Rausu Chō

Rausu is a town in , , and is one of the gateways to the . The town occupies the southern half of the Shiretoko Peninsula facing , across the Nemuro Strait.
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  • Type: Locality with 5,790 residents
  • Also known as: “Rausu”, “Rausu Cho”, and “Rausu-chō”
  • Historically known as: “Rausu-mura”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Rausu Kunashiri Observatory and Mount Rausu.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Alberth2, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 4½ km southeast of Rausu Chō.

Volcano
Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5.
is a stratovolcano on the in Hokkaidō, . is situated 4½ km northwest of Rausu Chō.

Rausu Chō

Latitude
44.0391° or 44° 2′ 21″ north
Longitude
145.1438° or 145° 8′ 38″ east
Population
5,790
Elevation
319 metres (1,047 feet)
Open location code
8RP724QV+JG
Geo­Names ID
2128429
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In Other Languages

“Rausu Chō” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “らうすちょう”
  • Japanese: “ラウスチョウ”
  • Japanese: “羅臼町”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Yunosawacho and Tomariba.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Hitoiki Tōge and Shiretoko Ōhashi.

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