日子神社 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 善良寺 | |
| 地福院 | |
| 地福院 | |
| 坂町区 神社 | |
| 大出神社(熊野神社 | |
| 大山祇神社 | |
| 大蔵神社 | |
| 大輪寺 | |
| 大雄寺 | |
| 宮瀬水神社 | |
| 常光寺 | |
| 広厳寺 | |
| 彌彦神社 | |
| 惣持寺 | |
| 方丈殿 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tainai
What is the population of Tainai?
Tainai has a population of 28,509 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 278 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tainai 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 Tainai?
Tainai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tainai?
The job market in Tainai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 912 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tainai?
The median home value in Tainai is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.