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Hida, Japan
Gifu · Japan
Hida is a small city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 22,538. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hida
Hida or Hida Furukawa is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2017, the city had an estimated population of 24,726, and a population density of 31 persons per km2, in 8,905 households. The total area of the city was 792.53 square kilometres (306.00 sq mi). The official kanji for the city is actually 飛驒, which uses the old rendering of the 騨 character. However, the 驒 character is not included on the official list of usable characters, so the 騨 character is often used outside of the city.
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| Population | 22,538 |
| Population Density | 74 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2448°, 137.1732° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Gifu |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,844 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.9 inches (40 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,500 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Hida
Hida is a small city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 22,538. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hida vs Japan Average
Income: Hida vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,500 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 721 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,000 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $390 |
| 66% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 9,015 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hida
Hida has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 306.0 sq mi (792.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2448°N, 137.1732°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 138 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 123 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 147 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 90 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 135 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 143 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 37 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 37 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 38 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 48 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 52 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 104 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 108 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 111 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 122 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 128 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 152 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 171 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Hida has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (3.5").
Schools in Hida
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立宮川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 飛騨市立古川西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 飛驒市立古川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 飛騨市立河合小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hida
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hida
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainokura Folklore Museum | ||||
| Ainokura Traditional Crafts Museum | ||||
| Betsuin Temple Treasure House | ||||
| Dr. Fukurai Memorial Hall | ||||
| Ecohouse of the forest | ||||
| Fujii Folk Museum | ||||
| Furuimachinami Museum | ||||
| Glass museum KOMA | ||||
| Hida Archeology Museum | ||||
| Hida Crafts Museum | ||||
| Hida Folk Village | ||||
| Hida Takayama Festival Forest | ||||
| Hida Takayama Museum of Art | ||||
| HIKARU MUSEUM | ||||
| Hirata Folk Art Museum | ||||
| Kusakabe Folk Museum | ||||
| Nanto Municipal Ainokura Folk Museum | ||||
| Takayama City Archives Museum | ||||
| Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Takayama Festival Forest | ||||
| Takayama Jin’ya | ||||
| Takayama Jinya | ||||
| Takayama Shōwa-kan | ||||
| Teddy Bear Eco Village | ||||
| たいら郷土館 | ||||
| ひだ宇宙科学館 カミオカラボ | ||||
| 上宝ふるさと歴史館 | ||||
| 久々野歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 光記念館 | ||||
| 南砺市そばの館 | ||||
| 南砺市利賀民俗館 | ||||
| 歴史民俗資料館・高山市郷土館 | ||||
| 民俗資料館村上家 | ||||
| 江馬氏館跡庭園 下館跡 | ||||
| 洞雲寺寺宝館 | ||||
| 猪谷関所館 | ||||
| 獅子会館 | ||||
| 老田野鳥館 | ||||
| 起し太鼓の里協会・飛騨古川まつり会館 | ||||
| 鉱山資料館 | ||||
| 飛騨・世界生活文化センター（ミュージアム温故知新） | ||||
| 飛騨みやがわ考古民俗館 | ||||
| 飛騨位山文化交流館 | ||||
| 飛騨古川祭資料館起し太鼓会館 | ||||
| 飛騨高山印籠美術館 | ||||
| 飛騨高山春慶会館 | ||||
| 飛騨高山茶の湯の森 | ||||
| 飛驒市美術館 | ||||
| 高原郷土館 | ||||
| 高山短期大学飛騨自然博物館 |
Libraries in Hida
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hida City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takayama City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立利賀図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 南砺市立平図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高山市図書館丹生川分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hida
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinyamae Morning Market | |||||
| Miyagawa Morning Market | |||||
| Morning Market |
Cafes in Hida
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hida
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hida
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hida
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hida
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hida
43 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awasuno Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| IOX-AROSA | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jiigatake Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tateyama Sanroku Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kashimayari Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Goryu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba 47 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Valley | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Happo One | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Iwatake | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tsugaike Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dynaland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Takasu Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hida
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Toyama Kitokito Airport | TOY | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Mitsukojiyama Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nishigawara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ogurayama Paraglider Launch | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hida
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hida Hosoe Post Office | |
| Hida Kawai Post Office | |
| Kamioka Funatsu Post Office | |
| Sakagami Post Office | |
| Sodekawa Post Office | |
| 古川数河簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中） | |
| 古川杉崎簡易郵便局 | |
| 小鷹利簡易郵便局 | |
| 河合元田簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hida
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 信行寺 | |
| 向善寺 | |
| 安養寺 | |
| 寿楽寺 | |
| 慈眼寺 | |
| 末高白山神社 | |
| 本竜寺 | |
| 水穂神社 | |
| 洞泉寺 | |
| 津島神社 | |
| 浄徳寺 | |
| 浄永寺 | |
| 熊野神社 | |
| 秋葉神社 | |
| 高田神社 |
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16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hida
What is the population of Hida?
Hida has a population of 22,538 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 306.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hida expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 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 Hida?
Hida has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hida?
The job market in Hida is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 721 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hida?
The median home value in Hida is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.