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Uenohara

Yamanashi, Japan
Population22,669
PrefectureYamanashi
Over 6536.4 %
Density133 /km²
To Tokyo53 km
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About Uenohara

Uenohara is a city in Yamanashi, Japan, with a population of about 22,669 inhabitants. About 36.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.7. The average taxable income is about 306.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 133/km² (ranked #431 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.3% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 18.7% (-8.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Uenohara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Uenohara — key statistics

Population22,6692020 census
Registered population20,7631 Jan 2026 · -2.10 % vs 2025
Aged 65+36.4 %
Median age56.7
Income / taxpayer306.3万 yen2023
Density133/km²
Area170.6km²
Home ownership61.3 %2018
Vacant homes21.2 %2018
Hospitals2facilities
Clinics18facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)7schools
Rent / tatami2,520yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.492021
Doctors33physicians
Dental clinics11facilities
High schools2schools
Kindergartens3schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment5.5 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 27,878 → 22,669

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

Uenohara — population dynamics & households

Births602024 · 2.6‰
Deaths33714.9‰
Natural change-277-12.2‰
Moved in527
Moved out690
Net migration-163-7.2‰
Marriages562.5‰
Households9,5092020 census
One-person households31.6 %

In 2024, Uenohara recorded 60 births and 337 deaths (natural change -277), with 527 people moving in and 690 moving out (net migration -163).

Age structure 2020
0–14 8.2 %15–64 55.1 %65+ 36.7 %

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

Uenohara — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)6.6万 yen/m² · 2 points
Residential (median)6.6万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)6.7万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)6.9万 yen/m² · 1 points
Change vs previous year+0.00 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 3 standard points in Uenohara: residential land averages 66,200 yen/m² (median 66,200, highest 66,800), commercial land averages 68,500 yen/m², with an average change of +0.00 % over one year.

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

Train stations near Uenohara

Closest railway stations.

Uenohara Station0.2km
Fujino Station3.1km
Shiotsu Station3.9km
Sagamiko Station6.5km
Yanagawa Station7.3km
Torisawa Station10.3km
Takaosan Station12.7km
Saruhashi Station13.5km
Kiyotaki Station13.7km
Takaosanguchi Station14.0km
Takao Station15.3km
Ōtsuki Station15.8km
Kamiōtsuki Station16.2km
Hazama Station16.2km

Frequently asked questions

Uenohara population?

About 22,669 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Uenohara?

About 133 inhabitants/km² (area 170.6 km²).

Average rent in Uenohara?

About 2,520 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Uenohara to Tokyo?

About 53 km in a straight line.