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Tōkamachi, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Tōkamachi is a mid-size city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 53,333. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 53,333 |
| Population Density | 234 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1333°, 138.7667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.7 inches (1,973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 29.5 inches (75 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Tōkamachi
Tōkamachi is a mid-size city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 53,333. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tōkamachi vs Japan Average
Income: Tōkamachi 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) | 1,707 |
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 | 21,333 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tōkamachi
Tōkamachi 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 | 51.5°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 227.8 sq mi (589.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1333°N, 138.7667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 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 | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 145 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 146 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 87 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 137 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 55 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 75 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 60 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 72 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hiuchigatake (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 50 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 61 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 64 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 66 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 69 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 73 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 76 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 76 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 79 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 84 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 93 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 106 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.9 in |
Tōkamachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.2") and May the driest (4.1").
Schools in Tōkamachi
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新潟県立川西高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 馬場小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 馬場小 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 水沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 水沢小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 川治小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新潟県立十日町総合高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 十日町中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 中条中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 中条小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 十日町市立 下条小学校 下条中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tōkamachi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tōkamachi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaizumi Museum | ||||
| Kashiwazaki City Museum | ||||
| Kimura Tea Ceremony Art Museum | ||||
| うぶずなの家 | ||||
| おぢや震災ミュージアムそなえ館 | ||||
| ギャラリー湯山 | ||||
| ミティラー美術館 | ||||
| やまこし復興交流館 おらたる | ||||
| 保存民家 | ||||
| 十日町市博物館 | ||||
| 塩沢つむぎ記念館 | ||||
| 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」 | ||||
| 目黒邸 | ||||
| 目黒邸資料館 | ||||
| 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 |
Libraries in Tōkamachi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ソフィアセンター（図書館） | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 Tōkamachi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minamiuonuma |
Hotels in Tōkamachi
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tōkamachi
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tōkamachi
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tōkamachi
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tōkamachi
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tōkamachi
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tōkamachi
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Tōkamachi
106 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Togakushi 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 | — | — | — |
| Myoko Suginohara 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 | — | — | — |
| Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tōkamachi
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nagano City Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tōkamachi
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Doichi Post Office | |
| Echigo Mizusawa Summary Post Office | |
| Gejo Post Office | |
| Kadoide Post Office | |
| Kaino Post Office | |
| Oida Kibonosato Post Office | |
| Senda Post Office | |
| Senju Post Office | |
| Tachibana Post Office | |
| Tokamachi Honcho Summary Post Office | |
| Tokamachi Kawaji Post Office | |
| Tokamachi Takada Post Office | |
| Ueno Post Office | |
| Uonuma Nakajo Post Office | |
| Uonuma Yoshida Post Office | |
| 十日町郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tōkamachi
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Suwa Shrine | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 十二社神社 | |
| 四宮神社 | |
| 天福山 真浄禅院 | |
| 愛宕神社 | |
| 智泉寺 | |
| 来迎寺 | |
| 栽松庵 | |
| 正念寺 | |
| 水月寺 | |
| 清水神社 | |
| 神宮寺 御堂 | |
| 神明宮 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tōkamachi
What is the population of Tōkamachi?
Tōkamachi has a population of 53,333 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 227.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tōkamachi 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 Tōkamachi?
Tōkamachi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches, with 29.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tōkamachi?
The job market in Tōkamachi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,707 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tōkamachi?
The median home value in Tōkamachi is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.