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Taira, Japan
Gifu · Japan
Taira is a small town in Gifu, Japan with a population of 2,016. Elevation: 1,903 ft (580 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Taira
Taira no Masakado was a Heian period provincial magnate (gōzoku) and samurai based in eastern Japan, notable for leading the first recorded uprising against the central government in Kyōto. Along with Sugawara no Michizane and Emperor Sutoku, he is often called one of the "Three Great Onryō of Japan".
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A+Climate
| Population | 2,016 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6333°, 137.3333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Gifu |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.0 inches (2,159 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,500 |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
About Taira
Taira is a small town in Japan (Gifu) with a population of 2,016. The city sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet (580 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Taira vs Japan Average
Income: Taira vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,500 |
| 58% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 65 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 806 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Area | 122.7 sq mi (317.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6333°N, 137.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 97 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 105 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 32 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 56 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 70 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 77 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 102 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 107 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 130 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 137 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 153 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 156 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 156 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 159 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 166 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
Taira has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.9").
Schools in Taira
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立付知中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立付知北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立付知南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立加子母中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立加子母小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田瀬小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立東白川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立東白川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立佐見中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立佐見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立黒川中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立黒川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立恵那北高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立付知中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Taira
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Taira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Meiji Anzaijo | ||||
| Hiroshige Museum of Art | ||||
| Nakasendō Hishiya Museum | ||||
| Nakatsugawa City Nakasendō History Museum | ||||
| Shimizuya Museum | ||||
| Stone Museum Hakusekikan | ||||
| 下呂市禅昌寺歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 下呂温泉合掌村 | ||||
| 下呂発温泉博物館 | ||||
| 中山道みたけ館 | ||||
| 中津川市東山魁夷心の旅路館 | ||||
| 中津川市苗木遠山史料館 | ||||
| 中津川市鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 中津川市鉱物博物館 | ||||
| 中津川市青邨記念館 | ||||
| 兼山歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 可児郷土歴史館 | ||||
| 熊谷守一記念館 | ||||
| 縄文公園・下呂ふるさと歴史記念館 | ||||
| 藤村記念館 | ||||
| 蛭川郷土館 | ||||
| 豊蔵資料館 | ||||
| 馬籠脇本陣史料館 |
Libraries in Taira
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ena City Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 下呂市はぎわら図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中山道みたけ館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津川市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 中津川市立蛭川済美図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 可児市立図書館桜ケ丘分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恵那市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 楽集館 | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Taira
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Taira
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taira
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Taira
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 奥飛騨酒造 |
Ski Resorts Near Taira
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Nagareha Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Kawai Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hirayu Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Honokidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hida Takayama Municipal Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Prime Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Resort Norikura | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mont Deus Hida-kuraiyama Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Nomugitoge Ski Resort | 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 | - | - | - |
| Chausuyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Yabuhara Kogen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| WhitePIA Takasu | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Meiho Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kisofukushima Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Washigatake Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fukui Izumi Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mia Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Shirao Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuzuryu Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Motai Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chuo-do Ina Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Komagane Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Araragi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jibusaka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiraya Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Taira
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu Airport | QGU | Medium Airport |
| Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base | NKM | Medium Airport |
| Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport | MMJ | Medium Airport |
| Hida Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Kisogawa Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Nukata Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okazaki Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Ono Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Tatsuda Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tokai Paraplane Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Taira
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Higashikurokawa Summary Post Office | |
| Higashishirakawa Post Office | |
| Kamitsukechi Summary Post Office | |
| Kashimo Post Office | |
| Kurokawa Post Office | |
| Mino Oppara Post Office | |
| Sami Post Office | |
| Shimosami Summary Post Office | |
| Shimotsukechi Post Office | |
| Tase Post Office | |
| Tsukechi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taira
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 下郷神社 | |
| 神田神社 | |
| 秋葉神社 |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Taira
What is the population of Taira?
Taira has a population of 2,016 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 122.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Taira 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 Taira?
Taira has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.0 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Taira?
The job market in Taira is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 65 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Taira?
The median home value in Taira is $78,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $390.