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The climate of Hida Takayama
Natural features
Hida Province is located almost in the center of the Japanese archipelago, and is surrounded by steep mountains to the east and west, and severe river gorges to the North and South. Most of the land is forest, with a forestry ratio of 92.5% (national average is 60%). Takayama City, located within this area, is a mountainous city blessed with beautiful nature and seasonal changes, with a long and narrow terrain measuring 573m above sea level, 27.1km from East to West, and 11.5km from North to South. In February 2005, one city and nine towns and villages merged, making it the largest city in Japan (140.47km², larger than Tokyo!). Small villages spread out on small flatlands along the Miyagawa River, which flows to the Sea of Japan in the North, and the Hida River flowing to the Pacific Ocean in the South. There are many large settlements, and many small settlements are scattered along the valleys of the tributaries. The area is in an environment where Mount Norikura, Mount Yakedake, Mount Hotaka, Mount Yari, Mount Kurobegoro, Mount Kasagatake to the east, Mount Ontake to the southeast, and Mount Hakusan to the northwest can be seen in the distance. There are many scenic spots. Along with historic townscapes, the natural beauty of Hida has been expressed in paintings and poems since ancient times.
Climate
It has a so-called "inland basin climate" with large temperature differences between day and night, between summer and winter, together with low humidity. In summer, the sun is often so strong that it is difficult to keep your eyes open during the day, yet the air is dry and refreshing. It gets very cool at night, and the temperature drops so low that you will catch a cold if you do not sleep under a blanket. Winter is very cold, dropping to nearly -15°C. Spring comes late, and snow remains on the ground until the end of March.
（Scenery of Hida in all seasons）
