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Mihara, Japan

Hiroshima · Japan

Mihara is a mid-size city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 90,573. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
90,573 Population 497/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
57.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population90,573
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density497/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,400
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units36,229

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population90,573
Population Density497 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates34.4000°, 133.0833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHiroshima
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation57.6 inches (1,464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,400
Median Age47.8 years

About Mihara

Mihara is a mid-size city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 90,573. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Mihara has a population of 90,573 with a density of 497 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

90,573
Total Population
497
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above Japan avg
182.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mihara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Mihara is $32,400, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Income: Mihara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,400
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare10
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mihara is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 36,229 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$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units36,229

Property Tax

Climate in Mihara

Mihara 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 1089 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 9.1° 24.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 9.4° 55.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 12.4° 89.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 18.9° 100.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / 23.2° 108.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 26.7° 206.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 30.6° 160.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 32.5° 72.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 28.1° 135.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 22.7° 67.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 16.9° 48.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 11.7° 19.4
Mihara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Japan avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates34.4000°N, 133.0833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.49"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 62 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 118 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 141 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 144 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 136 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 107 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 105 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 83 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 93 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 108 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 66 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 109 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 145 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 141 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 65 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 124 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 131 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 98 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 107 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

47 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 253 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 246 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 284 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 155 km
2018 Trami Category 1 181 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 150 km
2017 Noru Category 1 153 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 182 km
2015 Goni Category 3 210 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 192 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 265 km
2014 Halong Category 1 157 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 262 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 150 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 231 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 151 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 191 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 251 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 181 km
2004 Songda Category 2 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 1,001 126 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 114 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 93 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 137 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 199 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest

Mihara has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Mihara

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立第一中学校 - - - -
三原市立第三中学校 - - - -
広島県立三原高等学校 - - - -
三原市立南小学校 - - - -
県立三原東高等学校 - - - -
広島県立総合技術高等学校 - - - -
市立鷺浦小学校 - - - -
市立鷺浦中学校 - - - -
市立高坂小学校 - - - -
市立須波小学校 - - - -
市立西小学校 - - - -
市立船木小学校 - - - -
市立糸崎小学校 - - - -
市立第四中学校 - - - -
市立第五中学校 - - - -
市立第二中学校 - - - -
八幡小学校 - - - -
市立田野浦小学校 - - - -
市立深小学校 - - - -
市立沼田東小学校 - - - -
市立沼田小学校 - - - -
市立本郷小学校 - - - -
市立木原小学校 - - - -
市立幸崎小学校 - - - -
市立幸崎中学校 - - - -
市立小坂小学校 - - - -
市立宮浦中学校 - - - -
市立八幡小学校 - - - -
市立中之町小学校 - - - -
市立三原小学校 - - - -
国立広島大学附属三原小学校 - - - -
国立広島大学附属三原中学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mihara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mihara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art
Ken Iwata Museum of Mother and Child
Kenkichi_Nakamura
Mihara city history of folk Museum
MOU 尾道市立大学美術館
Murakami Kaizoku Museum
Omishima Maritime Museum
Onomichi City Museum of Art
Oyamazumi-Jinja Shrine Treasury Museum
Poison Gas Museum
Takehara Museum of Historical and Folk Materials
Tokoro Museum Omishima
Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari
おのみち映画資料館
おのみち歴史博物館
おのみち歴史博物館
たけはら美術館
三原市歴史民俗資料館
上島町岩城郷土館(旧島本陣三浦邸)
今井政之展示館
今治市上浦歴史民俗資料館(村上三島記念館)
伊能忠敬測量絵図館
因島水軍城
大浜埼灯台記念館(旧大浜崎通航潮流信号所)
大田庄歴史館
尾道市因島史料館
尾道市瀬戸田歴史民俗資料館
山波とんど&こけしの館
府中家具木工資料館
府中市歴史民俗資料館
弥勒之里美術館
御手洗昭和館
愛新美術館
木江ふれあい郷土資料館(大崎島船の資料館)
本因坊秀策記念館
松永はきもの資料館
栗原歴史民俗資料館
根っこミュージアム
江戸みなとまち展示館
浄土寺宝物館
町並み保存センター(菊伝)
福山市しんいち歴史民俗博物館
紫陽殿
耕三寺博物館
耕三寺博物館・浄土苑
芙美子記念館
貝原歴史資料館

Libraries in Mihara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Onomichi Municipal Library0.0
三原市立中央図書館0.0
三原市立中央図書館0.0
三原市立久井図書館0.0
三原市立大和図書館0.0
三原市立本郷図書館0.0
世羅町せらにし図書館0.0
世羅町世羅図書館0.0
世羅町甲山図書館0.0
中央図書館0.0
今治市立大三島図書館0.0
因島市立図書館0.0
尾道市立みつぎ子ども図書館0.0
尾道市立大学付属図書館0.0
尾道市立大学付属図書館0.0
尾道市立瀬戸田図書館0.0
市立竹原書院図書館0.0
府中市立図書館0.0
東広島市立河内こども図書館0.0
福山市北部図書館0.0
福山市北部図書館0.0
福山市松永図書館0.0
福山市沼隈図書館0.0
附属図書館0.0
附属図書館分館0.0

Farmers Markets in Mihara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
広島県東部花き地方卸売市場

Hotels in Mihara

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mihara Hotel
Super Hotel Mihara Ekimae
ホテルルートイン三原駅前
宿NAVELの学校

Restaurants in Mihara

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saizeriya
Teppan Diner6
お好み焼き てっちゃん
すずしろ
ひょうたん
大鵬
横浜家系ラーメン鶴乃家
深山
登喜将
神田屋

Cafes in Mihara

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

カフェみなとまち
もみの木
赤とんぼ
高根 パラディーゾ
高根パラディーゾ

Theatres in Mihara

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mihara Performing Arts Center Popolo
三原リージョンプラザ

Clinics in Mihara

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

白須整形外科クリニック

Dentists in Mihara

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中本デンタルクリニック
海田歯科医院

Veterinaries in Mihara

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

かきうち犬猫病院
三原動物病院

Train Stations in Mihara

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akisaizaki
Hongō
Itozaki
Mihara
Mihara
Sunami

Shopping Malls in Mihara

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FUJIGRAND MIHARA

Golf Courses in Mihara

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

三原CC
京覧CC

Breweries in Mihara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Onomichi Brewery
Shimanami Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mihara

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mihara

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuma Ski Land 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ishizuchi SKi & Snowbaord Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Park Kanbiki 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mizuho Highland 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Resort Nekoyama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kenmin no Mori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mihara

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hiroshima AirportHIJLarge Airport
Matsuyama AirportMYJLarge Airport
Hoei Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasaoka Air Station-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mihara

28 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hongo Post Office
Itozaki Post Office
Kaichi Post Office
Mihara Fukamachi Post Office
Mihara Higashimachi Post Office
Mihara Hommachi Post Office
Mihara Kohama Post Office
Mihara Minami Post Office
Mihara Miyaoki Post Office
Mihara Miyauracho Post Office
Mihara Nishimachi Post Office
Mihara Nishinocho Summary Post Office
Mihara post office
Mihara Sagiura Post Office
Mihara Sogocho Summary Post Office
Mihara Suehiro Summary Post Office
Mihara Sunami Post Office
Mihara Wada Post Office
Mitsugi Marukanan Summary Post Office
Nagatani Post Office
Nutahigashi Post Office
Saizaki Post Office
Sakaibara Summary Post Office
Takasaka Post Office
三原中之町上簡易郵便局
三原中之町郵便局
三原末広簡易郵便局
三原須波ハイツ簡易郵便局

Treatment Centers in Mihara

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
さいきじんクリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mihara

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
仏通寺
創価学会三原文化会館
宗光寺
宗教法人長全寺
福壽山 長全寺
糸碕神社
荒神社拝殿 麓公民館

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

Around Mihara

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 11
Cafes 3
Bars 1
Supermarkets 3
Museums 1
Hotels 3
Libraries 1
Parks 9
Police Stations 10
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 72

Things to See Near Mihara

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Factory Ruins
  • • Shirataki Flower Line North Observation deck

🇯🇵 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 Mihara

What is the population of Mihara?

Mihara has a population of 90,573 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 497 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mihara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,400, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 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 Mihara?

Mihara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches.

How is the job market in Mihara?

The job market in Mihara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area, including 11 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Mihara?

The median home value in Mihara is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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