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Yabuki, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Yabuki is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 17,287. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yabuki
Yabuki is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the town had an estimated population of 16,955 in 6051 households, and a population density of 280 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 60.4 square kilometres (23.3 sq mi).
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| Population | 17,287 |
| Population Density | 563 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2000°, 140.3167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.5 inches (1,231 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Yabuki
Yabuki is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 17,287. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yabuki vs Japan Average
Income: Yabuki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 553 |
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 | 6,915 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yabuki
Yabuki 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2000°N, 140.3167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 97 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 135 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 125 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 107 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 123 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 125 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 99 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 117 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 140 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 32 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 50 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 50 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 58 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 60 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 72 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 85 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 88 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 95 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 96 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 106 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 153 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Yabuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Yabuki
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 矢吹町立矢吹中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 矢吹町立三神小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yabuki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yabuki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha | ||||
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| さくら湖自然観察ステーション | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 三春町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 伊王野まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 安積歴史博物館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 石の美術館 STONE PLAZA | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 那須歴史探訪館 | ||||
| 那須町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Yabuki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 希望ヶ丘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡石町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yabuki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卸売市場 |
Restaurants in Yabuki
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yabuki
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yabuki
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yabuki
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yabuki
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yabuki
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yabuki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yabuki
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yabuki
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | - | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | - | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yabuki
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nakahata Post Office | |
| Yabuki Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yabuki
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八幡神社 | |
| 矢吹神社 | |
| 竹駒稲荷神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yabuki
What is the population of Yabuki?
Yabuki has a population of 17,287 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 563 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yabuki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,300, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yabuki?
Yabuki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yabuki?
The job market in Yabuki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 553 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yabuki?
The median home value in Yabuki is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.