Akaigawa, Hokkaido
Akaigawa (赤井川村, Akaigawa-mura) is a village located in Yoichi District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 1,264. The total area is 280.11 km².
Geography
The center of Akaigawa is in the Caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side.[1]
Kiroro Resort is on the eastern of the village.[2]
- Mountains: Mount Yoichi, Mount Ponkuto
- Rivers: Yoichi River, Shiroigawa River, Akaigawa River
Neighboring cities and towns
History
The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river".[3]
- 1899 Akaigawa Village split off from Ōe Village (now Niki Town).
- 1906 Akaigawa became a Second Class Village.
- 1991 Kiroro Resort opened.
Education
- Akaigawa Junior High School
- Akaigawa Elementary School
- Miyako Elementary School
References
External links
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