Kawashiri

Kawashiri is a locality in , , . Kawashiri is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hiranai Station and Taneichi Station.

Railway station
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is a passenger railway station located in the town of , , , Japan. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company.

Railway station
Photo: Kh0708, CC0.
is a passenger railway station located in the town of , , , Japan. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company.

Railway station
Photo: Kh0708, CC0.
is a passenger railway station located in the town of , , , Japan. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company. is situated 3½ km northwest of Kawashiri.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hashikami.

Town
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is a town located in , . As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 12,345 in 6,000 households, and a population density of 131 persons per km2 The total area of the town is 94.01 square kilometres. is situated 8 km northwest of Kawashiri.

Kawashiri

Latitude
40.41667° or 40° 25′ north
Longitude
141.7° or 141° 42′ east
Elevation
38 metres (125 feet)
Open location code
8RG3CM8X+MX
Geo­Names ID
2129605
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