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Higashikagura, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Higashikagura is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 10,127. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 10,127 |
| Population Density | 177 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6966°, 142.4514° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.3 inches (1,048 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7 inches (35 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,900 |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
About Higashikagura
Higashikagura is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 10,127. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Higashikagura vs Japan Average
Income: Higashikagura vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,900 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 324 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 4,051 |
Property Tax
Climate in Higashikagura
Higashikagura has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6966°N, 142.4514°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 33 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 36 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 56 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 131 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 142 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 159 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 164 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 170 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 170 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 171 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in |
Higashikagura has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Higashikagura
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higasikagura Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tosei Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nishikagura Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 東神楽町立東神楽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nishikagura Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Higashikagura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Asahikawa art museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Science Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Science Museum | ||||
| Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery | ||||
| Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum Station Gallery | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Hokuchin Museum | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Inoue Yasushi Memorial Hall | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawa no omoshiro kan | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial | ||||
| Miura Ayako Literature Museum | ||||
| Miura Ayako Literature Museum | ||||
| Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum | ||||
| Takushinkan | ||||
| Tokachidake Volcano Erosion Control Information Center | ||||
| トリックアート美術館 | ||||
| フォトギャラリー北写人 | ||||
| 上富良野開拓記念館 | ||||
| 国鉄9600形蒸気機関車 49600号 | ||||
| 彫刻の館 | ||||
| 愛別町郷土芸能伝承館 | ||||
| 新星館（展望美術館） | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 旭川市彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 木と暮らしの情報館 | ||||
| 東川町郷土館 | ||||
| 西美の杜美術館 |
Libraries in Higashikagura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kagura Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kagura Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nagayama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nagayama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Suehiro Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toko Library | 0.0 | |||||
| せんとぴゅあⅡ | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭川市中央図書館 東旭川分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 旭川市中央図書館 東旭川分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 美瑛町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Higashikagura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takushoku Market |
Restaurants in Higashikagura
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Higashikagura
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Higashikagura
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Higashikagura
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Higashikagura
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Higashikagura
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Higashikagura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Starffin Baseball Stadium | ||
| Taisetsu Arena |
Ski Resorts Near Higashikagura
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamui Ski Links | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haboro Chomin Skijo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Takinouecho Sakuragaoka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wassamu Higashiyama Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kokusetsu Horotachi Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pippu Ski Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Touma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ashimoi Kanko Takaho Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokuryu Choei Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Santa present park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inosawa Sky Slopes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Canmore Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Racey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintotsukawacho Sotchidake | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kamoidake Kokusai | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furano ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bibai Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Katsurazawa Kokusetsu Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sahoro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hokkaido Greenland White Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haginoyama Shimin Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minami Furano | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shintokuyama | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tomamu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nipo Town | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Higashikagura
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asahikawa Airport | AKJ | Medium Airport |
| Biei Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Fukagawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Asahikawa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Camp Nayoro Airfield and Heliport | — | Small Airport |
| Shintoku Agricultural Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyport Bibai | — | Small Airport |
| Takikawa Sky Park | — | Small Airport |
| Toma Skypark Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Higashikagura
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| あさひまちクリニック | ||
| ぴあふる岩山 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashikagura
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kagura Shrine |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Higashikagura
What is the population of Higashikagura?
Higashikagura has a population of 10,127 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 177 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Higashikagura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Higashikagura?
Higashikagura has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Higashikagura?
Higashikagura has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 324 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Higashikagura?
The median home value in Higashikagura is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.