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Wakasa, Japan
Tottori · Japan
Wakasa is a small town in Tottori, Japan with a population of 3,209. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Wakasa
Wakasa is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2022, the town had an estimated population of 2,852 in 1,285 households and a population density of 14 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 199.18 square kilometres (76.90 sq mi).
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| Population | 3,209 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3333°, 134.4000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tottori |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.4 inches (1,863 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.7 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Wakasa
Wakasa is a small town in Japan (Tottori) with a population of 3,209. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wakasa vs Japan Average
Income: Wakasa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,600 |
| 63% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 103 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 1,284 |
Property Tax
Climate in Wakasa
Wakasa has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1936 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 76.9 sq mi (199.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3333°N, 134.4000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 70 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 121 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 103 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Wakasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (3.5").
Schools in Wakasa
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 町立池田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立若桜学園 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立若桜小学校つく米分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 町立若桜小学校吉川分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 若桜町立若桜学園 | — | — | — | — |
| 八頭町立八東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 八頭町立八東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Wakasa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Wakasa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| biotope | ||||
| Jinpukaku | ||||
| Kinodendo | ||||
| Nagi Vicarya Museum | ||||
| Studio652 (旧岩美病院) | ||||
| The Sand Museum | ||||
| Tottori Folk Crafts Museum | ||||
| Tottori Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Tottori Sand Dunes Park Service Center | ||||
| Yumechiyo Museum | ||||
| えばらの森 かぶと虫ドーム | ||||
| きのこの森 | ||||
| たくみの館 | ||||
| たたらの里学習館 | ||||
| とっとり賀露かにっこ館 | ||||
| 三百田氏住宅 | ||||
| 但馬牛ミニ博物館 | ||||
| 兵庫県昆虫館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立但馬牧場公園但馬牛博物館 | ||||
| 因幡万葉歴史館 | ||||
| 夢千代館 | ||||
| 宍粟市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 旧塩屋出店 | ||||
| 昆虫化石館 | ||||
| 林業技術工芸実習館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 植樹の森 | ||||
| 樹木園 | ||||
| 武蔵資料館 | ||||
| 母屋 | ||||
| 河原歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 流しびなの館 | ||||
| 渡辺美術館 | ||||
| 無動山永福寺の山門 | ||||
| 生産の森 | ||||
| 石谷家住宅 | ||||
| 砂の美術館 | ||||
| 苗木養成等実習室 | ||||
| 若桜民工芸館 | ||||
| 若桜町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 若桜郷土文化の里 | ||||
| 西河克己映画記念館 | ||||
| 香美町立村岡民俗資料館「まほろば」 | ||||
| 鳥取城跡・仁風閣 展示館 | ||||
| 鳥取市こども科学館 | ||||
| 鳥取市埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 鳥取市歴史博物館;やまびこ館 | ||||
| 鳥取港海友館 | ||||
| 鳥取県埋蔵文化財センター | ||||
| 鳥取県立氷ノ山自然ふれあい館響の森 | ||||
| 鳥取県立童謡館;鳥取世界おもちゃ館;わらべ館 |
Libraries in Wakasa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagi Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あわくら会館・あわくら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八頭町立郡家図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立ちえの森ちづ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 智頭町立智頭図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美作市立東粟倉図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 若桜町立わかさ生涯学習情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取市立用瀬図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取県立公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鳥取県立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wakasa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansaimura |
Hotels in Wakasa
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wakasa
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Wakasa
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wakasa
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wakasa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wakasa
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Wakasa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Wakasa
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Banshu Tokura Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wakasa Hyonosen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyounosen Kokusai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hyper Bowl Tohachi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachikogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sky Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachi Kita Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mikata Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ojiro Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UP Kannabe Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tajima Farm Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Wakasa
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara East Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Aonogahara West Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kohnan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wakasa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akioka Post Office | |
| Ikeda Post Office | |
| Tampi Post Office | |
| Wakasa Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Wakasa
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Makoto |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakasa
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 不動院岩屋堂 | |
| 不動院岩屋堂 | |
| 不遠山 西方寺 | |
| 仏光山 正栄寺 | |
| 光明山 壽覺院 | |
| 吉川神社 | |
| 寺前薬師堂 | |
| 岩屋神社 | |
| 岩屋神社 | |
| 弁財天 | |
| 日野田神社 | |
| 池中山 光澤寺 | |
| 瑞峰山 祥雲寺 | |
| 白山神社 | |
| 白毫山 蓮教寺 | |
| 舂米神社 | |
| 若桜神社 | |
| 萬祥山 龍徳寺 | |
| 遠渓山 吉祥寺 | |
| 金剛山 清徳寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Wakasa
What is the population of Wakasa?
Wakasa has a population of 3,209 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 76.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Wakasa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,600, 63% 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 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Wakasa?
Wakasa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.4 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wakasa?
The job market in Wakasa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Wakasa?
The median home value in Wakasa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.