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Sekigahara, Japan

Gifu · Japan

Sekigahara is a small city in Gifu, Japan with a population of 7,109. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
7,109 Population 244/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
79.8 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 Sekigahara

Sekigahara

Sekigahara is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2018, the town had an estimated population of 7,109 and a population density of 140 persons per km2, in 2,725 households. The total area of the town was 49.28 square kilometres (19.03 sq mi).

People

Population7,109
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density244/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,500
Unemployment2.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$390
Housing Units2,844

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain79.8 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population7,109
Population Density244 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates35.3667°, 136.4667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceGifu
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation79.8 inches (2,027 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$31,500
Median Age49.0 years

About Sekigahara

Sekigahara is a small city in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 7,109. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sekigahara has a population of 7,109 with a density of 244 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,109
Total Population
244
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Japan avg
29.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sekigahara vs Japan Average

The median household income in Sekigahara 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 227 business establishments.

Income: Sekigahara vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)227

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sekigahara 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 2,844 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 Units2,844

Property Tax

Sekigahara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates35.3667°N, 136.4667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 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 93 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 126 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 145 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 126 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 106 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 146 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 121 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 95 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 97 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 88 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 116 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 101 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 136 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 114 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 132 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 24 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 150 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 147 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 150 km
Apr 23, 2020 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan M5.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 198 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 268 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 221 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 80 km
2018 Trami Category 1 195 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 182 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 112 km
2017 Lan Category 1 229 km
2017 Noru Category 1 197 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 141 km
2011 Roke Category 3 132 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 261 km
2009 Melor Category 1 153 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 211 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 230 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 221 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 205 km
2004 Songda Category 1 287 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 187 km
2003 Etau Category 2 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 3,022 126 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 141 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 129 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 16 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 100 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 138 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 137 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 112 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 51 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 51 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 136 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 92 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 109 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 128 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 139 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 154 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 168 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 4.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 6.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 6.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 10.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 9.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 5.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in Driest

Sekigahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Sekigahara

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
米原市立伊吹山中学校
市立多良小学校
町立今須中学校
町立今須小学校
町立岩手小学校
町立関ヶ原北小学校
米原市立伊吹小学校
市立春照小学校
町立関ヶ原中学校
町立関ヶ原南小学校
牧田小学校
市立上石津中学校
市立一之瀬小学校
米原市立柏原小学校
米原市立柏原中学校
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Radio Stations near Sekigahara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sekigahara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hikone Castle Museum
Kaikoku Memorial Museum
Kaiyodo Figure Museum
Keiunkan
Nagahama Art Center
Nagahama castle museum
Ogaki Castle
Umoregi House
Yammer Museum
エコミュージアム関ケ原
お市の里浅井歴史民俗資料館
さぼう遊学館
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
三島池ビジターセンター
不破関資料館
中山道ミニ博物館
中村商家保存館
伊吹山文化資料館
伊藤忠兵衛記念館
古墳と柿の館
国友鉄砲の里資料館
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)
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
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
大野町民俗資料館
大黒屋 旅の資料館
富有柿の里
愛荘町立歴史文化博物館
成田美術館
揖斐川歴史民俗資料館
日比野五鳳記念美術館
木地師資料館
木曽三川輪中ミュージアム
本巣民俗資料館
東近江市立近江商人郷土館
柏原宿歴史館
森の文化博物館
江口夜詩記念館
海洋堂フィギュアミュージアム 黒壁
温故集成館
湖東歴史民俗資料館
滋賀大学経済学部附属史料館
片野記念館
琵琶湖干拓資料館
砂防ふれあいセンター
秀鐘館
米原市醒井宿資料館
糸貫民俗資料館
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
藤原岳自然科学館
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
西堀榮三郎記念探検の殿堂
豊会館
貨物鉄道博物館
軽便鉄道博物館
輪中の郷
輪中生活館
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
養老町郷土資料館
高月町立観音の里歴史民俗資料館
鶏足寺収蔵庫「己高閣」「世代閣」
黒壁美術館

Libraries in Sekigahara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hikone Municipal Library0.0
いなべ市北勢図書館0.0
いなべ市員弁図書館0.0
いなべ市藤原図書館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
ふるさと多度文学館0.0
ふるさと多度文学館0.0
北方町立図書館0.0
北方町立図書館0.0
図書館0.0
墨俣町図書館0.0
多賀町立図書館0.0
大垣市立図書館0.0
大野町立図書館0.0
岐阜市役所 掛洞苑・リサイクルまんが館0.0
岐阜市立図書館西部図書室0.0
岐阜市立図書館西部図書室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
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
東近江市立湖東図書館0.0
江北図書館0.0
池田町図書館0.0
津島市立図書館0.0
浅井町立図書館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
湖北町立図書館0.0
滋賀大学 部属図書館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
甲良町立図書館0.0
神戸町立図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
秦荘町立図書館0.0
米原市立山東図書館0.0
米原市立近江図書館0.0
羽島市立図書館0.0
羽島市立図書館0.0
豊郷町立図書館0.0
輪之内町立図書館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
養老町図書館0.0
高月図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Sekigahara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
JAぎふ農産物流通センター
丸北柿市場
大垣市公設地方卸売市場

Hotels in Sekigahara

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

サウンドロッヂ 伊吹
ますや旅館

Restaurants in Sekigahara

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

伊吹
伊吹庵
日本料理末廣
花伊吹

Cafes in Sekigahara

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ギャラリー&カフェ暖暖
こだま

Monuments in Sekigahara

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

島津義弘陣跡

Train Stations in Sekigahara

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kashiwabara
Ōmi-Nagaoka
Sekigahara

Gas Stations in Sekigahara

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ESSO
Idemitsu Kosan
Mobile
古市石油(株)

Banks in Sekigahara

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

十六銀行
大垣共立銀行
滋賀銀行伊吹代理店
滋賀銀行山東支店

Golf Courses in Sekigahara

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

関ヶ原CC

Breweries in Sekigahara

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
ハッピー太郎醸造所

Stadiums & Teams in Sekigahara

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sekigahara

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kuzuryu Ski Resort 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
Fukui Izumi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Shirao Ski Area 0.0 $0
Gozaisho Ski Area 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
Biwako Valley 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sekigahara

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chubu Centrair International AirportNGOLarge Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider ParkSmall Airport
Ichishicho GliderportSmall Airport
Kisogawa GliderportSmall Airport
Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider AirfieldSmall Airport
Okazaki GliderportSmall Airport
Ono GliderportSmall Airport
Ryu's SkyparkSmall Airport
Sengokudaira Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Soratomo Wind Park GliderportSmall Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sekigahara

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ibuki Post Office
Imasu Post Office
Kamiishizu Ichinose Post Office
Makida Post Office
Santo Kashiwabara Post Office
Sekigahara Post Office
山東郵便局
牧田郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sekigahara

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
伊夫岐神社
八幡神社
八幡神社
八相宮
八阪神社
六部地蔵
勝居神社
北野神社
千福神社
天満神社
天理教
宝蔵寺
御霊神社
徳源院
松尾寺
泉神社
法忍寺
津島神社
瑞龍寺
福念寺
至心院
若宮八幡神社
貴船神社
金刀比羅神社

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 Sekigahara

What is the population of Sekigahara?

Sekigahara has a population of 7,109 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 244 people per square mile, spread across 29.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sekigahara 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 Sekigahara?

Sekigahara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.8 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sekigahara?

The job market in Sekigahara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 227 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sekigahara?

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

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