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Yabase, Japan
Tottori · Japan
Yabase is a small city in Tottori, Japan with a population of 16,365. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yabase
Yabase Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Kotoura, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company.
People
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| Population | 16,365 |
| Population Density | 87 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5000°, 133.6833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Tottori |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.0 inches (1,701 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Yabase
Yabase is a small city in Japan (Tottori) with a population of 16,365. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yabase vs Japan Average
Income: Yabase 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) | 524 |
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 | 6,546 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yabase
Yabase has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1793 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 188.7 sq mi (488.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5000°N, 133.6833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 129 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Yabase has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (3.9").
Schools in Yabase
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立高城小学校河来見分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立八橋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立浦安小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立赤碕小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 琴浦町立聖郷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 琴浦町立船上小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 鳥取県立琴の浦高等特別支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 琴浦町立東伯中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 琴浦町立赤碕中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yabase
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yabase
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enkei Gekijo Kurayoshi Figure Museum | ||||
| Gosho-Aoyama Manga Factory | ||||
| Hawai Fudokikan | ||||
| Hawai Fudokikan | ||||
| Pear museum | ||||
| 上淀白凰の丘 展示館 | ||||
| 伯耆町立写真美術館（植田正治写真美術館） | ||||
| 倉吉博物館 | ||||
| 倉吉歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 倉吉線鉄道記念館 | ||||
| 北栄町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 大前ミニ美術館 | ||||
| 大山寺宝物館霊宝閣 | ||||
| 大山自然歴史観 | ||||
| 妻木晩田遺跡展示施設 | ||||
| 日韓友好資料館 | ||||
| 江府町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 河本家住宅 | ||||
| 蒜山郷土博物館 | ||||
| 蒜山郷土館 | ||||
| 門脇家住宅 | ||||
| 陣所の館 | ||||
| 鳥取県立むきばんだ史跡公園 |
Libraries in Yabase
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 伯耆町立溝口図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉吉市立せきがね図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 倉吉市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 北栄町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大山町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大山町立図書館名和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大山町立図書館大山分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 江府町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯梨浜町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 琴浦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 琴浦町図書館赤碕分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 町立みささ図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yabase
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白壁マルシェ |
Restaurants in Yabase
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yabase
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yabase
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yabase
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yabase
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 倉吉果実酒酿造所 |
Ski Resorts Near Yabase
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski & Board Resort Tsuguro Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Azo Koen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yabase
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Okayama Momotaro Airport | OKJ | Large Airport |
| Oki Global Geopark Airport | OKI | Medium Airport |
| Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport | TTJ | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| JGSDF Nihonbara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yabase
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akasaki Ekimae Summary Post Office | |
| Akasaki Post Office | |
| Isai Post Office | |
| Konosho Post Office | |
| Miyoshi Post Office | |
| Narumi Post Office | |
| Otsuka Summary Post Office | |
| Tohaku Post Office | |
| Yabase Post Office | |
| Yabasehigashi Summary Post Office | |
| 安田簡易郵便局 | |
| 羽田井簡易郵便局(休止中) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yabase
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三谷観音堂 | |
| 大梁山 清元院 | |
| 大森神社 | |
| 大父神社 | |
| 成美神社 | |
| 竹寶山水月堂 | |
| 羽田井神社 | |
| 船上山 智積寺 | |
| 阿弥陀如来堂 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yabase
What is the population of Yabase?
Yabase has a population of 16,365 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 188.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yabase 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 Yabase?
Yabase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.
How is the job market in Yabase?
The job market in Yabase is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 524 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yabase?
The median home value in Yabase is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.