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Tsugawa, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Tsugawa is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 9,965. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tsugawa
Tsugawa was a town located in Higashikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
People
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| Population | 9,965 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6811°, 139.4583° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.2 inches (1,784 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.8 inches (43 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Tsugawa
Tsugawa is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 9,965. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tsugawa vs Japan Average
Income: Tsugawa 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) | 319 |
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 | 3,986 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 491.9 sq mi (1,273.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6811°N, 139.4583°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 81 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 143 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 107 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 87 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 139 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 102 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 131 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 121 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 28 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 55 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 69 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 73 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 76 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 82 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 91 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 98 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 99 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 100 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 102 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 144 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
Tsugawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and May the driest (4.0").
Schools in Tsugawa
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新潟県立阿賀黎明高校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿賀町立阿賀津川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿賀町立津川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿賀町中学校 三川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿賀町小学校 上条小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿賀町小学校 鹿瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿賀町小学校 日出谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 阿賀町立三郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tsugawa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstop Casiopea | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tsugawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Wedding Pavilion | ||||
| Ichishimatei | ||||
| Niigata Learning Center For Humans & The Environment | ||||
| View Fukushimagata | ||||
| 刀剣伝承館・天田昭次記念館 | ||||
| 吉田東伍記念博物館 | ||||
| 妖精美術館 | ||||
| 安田民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新潟市北区郷土博物館 | ||||
| 東北電力奥会津水力館 みお里 | ||||
| 柳津西山地熱発電所PR館 |
Libraries in Tsugawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新潟市立豊栄図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 阿賀野市立笹神図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Tsugawa
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tsugawa
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tsugawa
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tsugawa
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tsugawa
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsugawa
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tsugawa
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tsugawa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Tsugawa
43 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ninox Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tainai Ski and Snowboard area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tsugawa
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata Airport | KIJ | Large Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tsugawa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Araya Post Office | |
| Hideya Post Office | |
| Igashima Post Office | |
| Kamikawa Post Office | |
| Kanose Post Office | |
| Mikawa Post Office | |
| Toyomi Post Office | |
| Tsugawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsugawa
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 住吉神社 | |
| 密蔵院 | |
| 新善光寺 | |
| 正法寺 | |
| 玉泉寺 | |
| 諏訪神社 |
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What is the population of Tsugawa?
Tsugawa has a population of 9,965 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 491.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tsugawa 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 Tsugawa?
Tsugawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches, with 16.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tsugawa?
The job market in Tsugawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 319 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tsugawa?
The median home value in Tsugawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.