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Yanai, Japan
Yamaguchi · Japan
Yanai is a mid-size city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 32,490. Elevation: -7 ft (-2 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yanai
Yanai is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 29,821 in 15298 households and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the city is 140.05 square kilometres (54.07 sq mi).
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| Population | 32,490 |
| Population Density | 601 / sq mi |
| Elevation | -7 ft (-2 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9667°, 132.1167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamaguchi |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.8 inches (1,722 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,400 |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
About Yanai
Yanai is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 32,490. The city sits at an elevation of -7 feet (-2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yanai vs Japan Average
Income: Yanai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,400 |
| 61% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,040 |
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 | 12,996 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yanai
Yanai has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1680 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -7 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9667°N, 132.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 97 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 84 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 104 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 76 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 102 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 127 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 139 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Yanai has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Yanai
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立祖生東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立柳井中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 柳井市立柳井小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立柳井商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立柳井学園高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立柳井高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立柳井工業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立柳井商工高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立遠崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立通津小学校通西分校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立伊陸小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立由西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立由宇中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立柳東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立柳北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立柳井南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立柳井南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立日積小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立新庄小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立小田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yanai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yanai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashiwabara Museum | ||||
| Kikkawa Historical Museum | ||||
| 伊藤公資料館 | ||||
| 光ふるさと郷土館 | ||||
| 光市文化センター | ||||
| 周防大島文化交流センター | ||||
| 周防大島町久賀歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 和木町歴史資料館 | ||||
| 和木美術館 | ||||
| 商家博物館・むろやの園 | ||||
| 大島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 岩国しろへびの館 | ||||
| 岩国城 | ||||
| 岩国学校教育資料館 | ||||
| 岩国徴古館 | ||||
| 岩国石人形ミニ資料館 | ||||
| 平生町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平生町民具館 | ||||
| 日本ハワイ移民資料館 | ||||
| 星野哲郎記念館 | ||||
| 月性展示館 | ||||
| 海来館 | ||||
| 田布施郷土館 | ||||
| 由宇歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 石城の里三国志城 | ||||
| 蜂ヶ峯総合公園キャンプ場 | ||||
| 酒井酒造美術館・五橋文庫 | ||||
| 阿多田交流館 |
Libraries in Yanai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 下松市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 光市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立熊毛図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立久賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立大島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立橘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立橘図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 和木町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市福祉会館図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立岩国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立玖珂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立由宇図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 大和分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平生町立平生図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳井市立大畠図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳井市立柳井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田布施町立田布施図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yanai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 室積生鮮市場 | |||||
| 岩国市地方卸売市場 |
Cafes in Yanai
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yanai
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Yanai
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yanai
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yanai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yanai
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yanai
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama Airport | MYJ | Large Airport |
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | - | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yanai
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hizumi Post Office | |
| Ihonosho Post Office | |
| Ikachi Post Office | |
| Obatake Tozaki Post Office | |
| Shuto Tajiri Post Office | |
| Soo Post Office | |
| Takamori Post Office | |
| Yanai Kitamachi Post Office | |
| Yanai Minamimachi Post Office | |
| Yanai Minato Post Office | |
| Yanai Post Office | |
| Yanai Shinjo Post Office | |
| Yanai Yamane Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yanai
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 氷室亀山神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yanai
What is the population of Yanai?
Yanai has a population of 32,490 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 601 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yanai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,400, 61% 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 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yanai?
Yanai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches.
How is the job market in Yanai?
The job market in Yanai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,040 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yanai?
The median home value in Yanai is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.