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Yuni, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Yuni is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 5,426. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

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5,426 Population 105/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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About Yuni

Yuni

Yuni is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

People

Population5,426
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density105/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units2,170

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population5,426
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates43.0072°, 141.7844°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Yuni

Yuni is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 5,426. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yuni has a population of 5,426 with a density of 105 people per square mile, spread across 51.6 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,426
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
51.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yuni vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yuni is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 174 business establishments.

Income: Yuni vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yuni is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,170 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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 Units2,170

Property Tax

Climate in Yuni

Yuni 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 1111 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / -2.9° 103.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / -2° 90.2
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 2.5° 56.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 10.8° 50.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / 17° 62.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 21° 52.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 24° 89.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 26.5° 149.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 22° 116.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 15° 106.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 6.4° 116.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 0.3° 116.1
Yuni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below Japan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area51.6 sq mi (133.7 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates43.0072°N, 141.7844°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.14"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

882 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 110 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 141 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 122 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 147 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 54 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 113 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 150 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 127 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 113 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 128 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 118 km
Jan 11, 1995 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.6 132 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 72 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 52 km
Sep 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 129 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 39 km
Jun 25, 2008 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 132 km
Jun 24, 2011 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 124 km
Aug 30, 2003 54 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 142 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 138 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 109 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 106 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 45 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 48 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 77 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 82 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 86 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 93 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 93 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 111 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 113 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 139 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 143 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 185 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.1 in

Yuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Yuni

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yuni Junior High School
Yuni Elementary School
Higashi-Chitose Junior High School
Higashi Elementary School
Tsugitate Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Yuni

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yuni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chitose City Archaeological Center
Coal Mining Museum of Yubari
Coal Mining Museum of Yubari
Coal Mining Museum of Yubari
History Museum
Mikasa Railway Memorial Museum
Sky museum
インデアン水車
サンファーム三笠農業資料館
ふれあい夢工房(資料館)
北の錦記念館
千歳さけますの森 さけます情報館
安平町鉄道資料館
岩見沢郷土科学館
旧島松駅遁所
美々貝塚

Libraries in Yuni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chitose City Library0.0
Iwamizawa City Library0.0
Kuriyama Town Library0.0
まなび夢工房(図書館)0.0
三笠市立図書館0.0
北広島市図書館0.0
恵庭市交流プラザまなび館0.0
恵庭市立図書館0.0
栗山町図書館 継立図書室0.0
栗山町図書館 角田図書室0.0
長沼町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Yuni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
江別アンテナショップGET’S

Restaurants in Yuni

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFE KALAMA
Temmaken
うどんの五右衛門
キッチン ファームヤード
ちゃんこラーメン横綱
なんぽろジンギスカン
よしめん
井むら
東京ホルモン
東千歳BBQ
洋食 TANTO
由仁町体験農園 ジンギスカンハウス

Cafes in Yuni

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YUNI-CAFE
古民家カフェ「幹」

Clinics in Yuni

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

つぎたてクリニック

Dentists in Yuni

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

あすなろ歯科
しみず歯科医院

Train Stations in Yuni

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Furusan
Mikawa
Yuni

Gas Stations in Yuni

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS三川SS
Hokuren SS

Banks in Yuni

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JAそらち南 三川出張所

Golf Courses in Yuni

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ever Green Golf Club
グレート札幌カントリー倶楽部
ユニ東武ゴルフクラブ
札幌ゴルフ倶楽部由仁コース

Stadiums & Teams in Yuni

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Yuni

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sapporo Teine 0.0 $0
Kamui Ski Links 0.0 $0
Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake 0.0 $0
Kamoidake Kokusai 0.0 $0
Furano ski resort 0.0 $0
Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ishikariheigen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hokkaido Greenland White Park 0.0 $0
Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0
Snowcruse ONZE 0.0 $0
Sanlaiva 0.0 $0
Mount Racey 0.0 $0
Sapporo Bankei Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sapporo Moiwayama 0.0 $0
Classe Snow Park 0.0 $0
Fu's snow area 0.0 $0
Dynasty Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Anpeizan ski resort 0.0 $0
Hidaka Kokusai 0.0 $0
Eniwa City Ski Area 0.0 $0
Chitose Shimin Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yuni

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Chitose AirportCTSLarge Airport
Asahikawa AirportAKJMedium Airport
JASDF Chitose Air BaseMedium Airport
Sapporo Okadama AirportOKDMedium Airport
Atsuma Sky ParkSmall Airport
Fukagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Hokkaido University Yubari River GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Camp Horobetsu AirfieldSmall Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Otaki AirfieldSmall Airport
Shinshinotsu GliderportSmall Airport
Shiraoi GliderportSmall Airport
Skyport BibaiSmall Airport
Takikawa Sky ParkSmall Airport
UFO Park AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yuni

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
三川郵便局
由仁郵便局
継立郵便局
角田郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuni

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
三川神社
三明寺
南学田神社
南角田神社
和光山 弘清寺
大乗寺
大聖寺
孝恩寺
常正寺
常福寺
広宣寺
広済寺
教覚寺
方田寺
本覚寺
由仁寺
由仁神社
継立神社
覚念寺
角田神社
鶴林寺

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Yuni

What is the population of Yuni?

Yuni has a population of 5,426 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 51.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yuni 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 Yuni?

Yuni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yuni?

Yuni has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 174 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yuni?

The median home value in Yuni is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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