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Kurono, Japan

Gifu · Japan

Kurono is a small city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 22,041. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
22,041 Population 1,196/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
77.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$31,500 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent

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About Kurono

Kurono

Kurono Castle was a castle built in Mino Province in Japan in 1597. Though the castle spanned the Sengoku and Edo periods, it barely did so as the castle was demolished in 1610. The castle supported the Saitō, Oda and Toyotomi clans.

People

Population22,041
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density1,196/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,500
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units8,816

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain77.2 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population22,041
Population Density1,196 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates35.4667°, 136.6333°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceGifu
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation77.2 inches (1,962 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,500
Median Age49.0 years

About Kurono

Kurono is a small city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 22,041. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Kurono has a population of 22,041 with a density of 1,196 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,041
Total Population
1,196
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
18.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kurono vs Japan Average

The median household income in Kurono is $31,500, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 705 business establishments.

Income: Kurono vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,500
58% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)705

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kurono is $78,000, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $390 (66% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,816 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,000
72% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$390
66% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,816

Property Tax

Climate in Kurono

Kurono has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2046 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -6.1° / 12.4° 85.2
Feb 2.9°C / 37°F -5.1° / 14.3° 85.8
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -3.2° / 19.1° 142.1
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F -0.8° / 23.6° 162.7
May 16.5°C / 62°F 4.3° / 27.4° 200.0
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 11.2° / 29.9° 258.8
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 18.3° / 32.5° 312.2
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 19.6° / 33.6° 255.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.5° / 31.4° 171.0
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 5.4° / 26.7° 173.6
Nov 10.2°C / 50°F 0° / 21.1° 97.1
Dec 3.8°C / 39°F -4.4° / 15.1° 102.6
Kurono enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Japan avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²)
Population Density1,196/sq mi
Coordinates35.4667°N, 136.6333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.2"
103% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 107 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 137 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 145 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 101 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 132 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 135 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 115 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 106 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 127 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 132 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 141 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 73 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 142 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 106 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 146 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 146 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 40 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 131 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 132 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 214 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 257 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 211 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 94 km
2018 Trami Category 1 212 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 201 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 116 km
2017 Lan Category 1 236 km
2017 Noru Category 1 215 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 292 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 137 km
2011 Roke Category 3 123 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 279 km
2009 Melor Category 1 163 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 220 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 219 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 215 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 200 km
2004 Songda Category 1 293 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 3,022 140 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 139 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 148 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 31 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 100 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 126 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake - - 109 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 54 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 54 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 78 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 90 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 109 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 121 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 136 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 150 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 167 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 190 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 7.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Driest

Kurono has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Kurono

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立中小学校 - - - -
町立北小学校 - - - -
町立南小学校 - - - -
町立大野中学校 - - - -
町立大野中学校大野分校 - - - -
町立大野小学校 - - - -
町立大野小学校大野分校 - - - -
町立東小学校 - - - -
町立西小学校 - - - -
本巣市立土貴野小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kurono

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kurono

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gifu Castle Museum
Gifu City Museum of History
Gifu City Science Museum
Kiyosu City Haruhi Museum of Art
Kiyosu City Haruhi Museum of Art
Museum of History Annex - Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum
Nawa Insect Museum
Ogaki Castle
The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu
エコミュージアム関ケ原
タルイピアセンター・歴史民俗資料館
ひょうたんらんぷ館
みつばちの家
一宮市三岸節子記念美術館
一宮市三岸節子記念美術館
一宮市博物館
一宮市博物館
一宮市博物館
一宮市博物館
一宮市尾西歴史民俗資料館
一宮市尾西歴史民俗資料館
三甲美術館
不破関資料館
中山道ミニ博物館
内藤記念くすり博物館
内藤記念くすり博物館
古墳と柿の館
各務原市木曽川文化史料館
各務原市木曽川文化史料館
国分寺収蔵庫
国分寺収蔵庫
地下観察館
地震体験館
地震資料館
墨俣一夜城(大垣市墨俣歴史資料館)
大垣市上石津郷土資料館
大垣市守屋多々志美術館
大垣市歴史民俗資料館
大垣市郷土館
大垣市金生山化石館
大松美術館
大野町民俗資料館
富有柿の里
山県市歴史民俗資料館
岐南町歴史民俗資料館
岐南町歴史民俗資料館
岐阜かかみがはら航空宇宙博物館
岐阜レトロミュージアム
岐阜大学教育学部郷土博物館
岐阜女子大学デジタルミュージアム
岐阜県博物館
岐阜県歴史資料館
岐阜県歴史資料館
揖斐川歴史民俗資料館
日比野五鳳記念美術館
春日町中央公民館郷土資料室
春日町中央公民館郷土資料室
晴嵐館
晴嵐館
本巣民俗資料館
柏原宿歴史館
森の文化博物館
武芸川ふるさと館
武芸川町民族資料館
歯の博物館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
江南市歴史民俗資料館
江口夜詩記念館
温故集成館
片野記念館
真清田神社宝物館
真清田神社宝物館
稲沢市荻須記念美術館
稲沢市荻須記念美術館
笠松町歴史民俗資料館
笠松町歴史民俗資料館
糸貫民俗資料館
美濃和紙の里会館
美濃和紙の里会館
羽島円空資料館
羽島円空資料館
羽島市歴史民俗資料館・羽島市映画資料館
羽島市歴史民俗資料館・羽島市映画資料館
舩橋楽器資料館
舩橋楽器資料館
藤橋歴史民俗資料館
輪中生活館
長良川うかいミュージアム
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
関市洞戸円空記念館
養老町郷土資料館
黒野城二の丸資料館(黒野接骨院跡地)

Libraries in Kurono

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gifu City Library0.0
Gifu City Library0.0
Kiyosu City Library0.0
おもちゃ図書館おもちゃの城0.0
おもちゃ図書館おもちゃの城0.0
しんせいほんの森0.0
しんせいほんの森0.0
タルイピアセンター図書館0.0
よみかけ文庫0.0
よみかけ文庫0.0
一宮中央図書館0.0
一宮中央図書館0.0
一宮市立尾西児童図書館0.0
一宮市立尾西児童図書館0.0
一宮市立尾西図書館0.0
一宮市立尾西図書館0.0
一宮市立玉堂記念木曽川図書館0.0
一宮市立玉堂記念木曽川図書館0.0
一宮市立玉堂記念木曽川図書館0.0
北方町立図書館0.0
北方町立図書館0.0
各務原市中央図書館分館川島ほんの家0.0
各務原市中央図書館分館川島ほんの家0.0
各務原市中央図書館分館川島ほんの家0.0
各務原市立中央図書館0.0
図書館0.0
墨俣町図書館0.0
大垣市立図書館0.0
大野町立図書館0.0
山田図書館0.0
山田図書館0.0
山田図書館0.0
山県市伊自良図書館0.0
岐南町図書館0.0
岐南町図書館0.0
岐南町図書館0.0
岐阜市役所 掛洞苑・リサイクルまんが館0.0
岐阜市立中央図書館0.0
岐阜市立中央図書館0.0
岐阜市立図書館 長良図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館分館0.0
岐阜市立図書館分館0.0
岐阜市立図書館東部図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館東部図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館西部図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館西部図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館長森図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館長森図書室0.0
岩倉市図書館0.0
岩倉市図書館0.0
岩倉市図書館0.0
揖斐川町立いびがわ図書館0.0
揖斐川町立いびがわ図書館0.0
揖斐川町立谷汲図書館0.0
旧豊島図書館0.0
池田町図書館0.0
海津市南濃図書館0.0
海津市平田図書館0.0
海津市海津図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館0.0
瑞穂市図書館分館0.0
生涯学習センターハートピア安八図書館0.0
神戸町立図書館0.0
稲沢市中央図書館0.0
稲沢市立祖父江の森図書館0.0
稲沢市立祖父江の森図書館0.0
稲沢市立稲沢図書館0.0
稲沢市立稲沢図書館0.0
羽島市立図書館0.0
羽島市立図書館0.0
西春町図書館0.0
西春町図書館0.0
西春町図書館0.0
輪之内町立図書館0.0
関ケ原ふれあいセンター・ふれあい図書館0.0
関市立図書館武芸川分館0.0
養老町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Kurono

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAぎふ農産物流通センター
エフディーデリカ
エフディーデリカ
丸北柿市場
大垣市公設地方卸売市場
岐阜花き卸売市場(岐阜生花市場協同組合)
梅のや

Restaurants in Kurono

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中国料理 東方紅
味の大吉
昇平楼
海転寿司丸忠 大野店
焼肉大門
麺喰い屋

Cafes in Kurono

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ウォキニ
かきの実
ラヴァー・ズ
二度ザクラ

Dentists in Kurono

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

なかむら歯科

Veterinaries in Kurono

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

みどり動物病院

Gas Stations in Kurono

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Express大野
大野給油所

Stadiums & Teams in Kurono

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Ski Resorts Near Kurono

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fukui Izumi Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hida Funayama Snow Resort Arkopia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Takasu Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dynaland Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
WhitePIA Takasu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Meiho Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Washigatake Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gozaisho Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shirao Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kuzuryu Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Motai Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Imajo 365 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yogo Kogen Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Akoyama Skijo Snowpal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ohana Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kurono

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Fukui AirportFKJMedium Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Hida Airpark-Small Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park-Small Airport
Kisogawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield-Small Airport
Nukata Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Okazaki Gliderport-Small Airport
Ono Gliderport-Small Airport
Sengokudaira Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Tokai Paraplane Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kurono

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Inatomi Summary Post Office
Mino Kawai Post Office
Ono Post Office
Shinsei Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kurono

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
なかよし歯科
びさい眼科
ひらざわクリニック
ミルキーウェイデンタルクリニック
ワタナベ皮膚科
中島歯科
加藤レディスクリニック
宮垣内科
江南こころのクリニック
江南駅前クリニック
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Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurono

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
住吉神社
八幡神社
勝手神社
千光寺
土貴野神社
春日神社
春日神社
春日神社
白山神社
白山神社
神明神社
福應寺
覚勝寺
貴船神社
願成寺

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 Kurono

What is the population of Kurono?

Kurono has a population of 22,041 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 1,196 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kurono expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,500, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $390 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kurono?

Kurono enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.2 inches.

How is the job market in Kurono?

The job market in Kurono is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 705 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kurono?

The median home value in Kurono is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.

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