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Yamabuki, Japan
Nagano · Japan
Yamabuki is a small city in Nagano, Japan with a population of 12,811. Elevation: 1,486 ft (453 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Yamabuki
Yamabuki Station is a railway station on the Iida Line in the town of Takamori, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan operated by Central Japan Railway Company.
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 12,811 |
| Population Density | 556 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5765°, 137.9003° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Nagano |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.1 inches (1,577 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,100 |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
About Yamabuki
Yamabuki is a small city in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 12,811. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet (453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yamabuki vs Japan Average
Income: Yamabuki vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,100 |
| 60% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 410 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $380 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,124 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yamabuki
Yamabuki 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 1601 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5765°N, 137.9003°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 146 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 116 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 144 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 131 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 125 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 119 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 52 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 67 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 68 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 78 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 79 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 108 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 109 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 114 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 120 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 129 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 132 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 132 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Yamabuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.7").
Schools in Yamabuki
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 高森北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 豊丘北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yamabuki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamabuki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajimagasa Umbrella Museum | ||||
| Former Kizawa Elementary School | ||||
| Goto Family Collection | ||||
| Iida Archeological Museum | ||||
| Iida City Museum | ||||
| Iida Sozokan | ||||
| Iijima History and Folk Museum | ||||
| Informel Museum Nakagawa | ||||
| Kamihisakata History Museum | ||||
| Kamimura Matsuri Denshokan Tenpaku | ||||
| Kitada Site Exhibition | ||||
| Konosuke Hinatsu House | ||||
| Kujukudani Forest Protection History Hall | ||||
| Kunio Yanagita House | ||||
| Maibotsu Hinoki | ||||
| Moto-Zenkoji Homotsuden Temple Museum | ||||
| Nomura Yohko botanical drawing museum | ||||
| Ogasawara Museum | ||||
| Old Yamamoto Kinehara Schoolhouse | ||||
| Ōshika Median Tectonic Line Museum | ||||
| Ōshika Village Museum Rokubenkan | ||||
| Takamori History and Folklore Museum "Tokinoeki" | ||||
| Tama-no-yu | ||||
| Tenryu Gorge 100 Years Revival Hall | ||||
| Toyama Forest Railroad | ||||
| おもしろかっぱ館 | ||||
| ミュー自然美術館 | ||||
| 中川村文化会館 | ||||
| 多摩川精機歴史館 | ||||
| 大桑村歴史民族資料館 | ||||
| 天竜川総合学習館・かわらんべ | ||||
| 小笠原長孝記念館 | ||||
| 木曽路美術館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 満蒙開拓平和記念館 | ||||
| 秀水美人画美術館 | ||||
| 竹田扇之助記念国際糸操り人形館 | ||||
| 飯島町歴史民族資料館 陣嶺館 | ||||
| 飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館 | ||||
| 駒ヶ根市郷土館 |
Libraries in Yamabuki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iida City Central Library Higashino Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| 伊賀良図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大桑村公民館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宮田村図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 松川町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯島町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立上郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田市立鼎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯田駅前図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 駒ヶ根市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高森町町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Yamabuki
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamabuki
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yamabuki
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yamabuki
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yamabuki
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yamabuki
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yamabuki
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yamabuki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikusui Sake | ||||
| Nishio Sake Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Yamabuki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yamabuki
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blanche Takayama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Echo Valley | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakabako Royal Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirakaba 2 in 1 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujimi Panorama Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yamabuki
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Fujikawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Futaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hamakita Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Hida Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Kawane Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kirigamine Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Miho Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nirasaki Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamabuki
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ikuta Post Office | |
| Kawano Post Office | |
| 山吹郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamabuki
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Enmanbo | |
| Fukuyo Mihashira Jinja | |
| Hachiman Dai-Jinja | |
| Hongaku Shrine | |
| Koyasu Jinja | |
| Rinshoji Yama no Tera | |
| Ruriji | |
| Senryuin | |
| Shirasawa Jinja | |
| 出早神社 | |
| 白髭神社 |
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What is the population of Yamabuki?
Yamabuki has a population of 12,811 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 556 people per square mile, spread across 23.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yamabuki expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 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 Yamabuki?
Yamabuki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yamabuki?
The job market in Yamabuki is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 410 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yamabuki?
The median home value in Yamabuki is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.