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Tōyako-onsemmachi, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Tōyako-onsemmachi is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 8,442. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
8,442 Population 66/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,442
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density66/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units3,377

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population8,442
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates42.5667°, 140.8167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,334 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.8 inches (40 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Tōyako-onsemmachi

Tōyako-onsemmachi is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 8,442. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Tōyako-onsemmachi has a population of 8,442 with a density of 66 people per square mile, spread across 127.5 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,442
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
127.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tōyako-onsemmachi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Tōyako-onsemmachi is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 270 business establishments.

Income: Tōyako-onsemmachi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)270

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tōyako-onsemmachi is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,377 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,377

Property Tax

Climate in Tōyako-onsemmachi

Tōyako-onsemmachi 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 1193 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 0.7° 49.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 0.6° 48.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 5.2° 51.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 10.7° 66.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 15.6° 109.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 17.9° 116.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 21.9° 168.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 23.9° 171.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 21.9° 132.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 15.8° 108.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 9° 96.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 3.1° 74.2
Tōyako-onsemmachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Japan avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area127.5 sq mi (330.1 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates42.5667°N, 140.8167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above Japan avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

766 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 12, 1993 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan M7.7 136 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 103 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 147 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 89 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 67 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 128 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 143 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 142 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 147 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 142 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 146 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 86 km
May 18, 2007 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 145 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 106 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 148 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 45 km
Oct 28, 1993 75 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.4 146 km
Jan 16, 1992 58 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.4 145 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 95 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 235 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 136 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 56 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 138 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 135 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 103 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 94 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toya (3 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 3 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 29 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 29 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 37 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 48 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 57 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 90 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 145 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 168 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
August 69°F (20°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 6.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in

Tōyako-onsemmachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Tōyako-onsemmachi

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Abuta Junior High School
Abuta Elementary School
Toya Junior High School
Toya Elementary School
Toyako-Onsen Elementary School
Abuta High School
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Radio Stations near Tōyako-onsemmachi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tōyako-onsemmachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hokkaido Toyako Summit Memorial Museum
Lake Toya Visitor Center
Toyako Forest Museum
Toyo takarada experience house
Volcano Science Museum
だて歴史文化ミュージアム
三松正夫記念館
伊達市アートビレッジ文化館
壮瞥郷土資料館
室蘭市白鳥大橋記念館
宮尾登美子記念アートホール
旧・港の文学館
旧双葉小学校資料館雪月花廊
旧大滝小学校・旧優徳小学校・旧北湯沢小学校 資料館
有島記念館
港の文学館

Libraries in Tōyako-onsemmachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ニセコ町学習交流センタ- 「あそぶっく」0.0
伊達市立図書館0.0
伊達市立図書館0.0
壮瞥町図書分室0.0
室蘭工業大学附属図書館0.0
室蘭市立図書館 白鳥台分室0.0
市立室蘭図書館本輪西分室0.0

Farmers Markets in Tōyako-onsemmachi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Japan Food Agriculture Food Market
中央市場
室蘭市公設地方卸売市場

Hotels in Tōyako-onsemmachi

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asahi Hotel
Daiwa Ryokan
Hanabi
Hokkai Hotel
Hotel cocoa
Hotel Grand Toya
Hotel Green
Hotel premium lake toya
Lake View Hotel
Nishimoto
The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
The LakeSuite KO no SUMIKA
Toya Green Hotel
Toya Kanko Hotel
Toya SunPalace Resort & Spa
Toyako Manseikaku Hotel Lakeside Terrace
WE Hotel Toya
きつつきカナディアンクラブ
ごきらく亭
ゆとりろ洞爺湖
旅館れよし
有珠観光館
洞爺湖畔亭
湖畔の宿洞爺かわなみ

Restaurants in Tōyako-onsemmachi

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Demekin
Fukuda Café
Fusen
Greendays
Houraiken
Hydune
Ippontei
La rocanda del pittore
Menya Arashi
Moku
SOBAKURA
Suzukiya
Tadogoro
The Toya
Yucana
お洒落さらだ
てっ平
めしどころ松前屋
めん恋亭
レストラン望羊蹄
五十鈴食堂
宇宙軒
岡田屋
牛助
美月

Cafes in Tōyako-onsemmachi

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café cohum
Koshu cafe
Lake Hill Farm
Library&Cafe Blossom Coffee
Sangaku Kissa

Clinics in Tōyako-onsemmachi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

洞爺ファミリークリニック

Dentists in Tōyako-onsemmachi

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #3104863357
JP #3104863373

Train Stations in Tōyako-onsemmachi

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tōya
Usu

Bus Stations in Tōyako-onsemmachi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toyako Onsen Bus Terminus

Gas Stations in Tōyako-onsemmachi

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
apollostation
Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Hokuren
Hokuren SS
IDEMITSU
JP #780530487

Banks in Tōyako-onsemmachi

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokkaido Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank
JAバンク共済 洞爺店

Golf Courses in Tōyako-onsemmachi

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toyako Spa Center Park Golf Course
伊達CC

Breweries in Tōyako-onsemmachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lake Toya Beer
Niseko Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Tōyako-onsemmachi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tōyako-onsemmachi

31 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chisennupri 0.0 $0
Ishikariheigen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump 0.0 $0
Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Snowcruse ONZE 0.0 $0
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Consadole Niki Ski Park 0.0 $0
Sapporo Teine 0.0 $0
Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort 0.0 $0
Kiroro Resort 0.0 $0
Sapporo Bankei Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sapporo Moiwayama 0.0 $0
Fu's snow area 0.0 $0
Iwanai Resort 0.0 $0
Dynasty Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Asahigaoka Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area 0.0 $0
Niseko United 0.0 $0
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Eniwa City Ski Area 0.0 $0
Suttsu Town Ski Area 0.0 $0
Rusutsu Resort Ski Area 0.0 $0
Funamidai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Orofure Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sanlaiva 0.0 $0
Pirika Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Muroran-shi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 $0
Greenpia Onuma 0.0 $0
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 $0
Niyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tōyako-onsemmachi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
JASDF Yakumo AirbaseSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Horobetsu AirfieldSmall Airport
Otaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Shikabe AirfieldSmall Airport
Shiraoi GliderportSmall Airport
Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport YoichiSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tōyako-onsemmachi

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Toya Post office
入江簡易郵便局
有珠郵便局
虻田郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tōyako-onsemmachi

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
バチラー夫妻記念堂
光円寺
善光寺
大真寺
大臼山善光寺地蔵堂
大黒殿
岩田木神社
徳浄寺
成香神社
月浦八幡神社
泉八幡神社
法昭寺
法蔵寺
洞爺八幡神社
洞爺寺
洞爺湖神社
皇恩寺
真言寺
虻田神社
香川出雲神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Tōyako-onsemmachi

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m 2001

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tōyako-onsemmachi

What is the population of Tōyako-onsemmachi?

Tōyako-onsemmachi has a population of 8,442 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 127.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tōyako-onsemmachi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 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 Tōyako-onsemmachi?

Tōyako-onsemmachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches, with 15.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tōyako-onsemmachi?

Tōyako-onsemmachi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 270 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tōyako-onsemmachi?

The median home value in Tōyako-onsemmachi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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