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Yuzawa, Japan
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Yuzawa is a mid-size city in Akita, Japan with a population of 44,346. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Yuzawa
Yuzawa is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 41,404 in 17,551 households and a population density of 52 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 790.91 km2 (305.37 sq mi). Yuzawa claims to be the birthplace of the famous Heian period poet Ono no Komachi.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 44,346 |
| Population Density | 145 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1667°, 140.5000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Akita |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.9 inches (1,598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 20.8 inches (53 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,100 |
| Median Age | 53.0 years |
About Yuzawa
Yuzawa is a mid-size city in Japan (Akita) with a population of 44,346. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 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 | $25,100 |
| 67% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,419 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $60,000 |
| 79% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $300 |
| 74% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 17,738 |
Property Tax
Climate in Yuzawa
Yuzawa has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1799 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 305.4 sq mi (790.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1667°N, 140.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 120 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 140 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 150 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 36 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 135 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 96 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 49 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 137 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 67 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 43 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 34 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 40 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 53 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 71 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 88 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 91 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 93 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 109 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 114 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 153 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 161 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 167 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 169 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 170 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 6.5 in |
Yuzawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.6").
Schools in Yuzawa
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 湯沢市立湯沢西小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 秋田県立湯沢翔北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯沢市立湯沢南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯沢市立山田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯沢市立山田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Yokote Municipal Masuda Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yokote Municipal Masuda Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yokote Municipal Jūmonji Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 秋田県立稲川支援学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Masuda High School | — | — | — | — |
| Yokote Municipal Jūmonji Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 秋田県立湯沢高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯沢市立稲川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 湯沢市立湯沢東小学校・湯沢北中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Yuzawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Yuzawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akinomiya Museum | ||||
| Akita Museum of Modern Art | ||||
| Craft Exhibition Hall | ||||
| former Ishida Rikichi | ||||
| former Matsuura | ||||
| former Murata drugstore | ||||
| Gosan-nen War Kanezawa Archives | ||||
| House of Mataroku | ||||
| House of Sanjurou | ||||
| House of Tanifuji | ||||
| House of Tasaburou | ||||
| Omonogawa Local Museum | ||||
| Yamanaka Kichisuke Store | ||||
| Yojiro Ishizaka Literature Memorial Museum | ||||
| Yokote Masuda Manga Museum | ||||
| ほろわの里資料館 | ||||
| まるごと自然館 | ||||
| むかしがたり館 (羽後町民話伝承館) | ||||
| むかしがたり館 (羽後町民話伝承館) | ||||
| 佐藤養助 漆蔵資料館 | ||||
| 山下太郎記念館 | ||||
| 川連漆器伝統工芸館 | ||||
| 平鹿農村文化伝承館 | ||||
| 忠猫神社 | ||||
| 旧長谷山邸 | ||||
| 横手Embroidery美術館 | ||||
| 羽後町 歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 郷土文化保存伝習施設 ふる里館 | ||||
| 鎌鼬美術館 | ||||
| 雄勝郡会議事堂記念館 | ||||
| 雄物川民家苑木戸五郎兵衛村 | ||||
| 髙橋茶舗座敷蔵 |
Libraries in Yuzawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Hiraka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Jumonji Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Masuda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yokote Municipal Omonogawa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 大雄図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 横手市公文書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湯沢市立湯沢図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 羽後町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 雄勝図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yuzawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 横手市十文字朝市 | |||||
| 横手水産物地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 浅舞朝市 |
Hotels in Yuzawa
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yuzawa
126 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yuzawa
24 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Yuzawa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Yuzawa
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Yuzawa
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Yuzawa
19 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Yuzawa
24 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Yuzawa
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yuzawa
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yuzawa
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yuzawa
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Yuzawa
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Yuzawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK,ADAM | ||||
| sunao brewery | ||||
| 大塚味噌醸造所 | ||||
| 植田のこうじ屋 高橋麹店 | ||||
| 浅舞酒造 | ||||
| 舞鶴酒造 | ||||
| 金紋秋田酒造 |
Stadiums & Teams in Yuzawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Yuzawa
24 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Taiheizan Ski Area Opus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kyowa Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Omagari Family Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 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 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Yuzawa
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akita Airport | AXT | Medium Airport |
| Iwate Hanamaki Airport | HNA | Medium Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Inazawa Auxiliary Microlight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Osato Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Semine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Yuzawa
30 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hatano Summary Post Office | |
| Inakawa Odate Summary Post Office | |
| Inakawa Post Office | |
| Inaniwa Post Office | |
| Innai Post Office | |
| Iwasaki Post Office | |
| Jumonji Post Office | |
| Komagata Post Office | |
| Masuda Post Office | |
| Mie Summary Post Office | |
| Minase Post Office | |
| Mitsunashi Summary Post Office | |
| Mitsuseki Post Office | |
| Miyata Summary Post Office | |
| Sukawa Post Office | |
| Takamatsu Summary Post Office | |
| Tofukuji Summary Post Office | |
| Ugo Ono Summary Post Office | |
| Ugo Yamada Post Office | |
| Yokobori Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Benten Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Kamiseki Summary Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Maemorimachi Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Matsuoka Summary Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Shimizucho Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Tamachi Post Office | |
| Yuzawa Yunohara Summary Post Office | |
| 湯沢前森町郵便局 | |
| 院内郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Yuzawa
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| アクティブ 湯沢 | ||
| なごみ横手 | ||
| 老健おおもり |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuzawa
88 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| たらいこぎ神社 | |
| トロ橋稲荷神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三吉神社 | |
| 三寶大荒神社 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八木神社 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 十文字神社 | |
| 善明寺 |
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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 44,346 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 305.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Yuzawa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,100, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $300 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 Yuzawa?
Yuzawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.9 inches, with 20.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Yuzawa?
The job market in Yuzawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,419 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Yuzawa?
The median home value in Yuzawa is $60,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $300.