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Toyoura, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Toyoura is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,205. Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

4.1 /5.0
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4,205 Population 21/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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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About Toyoura

Toyoura

Toyoura is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population4,205
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,682

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Population4,205
Population Density21 / sq mi
Coordinates42.5731°, 140.7083°
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 Toyoura

Toyoura is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,205. 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.

Toyoura has a population of 4,205 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 203.6 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,205
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
203.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Toyoura vs Japan Average

The median household income in Toyoura 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 135 business establishments.

Income: Toyoura vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Toyoura 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 1,682 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 Units1,682

Property Tax

Toyoura 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.

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

Area203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates42.5731°N, 140.7083°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

669 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 M7.7 127 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 97 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 139 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 98 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 66 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 119 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 138 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 148 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 138 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 146 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 140 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 53 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 95 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 114 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 103 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 114 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 131 km
Jul 15, 1993 95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 131 km
Oct 7, 2011 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.3 147 km
Jul 15, 1993 126 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 139 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 1 238 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 283 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 231 127 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 56 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 139 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 143 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 99 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toya (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 11 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 30 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 34 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 38 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 56 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 57 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 93 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 148 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 162 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 186 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

Toyoura 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 Toyoura

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
私立北海道シュタイナー学園いずみの学校中等部
私立北海道シュタイナー学園いずみの学校初等部
Toyoura Elementary School
Toyoura Junior High School
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Radio Stations near Toyoura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Toyoura

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
有島記念館

Libraries in Toyoura

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
室蘭市立図書館 白鳥台分室0.0

Farmers Markets in Toyoura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Japan Food Agriculture Food Market

Hotels in Toyoura

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Windsor Hotel TOYA
ふる里の丘
ホテルオーシャン

Restaurants in Toyoura

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Namihei
たけよし
ナミヘイ (Namihei)

Cafes in Toyoura

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Robins

Train Stations in Toyoura

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toyoura

Gas Stations in Toyoura

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
ENEOS
Hokuren

Banks in Toyoura

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Japan Post Bank
伊達信用金庫

Golf Courses in Toyoura

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toyoura Nagisa Park Golf Course

Breweries in Toyoura

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lake Toya Beer
Niseko Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Toyoura

28 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chisennupri 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
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
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 Toyoura

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 Toyoura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Toyoura Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Toyoura

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
山之神々社
新高野山亮昌寺
花和神社

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 Toyoura

What is the population of Toyoura?

Toyoura has a population of 4,205 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 203.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Toyoura 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 Toyoura?

Toyoura 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 Toyoura?

Toyoura has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 135 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Toyoura?

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

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