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Yaizu

Shizuoka, Japan
Population136,845
PrefectureShizuoka
Over 6529.9 %
Density1,947 /km²
Avg. temp16.4 °C
To Tokyo155 km
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Annual avg 16.4°C Warmest 26.7°C Coldest 6.6°C Rainfall 2,498 mm

About Yaizu

Yaizu is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of about 136,845 inhabitants. About 29.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.6. The average taxable income is about 313.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,947/km² (ranked #110 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 65.2% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 10.3% (-1.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Yaizu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Yaizu — key statistics

Population136,8452020 census
Registered population134,1121 Jan 2026 · -0.87 % vs 2025
Aged 65+29.9 %
Median age49.6
Income / taxpayer313.2万 yen2023
Density1,947/km²
Area70.3km²
Home ownership65.2 %2018
Vacant homes12.6 %2018
Hospitals5facilities
Clinics81facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)22schools
Rent / tatami2,610yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.862021
Doctors260physicians
Dental clinics55facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens17schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment3.7 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 124,071 → 136,845

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Yaizu — population dynamics & households

Births7192024 · 5.3‰
Deaths1,76812.9‰
Natural change-1,049-7.7‰
Moved in3,599
Moved out3,840
Net migration-241-1.8‰
Marriages4533.3‰
Households53,2432020 census
One-person households27.8 %

In 2024, Yaizu recorded 719 births and 1,768 deaths (natural change -1,049), with 3,599 people moving in and 3,840 moving out (net migration -241).

Age structure 2020
0–14 12.2 %15–64 57.8 %65+ 30 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Yaizu — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)4.7万 yen/m² · 14 points
Residential (median)5.1万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)8.1万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)6.2万 yen/m² · 2 points
Change vs previous year-0.10 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 22 standard points in Yaizu: residential land averages 47,321 yen/m² (median 51,200, highest 80,500), commercial land averages 62,250 yen/m², with an average change of -0.10 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Yaizu

Closest railway stations.

Yaizu Station0.4km
Nishiyaizu Station3.3km
Fujieda Station6.5km
Mochimune Station6.9km
Abekawa Station9.0km
Rokugō Station11.2km
Shizuoka Station13.1km
Shinshizuoka Station13.4km
Hiyoshichō Station13.7km
Shimata Station14.0km
Otowachō Station14.1km
Kasugachō Station14.3km
Yunoki Station14.9km
Higashishizuoka Station15.4km

Frequently asked questions

Yaizu population?

About 136,845 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Yaizu?

About 1,947 inhabitants/km² (area 70.3 km²).

Average rent in Yaizu?

About 2,610 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Yaizu to Tokyo?

About 155 km in a straight line.