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Tōno, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Tōno is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 26,110. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 26,110 |
| Population Density | 82 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3167°, 141.5333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.6 inches (1,413 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.2 inches (26 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Tōno
Tōno is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 26,110. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tōno vs Japan Average
Income: Tōno vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 836 |
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 | 10,444 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tōno
Tōno has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 318.9 sq mi (826.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3167°N, 141.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 135 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 99 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 65 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 86 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 139 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 140 km |
| 1968 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 120 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 137 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 150 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 133 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 138 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 129 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 137 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 130 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 89 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 116 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 124 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1901 | IWATE, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 75 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 76 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 80 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 92 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 95 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 98 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 130 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 144 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 159 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 161 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 170 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Tōno has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.2").
Schools in Tōno
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 土淵小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 遠野市立遠野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 遠野市立遠野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立遠野高校 | - | - | - | - |
| 遠野市立附馬牛小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 遠野市立青笹小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 遠野市立上郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 遠野市立遠野中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 遠野市立小友小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tōno
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tōno
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dokidoki Pottery Museum | ||||
| Tono Castle Shitamachi Museum | ||||
| Tono Folktale Museum | ||||
| Tōno Furusato Village | ||||
| Tōno Furusato Village Natural History Museum | ||||
| Tono Municipal Museum | ||||
| 住田町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栗橋ふるさと伝承館 |
Libraries in Tōno
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 花巻市立大迫図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遠野市図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Tōno
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tōno
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tōno
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tōno
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tōno
11 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tōno
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tōno
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Tōno
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akabane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tōno
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tōno
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aozasa Post Office | |
| Ayaori Post Office | |
| Futsukamachi Summary Post Office | |
| Iwate Kamigo Post Office | |
| Kamimiyamori Summary Post Office | |
| Masuzawa Summary Post Office | |
| Otomo Post Office | |
| Toono Matsuzaki Post Office | |
| Toono Post Office | |
| Toono Shimmachi Post Office | |
| Tsuchibuchi Post Office | |
| Tsukimoshi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tōno
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Atago Shrine | |
| Hodobora Konsei-sama | |
| Jokenji Temple | |
| Konkozan Zenmyoji Temple | |
| Manpukuji Temple | |
| Nambu shrine | |
| Yamazaki Konsei-sama | |
| 下屋稲荷神社 | |
| 不動神社 | |
| 伊勢両宮神社 | |
| 光岸寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 加茂神社 | |
| 卯子酉神社 | |
| 多賀神社 | |
| 天満宮 | |
| 宇迦神社 | |
| 宇迦神社 | |
| 守護神社 | |
| 宝林山 柳玄寺 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tōno
What is the population of Tōno?
Tōno has a population of 26,110 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 318.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tōno expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Tōno?
Tōno has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tōno?
The job market in Tōno is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 836 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tōno?
The median home value in Tōno is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.