About Sakurai
Sakurai is a city in Nara, Japan, with a population of about 54,857 inhabitants. About 31.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.4. The average taxable income is about 311.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 555/km² (ranked #251 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.6% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 2.8% (-4.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sakurai to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sakurai — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sakurai — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sakurai recorded 318 births and 797 deaths (natural change -479), with 1,498 people moving in and 1,570 moving out (net migration -72).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sakurai — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 20 standard points in Sakurai: residential land averages 52,827 yen/m² (median 56,300, highest 73,400), commercial land averages 67,425 yen/m², with an average change of -0.25 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sakurai
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Train stations near Sakurai
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sakurai population?
About 54,857 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sakurai?
About 555 inhabitants/km² (area 98.9 km²).
Average rent in Sakurai?
About 2,165 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sakurai to Tokyo?
About 374 km in a straight line.