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Hida

Town · Gifu Prefecture, 🇯🇵 Japan
Population 22,585
Area 792 km²
Time zone Asia/Tokyo
Official website www.city.hida.gifu.jp
Hida

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Hida Essentials

Hida combines centuries-old tradition with modern scientific achievement. The historic district of Furukawa is defined by the Seto River and its white-walled storehouses, which house the intricate floats of the UNESCO-recognized Furukawa Festival. To the north, the Kamioka area features a reconstructed castle and the Kamioka Lab, an interactive facility dedicated to Nobel Prize-winning neutrino research. Religious heritage is preserved through the 300-year-old Three Temple Pilgrimage, while local craftsmanship is showcased in historic sake breweries and archaeological collections.

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Historic Temples & Shrines

Discover the Buddhist heritage of Hida through these six historic temples. This selection includes Soto Zen and Jodo Shinshu sites, many of which serve as stops on the Hida 33 Kannon and Chubu 49 Yakushi pilgrimages. Highlights include Rinsho-ji, the family temple of the Anegakoji clan, and temples like Enko-ji and Shinshu-ji, which are central to the 300-year-old San-dera Mairi tradition held every January. These sites showcase Kamakura-period statuary and traditional architecture unique to the region.

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Scenic Peaks & Parks

Explore the rugged terrain of the Northern Japanese Alps through this selection of high-altitude peaks and botanical spaces. The list features prominent summits like Mt. Kurobegoro, known for its massive glacial cirque, and Mt. Shirakimine, famous for its alpine wetlands and seasonal daylilies. These locations offer access to the deep wilderness of the Hida region, ranging from 1,300-variety rose gardens to 2,800-meter peaks overlooking the Tateyama range and the Sea of Japan.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -9°–6°
  • -4° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -10°–10°
  • -4° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -6°–15°
  • -1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–26°
  • 10° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 25° · extremes 11°–28°
  • 16° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–32°
  • 20° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 18°–33°
  • 21° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 12°–30°
  • 17° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 4°–25°
  • 11° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 0°–19°
  • 5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -5°–12°
  • 0° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
118
Electricity
Type A / Type B
100 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Japanese
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+81
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Tours & Activities

起し太鼓の里協会・飛騨古川まつり会館
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ひだ宇宙科学館　カミオカラボ
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