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Yugawara, Japan

Kanagawa · Japan

Yugawara is a small city in Kanagawa, Japan with a population of 23,426. Elevation: 669 ft (204 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
23,426 Population 1,481/sq mi density
669 ft Elevation 204 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$38,600 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,600 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $610/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population23,426
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,481/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$38,600
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$610
Housing Units9,370

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Population23,426
Population Density1,481 / sq mi
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Coordinates35.1500°, 139.0667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKanagawa
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$38,600
Median Age46.2 years

About Yugawara

Yugawara is a small city in Japan (Kanagawa) with a population of 23,426. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yugawara has a population of 23,426 with a density of 1,481 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

23,426
Total Population
1,481
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above Japan avg
15.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yugawara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yugawara is $38,600, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 750 business establishments.

Income: Yugawara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,600
49% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)750

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yugawara is $122,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $610 (48% below the national average of $1,163). There are 9,370 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,000
57% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$610
48% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units9,370

Property Tax

Climate in Yugawara

Yugawara 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 1860 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 10.1° 56.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 10° 88.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 12.7° 159.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 18.2° 157.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / 22° 148.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 23.9° 275.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 27.9° 196.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 29.9° 277.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 25.7° 219.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 21.3° 143.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 16.5° 93.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 12.6° 45.6
Yugawara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Japan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²)
Population Density1,481/sq mi
Coordinates35.1500°N, 139.0667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 30, 2000 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.5 142 km
Feb 20, 1990 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan M6.4 52 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 123 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 122 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 134 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 140 km
Aug 10, 2009 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan M6.2 86 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 139 km
Jul 1, 2000 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M6.1 104 km
Jul 15, 2000 near the south coast of Honshu, Japan M6.1 94 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 46 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 42 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 92 km
Aug 1, 2011 20 km E of ?yama, Japan M5.9 82 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 131 km
Oct 6, 1995 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 120 km
Jul 8, 2000 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan M5.9 122 km
Jan 15, 2007 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan M5.9 48 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 146 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

47 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Halong (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Halong Category 3 278 km
2025 Nakri Category 1 255 km
2024 Ampil Category 3 219 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 288 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 49 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 59 km
2018 Jongdari Category 2 127 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 189 km
2017 Lan Category 1 259 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 103 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 67 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 263 km
2011 Roke Category 3 84 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 284 km
2009 Melor Category 1 260 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 199 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 271 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 42 km
2005 Saola Category 2 275 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 40 km
1703 OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA Earthquake 11.7 m 5,233 84 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 40 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m — 48 km
2009 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 1 86 km
1980 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m — 39 km
1978 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.4 m 25 42 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m — 107 km
1974 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.2 m 30 70 km
1990 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 52 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m — 142 km
2000 KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU Earthquake 0.1 m 1 104 km
2000 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 0.1 m — 94 km
1857 TOKAIDO Earthquake — — 80 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake — 6,757 87 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake — — 58 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake — — 140 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake — 150 13 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake — — 131 km
1589 SURUGA, JAPAN Earthquake — — 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 10 km
Izu-Tobu Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,406 m (4,613 ft) 1989 28 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 39 km
Izu-Oshima Stratovolcano 758 m (2,487 ft) 1990 56 km
Toshima Stratovolcano 508 m (1,667 ft) -4550 73 km
Niijima Lava dome(s) 432 m (1,417 ft) 886 86 km
Kozushima Lava dome(s) 572 m (1,877 ft) 838 104 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 124 km
Miyakejima Stratovolcano 775 m (2,543 ft) 2010 125 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 148 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 149 km
Mikurajima Stratovolcano 851 m (2,792 ft) -4100 150 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 157 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 166 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 7.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest

Yugawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Yugawara

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Izu-san Elementary School — — — —
Izumi Junior High School — — — —
湯河原町立湯河原小学校 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Yugawara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yugawara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Wood Wax Doll Museum and Mexico Museum
Atami Secured Treasure Museum
Atami City Izu-san Local Museum
Atami City Sawada Seiko Memorial Art Museum
Atami Trick Art Meikyu-kan
Buffet Art Museum Buffet Children's Art Museum
Egawa Document Collection Museum
Endo Shell Museum
Forest touch tone Museum
Fuji Motor Sports Museum
GEORIA -Izu Peninsula Geopark Museum
HADANO HISTORY MUSEUM
Hakone checkpoint
Hakone Ekiden museum
Hakone Geomuseum
Hakone Municipal Old Road Museum
Hakone Museum of Art
Hakone Museum of Photography
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone Sekisho historical museum
Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
Homma Yoseki Museum
Houtoku Museum
Ikeda 20th Century Museum
Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
Izu Ammonite Museum
Izu City Museum
Izu Kogen Stained Glass Museum
IZU-PHOTO-MUSEUM
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History
Kannami Buddha Statues Museum
Kinniku Man Museum In Numazu
Kinoshita Mokutaro Memorial Museum
Kiunkaku
Meruhen-no-Mori Art Museum
Miki Sawada Memorial Museum
Mishima City Museum of Local History
Mishima-Taisha Shrine Museum of Art Treasures
MOA Museum
MOA Museum of Art
Mont Musee Numazu (Numazu Shoji Museum of Art)
Murakami Yasunari Art Museum
Museum of Ivory and Stone Sculptures Jewelpia
Myohokkeiji Temple Museum
Nakagawa Kazumasa Museum of Art
Narukawa Museum of Art
Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces Guidance Center
Numazu City Historical Ethnic Museum
Numazu City Meiji Historical Museum
Odawara Literary Museum
Odawara Local Culture Museum
Okada Museum of Art
Pola Museum of Art
Rekishi-Kenbunkan Museum
Sano Art Museum
Serizawa Koujiro Memorial Hall
Shuzenji Temple Museum
Sontoku Memorial Museum
The Museum Of Mishima Calendar Makers
Toukaikan
Treasure Hall
Vangi Sculpture Garden Museum
Venetian Glass Museum
Wakayama Bokusui Memorial Museum
Yugawara Municipal Museum of Art
ギャラリーアバルト自動車美術館
中郷館
井上靖文学館
人間国宝美術館
伊豆一碧湖美術館
伊豆一碧湖美術館
加藤学園考古学研究所
南足柄市郷土資料館
大磯町郷土資料館
大雄山最乗寺尚宝殿
奥津国道美術館
宮永岳彦記念美術館
小田原市郷土文化館分館 松永記念館
山北町鉄道資料館
山本丘人記念館
山本丘人記念館
平賀敬美術館
御殿場スポーツカーガーデン
復生記念館
徳富蘇峰記念館
木村美術館
松前記念館
江戸民具街道（おもしろ体験博物館）
灯台資料展示館
玉村豊男ライフアートミュージアム
石仏群と歴史館
神奈川県立２１世紀の森
箱根ドールハウス美術館
箱根武士の里美術館
箱根町立郷土資料館
箱根町立郷土資料館
資料館
酒匂川ふれあい館
鈴廣かまぼこ博物館
鈴廣のかまぼこ博物館

Libraries in Yugawara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Atami City Library0.0
Hadano City Library0.0
Ito City Ito Library0.0
Izu City Library0.0
Izu City Nakaizu Library0.0
Izu-no-Kuni City Library0.0
Izu-no-Kuni City Chuo Library0.0
Kannami Town Library0.0
Matsuda Town Library0.0
Mishima City Library0.0
Mishima City Library Nakazato Branch Building0.0
Shimizu Town Library0.0
まなづる図書館0.0
中央公民館 図書資料室0.0
中央公民館 図書資料室0.0
中央公民館 図書資料室0.0
二宮町図書館0.0
二宮町図書館0.0
南足柄市立図書館0.0
大井町図書館0.0
大磯図書館0.0
大磯町立図書館国府分館0.0
大磯町立図書館国府分館0.0
小山町立図書館0.0
小田原市立かもめ図書館0.0
小田原駅東口図書館0.0
山北町図書室0.0
平塚市西図書館0.0
平塚市西図書館0.0
平塚市西図書館0.0
御殿場市立図書館0.0
沼津市立図書館0.0
沼津高専図書館0.0
清水町立図書館0.0
湯河原町立図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館0.0
裾野市立鈴木図書館裾野市民文化センター図書室0.0
長泉町民図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Yugawara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atami Fish Market
JAふじ伊豆　JAふれあい市
Mishima Seika
Numazu Fish Market INO
Ohito Magokoro Market
小田原市 公設青果地方卸売市場
生活雑貨 IZU食品館
神奈川青果 （株） 秦野市場

Hotels in Yugawara

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goen No Mori
Heart-pia Atami
Hotel Zuiyo of Yugawara
Isuzu Hotel
New Well City Yugawara
Ueno-ya ryokan
Yugawara Ohnoya Ryokan
ホテル四季彩
奥湯河原温泉　加満田
湯河原温泉 ゆがわら水の香里
源泉上野屋旅館

Restaurants in Yugawara

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herlequin
Jonathan's
小松庵
餃子の一番亭

Cafes in Yugawara

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TIVOLI
ウェスト

Train Stations in Yugawara

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jukkoku Pass
Jukkoku-noboriguchi
Yugawara

Gas Stations in Yugawara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
JP #5350155199

Banks in Yugawara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

横浜銀行

Stadiums & Teams in Yugawara

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Ski Resorts Near Yugawara

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Fujiten Snow Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Kamui Misaka Ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Yugawara

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tokyo Haneda International AirportHNDLarge Airport
Chofu Airport—Medium Airport
Iruma Air Base—Medium Airport
JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility AtsugiNJAMedium Airport
Oshima AirportOIMMedium Airport
Yokota Air BaseOKOMedium Airport
Fujikawa Airstrip—Small Airport
Futaba Airport—Small Airport
Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport
Izu Flying Club Airfield—Small Airport
Kannami Glider Park—Small Airport
Kannami Hang Glider Landing Field—Small Airport
Miho Airfield—Small Airport
Nirasaki Gliderport—Small Airport
Oshino Sky Sports Club—Small Airport
Tachikawa Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Yugawara

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
湯河原温泉郵便局
湯河原駅前郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yugawara

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Izu-San Shrine Head Shrine Building
Kumano Shrine
Tenshozan Shrine
保善院
天寿院
成願寺
日金山東光寺
湯ケ原教会
福泉寺

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 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 Yugawara

What is the population of Yugawara?

Yugawara has a population of 23,426 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,481 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yugawara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $38,600, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $610 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Yugawara?

Yugawara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches.

How is the job market in Yugawara?

The job market in Yugawara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 750 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yugawara?

The median home value in Yugawara is $122,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $610.

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