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Living in Hikone

Hikone is a city in Japan. An unemployment rate of 3.29% was measured at the end of 2020.

Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Hikone?

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Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Hikone yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Net rent across major citiesHikone highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Hikone highlighted€15.18川崎市€13.60Yokohama€12.11大阪市€11.89京都市€11.78さいたま市€10.32千葉市€10.23福岡市€10.08神戸市€10.06仙台市€10.01名古屋市€9.52広島市€8.59札幌市net rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)327 EUR/month31 Oct 2023Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling — Japan, prefecture, shi, ku, machi and mura1Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,269 people of 110,489 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in JapanUnemployment in Hikone is 3.3%. Of 2,536 cities with data, 1,168 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Japan per band1 city: 0% to under 1%10–126 cities: 1% to under 2%261–2316 cities: 2% to under 3%3162–31168 cities: 3% to under 4%11683–4Hikone 3.3%776 cities: 4% to under 5%7764–5171 cities: 5% to under 6%1715–651 cities: 6% to under 7%516–715 cities: 7% to under 8%157–85 cities: 8% to under 9%58–97 cities: 9% to under 10%79–10

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate3.29 %country median 3.8%31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hikone. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Hello Work — Public employment service

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Hikone. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 10007.93 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20242Official
Physicians Per 10001.75 per 1,00031 Dec 2024Japan official municipality health statistics 20243Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hikone when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Physicians Per 10001.75 per 1,000Verified 2026-08-31
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

Hikone's nearest airport was NKM, 61 km away and offered 6 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count6 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km61 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataNKM3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Hikone. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course

Agency for Cultural Affairs

For foreigners living in Japan.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Hikone.

Climate and air quality

Hikone's monthly mean temperatures were 3.9°C in January and 26.1°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 112 mm in January and 219 mm in July. Average monthly sunshine totalled 99.8 hours in January and 169.8 hours in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Hikone average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Hikone average monthly precipitation, mm05511016522011210011511714717621912516814186106JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Hikone average monthly sunshine, hours055110165220100116163184197154170213163163135106JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.1 · Feb 7.7 · Mar 11.6 · Apr 17.4 · May 22.6 · Jun 26 · Jul 30.2 · Aug 32.1 · Sep 27.6 · Oct 21.8 · Nov 15.6 · Dec 9.9 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 彦根4Official · parent municipality
Average night-time low by monthJan 1 · Feb 1 · Mar 3.5 · Apr 8.1 · May 13.5 · Jun 18.4 · Jul 22.9 · Aug 24.1 · Sep 20.2 · Oct 14 · Nov 8 · Dec 3.2 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 彦根4Official · parent municipality
Average temperature by monthJan 3.9 · Feb 4.2 · Mar 7.3 · Apr 12.4 · May 17.6 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 26.1 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 23.6 · Oct 17.7 · Nov 11.7 · Dec 6.5 °C31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 彦根4Official · parent municipality
Average precipitation by monthJan 112 · Feb 99.6 · Mar 114.9 · Apr 117.3 · May 146.9 · Jun 175.6 · Jul 219 · Aug 124.6 · Sep 167.7 · Oct 140.7 · Nov 85.8 · Dec 105.9 mm31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 彦根4Official · parent municipality
Average sunshine by monthJan 99.8 · Feb 115.6 · Mar 162.6 · Apr 183.8 · May 197.3 · Jun 154.4 · Jul 169.8 · Aug 213 · Sep 162.9 · Oct 163 · Nov 134.6 · Dec 106.4 hours31 Dec 2020JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 彦根4Official · parent municipality

Cities of a similar size in Japan

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Japan cities
京都市中京区110,488 residents白山市110,408 residents大阪市阿倍野区110,995 residents春日市111,023 residentsKamagaya109,948 residents鎌ケ谷市109,932 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2020, the population density reached 577.3 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Hikone residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.1%Foreign residents 3.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area196.9 km²3 Aug 2026国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)8Official
Foreign-resident share3.86 %3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)11Official
Foreign residents4,269 people3 Aug 2026総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)11Official
Population density577.3 people/km²31 Dec 2020総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)10Official
Population110,489 people1 Jan 2026Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total7Official

Is Hikone a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker59%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–68%
Skilled employee66%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–75%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Retirement49%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents4,269 people3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)
Population110,489 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)327 EUR/month31 Oct 2023Official source · Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling — Japan, prefecture, shi, ku, machi and mura
Unemployment rate3.29 %31 Dec 2020Official source · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)
City area196.9 km²3 Aug 2026Official source · 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)
Foreign-resident share3.86 %3 Aug 2026Official source · 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-14

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Common questions

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What is the unemployment rate in Hikone?

The unemployment rate is 3.29 %. Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).

How many people live in Hikone?

The published population is 110,489 people. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.

How many foreign residents live in Hikone?

4,269 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).

Is Hikone a good place to live?

Hikone may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Hikone, Japan: rent, jobs, climate, healthcare, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/hikone/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Hikone, Japan: rent, jobs, climate, healthcare, population},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling — Japan, prefecture, shi, ku, machi and mura Housing and Land Survey 2023, Table 112-3-2: Monthly Rent of Dwelling by Type of Dwelling · e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-09-12
  2. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  3. Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
  4. JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals — 彦根 JMA 1991-2020 surface climate normals · data.jma.go.jp · checked 2026-07-26
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
  8. 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  9. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
  10. 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03

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