About Yashio
Yashio is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 93,363 inhabitants. About 22.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 45.0. The average taxable income is about 360.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 5,187/km² (ranked #43 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.1% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 48.8% (+7.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Yashio to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Yashio — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Yashio — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Yashio recorded 680 births and 879 deaths (natural change -199), with 5,316 people moving in and 4,815 moving out (net migration +501).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Yashio — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 17 standard points in Yashio: residential land averages 144,591 yen/m² (median 133,000, highest 221,000), commercial land averages 441,000 yen/m², with an average change of +4.30 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Yashio
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Yashio.
Train stations near Yashio
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Yashio population?
About 93,363 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Yashio?
About 5,187 inhabitants/km² (area 18.0 km²).
Average rent in Yashio?
About 4,201 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Yashio to Tokyo?
About 20 km in a straight line.