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Yokkaichi, Japan
Oita · Japan
Yokkaichi is a mid-size city in Oita, Japan with a population of 52,771. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 52,771 |
| Population Density | 226 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5354°, 131.3281° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.6 inches (1,665 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Yokkaichi
Yokkaichi is a mid-size city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 52,771. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yokkaichi vs Japan Average
Income: Yokkaichi vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,689 |
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 | 21,108 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yokkaichi
Yokkaichi has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2163 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 233.8 sq mi (605.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5354°N, 131.3281°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 130 km |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 147 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 43 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 140 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 36 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 29 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 51 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 75 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 110 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 129 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Yokkaichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Yokkaichi
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立西馬城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立駅館小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立宇佐産業科学高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立駅川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立北部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立柳ヶ浦小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立柳ケ浦高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立宇佐高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高家小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立長洲小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立長峰小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立豊川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大分県立宇佐支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立西部中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立糸口小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立深水小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立横山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立宇佐小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立天津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立四日市南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立四日市北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立八幡小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立今津小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立今津中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yokkaichi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yokkaichi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum | ||||
| Kifune Castle | ||||
| Nakatsu Castle | ||||
| Oita Fragrance Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall - Wooden Buddhas | ||||
| 中津市木村記念美術館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 中津市歴史民俗資料館分館・村上医家史料館 | ||||
| 二階堂美術館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 大分県立歴史博物館 | ||||
| 大江医家史料館 | ||||
| 福沢記念館 | ||||
| 福澤諭吉旧居 | ||||
| 耶馬溪風物館 | ||||
| 鬼会の里 歴史資料館 |
Libraries in Yokkaichi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)童心会村上記念私立児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立三光図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立小幡記念図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立本耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津市立耶馬渓図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館安心院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館院内分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新吉富村立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日出町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊前市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊後高田市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Yokkaichi
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yokkaichi
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yokkaichi
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yokkaichi
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yokkaichi
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yokkaichi
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yokkaichi
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Yokkaichi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yokkaichi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yokkaichi
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yokkaichi
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Ashiya Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ozuki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yokkaichi
18 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 乙女郵便局 | |
| 今津郵便局 | |
| 四日市郵便局 | |
| 天津郵便局 | |
| 宇佐郵便局 | |
| 宇佐駅館郵便局 | |
| 柳ヶ浦郵便局 | |
| 樋田簡易郵便局 | |
| 横山郵便局 | |
| 江須賀簡易郵便局 | |
| 糸口郵便局 | |
| 西馬城郵便局 | |
| 豊川郵便局 | |
| 長峰郵便局 | |
| 長洲中浜簡易郵便局 | |
| 長洲郵便局 | |
| 高森簡易郵便局 | |
| 麻生郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yokkaichi
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Go-oh jinja shrine | |
| NISHI HONTO JI NISHI NICHI SHI BETSU IN | |
| Oh-o jinja shrine | |
| Usa jingu Honden Kaminomiya | |
| 大善寺 | |
| 東光寺 五百羅漢 | |
| 鉾立神社 | |
| 響山稲荷神社 |
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16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Yokkaichi?
Yokkaichi has a population of 52,771 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 226 people per square mile, spread across 233.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yokkaichi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 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 Yokkaichi?
Yokkaichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.6 inches.
How is the job market in Yokkaichi?
The job market in Yokkaichi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,689 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yokkaichi?
The median home value in Yokkaichi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.