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Yusuhara, Japan

Kochi · Japan

Yusuhara is a small town in Kochi, Japan with a population of 3,307. Elevation: 2,224 ft (678 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,307 Population 36/sq mi density
2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
89.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$26,800 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
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent

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About Yusuhara

Yusuhara

Yusuhara is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022, the town had an estimated population of 3,285 and a population density of 14 persons per km². The total area of the town is 236.45 square kilometres (91.29 sq mi).

People

Population3,307
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density36/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$26,800
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,000
Rent$320
Housing Units1,323

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain89.9 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Population3,307
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Coordinates33.3833°, 132.9167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKochi
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation89.9 inches (2,284 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.4 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$26,800
Median Age51.8 years

About Yusuhara

Yusuhara is a small town in Japan (Kochi) with a population of 3,307. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet (678 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Yusuhara has a population of 3,307 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles. The median age is 51.8 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,307
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
51.8yrs
Median Age
33% above Japan avg
91.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yusuhara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Yusuhara is $26,800, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 106 business establishments.

Income: Yusuhara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,800
64% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yusuhara is $64,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $320 (72% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,323 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$64,000
77% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$320
72% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,323

Property Tax

Yusuhara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area91.3 sq mi (236.4 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates33.3833°N, 132.9167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.9"
137% above Japan avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 5, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 86 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 110 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 53 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 107 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 104 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 116 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 133 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 112 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 113 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 105 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 79 km
Jan 29, 2012 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan M5.1 136 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 65 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 76 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 119 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 144 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 97 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 58 km
Aug 5, 2009 18 km ESE of Nobeoka, Japan M5.0 137 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

59 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 263 km
2023 Lan Category 1 260 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 216 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 299 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 195 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 129 km
2018 Trami Category 1 121 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 158 km
2017 Noru Category 1 79 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 85 km
2015 Goni Category 3 231 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 136 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 185 km
2014 Halong Category 1 56 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 205 km
2011 Roke Category 4 248 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 80 km
2009 Melor Category 1 248 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 148 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 113 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 127 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 141 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 148 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 143 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 148 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 143 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 95 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 113 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 113 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 142 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 159 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 174 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 178 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 5.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 8.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 9.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 13.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 10.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Yusuhara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Yusuhara

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立大野ヶ原小学校
市立高川小学校
町立四万川小学校
町立東津野中学校
町立梼原中学校
町立西川小学校
県立梼原高等学校
町立中央小学校
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Radio Stations near Yusuhara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yusuhara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kayodo Hobby Museum
Kayodo Kappa Museum
カルスト学習館
上黒岩岩陰遺跡考古館
吉村虎太郎邸
大洲市河辺歴史民俗資料館
愛治ふるさと館
檮原町立歴史民俗資料館
肱川風の博物館・歌麿館
芝不器男記念館
西予市立ギャラリーしろかわ
西予市立城川歴史民俗資料館
鬼北町歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Yusuhara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
四万十市立図書館西土佐分館0.0
四万十町立図書館0.0
大洲市立肱川図書館0.0
鬼北町中央公民館図書館0.0

Hotels in Yusuhara

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

姬鶴荘
宝泉坊ロッジ
宝泉坊ロッジ
雲の上のホテル別館

Ski Resorts Near Yusuhara

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SOL-FA Oda ski slopes 0.0 $0
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 $0
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yusuhara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Agawa Skypark GliderportSmall Airport
Tachibana Wind ParkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yusuhara

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chichinokawa Post Office
Go Post Office
Higashitsuno Post Office
Hiyoshi Post Office
Matsubara Post Office
Ochimen Post Office
Shimakawa Post Office
Takagawa Post Office
Takano Summary Post Office
Yusuhara Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yusuhara

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
三島神社
三柱神社
安尾茶堂
愛宕神社
程野茶堂
節安神社
西方寺
諏訪神社
諏訪神社

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 Yusuhara

What is the population of Yusuhara?

Yusuhara has a population of 3,307 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yusuhara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Yusuhara?

Yusuhara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.9 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yusuhara?

The job market in Yusuhara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 106 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yusuhara?

The median home value in Yusuhara is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.

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