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Hario, Japan

Nagano · Japan

Hario is a small town in Nagano, Japan with a population of 4,279. Elevation: 2,831 ft (863 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,279 Population 124/sq mi density
2,831 ft Elevation 863 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,100 Median Income
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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About Hario

Hario Island (針尾島) is a large island located in the mouth of Ōmura Bay, part of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The island, 33.16 km² in area, had 9767 inhabitants as of 2015, making it the 7th largest and 6th most populous island in the prefecture. The island is dominated by Citrus unshiu plantations.
Seven road bridges connect the island to the mainland of Kyushu, linking it to the cities of Sasebo and Saikai. The main access routes are Japan National Route 202 and Japan National Route 205.

People

Population4,279
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density124/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,100
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Housing Units1,712

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation2,831 ft (863 m)
Population4,279
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation2,831 ft (863 m)
Coordinates36.1196°, 137.8428°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceNagano
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.3 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$30,100
Median Age50.0 years

About Hario

Hario is a small town in Japan (Nagano) with a population of 4,279. The city sits at an elevation of 2,831 feet (863 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hario has a population of 4,279 with a density of 124 people per square mile, spread across 34.6 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,279
Total Population
124
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
34.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hario vs Japan Average

The median household income in Hario is $30,100, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Hario vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,100
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hario is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,712 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$380
67% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,712

Property Tax

Climate in Hario

Hario has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1047 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -4.8° / 5.2° 45.2
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -4.3° / 6.6° 35.0
Mar 5°C / 41°F -1.1° / 11.2° 83.1
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.9° 78.0
May 17.2°C / 63°F 10.6° / 23.7° 92.3
Jun 21°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.4° 113.9
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 19.6° / 29.8° 130.2
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 20.6° / 31.7° 98.0
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.2° 156.3
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.7° 127.5
Nov 8.2°C / 47°F 2.6° / 13.9° 55.6
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F -2.3° / 7.8° 32.1
Hario experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,831 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below Japan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,831 ft (863 m)
Area34.6 sq mi (89.5 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates36.1196°N, 137.8428°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

517 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 110 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 150 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 116 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 149 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 100 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 146 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 128 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 86 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 134 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 24 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 96 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 135 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 137 km
Jun 5, 1990 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan M5.3 134 km
Jan 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Shiozawa, Japan M5.3 119 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 46 km
Dec 7, 1990 17 km SSW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.3 135 km
Jan 27, 2012 9 km ENE of Fujiyoshida, Japan M5.2 119 km
Jul 14, 1991 5 km E of Ueda, Japan M5.2 55 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 3 191 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 152 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 172 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 192 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 252 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 145 km
2011 Roke Category 2 125 km
2009 Melor Category 1 261 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 135 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 186 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 166 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 210 km
2003 Etau Category 1 159 km
2002 Higos Category 2 187 km
2001 Danas Category 1 181 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 274 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 72 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 197 km
1998 Stella Category 1 156 km
1997 Opal Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 148 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 135 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 123 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 122 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 26 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 26 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 39 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 41 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 43 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 55 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 69 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 83 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 88 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 89 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 91 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 96 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 99 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 116 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 4.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 7.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 53°F (11°C) 4.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest

Hario has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Hario

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hario

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Azumino Municipal Museum of Modern Art, TOYOSHINA
Harmo museum
Kaichi School Museum
Matsumoto Castle
Matsumoto City Museum
Matsumoto City Museum
Matsumoto City Museum of Art
Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum
Nakamura House
Narakawa, Historical and Folkloric Museum
PRINCE&SKYLINE MUSEUM
Rokuzan art museum
Scale Museum
Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum of Azumino
The Takahashi Family Residence
イルフ童画館
しもすわ今昔館おいでや
上問屋史料館
今井邦子文学館
伊那市考古資料館
味噌川ダム防災資料館
安曇資料館
宿場街道資料館
山と自然博物館
山形村ふるさと伝承館
岡谷市立岡谷美術考古館
市立岡谷蚕糸博物館
平出博物館
御船会館
木曽義仲館
木祖村郷土館
田淵行男記念館
穂高人形研修館
箕輪町郷土博物館
義仲館
贄川関所・木曽考古館
辰野町世界昆虫博物館
辰野美術館
長野県乗鞍自然保護センター
開田郷土館

Libraries in Hario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City of Okaya Library0.0
City of Okaya Library0.0
City of Okaya Library0.0
あがたの森図書館0.0
あがたの森図書館0.0
えんぱーく0.0
下諏訪町立図書館0.0
中央図書館0.0
南箕輪図書館0.0
寿台図書館0.0
本郷図書館0.0
松本市空港図書館0.0
箕輪町図書館0.0
豊科図書館0.0
辰野図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Hario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
GAZA
アルプス市場
ファーマーズガーデンうちだ
みはらしファームとれたて市場
松本青果物流通センター

Hotels in Hario

19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guesthouse Raicho
Hotel Alum
Ryokan Fukushimaya
Senzan Norikura
かつらの湯 丸永旅館
くつろぎの宿 ぱる
さつ木荘
つるや旅館
ペンション マドンナ
上高地ホテル
山水観湯川荘
山荘やまよし
泡の湯
渓流荘しおり絵
湯元斎藤本館
白骨ゑびすや
金山ヒュッテ
金山ヒュッテ
青葉荘

Restaurants in Hario

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

そばの苑

Theme Parks in Hario

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norikura BASE Igaya recreationland

Train Stations in Hario

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Niekawa

Gas Stations in Hario

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo

Breweries in Hario

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
杉の森

Stadiums & Teams in Hario

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hario

79 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Shiga Kogen Yokoteyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Higashidateyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Iwatake 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Hoppo Bunadaira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Giant Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Maruike Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Sun Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Hasuike Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Happo One 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Nishidateyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
YAMABOKU Wild Snow Park 0.0 $0
Hakuba Valley 0.0 $0
Hakuba 47 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Shibutoge Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Goryu 0.0 $0
Manza Onsen 0.0 $0
Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Kashimayari Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Awasuno Ski Area 0.0 $0
Tsugaike Kogen 0.0 $0
Kijimadaira Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Makinoiri Kogen Snow Park 0.0 $0
X-JAM Takaifuji 0.0 $0
Kitashiga Komaruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Yomase Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ryuoo Ski Park 0.0 $0
Hakuba Cortina 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Okushiga Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Togakushi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area 0.0 $0
IIZUNA HIGASHI KOGEN RESORT 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Diamond Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Tannenomori Okojo Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Takamagahara Mammoth Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shiga Kogen Terakoya Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kurumayama Kogen SKYPARK 0.0 $0
Shirakabako Royal Hill 0.0 $0
Family Gelände Kirigamine Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shirakaba 2 in 1 0.0 $0
Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Tateshina Tokyu Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yachiho Kōgen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 0.0 $0
Blue Resort Norikura 0.0 $0
Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia 0.0 $0
Yabuhara Kogen 0.0 $0
Sun Meadows Kiyosato Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kisofukushima Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Chateraise Ski Valley Nobeyama 0.0 $0
Mia Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Kougen Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Fujimi Panorama Resort 0.0 $0
Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hida Nagareha Resort 0.0 $0
Jiigatake Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Minenohara Kogen 0.0 $0
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Ski & Hotel 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Kogen Davos Hill Ski Area 0.0 $0
Sugadaira Taro Area 0.0 $0
Sugadairakogen Pine Beak Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hijiri Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kazawa Snow Area 0.0 $0
Takamine Mountain Park Ski Area 0.0 $0
Komagane Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Saku Ski Garden Parada 0.0 $0
Hirayu Onsen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Honokidaira Ski Area 0.0 $0
Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Blanche Takayama 0.0 $0
Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski 0.0 $0
Echo Valley 0.0 $0
Asahi Prime Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hario

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shinshu-Matsumoto AirportMMJMedium Airport
Toyama Kitokito AirportTOYMedium Airport
Futaba AirportSmall Airport
Hida AirparkSmall Airport
Kirigamine GliderportSmall Airport
Nagano City GliderportSmall Airport
Nirasaki GliderportSmall Airport
Ogurayama Paraglider LaunchSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hario

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Asahi Post Office
稲核郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hario

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
慈眼山 清水寺
梓川神社

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Waterfalls
9
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Volcanoes Near Hario

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m 1995
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m 50 BC

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hario

What is the population of Hario?

Hario has a population of 4,279 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 34.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hario expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,100, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hario?

Hario has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 8.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hario?

The job market in Hario is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hario?

The median home value in Hario is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380.

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