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Yanagawa, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Yanagawa is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 64,475. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
64,475 Population 2,164/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
69.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population64,475
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,164/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units25,790

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain69.2 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population64,475
Population Density2,164 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates33.1667°, 130.4000°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation69.2 inches (1,757 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age47.0 years

About Yanagawa

Yanagawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 64,475. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yanagawa has a population of 64,475 with a density of 2,164 people per square mile, spread across 29.8 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

64,475
Total Population
2,164
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
29.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yanagawa vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yanagawa is $32,000, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 115 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Income: Yanagawa vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,000
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Restaurants42
Healthcare20
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yanagawa is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 25,790 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units25,790

Property Tax

Climate in Yanagawa

Yanagawa 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 1958 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 113.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 174.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 160.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 306.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 371.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 255.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 129.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 73.8
Yanagawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area29.8 sq mi (77.2 km²)
Population Density2,164/sq mi
Coordinates33.1667°N, 130.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"
82% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

266 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 53 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 75 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 70 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 144 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 51 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 150 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 139 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 60 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 47 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 67 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 56 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 115 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 73 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 127 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 138 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 64 km
Feb 12, 1994 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan M5.4 125 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 62 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 71 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

63 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 75 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 4 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 242 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 123 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 226 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 35 km
2018 Trami Category 1 242 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 132 km
2017 Noru Category 1 234 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 203 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 253 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 267 km
2015 Goni Category 3 41 km
2014 Halong Category 1 260 km
2013 Danas Category 2 186 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 233 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 294 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 253 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 92 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 180 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 47 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 122 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 78 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 122 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 122 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 76 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 113 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 46 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 73 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 80 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 93 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 144 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 156 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 156 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 177 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 12.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in

Yanagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Yanagawa

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立豊原小学校
私立杉森高等学校
県立伝習館高等学校
市立城内小学校
市立柳城中学校
私立柳川高等学校
市立蒲池小学校
市立蒲池中学校
Yanagawa Rehabilitation School
Hollywood World Beauty College
Yanagawa Special Support Education School
市立両開小学校
市立藤吉小学校
市立矢留小学校
市立矢ヶ部小学校
市立柳河小学校
市立柳南中学校
市立東宮永小学校
市立昭代第二小学校
市立昭代第一小学校
市立昭代中学校
市立大和小学校
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Radio Stations near Yanagawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yanagawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara / Yanagawa Municipal Folk Museum
Chikuzen-machi Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
Former Koga Bank
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Fukuoka Science Museum
Higasasu
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Kurume Kasuri Museum
Manda Koh Station
Museum of Water
Nabeshima Chokokan Museum
Ogi City Historical Museum
Ogi City Nakabayashi Gochiku Museum
Okada Saburosuke Atelier
Saga Balloon Museum
Saga Prefectural Art Museum
Saga Prefectural Museum
Saga Prefectural Saga Castle History Museum
Saga University Art Museum
Sano Tsunetami and the Mietsu Naval Dock History Museum
Shogetsu Writers Museum
Tachibana Museum
Tateishi Harumi Memorial Art Museum
Yanagawa Archives
Yanagawa Kanko Kaihatsu K.K.
さが水ものがたり館
つきほし歴史館
つきほし歴史館
上峰町郷土資料館
上峰町郷土資料館
中冨記念くすり博物館
中冨記念くすり博物館
久光製薬ミュージアム
久光製薬ミュージアム
九州芸文館
佐賀バルーンミュージアム
佐賀市文化財資料館
古代植物館
古賀政男音楽博物館分館古賀政男記念館
吉野ケ里遺跡展示室
和水町歴史民俗資料館
和水町歴史資料館
大牟田市石炭産業科学館
大牟田市石炭産業科学館
大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館
太良町歴史民俗資料館
宮崎兄弟資料館
岩戸山歴史資料館
広川町古墳公園資料館
広川町古墳公園資料館
徐福長寿館
東名縄文館
柳川古文書館
江北町郷土資料館
瀬高町歴史資料館
玉名市立歴史博物館こころピア
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
真木和泉守顕彰記念館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋美術館 別館
石橋財団石橋美術館
石橋財団石橋美術館
筑後市 郷土資料館
荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター
荒尾干潟・水鳥湿地センター
荒尾総合文化センター子ども科学館

Libraries in Yanagawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kamimine Town Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library0.0
Kanzaki City Library Sefuri Branch0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kitano Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Kurume City Public Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Mikatsuki Library, Ogi City Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Miyaki Town Library0.0
Municipal Ohashi Memorial Library0.0
Navel Library Room0.0
Nishikyushu University Library0.0
Ogi City Library Ashikari Branch0.0
Ogi City Library Ushizu Branch0.0
Ogi Library, Ogi City Library0.0
Saga City Public Library0.0
Saga Prefectural Library0.0
Saga University Library0.0
Shiroishi Town Yuai Libarary0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Sunmesse Tosu Library0.0
Tosu City Public Library0.0
Yanagawa Archives0.0
Yanagawa City Library0.0
Yanagawa City Library Mizu-no-Sato Branch0.0
こころざしの森 オープンスペース0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
こすもす館図書室0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館0.0
久留米市立三潴図書館0.0
久留米市立中央図書館西分館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
久留米市立六ツ門図書館0.0
久留米市立城島図書館0.0
佐賀市立図書館久保田館0.0
佐賀市立図書館大和館0.0
佐賀市立図書館富士館0.0
佐賀市立図書館川副館0.0
佐賀市立図書館巨勢分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館本庄分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館東与賀館0.0
佐賀市立図書館諸富館0.0
佐賀市立図書館金立分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館鍋島分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館開成分室0.0
佐賀市立図書館高木瀬分室0.0
八女市立図書館0.0
医学図書館0.0
南関町立図書館0.0
吉野ヶ里町中央公民館図書室0.0
吉野ヶ里町東脊振公民館図書室0.0
大刀洗町立図書館0.0
大川市立図書館0.0
大木町図書館0.0
大浦公民館図書室0.0
大牟田市立三池カルタ記念館;大牟田市立図書館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
小郡市立図書館0.0
岱明町民図書館0.0
市立図書館0.0
柳川市立三橋図書館0.0
柳川市立図書館両開分館0.0
柳川市立図書館昭代分館0.0
柳川市立図書館蒲池分館0.0
柳川市立雲龍図書館0.0
瀬高町立図書館0.0
玉名市民図書館0.0
神埼市立図書館千代田分館0.0
荒尾市立図書館0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室0.0
農村環境改善センター図書室0.0
長洲町図書館0.0
雲龍図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Yanagawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
(株)玉名中央青果市場
Central Chikugo Fish Market
PERSICA PANTRY
PERSICA PANTRY
八女青果(株)
玉名魚市場

Hotels in Yanagawa

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hakuryu Soh
Hotel Route Inn
Kanpo-no-Yado-Yanagawa Inn
New Gaea Hotel
Shotokan Inn
Yanagawa Business Hotel

Restaurants in Yanagawa

57 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azumi Udon
Bistro Furatto
Bistro of Saiki
CRAZY MALT
Eel and Japanese Cuisine Kikusui
Eel and Japanese Cuisine Yamada-ya
Eel Restaurant Daito
Eel Restaurant Fuki
Eel Restaurant Kawayoshi
Eel Restaurant Tomi-san
Eel Restaurant Yanagawa-ya
Fukusenso
Genroku no Ma Great Banquet Hall
Hashiguchi-ya
Hokutosei
Honjo Ramen
Hot Pot Honke Sanzoku-nabe
HottoMotto
Joyful
Karatachi Udon
Kiyoshi Noodle Restaurant (Champon)
Koren
Kusukawa
Man-ei-do
Motoyoshi-ya
Motoyoshi-ya
Nagasaki Champon Ringer Hut
Original Yanagawa Eel Hinode-ya
Restaurant Berayasu
Rokkyu
Rokubankan (6th building)
Sara-ya Fukuryu
Seiryu-shokusan Butcher Master Craftmanship
Senju
Senryu
Seven-Eleven
Shukeitei Dining
Shukeitei Japanese Restaurant
SUZU Japanese style
Tachibana Udon
Taigetsukan Restaurant
Tatsumi
teron
Unagi-ya Honten (head store)
Unryu
Wakamatsu-ya
Yanagawa Regional Restaurant Tsumura
Yoake-jaya Seafood Shop & Restaurant
yoga shala aun
うなぎ処 六騎 -HANARE-
マルハチらーめん
らーめん漸
わらおうや(笑家)柳川店
久留米ラーメン清陽軒 ゆめモール柳川店
寿司海都 柳川店
炭火焼レストラン 八蔵 ゆめモール柳川店
焼肉なべしま ゆめモール柳川店

Cafes in Yanagawa

24 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

83 coffee
Book Cafe Sparrow-time in Edo Alley
Cafe & Gallery Bunchum
Cafe Brown Sugar
Cantik (beautiful)
Clover's
GROTTO
Kabashima Ice Cream Shop
Karaoke Cafe Aisho
Kimono Cloth Articles Hanaichimonme
Komeda Coffee Shop
Kuroda-ya Sweet Shop & Cafe
Le Cafe Patisserie Sakura (cherry)
Mutou-shouten
Starbucks
Tea Room River Flow
Tonka-jon
Wisteria Coffee Shop
ジョイフル 柳川西浜武店
パウダースノー
ビーンズカフェ ワンダーランド柳川店
ふくろうの時間
ぼたもっつぁん
古民家Cafe tanabata

Theatres in Yanagawa

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mizu-no-Sato Hall

Castles in Yanagawa

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ohana Villa
The site of Yanagawa Castle Donjon foundation

Clinics in Yanagawa

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #12743536375
JP #12743557474
Tachibana Ladies Clinic

Dentists in Yanagawa

9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furusawa Dental Office
Ishii Dental Office
Koga Dental Office
Matsumoto Dental Clinic
Nitta Dental Clinic
Noda Dental Clinic
Ryu Dental Clinic
Saisho Dental Clinic
Sakura Street Dental Clinic Ryujo

Train Stations in Yanagawa

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tokumasu
Yakabe
Yanagawa

Gas Stations in Yanagawa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
JP #12743544302
JP #5197252032

Banks in Yanagawa

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chikuho Bank
JA Bank
Kyushu Rokin Bank
Nishi-Nippon City Bank
Omuta Yanagawa Shinkin Bank
Omuta Yanagawa Shinkin Bank
Saga Bank

Gyms in Yanagawa

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
ちょこザップ

Breweries in Yanagawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Asahi Brewery
Yanagawa'n Brewery
窓乃梅酒造

Stadiums & Teams in Yanagawa

TeamLeagueDivision
佐賀競馬場

Ski Resorts Near Yanagawa

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yanagawa

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kumamoto AirportKMJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Nagasaki AirportNGSLarge Airport
Amakusa AirportAXJMedium Airport
Iki AirportIKIMedium Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air BaseMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Aso Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Imari Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Metabaru AirfieldSmall Airport
JMSDF Omura Air BaseOMJSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Shirakawa GliderportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yanagawa

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
下百町簡易郵便局
両開郵便局
柳川京町郵便局
柳川昭代郵便局
柳川郵便局
橋本簡易郵便局
西蒲池簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Yanagawa

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Tenjudo Clinic
くるめ駅前クリニック
なかしま眼科
みやさと皮膚科クリニック
三原医院
久留米おの眼科
井上内科医院
古賀医院
本間メディカルクリニック
松隈産婦人科クリニック
田中内科クリニック
藤本消化器内科医院
通所リハビリテーションジェイハーティー

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yanagawa

132 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Awashima Shrine
Choei-ji Temple
Chomei-ji Temple
Chozen-ji Temple
Daijingu (Grand Shrine)
Daijingu (Grand Shrine)
Ebisu Shrine
Ebisu Shrine
Ebisu Shrine
Fudo-do Hall
Fukugon-ji Temple
Furo Shrine
Furo Shrine
Fushimi-inari Shrine
Gansho-ji Temple
Genseki Hall
Gyokuju-in Temple
Hachiman Shrine
Hall of Eleven-faced Kannon
Hall of Eleven-faced Kannon
Hashimoto Daijingu (Grand Shrine)
Hie Shrine
Hikosan Shrine
Hiyoshi Shrine
Honko-ji Temple
Houon-ji Temple
Ikko Inari Shrine
Inari Shrine
Inari Shrine
Inari Shrine
Inari Shrine
Inari Shrine
Ippai Jizo Hall
Itsukushima Shrine (Benzaiten)
Jifuku-ji Temple
Jissai-ji Temple
Jogan-ji Temple
Joke-ji Temple
Joko-ji Temple
Josho-ji Temple
Junko-ji Temple
Kanno-in Temple
Kannon
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Kannon-do Hall
Koju-ji Temple
Kokoku-ji Temple
Kondai-ji Temple
Konkokyo Shiranui Church
Konkokyo Yanagawa-nishi Church
Kosho-ji Temple
Kotohira Shrine
Kotoshironushi Shrine
Kozen-ji Temple
Kumano Shrine
Kusha (9 shrines) Shrine
Michiryo Shrine
Mihashira Shrine
Mihashira Shrine
Mimizuka Jizo
Mishima Shrine
Mishima Shrine
Miyajidake Shrine
Myoken-do Hall
Myokyo-ji Temple
Myoson-ji Temple
Ninomiya Shrine
Odayu Shrine
Remains of Joraku-en Temple
Ryosei-ji Temple
Ryu (dragon) Shrine
Ryu (dragon) Shrine
Ryu (dragon) Shrine
Saifuku-ji Temple
Saiho-ji Temple
Saikaku-ji Temple
Saiko-ji Temple
Sairin-ji Temple
Saisho-in Temple
Sennen-ji Temple
Sennen-ji Temple
Shika Shrine
Shingen-ji Temple
Shinsho-ji Temple
Shoju-ji Temple
Shomyo-ji Temple
Shoo-ji Temple
Shorin-do Hall
Shrine for gods of heaven and earth
Sokk Gakai
Sokyu-ji Temple
Suiten-gu Shrine
Suitengu Shrine
Tafuku-ji Temple
Taisho-in Temple
Tamanomiya Shrine
Tamatare Shrine
Tanakura Inari Shrine
Taro Inari Shrine
Taro-inari Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenman Shrine
Tenso-ji Temple
Too-ji Temple
Uka-inari Shrine
Wakamiya Shrine
Wakamiya Shrine
Wakamiya Shrine
Yadomi Grand Shrine
Yakushi-do Hall
Yanagawa Church (Church of Christ in Japan)
Yanagawa Gokoku Shrine
Yasaka Shrine
Yatsurugi Shrine
Zentei-ji Temple
Zuisho-in Temple
金剛院 棚倉稲荷神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Yanagawa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 31
Hospitals 11
Pharmacies 9
Restaurants 42
Cafes 32
Supermarkets 10
Banks 6
Museums 4
Hotels 5
Libraries 9
Parks 29
Police Stations 9
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 141

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yanagawa

What is the population of Yanagawa?

Yanagawa has a population of 64,475 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,164 people per square mile, spread across 29.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yanagawa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Yanagawa?

Yanagawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.

How is the job market in Yanagawa?

The job market in Yanagawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area, including 42 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Yanagawa?

The median home value in Yanagawa is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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