Esashi Chō

Esashi is a town in , , . It is the capital of Hiyama Subprefecture. One of the oldest towns in Hokkaido, the name Esashi comes from the Ainu word for kombu, a type of edible kelp well known in Japan.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hokkaido Esashi High School.

School
is a senior high school in Esashi, , , . Bus lines connect the school to and . It was previously accessible from the Esashi Station. is situated 4 km northwest of Esashi Chō.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Assabu.

Town
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is a small town located in , , . is situated in the of southern Hokkaido near the . is situated 6 km northeast of Esashi Chō.

Esashi Chō

Latitude
41.8857° or 41° 53′ 9″ north
Longitude
140.1774° or 140° 10′ 39″ east
Population
8,580
Elevation
141 metres (463 feet)
Open location code
8RH2V5PG+7W
Geo­Names ID
2130363
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Esashi Chō” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “えさしちょう”
  • Japanese: “エサシチョウ”
  • Japanese: “江差町”

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