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Hikari, Japan
Yamaguchi · Japan
Hikari is a mid-size city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 51,040. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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People
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A+Climate
| Population | 51,040 |
| Population Density | 519 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9550°, 131.9500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamaguchi |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.2 inches (1,758 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,400 |
| Median Age | 51.6 years |
About Hikari
Hikari is a mid-size city in Japan (Yamaguchi) with a population of 51,040. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hikari vs Japan Average
Income: Hikari vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,400 |
| 61% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,633 |
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 | 20,416 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hikari
Hikari has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1680 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 98.3 sq mi (254.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9550°N, 131.9500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 95 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 76 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 105 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 80 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 69 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 91 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 143 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Hikari has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.9").
Schools in Hikari
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立島田中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立光井中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立光高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立聖光高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立浅江小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 山口県立光丘高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 県立熊毛北高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Future English | — | — | — | — |
| 市立浅江中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立束荷小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立島田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 国立山口大学教育学部附属光中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立岩田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立室積小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立室積中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立周防小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立光井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立上島田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三輪小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三井小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立三丘小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 国立山口大学教育学部附属光小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hikari
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Hikari
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiten Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kashiwabara Museum | ||||
| Kikkawa Historical Museum | ||||
| 伊藤公資料館 | ||||
| 光ふるさと郷土館 | ||||
| 光市文化センター | ||||
| 周南市美術博物館 | ||||
| 商家博物館・むろやの園 | ||||
| 大島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 岩国しろへびの館 | ||||
| 岩国城 | ||||
| 岩国学校教育資料館 | ||||
| 岩国徴古館 | ||||
| 岩国石人形ミニ資料館 | ||||
| 平生町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 平生町民具館 | ||||
| 月性展示館 | ||||
| 海来館 | ||||
| 田布施郷土館 | ||||
| 石城の里三国志城 | ||||
| 郷土美術資料館 | ||||
| 酒井酒造美術館・五橋文庫 | ||||
| 阿多田交流館 |
Libraries in Hikari
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunan City Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| 下松市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 光市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立新南陽図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立熊毛図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周南市立福川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 周防大島町立大島図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立岩国図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 岩国市立玖珂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 市立図書館 大和分室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 平生町立平生図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳井市立大畠図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 柳井市立柳井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 田布施町立田布施図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hikari
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 南陽青果卸市場 | |||||
| 地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 室積生鮮市場 | |||||
| 水産物市場 | |||||
| 特産品の店こあ |
Hotels in Hikari
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hikari
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hikari
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hikari
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hikari
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hikari
12 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hikari
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hikari
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hikari
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hikari
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hikari
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hikari
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokusagamine Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megahiraonsen Megahira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Osorakan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hikari
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport | IWK | Medium Airport |
| Iwami Airport | IWJ | Medium Airport |
| JASDF Hofu Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Fukuda Nishidai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hofu Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Tachibana Wind Park | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hikari
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hikari Asae Post Office | |
| Hikari Kyowa Summary Post Office | |
| Hikari Murozumi Post Office | |
| Hikari Nijigaoka Post Office | |
| Hikari Post Office | |
| Hikari Shimata Post Office | |
| Iwata Post Office | |
| Mitsuo Post Office | |
| Shimata Ichi Post Office | |
| Suo Post Office | |
| Tsukari Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hikari
37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 三輪神社 | |
| 光典礼会館 | |
| 光泉寺 | |
| 冠八幡宮 | |
| 冠念寺 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 厳島神社 | |
| 大師堂 | |
| 大日堂 | |
| 大隅稲荷神社 | |
| 如宝寺 | |
| 専光寺 | |
| 岩戸八幡宮 | |
| 早長八幡宮 | |
| 普賢寺 | |
| 普賢菩薩堂 | |
| 曹洞宗 大楽寺 | |
| 村尾稲荷神社 | |
| 杵崎神社 | |
| 桜田神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hikari
What is the population of Hikari?
Hikari has a population of 51,040 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 519 people per square mile, spread across 98.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hikari expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,400, 61% 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 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hikari?
Hikari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.
How is the job market in Hikari?
The job market in Hikari is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,633 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hikari?
The median home value in Hikari is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.