Yurihonjō, Japan
Akita · Japan
Yurihonjō is a mid-size city in Akita, Japan with a population of 73,840. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 73,840 |
| Population Density | 158 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3895°, 140.0581° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
About Yurihonjō
Yurihonjō is a mid-size city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 73,840. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Yurihonjō
Yurihonjō has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 467.0 sq mi (1,209.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3895°N, 140.0581°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 145 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 95 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 133 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 81 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 92 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 58 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 39 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 135 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 136 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 97 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 150 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 59 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 4 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 32 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 68 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 76 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 79 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 88 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 93 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 94 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 96 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 142 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 142 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 143 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 157 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 185 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 195 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
Yurihonjō has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and May the driest (3.8").
Colleges & Universities in Yurihonjō
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akita Prefectural University Honjo Campus | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Yurihonjō
21 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 由利本荘市立西目中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立本荘東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立小友小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Ozaki Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 新山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘看護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立ゆり支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立西目小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立鶴舞小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Honzyo Minami Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Akita Prefectural Yuri Senior High school | - | - | - | - |
| こむら簿記珠算学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立西目高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立本荘東中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Honjo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Yuri Technical High School | - | - | - | - |
| Yuri Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立大内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立岩谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 平成国際高等学院 | - | - | - | - |
| 由利本荘市立子吉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Yurihonjō
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yurihonjō
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Ferrite & Science Museum | ||||
| Honjo Museum | ||||
| Iwaki Local History Museum | ||||
| TDK 歴史みらい館 | ||||
| にかほ市 象潟郷土資料館 | ||||
| みんなのひろば くぅ | ||||
| ゆりの里郷土資料館 | ||||
| 修身館 | ||||
| 出羽伝承館（大内公民館図書室） | ||||
| 大内歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 展示室 | ||||
| 本丸の館 | ||||
| 東光館 | ||||
| 白瀬南極探検隊記念館 | ||||
| 郷土文化保存伝習施設 | ||||
| 郷土資料室 |
Libraries in Yurihonjō
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akita City Yuwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nakajima Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 書庫 | 0.0 | |||||
| 由利本荘市由利図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 由利本荘市立中央図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yurihonjō
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 加藤食品 | |||||
| 本荘総合地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 本荘駅前市場 |
Hotels in Yurihonjō
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yurihonjō
177 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yurihonjō
29 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yurihonjō
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Yurihonjō
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yurihonjō
20 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yurihonjō
16 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yurihonjō
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yurihonjō
18 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Yurihonjō
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yurihonjō
25 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yurihonjō
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yurihonjō
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Yurihonjō
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Yurihonjō
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yurihonjō
18 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Matsumori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Yurihonjō
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yurihonjō
23 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Amahagi Summary Post Office | |
| Ayukawa Summary Post Office | |
| Honjo Ekimae Post Office | |
| Honjo Post Office | |
| Honjo Tatsumaki Summary Post Office | |
| Ishiwaki Post Office | |
| Ishizawa Post Office | |
| Iwaya Post Office | |
| Kameda Post Office | |
| Kitautetsu Post Office | |
| Koyoshi Post Office | |
| Matsugasaki Post Office | |
| Nakatashiro Post Office | |
| Nishime Post Office | |
| Nishitakizawa Post Office | |
| Shinsawa Post Office | |
| Tamanoike Summary Post Office | |
| Ugo Otomo Post Office | |
| Uwano Summary Post Office | |
| Yoshizawa Summary Post Office | |
| Yuri Post Office | |
| 子吉簡易郵便局 | |
| 岩谷郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yurihonjō
106 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shinzan Shrine | |
| エホバの証人王国会館 | |
| カトリック本荘教会 | |
| 三光神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 不動社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 住吉神社 | |
| 住吉神社・八坂神社 | |
| 保食神社 | |
| 保食神社（田ノ神神社） | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 前郷神明社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 勝軍神社 | |
| 医薬神社 | |
| 古四王神社 |
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Waterfalls Near Yurihonjō
4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Yurihonjō.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 不動の滝 | |
| 八櫃の滝 | |
| 石沢大滝 | |
| 赤田大滝 |
Meteorites Near Yurihonjō
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Yurihonjō.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shiraiwa | 1915 |
Quick Facts
Around Yurihonjō
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Yurihonjō?
Yurihonjō has a population of 73,840 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 467.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yurihonjō?
Yurihonjō has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
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