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Yabu, Japan
Hyōgo · Japan
Yabu is a small city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 22,177. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 22,177 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4030°, 134.7712° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hyōgo |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.3 inches (1,812 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Yabu
Yabu is a small city in Japan (Hyōgo) with a population of 22,177. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yabu vs Japan Average
Income: Yabu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,400 |
| 56% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 710 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $94,000 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $470 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 8,871 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yabu
Yabu has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Feb (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1954 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 163.3 sq mi (422.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4030°N, 134.7712°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 37 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 141 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 106 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 139 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 94 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 197 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Yabu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (4.7").
Schools in Yabu
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 県立八鹿高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 豊岡市立三方小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立青渓中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立小佐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 養父市立八鹿青渓中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 養父市立八鹿小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 豊岡市立日高小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 兵庫県立日高高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 養父市立浅野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| フリースクールTOIRO | - | - | - | - |
| 市立伊佐小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立但馬農業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高柳小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立養父小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立養父中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立清滝小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日高西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立広谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宿南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yabu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yabu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genbudō Museum | ||||
| Kinodendo | ||||
| Kinosaki Art Museum | ||||
| あさご芸術の森美術館 | ||||
| えばらの森 かぶと虫ドーム | ||||
| ふじおミニ鉄道資料館 | ||||
| 丹波市立青垣歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館 | ||||
| 但陽美術館東館 | ||||
| 但馬牛ミニ博物館 | ||||
| 兵庫県立円山川公苑美術館 | ||||
| 出石史料館 | ||||
| 分散ギャラリー養蚕農家 | ||||
| 加藤弘之生家 | ||||
| 古代あさご館 | ||||
| 史跡・生野銀山と生野鉱物館 | ||||
| 城崎麦わら細工伝承館 | ||||
| 多可町立杉原紙研究所 | ||||
| 大乗寺円山派古画展覧場 | ||||
| 妙見山資料宝物館 | ||||
| 宍粟市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 旧神子畑鉱山事務舎 | ||||
| 朝来市立郷土歴史館 | ||||
| 朝来歴史民俗資料館 旧井上家住宅 | ||||
| 植村直己冒険館 | ||||
| 生野資料館 | ||||
| 神子畑交流館「神選」 | ||||
| 豊岡市立いずし古代学習館 | ||||
| 豊岡市立コウノトリ文化館 | ||||
| 豊岡市立出石家老屋敷 | ||||
| 豊岡市立出石明治館 | ||||
| 豊岡市立城崎文芸館 | ||||
| 豊岡市立日本・モンゴル民族博物館 | ||||
| 豊岡市立歴史博物館―但馬国府・国分寺館― | ||||
| 豊岡市立美術館―伊藤清永記念館― | ||||
| 赤木正雄展示館 | ||||
| 養父市立大庄屋記念館（旧長島家住宅） | ||||
| 香美町海の文化館 | ||||
| 香美町立村岡民俗資料館「まほろば」 |
Libraries in Yabu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YBライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| あさご森の図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 丹波市立青垣図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 京丹後市立久美浜図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 朝来市和田山図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊岡市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊岡市立図書館但東分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊岡市立図書館出石分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊岡市立図書館城崎分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊岡市立図書館日高分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊岡市立図書館竹野分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yabu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| あおぞら市場 | |||||
| ふれあい公設市場 | |||||
| 竹田街道の駅 |
Hotels in Yabu
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yabu
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yabu
16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yabu
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yabu
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Yabu
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yabu
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yabu
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yabu
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yabu
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yabu
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yabu
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yabu
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yabu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yabu
12 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikusa Highland Ski resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 Yabu
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 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 |
| JGSDF Osadano Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yoshiigawa Eku Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yabu
20 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hirotani Post Office | |
| Isa Post Office | |
| Kadono Post Office | |
| Kiyotaki Post Office | |
| Kuriyama Post Office | |
| Nakaze Post Office | |
| Oya Post Office | |
| Sekinomiya Post Office | |
| Shukunami Post Office | |
| Takayanagi Post Office | |
| Wadayama Takata Post Office | |
| Yabu Azano Post Office | |
| Yabu Mitani Post Office | |
| Yabu Post Office | |
| Youka Post Office | |
| 但馬日高郵便局 | |
| 但馬日高郵便局 | |
| 口大屋簡易郵便局 | |
| 大谷簡易郵便局 | |
| 高柳郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yabu
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三昧院 | |
| 久刀寸兵主神社 | |
| 久斗兵主神社 | |
| 五社大明神 | |
| 伊津師神社 | |
| 伊福部神社 | |
| 但馬国分寺 | |
| 但馬神愛キリスト教会 | |
| 八柱神社 | |
| 八鹿福音ルーテル教会 | |
| 兵主神社 | |
| 出雲大社日高教会 | |
| 善福寺 | |
| 太刀宮神社 | |
| 安楽寺 | |
| 常光寺 | |
| 式内 売布神社 | |
| 戸神社 | |
| 日枝神社 | |
| 日置神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yabu
What is the population of Yabu?
Yabu has a population of 22,177 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 163.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yabu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,400, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yabu?
Yabu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches.
How is the job market in Yabu?
The job market in Yabu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 710 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yabu?
The median home value in Yabu is $94,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $470.