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Yamanobe, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Yamanobe is a small city in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 13,725. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 13,725 |
| Population Density | 386 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2911°, 140.2667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.1 inches (1,323 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.3 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Yamanobe
Yamanobe is a small city in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 13,725. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yamanobe vs Japan Average
Income: Yamanobe vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 439 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 5,490 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yamanobe
Yamanobe 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 1216 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2911°N, 140.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 118 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 91 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 98 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 140 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 89 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 132 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 80 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 115 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 79 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 124 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 22 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 62 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 63 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 72 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 79 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 87 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 92 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 113 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 132 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 161 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 170 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 172 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 179 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 183 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Yamanobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (3.1").
Schools in Yamanobe
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山形県立山辺高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山辺町立山辺小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第十小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山形市立第九小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立金井中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立宮浦小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立金井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山形市立第八中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山辺中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 山辺小学校の敷地 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yamanobe
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamanobe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewazakura Art Museum | ||||
| Goto Museum | ||||
| Hiroshige Museum | ||||
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Mogami Yoshiaki historical museum | ||||
| Sake museum | ||||
| Sake museum | ||||
| Tendo Municipal Shogi Museum | ||||
| Tendo Museum | ||||
| Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yamagata City Local History Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Kenritsu Hakubutsukankyoiku Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Museum of Art | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| Yamagata Prefectural Museum | ||||
| エコミュージアム コアセンター創遊館 | ||||
| やませ蔵 | ||||
| 上山城 | ||||
| 丸大扇屋 | ||||
| 今昔館 | ||||
| 古澤酒造資料館 | ||||
| 大江町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 天童民芸館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山の村美術館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県産業科学館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 山形県芸文美術館 | ||||
| 山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ | ||||
| 山形酒のミュージアム＆湯けむり屋台つまみ | ||||
| 山辺町 ふるさと資料館 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 斎藤茂吉記念館 | ||||
| 最上徳内記念館 | ||||
| 東根市東の杜資料館 | ||||
| 東根市美術館 | ||||
| 河北町紅花資料館 | ||||
| 熊野考古館 | ||||
| 真下慶治郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 結城豊太郎記念館 | ||||
| 蟹仙洞 | ||||
| 金澤翔子記念館 | ||||
| 長沼孝三彫塑館 | ||||
| 高松和紙民俗資料館 |
Libraries in Yamanobe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| どんがホール | 0.0 | |||||
| 上山市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南陽市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 天童市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 寒河江市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形大学医学部 附属図書館医学部分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形市立図書館 北部分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 山形県図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東根市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西川町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 遊学館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長井市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yamanobe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 山形生花卸売市場 | |||||
| 生活協同組合共立社 コープひがしはら |
Hotels in Yamanobe
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yamanobe
57 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamanobe
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Yamanobe
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yamanobe
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yamanobe
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yamanobe
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yamanobe
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yamanobe
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Yamanobe
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yamanobe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zao Brewery | ||||
| Zao Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Yamanobe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yamanobe
41 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yonezawa Snow World | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onogawa Onsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kawanishi Choei Komatsu Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yokone | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yamanobe
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | - | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamanobe
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Emata Post Office | |
| Kashiwakura Post Office | |
| Kunugisawa Post Office | |
| Minaminumahara Post Office | |
| Murakisawa Post Office | |
| Sagami Post Office | |
| Sushiarai Summary Post Office | |
| Yamagata Mamigasaki Post Office | |
| Yamagata Nagamachi Post Office | |
| Yamanobe Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamanobe
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 下椹沢八幡神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 専念寺 | |
| 延命寺 | |
| 普料神社 | |
| 月山神社 | |
| 楊柳寺 | |
| 浄土寺 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 白鳥寺 | |
| 称念寺 | |
| 稲荷神社 | |
| 飯塚稲荷大明神 | |
| 高松寺 | |
| 龍徳寺 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Yamanobe
What is the population of Yamanobe?
Yamanobe has a population of 13,725 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 386 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yamanobe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Yamanobe?
Yamanobe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yamanobe?
The job market in Yamanobe is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 439 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yamanobe?
The median home value in Yamanobe is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.