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Yoichi, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Yoichi is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 18,993. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 18,993 |
| Population Density | 350 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2039°, 140.7703° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.8 inches (1,342 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.9 inches (50 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Yoichi
Yoichi is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 18,993. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yoichi vs Japan Average
Income: Yoichi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 608 |
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 | 7,597 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yoichi
Yoichi 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 1171 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 54.3 sq mi (140.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2039°N, 140.7703°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 134 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 126 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 69 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 38 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 42 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 74 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 76 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 85 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 127 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 157 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 159 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 176 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.9 in |
Yoichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (2.6").
Schools in Yoichi
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 忍路中央小学校・忍路中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立北星学園余市高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 余市町立旭中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道余市養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 余市町立西中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 余市町立沢町小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道余市紅志高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 余市町立黒川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 余市町立大川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 余市町立東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yoichi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yoichi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Japan Museum | ||||
| Glass Gallery | ||||
| glass workshop | ||||
| Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum | ||||
| Nitori Museum of Art | ||||
| Old Nihon Yusen Building | ||||
| Otaru City Board of Education Temple Cave Preservation Hall | ||||
| Otaru City General Museum | ||||
| Otaru City General Museum Canal Hall | ||||
| Otaru City Otaru Museum of Art | ||||
| Otaru Music Box Hall Number 2 Antique Museum | ||||
| Otaru Romankan | ||||
| Steam locomotive building museum | ||||
| Tanaka Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| ウイスキー博物館 | ||||
| ステンドグラス美術館 | ||||
| よいち水産博物館 | ||||
| 余市宇宙記念館「スペース童夢」 | ||||
| 共和町かかし古里感 | ||||
| 原子力PRセンターとまりん館 | ||||
| 市立小樽文学館 | ||||
| 総合博物館 | ||||
| 西村計雄記念美術館 | ||||
| 赤井川村郷土資料館 |
Libraries in Yoichi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otaru City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 余市町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 小樽商科大学付属図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yoichi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable market | |||||
| Regional wholesale shop | |||||
| 三角市場 | |||||
| 妙見市場 | |||||
| 新南樽市場 | |||||
| 水業市場 | |||||
| 水業市場 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 | |||||
| 鱗友朝市 |
Restaurants in Yoichi
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yoichi
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yoichi
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yoichi
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yoichi
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yoichi
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yoichi
23 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fu's snow area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shakotan Town | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shiomidai Schanze Otaru Ski Jump | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snowcruse ONZE | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Consadole Niki Ski Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Teine | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Kokusai Skiing Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kiroro Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Bankei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sapporo Moiwayama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sanlaiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Iwanai Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynasty Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chisennupri | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko United | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Suttsu Town Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rusutsu Resort Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funamidai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Orofure Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yoichi
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Okadama Airport | OKD | Medium Airport |
| Otaki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shiraoi Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yoichi
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 余市モイレ郵便局 | |
| 余市沢町郵便局 | |
| 余市郵便局 | |
| 大川郵便局 | |
| 蘭島郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yoichi
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Moire Shrine | |
| あらはばき神社 ( 奥宮 ) | |
| 余市念法寺 | |
| 余市神社 | |
| 出雲神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 即信寺支院 | |
| 報恩寺 | |
| 大乗寺 | |
| 天理教 余市港分教会 | |
| 天理教 北余市分教会 | |
| 妙圓山法華寺 | |
| 宝隆寺 | |
| 明治神社 | |
| 法雲山乗念寺 | |
| 茂入山阿弥陀院 | |
| 蘭島 キリスト教会 | |
| 誠諦寺 | |
| 金吾龍神社 | |
| 黒川八幡神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yoichi
What is the population of Yoichi?
Yoichi has a population of 18,993 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 350 people per square mile, spread across 54.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yoichi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% 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 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yoichi?
Yoichi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches, with 19.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yoichi?
Yoichi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 608 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yoichi?
The median home value in Yoichi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.