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Tsuwano, Japan
Shimane · Japan
Tsuwano is a small city in Shimane, Japan with a population of 6,875. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Tsuwano
Tsuwano is a town located in Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2023, the town had an estimated population of 6,657 in 3352 households and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 307.03 square kilometres (118.54 sq mi). Popularly called the "Little Kyoto of San'in," Tsuwano is known for its picturesque main street, "Tono-machi," which is an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Building lined with Edo period buildings and Koi ponds. Its annual Yabusame festival on the second Sunday of April is a large tourist draw for the San'in region.
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| Population | 6,875 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4667°, 131.7667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shimane |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.0 inches (1,981 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,200 |
| Median Age | 51.4 years |
About Tsuwano
Tsuwano is a small city in Japan (Shimane) with a population of 6,875. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tsuwano vs Japan Average
Income: Tsuwano vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,200 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 220 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 2,750 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tsuwano
Tsuwano has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1707 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 134.3 sq mi (347.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4667°N, 131.7667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 37 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 130 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 53 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 16 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 108 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 136 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 161 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Tsuwano has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (2.8").
Schools in Tsuwano
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立日原中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立木部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立木部小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立畑迫小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立鈴野川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口市立嘉年小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立徳佐高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立阿東東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立徳佐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 阿東東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Shimane Prefectural Tsuwano High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsuwano Municipality Tsuwano Elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 津和野町立津和野中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立日原小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tsuwano
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Tsuwano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大久保石州和紙資料館 | ||||
| 安野光雅美術館 | ||||
| 島根県立石見美術館 | ||||
| 日本遺産センター | ||||
| 星と森の科学館 | ||||
| 杜塾美術館 | ||||
| 板橋アンティックドール美術館 | ||||
| 桑原史成写真美術館 | ||||
| 森鴎外記念館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 水源会館 | ||||
| 津和野町伝統文化館 | ||||
| 津和野町郷土館 | ||||
| 益田市立雪舟の郷記念館 | ||||
| 石見美術館 | ||||
| 萩市立須佐歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 藩校 養老館 | ||||
| 資料室 はぜくら | ||||
| 郷土文化保存伝習施設 |
Libraries in Tsuwano
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 六日市町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山口市立阿東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日原町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 津和野町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 益田市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 益田市立美都図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tsuwano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ふれあい市 | |||||
| まるごと津和野マルシェ |
Hotels in Tsuwano
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tsuwano
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tsuwano
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tsuwano
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tsuwano
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tsuwano
10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tsuwano
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsuwano
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tsuwano
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tsuwano
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tsuwano
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yawata Highland 191 Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geihoku Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Tsuwano
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tsuwano
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hatasako Post Office | |
| Kane Post Office | |
| Kibe Post Office | |
| Nichihara Post Office | |
| Plaza Makurase Summary Post Office | |
| Tokusa Post Office | |
| Tsuwano Post Office | |
| Yatomi Post Office | |
| 四本松簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tsuwano
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Otome Toge | |
| カトリック津和野教会 | |
| 剣玉神社 | |
| 剣玉神社舞殿 | |
| 天理教西長分教会 | |
| 太鼓谷稲成神社 | |
| 弥栄神社 御旅所 | |
| 弥重家三霊堂 | |
| 彌栄神社 | |
| 御旅所 | |
| 徳佐八幡宮 | |
| 永明寺 | |
| 津和野神社 本殿 | |
| 淡島神社 | |
| 神父館 | |
| 稲荷社 | |
| 総霊社 | |
| 蓮得寺 | |
| 西光禅寺 | |
| 金光教津和野教会 |
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What is the population of Tsuwano?
Tsuwano has a population of 6,875 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 134.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tsuwano expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,200, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 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 Tsuwano?
Tsuwano has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.0 inches.
How is the job market in Tsuwano?
The job market in Tsuwano is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 220 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tsuwano?
The median home value in Tsuwano is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330.