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Yunomae, Japan
Kumamoto · Japan
Yunomae is a small town in Kumamoto, Japan with a population of 4,046. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Yunomae
Yunomae is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 August 2024, the town had an estimated population of 3,475 in 1515 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 48.41 km2 (18.69 sq mi).
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| Population | 4,046 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2833°, 130.9833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Kumamoto |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.7 inches (2,507 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,200 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Yunomae
Yunomae is a small town in Japan (Kumamoto) with a population of 4,046. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet (187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yunomae vs Japan Average
Income: Yunomae vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,200 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 129 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,000 |
| 75% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $350 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,618 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yunomae
Yunomae 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 2256 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 121.5 sq mi (314.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2833°N, 130.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 82 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 131 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 81 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 116 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 84 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 96 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 105 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 132 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 108 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 64 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 81 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 68 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 76 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 63 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 91 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 41 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 68 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 68 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 83 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 93 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 117 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 125 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 17.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Yunomae has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (2.6").
Schools in Yunomae
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 村立岩野小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立槻木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立湯前中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立湯前小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立黒肥地小学校柳野分校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yunomae
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yunomae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiiba Museum of Folk Performing Arts | ||||
| えびの市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 人吉城歴史館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉海軍航空基地資料館 | ||||
| 人吉鉄道ミュージアム MOZOCAステーション868 | ||||
| 小川城址公園 | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 山の中の海軍の町 にしき ひみつ基地ミュージアム | ||||
| 平家の里 | ||||
| 湯前まんが美術館 |
Libraries in Yunomae
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiba Library | 0.0 | |||||
| あさぎり町深田校区公民館図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| あさぎり町須恵文化ホール図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| えびの市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| ミニライブラリー | 0.0 | |||||
| 人吉市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯前まんが図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 錦町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yunomae
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吉無田商店 |
Hotels in Yunomae
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yunomae
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yunomae
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yunomae
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yunomae
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yunomae
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yunomae
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yunomae
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yunomae
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima Airport | KOJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| Miyazaki Airport | KMI | Large Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| JASDF Nyūtabaru Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shirakawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Taragi Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yunomae
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 槻木簡易郵便局 | |
| 水上郵便局 | |
| 湯前上村簡易郵便局 | |
| 湯前郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yunomae
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| お大師堂 | |
| ハナグリ神社 | |
| 上里の町観音 | |
| 下村お大師堂 | |
| 信順寺 | |
| 八勝寺阿弥陀堂 | |
| 八王子神社 | |
| 城泉寺阿弥陀堂 | |
| 塞神社 | |
| 宝陀寺観音堂 | |
| 明導寺 | |
| 普門寺観音 | |
| 栄立寺 | |
| 毘沙門堂（上村公民分館） | |
| 潮神社（おっぱい神社） | |
| 要薫寺 | |
| 里宮神社 | |
| 馬場稲荷神社 |
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What is the population of Yunomae?
Yunomae has a population of 4,046 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 121.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yunomae expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,200, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $350 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yunomae?
Yunomae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.7 inches.
How is the job market in Yunomae?
The job market in Yunomae is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 129 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yunomae?
The median home value in Yunomae is $70,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $350.