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Kakamigahara

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kakamigahara month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kakamigahara are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and July the wettest (about 339 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.9-0.9498.0
February9.9-0.2768.1
March14.53.61348.5
April19.38.71768.8
May23.513.42129.0
June26.918.22828.9
July30.522.93399.2
August32.224.026110.2
September28.520.72498.2
October22.513.72037.5
November17.07.1957.9
December11.01.5667.4

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1897

    During the post-Meiji restoration cadastral reforms, the area was organised into the Inaba District, Gifu, in April 1897.

  2. Documented history · 1963

    1 April 1963: Kakamigahara City was founded by amalgamating Naka, Sohara, Unuma, and Inaba.

  3. Documented history · 1968

    1968: The Line Bridge was completed.

  4. Documented history · 1925

    Together with the Inuyama bridge, completed in 1925, these two bridges span the Kiso River and connect Kakamigahara City with Aichi Prefecture.

  5. City Foundation

    Kakamigahara City was founded on April 1, 1963, by amalgamating Naka, Sohara, Unuma, and Inaba.

Current public leadership

  • Kenji Asano

    Current mayor of Kakamigahara, inaugurated on May 20, 2013.

People associated with this place

  • Tow Ubukata

    Japanese screenwriter and novelist born in Kakamigahara.

Historical figures

  • Kaichi Mutou

    Former mayor of Kakamigahara (1963–1968).

  • Keikichi Matsubara

    Former mayor of Kakamigahara (1968–1973).

  • Kihachirou Hirano

    Former mayor of Kakamigahara (1973–1997).

  • Shin Mori

    Former mayor of Kakamigahara (1997–2013).

Local business and employers

  • Nippon Ichi Software

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kakamigahara. Japanese video game developer and publisher.

  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries Aerospace Company

    Operates an aircraft factory located next to the JASDF Gifu Air Base in Kakamigahara.

  • Calbee Kakamigahara Factory

    Local factory that produces Kakamigahara kimchi-flavored potato chips.

  • Eisai Co.

    Major employer with operations listed in Kakamigahara.

  • Zero Sports

    Automotive business and major employer located in Kakamigahara.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Kakamigahara

    Gifu at Wikimedia Commons

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01 · Overview

Kakamigahara, in brief

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02 · History

How Kakamigahara took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kakamigahara

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04 · Food & culture

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Kakamigahara located and what are its coordinates?

Kakamigahara is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.4167, 136.8667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kakamigahara?

Kakamigahara has a recorded population of approximately 144,521 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Kakamigahara?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kakamigahara include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

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