Climate
About Hikari
Hikari is a city in Yamaguchi, Japan, with a population of about 49,798 inhabitants. About 35.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.1. The average taxable income is about 330.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 541/km² (ranked #256 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 63.5% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 14% (-3.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hikari to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hikari — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hikari — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hikari recorded 249 births and 732 deaths (natural change -483), with 1,249 people moving in and 1,449 moving out (net migration -200).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hikari — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 19 standard points in Hikari: residential land averages 31,350 yen/m² (median 29,400, highest 45,600), commercial land averages 54,833 yen/m², with an average change of +0.25 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hikari
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hikari.
Train stations near Hikari
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hikari population?
About 49,798 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hikari?
About 541 inhabitants/km² (area 92.1 km²).
Average rent in Hikari?
About 1,905 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hikari to Tokyo?
About 733 km in a straight line.