Shirasu
Shirasu is a quarter in Hiranai Machi, Higashitsugaru District, Aomori. Shirasu is situated nearby to the quarter Higashitazawa, as well as near the locality Natsudomari Penisula.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Asadokoro and Hiranai.
Asadokoro
Quarter
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Asadokoro is a coastal neighborhood in the town of Hiranai in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its tidal flats on the coast of Mutsu Bay that attract groups of migratory birds. The flats are designated as a National Special Natural Monument. Asadokoro is situated 5 km southeast of Shirasu.
Hiranai
Town
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Hiranai is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan and a part of the Aomori metropolitan area. As of 1 September 2025, the town had an estimated population of 9,616 in 4,726 households, and a population density of 44 persons per km. Hiranai is situated 7 km south of Shirasu.
Shirasu
- Type: Quarter
- Category: locality
- Location: Hiranai Machi, Higashitsugaru District, Aomori, Tohoku, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
40.98868° or 40° 59′ 19″ northLongitude
140.94791° or 140° 56′ 53″ eastElevation
25 metres (82 feet)Open location code
8RG2XWQX+F5OpenStreetMap ID
node 8496040197OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarterGeoNames ID
8383671
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In Other Languages
“Shirasu” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “しらす”
- Japanese: “シラス”
- Japanese: “白砂”
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