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Yuzawa, Japan
Niigata · Japan
Yuzawa is a small city in Niigata, Japan with a population of 7,926. Elevation: 1,125 ft (343 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Yuzawa
Yuzawa is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019, the town had an estimated population of 7,926, and a population density of 22.2 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 357.29 square kilometres (137.95 sq mi). The town is famous for its hot springs, Ski resorts and Snow country.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 7,926 |
| Population Density | 58 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9380°, 138.8133° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Niigata |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.9 inches (1,749 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.5 inches (44 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,700 |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
About Yuzawa
Yuzawa is a small city in Japan (Niigata) with a population of 7,926. The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Yuzawa vs Japan Average
Income: Yuzawa vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,700 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 254 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $370 |
| 68% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,170 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 138.0 sq mi (357.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9380°N, 138.8133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 150 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 101 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 76 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 96 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 70 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 89 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiga (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 42 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 44 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 51 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 52 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 62 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 63 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 64 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 65 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 69 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 86 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 87 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 104 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 104 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in |
Yuzawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (3.9").
Schools in Yuzawa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 土樽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 南魚沼市立上関小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯沢町立湯沢小学校 湯沢中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yuzawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yuzawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaizumi Museum | ||||
| ギャラリー湯山 | ||||
| ミティラー美術館 | ||||
| みなかみ町月夜野郷土歴史資料館 | ||||
| みなかみ町水上歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| みなかみ町須川宿資料館 | ||||
| 与謝野晶子紀行文学館 | ||||
| 保存民家 | ||||
| 十日町市博物館 | ||||
| 塩沢つむぎ記念館 | ||||
| 奥利根民俗集古館 | ||||
| 星と森の詩美術館 | ||||
| 池田記念美術館 | ||||
| 津南町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 津南町農と縄文の体験実習館 なじょもん | ||||
| 湯沢町歴史民俗資料館「雪国館」 | ||||
| 猿ヶ京関所資料館 | ||||
| 直江兼続公伝世館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 絵本と木の実の美術館 | ||||
| 鈴木牧之記念館 |
Libraries in Yuzawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 十日町情報館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南魚沼市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 塩沢図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大和図書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yuzawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minamiuonuma |
Hotels in Yuzawa
52 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yuzawa
37 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yuzawa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yuzawa
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yuzawa
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yuzawa
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Yuzawa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Yuzawa
105 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saku Ski Garden Parada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prince Hotels and Resorts Karuizawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Karuizawa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kazawa Snow Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Taro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minenohara Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kusatsu Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Manza Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akasawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Norn Minakami | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kawaba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ryuoo Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oguna Hotaka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tambara Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yomase Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Naeba Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| X-JAM Takaifuji | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katashina Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kijimadaira Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| White World Oze Iwakura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurohime Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hodaigi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Madarao Kogen Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tashiro Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tangram Madarao Ski Circus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park Oze Tokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minakami Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kagura Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ikenotaira Onsen ALPEN BLICK Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Kanko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mitsumata Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akakura Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Seki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyukamura Myoko | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nozawa Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Park Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| NASPA Ski Garden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ippon Sugi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Togari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwappara | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| New Greenpia Tsunan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Maiko Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| ARAI SNOW RESORT | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sakae Club Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nakasato Kiyotsu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Joetsu International | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cupid Valley Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muica Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aizu Kogen Takahata | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kanayasan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Muikamachi Hakkaisan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Itsukamachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koide Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakushi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koshi Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Suhara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tadami Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nagaoka City Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yuzawa
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamisato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Menuma Number 2 Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Nagano City Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Ojima R/C Skyport | — | Small Airport |
| Tanaka Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yuzawa
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ishiuchi Post Office | |
| Mitsumata Post Office | |
| Tsuchitaru Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuzawa
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Old gate of Suwa shrine | |
| Suwa shrine | |
| 両山神社 | |
| 湯沢寺 |
Explore Near Yuzawa
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yuzawa
What is the population of Yuzawa?
Yuzawa has a population of 7,926 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 138.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yuzawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,700, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Yuzawa?
Yuzawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yuzawa?
The job market in Yuzawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 254 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yuzawa?
The median home value in Yuzawa is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.