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Toyosato, Japan

Shiga · Japan

Toyosato is a small city in Shiga, Japan with a population of 7,132. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
7,132 Population 1,527/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,132
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,527/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440
Housing Units2,853

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population7,132
Population Density1,527 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates35.2003°, 136.2299°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShiga
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,731 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,800
Median Age46.2 years

About Toyosato

Toyosato is a small city in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 7,132. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Toyosato has a population of 7,132 with a density of 1,527 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,132
Total Population
1,527
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above Japan avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Toyosato vs Japan Average

The median household income in Toyosato is $33,800, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 228 business establishments.

Income: Toyosato vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,800
55% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)228

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Toyosato is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,853 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,000
69% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,853

Property Tax

Toyosato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density1,527/sq mi
Coordinates35.2003°N, 136.2299°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
79% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.29"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

430 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 130 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 77 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 114 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 141 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 147 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 122 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 117 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 68 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 85 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 148 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 100 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 95 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 113 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 96 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 123 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 130 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 142 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 18 km
May 28, 1994 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan M5.1 25 km
Feb 7, 1996 10 km SE of Ono, Japan M5.1 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

46 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 174 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 281 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 235 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 66 km
2018 Trami Category 1 170 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 155 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 111 km
2017 Lan Category 1 219 km
2017 Noru Category 1 169 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 150 km
2011 Roke Category 3 140 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 232 km
2009 Melor Category 1 138 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 199 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 247 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 224 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 214 km
2004 Songda Category 1 282 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 178 km
2003 Etau Category 2 45 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 112 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 147 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 101 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 23 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 105 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 126 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 109 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 124 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 56 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 56 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 108 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 117 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 137 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 156 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 168 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 182 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
August 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Driest

Toyosato has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Toyosato

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立稲枝中学校
町立日栄小学校
町立秦荘中学校
Hikone Technical High School
県立河瀬中学校
県立河瀬高等学校
Toyosato Elementary School
県立河瀬高等学校・中学校
豊郷町立豊日中学校
市立亀山小学校
市立稲枝東小学校
市立稲枝北小学校
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Radio Stations near Toyosato

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 bossa nova, jazz AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Toyosato

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hikone Castle Museum
Kaikoku Memorial Museum
Kaiyodo Figure Museum
Keiunkan
Komono Piano Museum
Moriyama municipal burial Cultural Property Center
Nagahama Art Center
Nagahama castle museum
Ohmi railway museum
Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
Umoregi House
Yammer Museum
Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum
ヴォーリズ記念館
エコミュージアム関ケ原
おきしま資料館
お市の里浅井歴史民俗資料館
ガリ版伝承館
ブルーメの丘美術館
みなくち子どもの森
みなくち子どもの森自然館
三島池ビジターセンター
不破関資料館
世界凧博物館八日市大凧会館
中仙道守山宿郷土人形館
中村商家保存館
伊吹山文化資料館
伊藤忠兵衛記念館
八日市文化芸術会館
国友鉄砲の里資料館
多賀町立博物館・多賀の自然と文化の館
大垣市上石津郷土資料館
宝物殿
巖谷一六・小波記念室
愛知川用水資料館
愛荘町立博物館 科学館 文化財資料室
愛荘町立愛知川びんてまりの館
愛荘町立歴史文化博物館
成田美術館
日登美美術館
日野駅鉄道ミュージアム
昆虫爬虫類ワールド
木地師資料館
東海道石部宿歴史民俗資料館
東近江市五個荘近江商人屋敷藤井彦四郎邸
東近江市埋蔵文化財センター
東近江市立近江商人郷土館
東近江市能登川博物館
柏原宿歴史館
栗東市出土文化財センター
栗東歴史民俗博物館
栗東歴史民俗博物館
氏郷公記念館
江口夜詩記念館
海洋堂フィギュアミュージアム 黒壁
湖東歴史民俗資料館
滋賀大学経済学部附属史料館
滋賀県平和祈念館
澄懐堂美術館
琵琶湖周航の歌資料館
琵琶湖干拓資料館
甲賀市水口城資料館
甲賀市水口城資料館
甲賀市水口歴史民俗資料館
秀鐘館
米原市醒井宿資料館
藤原岳自然科学館
街道水郷美術館
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
観峰館
豊会館
近江八幡市立かわらミュージアム
近江八幡市立資料館(旧判家住宅)
近江八幡市立資料館(旧西川家住宅)
近江八幡市立資料館(歴史民俗資料館)
近江八幡市立資料館(郷土資料館)
近江商人博物館・中路融人記念館
近江日野商人ふるさと館「旧山中正吉邸」
近江日野商人館
近江日野商人館
近江聖人中江藤樹記念館
野口謙蔵記念館
金堂まちなみ保存交流館
長浜伝統産業館 和の仕事
長浜市曳山博物館
長浜鉄道スクエア
関ケ原ウォーランド
関ヶ原合戦資料館
関ケ原町歴史民俗資料館
関ケ原町歴史民族史料館
雪野展示館
高島歴史民俗資料館
黒壁美術館

Libraries in Toyosato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azuchi Public Library0.0
Hikone Municipal Library0.0
Hino Public Library0.0
Koka city Minakuchi library0.0
Public Library0.0
五箇荘図書館0.0
八日市図書館0.0
多賀町立図書館0.0
守山市立図書館0.0
守山市立図書館0.0
愛荘町立愛知川図書館0.0
東近江市率愛東図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
東近江市立能登川図書館0.0
栗東市立図書館0.0
浅井町立図書館0.0
湖北町立図書館0.0
滋賀大学 部属図書館0.0
甲良町立図書館0.0
甲西図書館0.0
石部図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
竜王町立図書館0.0
米原市立山東図書館0.0
米原市立近江図書館0.0
豊郷町立図書館0.0
野洲図書館0.0
長浜市立びわ図書館0.0
長浜市立浅井図書館0.0
長浜市立虎姫図書館0.0
長浜市立長浜図書館0.0
長浜市立長浜図書館0.0
関ケ原ふれあいセンター・ふれあい図書館0.0
高島市立今津図書館0.0
高島市立図書館新旭図書室0.0
高島市立安曇川図書館0.0
高島市立安曇川図書館高島分館0.0

Farmers Markets in Toyosato

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
平和堂
水口卸売市場

Hotels in Toyosato

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kurama

Restaurants in Toyosato

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shoko
うどんそば 玉屋
おかず家 Mogu
お好み焼き 安さん
くら寿司 豊郷店
スシロー 彦根安食店
ちゃんぽん亭総本家 豊郷店
ほっかほっか亭 河瀬店
一富久料理
寿し みな月
焼肉ハウス JuJu
荒陣
鳥冨

Cafes in Toyosato

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あらびか

Castles in Toyosato

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

山崎山城跡

Clinics in Toyosato

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #568843207

Dentists in Toyosato

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

かわせ大村歯科医院
大村歯科医院

Veterinaries in Toyosato

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

犬の美容室みぃーな

Train Stations in Toyosato

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inae
Kawase
Toyosato

Banks in Toyosato

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shiga Bank Kawase Branch
東びわこ農協秦荘支店
滋賀中央信用金庫
滋賀中央信用金庫 河瀬支店
滋賀銀行

Gyms in Toyosato

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #6966325881

Breweries in Toyosato

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biwako Brewery
TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY
クラフトビール工房
ハッピー太郎醸造所
彦根麦酒 荒神山醸造所

Stadiums & Teams in Toyosato

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Toyosato

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 $0
Biwako Valley 0.0 $0
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 $0
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 $0
Ohana Resort 0.0 $0
Akoyama Skijo Snowpal 0.0 $0
Yogo Kogen Resort 0.0 $0
Imajo 365 0.0 $0
Kuzuryu Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Toyosato

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Yao AirportMedium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider ParkSmall Airport
Ichishicho GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Akeno AirfieldSmall Airport
Kisogawa GliderportSmall Airport
Kushidagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider AirfieldSmall Airport
Ono GliderportSmall Airport
Ryu's SkyparkSmall Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Toyosato

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hatasho Mekada Post Office
Hie Post Office
Hikone Kameyama Post Office
Inae Okabe Post Office
Inae Post Office
Kawase Ekimae Post Office
Toyosato Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Toyosato

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
五十楼波宮
佛願寺
八幡宮
天稚彦神社
安正寺
宝琳寺
教願寺
春日神社
普門寺
東光寺
正福寺
法蔵寺
浄國寺
犬上神社
福等寺
荒神山神社
西光寺
見塔寺別院
覚浄寺
辨財天
辨財天
阿自岐神社

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

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 Toyosato

What is the population of Toyosato?

Toyosato has a population of 7,132 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,527 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Toyosato expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,800, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 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 Toyosato?

Toyosato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches.

How is the job market in Toyosato?

The job market in Toyosato is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 228 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Toyosato?

The median home value in Toyosato is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.

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