Esashi Chō
Esashi is a town in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. 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.- Locality with about 8,580 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 140 metres (460 feet)
- Also known as“Esashi”“Esashi-machi”
Places of Interest
Discover Hokkaido Esashi High School.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Assabu.
Assabu
Assabu is a small town located in Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
6 km northeast of Esashi Chō
Esashi Chō
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Latitude
41.8857° or 41° 53′ 9″ north
Longitude
140.1774° or 140° 10′ 39″ east
Open location code
8RH2V5PG+7W
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In Other Languages
“Esashi Chō” goes by many names.
えさしちょうJapanese
エサシチョウJapanese
江差町Japanese
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Localities in the Area
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