Rishiri Gun
Rishiri is a town located on Rishiri Island in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,169 and a density of 28 persons per km2.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rishiri Island and Mount Rishiri.
Rishiri Island
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Rishiri Island is on the north-west tip of Hokkaido, Japan and a part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. The island features native wildflowers, spectacular landscapes and fantastic hiking for experienced and beginner hikers.
Mount Rishiri
Volcano
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Mount Rishiri is a Quaternary stratovolcano located off the coast of Hokkaidō, Japan in the Sea of Japan. It rises out of the Sea of Japan forming Rishiri Island.
Rishiri Gun
- Also known as: “Rishiri-gun”
- Location: Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
45.1824° or 45° 10′ 57″ northLongitude
141.2286° or 141° 13′ 43″ eastElevation
1,177 metres (3,862 feet)Open location code
8RQ356JH+XCGeoNames ID
2128405
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In Other Languages
“Rishiri Gun” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “りしりぐん”
- Japanese: “利尻郡”
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