i Higashiando
Ikoma-gun · Japan
The best months to visit are May and October.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (33°F).
The wettest month is March, with rain on about 19 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 87% of places in Japan.
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Best time to visit Higashiando
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 9° | 10° | 13° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 32° | 28° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
| Average low | 0° | 1° | 3° | 9° | 13° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 7° | 2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 46 | 61 | 103 | 142 | 150 | 231 | 190 | 135 | 199 | 125 | 74 | 37 |
| Rain days | 12 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.3 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.1 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 13 | 14 | 14.5 | 14.3 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 10.3 | 9.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 66 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 75 | 77 | 75 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 69 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Go score | 18 | 18 | 32 | 59 | 71 | 62 | 41 | 39 | 58 | 72 | 55 | 34 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Higashiando: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
i Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Complex of eight historical sites in Nara, Japan
i Fujiwara-kyō
ancient capital of Japan
i Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
World Heritage Site in Nara Prefecture, Japan
i Asuka
former imperial capital of Japan
i Mount Kongō
mountain in Osaka and Nara Prefecture, Japan
i Mount Wakakusa
mountain in Nara Prefecture, Japan
i Mount Ikoma
mountain in Osaka and Nara Prefecture, Japan
Takamatsuzuka Tomb
kofun
i Mount Yamato Katsuragi
mountain in the Kongō Range straddling the prefectural border between Chihayaakasaka, Osaka and Gose, Nara in Japan
i Mount Miwa
mountain in Nara Prefecture, Japan
i Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara
World Heritage Site in Nara Prefecture, Japan
i Ishibutai Kofun
kofun in Asuka, Nara
Higashiando: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 100 V · 50/60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Japanese Yen
JPY · ¥
1 USD ≈ 158 JPY
- Languages
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- Meal, casual restaurant¥2,500≈ $16.00
- Cappuccino¥600≈ $3.80
- Beer (0.5 l)¥880≈ $5.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)¥270≈ $1.70
- Taxi, 5 km¥1,800≈ $11.00
- Public transport ticket¥330≈ $2.10
- Mid-range hotel, per night¥20,100≈ $125
Estimated from Japan’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 69% of US levels.
- Nov 3Culture Day
- Nov 23Labour Thanksgiving Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 11Coming of Age Day
- Feb 11Foundation Day
25 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.9 (1995).
How to get to Higashiando
Nearest airports
- ITMOsaka Itami International AirportOsaka35 km
- UKBKobe AirportKobe49 km
- KIXKansai International AirportOsaka51 km
- NGOChubu Centrair International AirportTokoname100 km
- SHMNanki Shirahama AirportShirahama111 km
- TKSTokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air BaseTokushima118 km
Distances
- Tokyo377 km 6 h 32 · 1 h 08
- Yokohama366 km 6 h 21 · 1 h 07
- Osaka25 km 26 min
- Nagoya123 km 2 h 08
- Sapporo1,057 km 18 h 19 · 2 h 00
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Hotels in Higashiando
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Higashiando?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Higashiando is May and October.
What is the weather like in Higashiando in October?
In October, Higashiando averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with 125 mm of rain on about 14 days.
What is the rainiest month in Higashiando?
March, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Higashiando?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), about 35 km away.
What power plugs are used in Japan?
Plug types A, B, 100 V.
What currency is used in Japan?
Japanese Yen (JPY).
What is the emergency number in Japan?
110.
Is Japan safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise normal precautions. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Higashiando most crowded?
The busiest months are May and October.
When is Higashiando least crowded?
The quietest months are January–February.
What time zone is Higashiando in?
Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the population of Higashiando?
About 7,225.