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Yamoto, Japan
Miyagi · Japan
Yamoto is a mid-size city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 32,028. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 32,028 |
| Population Density | 176 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4274°, 141.2149° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Miyagi |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.7 inches (1,110 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.5 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,200 |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
About Yamoto
Yamoto is a mid-size city in Japan (Miyagi) with a population of 32,028. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yamoto vs Japan Average
Income: Yamoto vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,200 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,025 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,000 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $410 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 12,811 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yamoto
Yamoto has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1279 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 182.1 sq mi (471.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4274°N, 141.2149°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 102 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 84 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 69 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 73 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | - | 116 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 115 km |
| 1962 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 139 km |
| 1915 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 70 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 130 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 135 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 90 km |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 142 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 76 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 143 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 136 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 141 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 86 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 131 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 54 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 70 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 75 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 115 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 119 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 126 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 136 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 153 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 160 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 173 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 175 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 181 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Yamoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and December the driest (1.5").
Schools in Yamoto
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 内海そろばん塾 | - | - | - | - |
| YamotoHigashi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Akai Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 宮城県立石巻支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ishinomaki Nishi High School | - | - | - | - |
| Higashi-Matsushima High School | - | - | - | - |
| Yamoto Daini Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Akaiminami Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Yamoto-Nishi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omagari Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 東松島市立矢本第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Hirobuchi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 若葉 伸学塾 | - | - | - | - |
| 公文書写 東松島教室 | - | - | - | - |
| SS創塾 | - | - | - | - |
| Katamura Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 東松島市立矢本東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 東松島市立矢本第一中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 石巻市立須江小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| KananHigashi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kanan Nishi Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yamoto
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yamoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Orgel Museum | ||||
| Higashi-Matsushima 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum | ||||
| Ishinomori Manga Museum | ||||
| Kan Kan | ||||
| Kanno Museum | ||||
| Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum | ||||
| Miyagi Tsunami Disaster Memorial Museum | ||||
| Okawa Tsunami Memorial Hall | ||||
| Sant Juan Bautista Park | ||||
| Seiryuden Museum | ||||
| Shiogama City Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center | ||||
| Shiogama Shrine Museum | ||||
| Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art | ||||
| Tohoku Historical Museum | ||||
| えんずのわり資料館 | ||||
| タイムシップ 塩竈歴史展示室 | ||||
| ディスカバリーセンター | ||||
| フランク永井 展示室 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜 歴史資料館 | ||||
| 七ヶ浜町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 利府町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 化女沼ダム観光資料館 | ||||
| 吉野作造記念館 | ||||
| 品井沼干拓資料館 | ||||
| 多賀城史遊館 | ||||
| 多賀城市埋蔵文化財調査センター 展示室 | ||||
| 大崎市松山酒ミュージアム | ||||
| 天平ろまん館 | ||||
| 平筒沼農村文化自然学習館 | ||||
| 教育資料館 | ||||
| 松山ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 松島博物館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 水沢県庁記念館 | ||||
| 涌谷町立史料館 | ||||
| 玄昌石の館 | ||||
| 登米市立髙倉勝子美術館 | ||||
| 登米懐古館 | ||||
| 石巻市博物館 | ||||
| 磯崎郷土資料館 | ||||
| 祥雲閣 | ||||
| 美里町役場 近代文学館 | ||||
| 蒲生なかの郷愁館 | ||||
| 蔵の資料館 | ||||
| 警察資料館 | ||||
| 長井勝一 漫画美術館 |
Libraries in Yamoto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishinomaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semine Eki Bunko | 0.0 | |||||
| Tagajo City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| みんなのとしょかん | 0.0 | |||||
| 大崎市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 女川つながる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 女川つながる図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 東松島市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 登米市立登米図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 石巻専修大学 図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yamoto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiogama Fish Market | |||||
| マリンパルお魚市場 | |||||
| みやぎ総合家畜市場 | |||||
| 志津川新魚市場 |
Hotels in Yamoto
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yamoto
73 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yamoto
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yamoto
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yamoto
19 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yamoto
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yamoto
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yamoto
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yamoto
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yamoto
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Yamoto
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yamoto
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yamoto
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yamoto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS |
Stadiums & Teams in Yamoto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yamoto
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yamoto
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Matsushima Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | - | 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 |
| Semine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yamoto
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hamae Post Office | |
| Hirobuchi Post Office | |
| Ishinomaki Nozomino Post Office | |
| Miyagi Akai Post Office | |
| Oshio Post Office | |
| Yamoto Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Yamoto
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ケアてらす中埣 | ||
| リハニック 塩釜店 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yamoto
41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AtagoJinja | |
| Isuzu Jinja | |
| Kofukuji | |
| Suwa Jinja | |
| Tamatsukuri Jinja | |
| エホバの証人 | |
| 亀井八幡神社 | |
| 五十鈴神社 | |
| 五十鈴神社 | |
| 五十鈴神社 | |
| 五社遥拝之宮 | |
| 住吉敬神会 | |
| 作楽神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八雲神社 | |
| 塩釜神社 | |
| 天理教 鷹来分教会 | |
| 寿昌院 | |
| 広渕寺 | |
| 東周院 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yamoto
What is the population of Yamoto?
Yamoto has a population of 32,028 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yamoto expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,200, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $410 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yamoto?
Yamoto has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yamoto?
The job market in Yamoto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,025 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yamoto?
The median home value in Yamoto is $82,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $410.