Nibutani
Nibutani, or Niptani, is a district in the town of Biratori, Hokkaido, now in Japan. It was once known as Pipaushi, which is Ainu for "a place rich in shells" The population as of 2010 was 395 people.Photo: Opqr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Places of Interest
Highlights include Historical Museum of the Saru River.
Historical Museum of the Saru River
Museum
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The Historical Museum of the Saru River opened in the Nibutani area of Biratori, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1998, the year after Nibutani Dam was completed. The Museum documents the natural and cultural history of life along the Saru River and has information on nearby chashi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Biratori.
Biratori
Town
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Biratori is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 4,361 in 2374 households, and a population density of 5 people per km2. Biratori is situated 6 km southwest of Nibutani.
Nibutani
- Type: Locality
- Description: district of Biratori, Hokkaido, Japan
- Categories: aza and kotan
- Location: Biratori Chō, Saru district, Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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In Other Languages
From Ainu to Swedish—“Nibutani” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nibutani Dam and Nibutani Ko.
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