Shimokawara

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Shimoda Station and Mutsu-Ichikawa Station.

Railway station
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is a railway station on the Aoimori Railway Line in the town of Oirase in , Japan, operated by the third sector railway operator Aoimori Railway Company. is situated 2½ km northwest of Shimokawara.

Railway stop
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is a railway station on the Aoimori Railway Line in the city of in , Japan, operated by the third sector railway operator Aoimori Railway Company.

Military installation
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is a military base of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in Hachinohe, , . It is one of several military facilities in eastern Aomori Prefecture, and is adjacent to the . is situated 3½ km east of Shimokawara.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oirase and Rokunohe.

Town
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is a town located in , Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 25,026 in 11218 households, and a population density of 348 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 71.96 square kilometres. is situated 3½ km northwest of Shimokawara.

Town
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is a town located in , Japan. As of 30 November 2025, the town had an estimated population of 10,439 in 4738 households, and a population density of 124 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 83.89 square kilometres… is situated 9 km northwest of Shimokawara.

Shimokawara

Latitude
40.57339° or 40° 34′ 24″ north
Longitude
141.42528° or 141° 25′ 31″ east
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
Open location code
8RG3HCFG+94
Geo­Names ID
8311888
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Shimokawara” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “しもかわら”
  • Japanese: “シモカワラ”
  • Japanese: “下川原”
  • Japanese: “下河原”

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