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Hikone, Japan
Shiga · Japan
Hikone is a large city in Shiga, Japan with a population of 113,647. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
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| Population | 113,647 |
| Population Density | 1,495 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2500°, 136.2500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Shiga |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.2 inches (1,731 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,800 |
| Median Age | 46.2 years |
About Hikone
Hikone is a large city in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 113,647. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 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 68.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hikone vs Japan Average
Income: Hikone vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,800 |
| 55% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 309 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 45,459 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hikone
Hikone has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2041 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 76.0 sq mi (196.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2500°N, 136.2500°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 |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 111 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 17 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 106 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 130 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 57 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 111 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 132 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 151 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 162 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Hikone has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Hikone
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ミシガン州立大学連合 日本センター | College | — | Visit → |
| 滋賀大学（経済学部） | University | — | — |
| 滋賀大学経済学部 | University | — | — |
| 滋賀県立大学 | University | — | — |
| 滋賀県立大学 | University | — | — |
| 滋賀県立大学（人間文化学部） | University | — | — |
| 滋賀県立大学（人間看護学部） | University | — | — |
| 滋賀県立大学（工学部） | University | — | — |
| 滋賀県立大学（環境科学部） | University | — | — |
| 聖泉大学（人間学部） | University | — | — |
| 長浜バイオ大学 | University | — | — |
| 長浜バイオ大学 | University | — | — |
| 長浜バイオ大学（バイオサイエンス学部） | University | — | — |
Schools in Hikone
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 彦根市立中央中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 彦根総合高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立河瀬小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立高宮小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立若葉小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 彦根市立城陽小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立平田小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Nishi Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 彦根翔西館高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 彦根幼稚園池州分園 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立佐和山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 彦根市立金城小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 彦根東グラウンド | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城南小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滋賀県立盲学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 彦根市立東中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立南中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Josai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城北小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立近江高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 滋賀県立彦根翔陽高等学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立旭森小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| Hikone Higashi High School | — | — | — | — |
| 市立城東小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 市立彦根中学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hikone
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AshiyaRadio〜アシヤ・ラヂヲ〜 | bossa nova, jazz | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Hikone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hikone Castle Museum | ||||
| Kaikoku Memorial Museum | ||||
| Kaiyodo Figure Museum | ||||
| Keiunkan | ||||
| Komono Piano Museum | ||||
| Nagahama Art Center | ||||
| Nagahama castle museum | ||||
| Ohmi railway museum | ||||
| Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum | ||||
| Umoregi House | ||||
| Yammer Museum | ||||
| Yasu City History Folk Museum · Bronze Museum | ||||
| ヴォーリズ記念館 | ||||
| エコミュージアム関ケ原 | ||||
| おきしま資料館 | ||||
| お市の里浅井歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 三島池ビジターセンター | ||||
| 不破関資料館 | ||||
| 世界凧博物館八日市大凧会館 | ||||
| 中村商家保存館 | ||||
| 伊吹山文化資料館 | ||||
| 伊藤忠兵衛記念館 | ||||
| 八日市文化芸術会館 | ||||
| 国友鉄砲の里資料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 宝物殿 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 成田美術館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 栗東歴史民俗博物館 | ||||
| 氏郷公記念館 | ||||
| 江口夜詩記念館 | ||||
| 海洋堂フィギュアミュージアム 黒壁 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館 | ||||
| 琵琶湖干拓資料館 | ||||
| 秀鐘館 | ||||
| 米原市醒井宿資料館 | ||||
| 菅浦郷土史料館 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 長浜伝統産業館 和の仕事 | ||||
| 長浜市曳山博物館 | ||||
| 長浜鉄道スクエア | ||||
| 関ケ原ウォーランド | ||||
| 関ヶ原合戦資料館 | ||||
| 関ケ原町歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 関ケ原町歴史民族史料館 | ||||
| 雪野展示館 | ||||
| 高島歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 高月町立観音の里歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 黒壁美術館 |
Libraries in Hikone
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azuchi Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hikone Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hino Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| いなべ市藤原図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 栗東市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 浅井町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 湖北町立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 米原市立山東図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 米原市立近江図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 豊郷町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 野洲図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立びわ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立浅井図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立虎姫図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立長浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 長浜市立長浜図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 関ケ原ふれあいセンター・ふれあい図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立マキノ図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立今津図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立図書館新旭図書室 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立安曇川図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高島市立安曇川図書館高島分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 高月図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hikone
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| マキノピックランド | |||||
| 平和堂 |
Hotels in Hikone
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hikone
208 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hikone
64 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hikone
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hikone
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hikone
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hikone
8 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hikone
34 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hikone
21 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hikone
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hikone
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hikone
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hikone
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hikone
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hikone
11 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hikone
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hikone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biwako Brewery | ||||
| TWO RABBITS BREWING COMPANY | ||||
| クラフトビール工房 | ||||
| ハッピー太郎醸造所 | ||||
| 彦根麦酒 荒神山醸造所 |
Stadiums & Teams in Hikone
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hikone
13 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 | — | — | — |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hikone
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Large Airport |
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium 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 Hikone
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hikone Bamba Post Office | |
| Hikone Ekimae Post Office | |
| Hikone Hara Post Office | |
| Hikone Hinatsu Post Office | |
| Hikone Hirata Post Office | |
| Hikone Hommachi Post Office | |
| Hikone Kawara Post Office | |
| Hikone Koizumi Summary Post Office | |
| Hikone Matsubara Post Office | |
| Hikone Nishiima Post Office | |
| Hikone Okamachi Post Office | |
| Hikone Oyabu Post Office | |
| Hikone Post Office | |
| Hikone Shiromachi Post Office | |
| HIkone Sugoshi Post Office | |
| Takamiya Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hikone
115 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hikone Catholic Church | |
| Hikone Grace Anglican Church | |
| Hoenji Temple | |
| Kyodo-ji Temple | |
| Myoshoji Temple | |
| Shin shrine | |
| WEC JP Megumi | |
| スミス記念堂 | |
| まめ大師尊弘法大師堂 | |
| むちん橋地蔵尊 | |
| 一妙寺 | |
| 仙琳寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 光桂寺 | |
| 光照寺 | |
| 八千代大明神 | |
| 八坂神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八幡神社 | |
| 八王子神社(近々木神社） |
Quick Facts
Around Hikone
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hikone
What is the population of Hikone?
Hikone has a population of 113,647 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,495 people per square mile, spread across 76.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hikone 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 Hikone?
Hikone 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 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches.
How is the job market in Hikone?
The job market in Hikone is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 309 business establishments in the area, including 155 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Hikone?
The median home value in Hikone is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440.