Akaigawa, Japan
赤井川村
Akaigawa is a town of 1,165 people in Hokkaido, Japan, founded in April 1, 1906.
Why visit Akaigawa
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Consadole Niki Ski Park, 大黒山, Former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishery and Fugoppe Cave.
Weather in Akaigawa
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About Akaigawa
Akaigawa (赤井川村, Akaigawa-mura) is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
From the Wikipedia article Akaigawa, Hokkaido (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do19
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Museums and landmarks24
Former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishery
Monument and historic site · 13.3 km
Archaeological site
Fugoppe Cave
Monument and historic site · 12.5 km
Rock art site in Japan
Ōyachi Shell Mound
Monument and historic site · 12.0 km
Midden in Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan
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Parks, trails and playgrounds20
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Restaurants and cafes18
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History
The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river".
1899: Akaigawa Village split off from Ōe Village (now Niki Town).
From the History section of Akaigawa, Hokkaido on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship24
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare5
Map of Akaigawa
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Getting there and nearby towns
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 46 km away.
- Niki 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Yoichi 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Kutchan 21 km south, about 21 min by car
- Kyōgoku 26 km south, about 26 min by car
- Makkari 36 km south, about 36 min by car
- Rankoshimachi 38 km southwest, about 38 min by car
- Rusutsu 39 km south, about 39 min by car
- Sapporo 43 km east, about 43 min by car
- Ebetsu 60 km east, about 1 h by car
- Kitahiroshima 62 km east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Akaigawa village hall, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Yoichi Fukuhara herring fishing grounds. E, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fugoppe Cave, Ozizo, Public domain
- 130823Nikka Wisky Yoichi Distillery Hokkaido Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Nishizakiyama Stone Circle - Detail 1, Fred Cherrygarden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hokkaido Yoichikoushi High School, Wakimasa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Shimoyoichi Unjoya. A, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
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