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Hino, Japan

Shiga · Japan

Hino is a small city in Shiga, Japan with a population of 21,149. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
21,149 Population 466/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
67.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$33,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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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About Hino

Hino

Hino is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021, the town had an estimated population of 21,149 in 8467 households and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 117.60 square kilometres (45.41 sq mi).

People

Population21,149
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density466/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,800
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440
Housing Units8,460

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain67.2 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population21,149
Population Density466 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates35.0000°, 136.2500°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShiga
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation67.2 inches (1,706 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,800
Median Age46.2 years

About Hino

Hino is a small city in Japan (Shiga) with a population of 21,149. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hino has a population of 21,149 with a density of 466 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

21,149
Total Population
466
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above Japan avg
45.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hino vs Japan Average

The median household income in Hino 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). The area has 677 business establishments.

Income: Hino vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)677

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hino is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,460 total housing units in the city. 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 Units8,460

Property Tax

Climate in Hino

Hino 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 — / 8° 106.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 9.2° 95.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 12.7° 115.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 19.4° 117.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / 24.5° 104.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 26.9° 165.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 31.2° 247.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 32.5° 118.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 28.2° 159.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 22.2° 143.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 16.3° 90.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 10.6° 111.5
Hino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Japan avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area45.4 sq mi (117.6 km²)
Population Density466/sq mi
Coordinates35.0000°N, 136.2500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

501 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 M6.9 122 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 90 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 140 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 148 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 128 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 133 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 119 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 133 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 110 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 104 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 59 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 78 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 146 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 126 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 102 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 102 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 133 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 79 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 102 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 153 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 271 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 228 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 81 km
2018 Trami Category 1 150 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 148 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 96 km
2017 Lan Category 1 198 km
2017 Noru Category 1 153 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 286 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 129 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 295 km
2011 Roke Category 3 127 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 217 km
2009 Melor Category 1 116 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 177 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 240 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 209 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 203 km
2004 Songda Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

18 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 3,022 124 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 136 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 135 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 90 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 146 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 146 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 140 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 45 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 93 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 117 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 96 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 146 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 131 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 50 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 50 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 98 km
704 KUMANONADA Earthquake 140 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 137 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 149 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 170 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 182 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 6.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 6.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 8.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest

Hino has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Hino

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tsuchiyama Elementary School
市立山内小学校
町立南比都佐小学校
町立桜谷小学校
町立西大路小学校
Tankai Gakuen
日野町立日野中学校
滋賀県立日野高等学校
日野町立日野小学校
必佐小学校
日本ラチーノ学院 甲津畑インターナショナル・スクール
Tsuchiyama Junior High School
Ono Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Hino

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Hino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
akaike
Kenzen gama kilns and clay gallery
Komono Piano Museum
Miho Museum
Ohmi railway museum
Old Ot elementary school
Old Sumo school
Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
Shiga Safari Museum
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Shigaraki Pottery Museum
Tanikan gama clay port gallery
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
亀山歴史博物館
伊藤忠兵衛記念館
伊賀信楽古陶館
伊賀越資料館
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
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
東町だんじり蔵
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
柘植歴史民俗資料館
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
湖東歴史民俗資料館
滋賀県平和祈念館
澄懐堂美術館
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
芭蕉翁記念館
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
野口謙蔵記念館
金堂まちなみ保存交流館
関宿旅籠玉屋歴史資料館
雪野展示館

Libraries in Hino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azuchi Public Library0.0
Hino Public Library0.0
Iga Ueno City 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
上野点字図書館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
大山田図書室0.0
安濃町図書館0.0
安濃町図書館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
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
芸濃町立図書館0.0
豊郷町立図書館0.0
野洲図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Hino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
イベント広場
イベント広場
園芸売場
水口卸売市場

Hotels in Hino

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Shiga
Fukushimaya Ryokan
旅館寿志社

Restaurants in Hino

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coco's
Otogiku
アーシャ 日野店
アウトドアキッキン
お食事処万葉香
かつ仁
かね吉
とんかつ えふ
はなぶさ
ハンバーグCafe Narisuke
中華料理 龍華園
割烹 うを市
寿司友
来来亭
焼き鳥 和ちゃん
焼肉万葉
祥雲
第一食堂
第二食堂
農村レストラン
近江牛レストランまきば
青山
餃子の王将
饐楽料理 坂元
鮒吉

Cafes in Hino

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Tree レストラン カフェ
なないろ
のび太
ミキ
リン ロウ
喫茶オアシス

Theatres in Hino

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Watamuki Hall Niji

Castles in Hino

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Otowa Castle
佐久良城

Zoos in Hino

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

みにまるランド
動物ふれあい広場

Clinics in Hino

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asahi Clinic
あいさか小児科
しもいけメディカルクリニック
横田眼科クリニック
河村医院

Dentists in Hino

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

もうり歯科医院
住井歯科医院
堀歯科医院
神山歯科医院
輪田歯科医院

Train Stations in Hino

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asahino
Hino

Bus Stations in Hino

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

近江土山駅

Gas Stations in Hino

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
Eneos
ESSO
JP #5915730505
JP #5915735587
Shell
Shell

Banks in Hino

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JAこうか 土山支所
Shiga Bank Hino Branch
湖東信用金庫 日野支店
滋賀銀行 土山支店

Golf Courses in Hino

7 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comwood Golf Club
Diamond Shiga Country Club
Gamo Golf Club
Meishin-ritto Country Club
Ohmi hills Golf Club
Sorei Golf Club Tsuchiyama Course
ダイヤモンド滋賀カントリークラブ

Breweries in Hino

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 Hino

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hino

8 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

Airports Near Hino

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Yao AirportMedium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider ParkSmall Airport
Ichishicho GliderportSmall Airport
JGSDF Akeno AirfieldSmall Airport
Kisogawa GliderportSmall Airport
Kushidagawa GliderportSmall Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider AirfieldSmall Airport
Ono GliderportSmall Airport
Ryu's SkyparkSmall Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hino

16 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Asahino Post Office
Higashisakuradani Post Office
Hino Hibarino Post Office
Hino Kiyota Post Office
Hino Meiju Summary Post Office
Kozuhata Summary Post Office
Nishioji Post Office
Nishisakuradani Post Office
Omi Hino Post Office
Tsuchiyama Ono Post Office
Uchiike Post Office
土山郵便局
山内郵便局
日野鎌掛郵便局
西桜谷郵便局
鮎河簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hino

70 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kwisil Shrine
Tamura Shrine
世神社
五社神社
井林神社
光山寺
八坂神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
八雲神社
出世稲荷神社
勝長神社
十二神社
十二神社
十二神社
南山王宮日枝神社
口之宮神社
地安禅寺
大安楽寺
大聖寺
天理教日野大教会
天神社
岩瀧神社
弘教寺
拝殿
摂取院
既往寺
日吉神社
本通寺
杉崎稲荷神社
東本誓寺
椎植神社
正一位富田大明神
正住寺
正崇寺
正明寺
正覚寺
比都佐神社
永福寺
河原天満宮
法興寺
津島神社
津島神社
浄光寺
瀧樹神社
照光寺
熊野神社
猿田彦神社
福寿社
立居神社
竹田神社
興仙寺
花枝神社
若宮八幡神社
落神神社
落神神社
西之宮神社
西明禅寺
西法寺
西誓寺
豊受稲荷神社
賀川神社
賀川神社 鳥居
遠久寺
金刀毘羅神社
金剛寺
鈴休神社
長寸神社
雨引神社
馬見岡綿向神社

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 Hino

What is the population of Hino?

Hino has a population of 21,149 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 466 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hino 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 Hino?

Hino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.

How is the job market in Hino?

The job market in Hino is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 677 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hino?

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

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