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Higashiōmi, Japan

Shiga · Japan

Higashiōmi is a small town in Shiga, Japan with a population of 0. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
81.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population0
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain81.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates35.1039°, 136.2627°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShiga
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation81.5 inches (2,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$33,800
Median Age49.1 years

About Higashiōmi

Higashiōmi is a small town in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Higashiōmi has a population of 0 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 223.9 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

0
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
223.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Higashiōmi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Higashiōmi is $33,800, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Higashiōmi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,800
55% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Higashiōmi is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,000
69% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units0

Property Tax

Climate in Higashiōmi

Higashiōmi 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 1577 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 106.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 95.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 115.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 117.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 165.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 247.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 118.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 159.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 143.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 90.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 111.5
Higashiōmi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area223.9 sq mi (580.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.1039°N, 136.2627°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
114% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

464 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 128 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 84 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 149 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 138 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 122 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 130 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 144 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 111 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 112 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 90 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 65 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 137 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 94 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 122 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 100 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 86 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 112 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 15 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 142 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

46 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 164 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 274 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 229 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 75 km
2018 Trami Category 1 161 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 153 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 102 km
2017 Lan Category 1 208 km
2017 Noru Category 1 163 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 296 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 140 km
2011 Roke Category 3 131 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 226 km
2009 Melor Category 1 127 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 188 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 241 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 215 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 207 km
2004 Songda Category 1 292 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 119 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 145 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 139 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 97 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 33 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 97 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 123 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 104 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake - - 135 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 140 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 50 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 50 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 104 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 126 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 141 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 161 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 173 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest

Higashiōmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Higashiōmi

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立山上小学校 - - - -
市立市原小学校 - - - -
市立御園小学校 - - - -
市立愛東中学校 - - - -
市立愛東北小学校 - - - -
市立愛東南小学校 - - - -
市立湖東中学校 - - - -
市立玉緒小学校 - - - -
東近江市立湖東第一小学校 - - - -
湖東第一幼稚園 - - - -
市立市原小学校 - - - -
市立永源寺中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Higashiōmi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 bossa nova, jazz AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Higashiōmi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hikone Castle Museum
Kaikoku Memorial Museum
Kenzen gama kilns and clay gallery
Komono Piano Museum
Miho Museum
Ohmi railway museum
Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
Shiga Safari Museum
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Shigaraki Pottery Museum
Tanikan gama clay port gallery
Umoregi House
Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum
ヴォーリズ記念館
おきしま資料館
ガリ版伝承館
パラミタミュージアム
パラミタミュージアム
ブルーメの丘美術館
みなくち子どもの森
みなくち子どもの森自然館
世界凧博物館八日市大凧会館
中村商家保存館
亀山歴史博物館
伊藤忠兵衛記念館
八日市文化芸術会館
多賀町立博物館・多賀の自然と文化の館
大垣市上石津郷土資料館
巖谷一六・小波記念室
愛知川用水資料館
愛荘町立博物館 科学館 文化財資料室
愛荘町立愛知川びんてまりの館
愛荘町立歴史文化博物館
日登美美術館
日野駅鉄道ミュージアム
昆虫爬虫類ワールド
木地師資料館
東海道石部宿歴史民俗資料館
東近江市五個荘近江商人屋敷藤井彦四郎邸
東近江市埋蔵文化財センター
東近江市立近江商人郷土館
東近江市能登川博物館
柏原宿歴史館
氏郷公記念館
江口夜詩記念館
湖東歴史民俗資料館
滋賀大学経済学部附属史料館
滋賀県平和祈念館
澄懐堂美術館
琵琶湖干拓資料館
甲南ふれあいの館
甲賀市水口城資料館
甲賀市水口城資料館
甲賀市水口歴史民俗資料館
甲賀市立信楽産業展示館
甲賀市立甲賀歴史民俗資料館
甲賀忍術博物館
米原市醒井宿資料館
藤原岳自然科学館
街道水郷美術館
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
観峰館
豊会館
近江八幡市立かわらミュージアム
近江八幡市立資料館（旧判家住宅）
近江八幡市立資料館（旧西川家住宅）
近江八幡市立資料館（歴史民俗資料館）
近江八幡市立資料館（郷土資料館）
近江商人博物館・中路融人記念館
近江日野商人ふるさと館「旧山中正吉邸」
近江日野商人館
近江日野商人館
近江聖人中江藤樹記念館
野口謙蔵記念館
金堂まちなみ保存交流館
雪野展示館
高島歴史民俗資料館

Libraries in Higashiōmi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azuchi Public Library0.0
Hikone Municipal Library0.0
Hino Public Library0.0
Koka city Minakuchi library0.0
Public Library0.0
Tsuchiyama Public Library0.0
いなべ市藤原図書館0.0
亀山市立図書館0.0
五箇荘図書館0.0
八日市図書館0.0
多賀町立図書館0.0
愛荘町立愛知川図書館0.0
東近江市率愛東図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
東近江市立永源寺図書館0.0
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
東近江市立能登川図書館0.0
滋賀大学 部属図書館0.0
甲良町立図書館0.0
甲西図書館0.0
甲賀市信楽図書館0.0
甲賀市甲南図書交流館0.0
甲賀市甲賀図書情報館0.0
石部図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
竜王町立図書館0.0
米原市立近江図書館0.0
菰野町図書館0.0
豊郷町立図書館0.0
野洲図書館0.0
高島市立安曇川図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Higashiōmi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
平和堂
水口卸売市場

Hotels in Higashiōmi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn Yokaichi

Restaurants in Higashiōmi

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CUCINA capricciosa
feel
Watatsuki
そば処 あがそばの郷
ぶんぶく
レストランＫＯＴＡＲＯ
伊勢屋
大島軒
香想庵

Cafes in Higashiōmi

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe. Alluboccio
カフェ & ギャラリー 慧蔵
コーヒー館
マイミータン
ミスターシーホース

Monuments in Higashiōmi

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

藤之森溜

Castles in Higashiōmi

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

鯰江城跡

Gas Stations in Higashiōmi

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Eneos
Eneos

Banks in Higashiōmi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

滋賀銀行 湖東代理店

Shopping Malls in Higashiōmi

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

道の駅 奥永源寺渓流の里

Golf Courses in Higashiōmi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

日野ゴルフ倶楽部

Breweries in Higashiōmi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY
クラフトビール工房
彦根麦酒 荒神山醸造所

Stadiums & Teams in Higashiōmi

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Ski Resorts Near Higashiōmi

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Biwako Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ohana Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akoyama Skijo Snowpal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yogo Kogen Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Imajo 365 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Higashiōmi

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Yao Airport-Medium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park-Small Airport
Ichishicho Gliderport-Small Airport
JGSDF Akeno Airfield-Small Airport
Kisogawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Kushidagawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield-Small Airport
Ono Gliderport-Small Airport
Ryu's Skypark-Small Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Higashiōmi

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aito Imoto Post Office
Aito Uenakano Post Office
Eigenji Post Office
Ichihara Summary Post Office
Koto Post Office
Koto-Higashi Post Office
Misono Post Office
Yokaichi Tamao Post Office
政所郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Higashiōmi

64 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
gyo-ja sha
sho-ro-
お地蔵様
光徳寺
光明寺
光照寺
八千戈神社
八坂神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
円勝寺
國造神社
多度神社
大森神社
大瀧神社
大龍禅寺
天理教賀阪分教会
安徳寺
安養寺
富士神社
山ノ神
山乃神
市杵島神社
帰命寺
弥勒寺
念佛寺
恩通寺
惟喬親王御陵
慶安寺
慶安寺
日吉神社
春日神社
本誓寺
松雲寺
歳苗神社
水神
永昌寺
永源寺
法光寺
浄土寺
浄福寺
白髭神社
白髭神社
白鳥神社
白鳥神社
白鳥若宮神社
百済寺
神明神社
神明神社　鳥居
福性寺
興源禅寺
若宮八幡神社
若宮八幡神社
若宮八幡神社
若宮八幡神社
萩神社
西光寺
諸木神社
諸木神社
豊国神社
豊永寺
退蔵寺
霊感寺
髙屋八幡神社

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

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 Higashiōmi

Is Higashiōmi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,800, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Higashiōmi?

Higashiōmi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Higashiōmi?

The job market in Higashiōmi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Higashiōmi?

The median home value in Higashiōmi is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.

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