Rishiri, Hokkaido

Rishiri (利尻町, Rishiri-chō) is a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,684 and a density of 35 persons per km². The total area is 76.49 km².

Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji.

Geography

Rishiri is located on the western portion of Rishiri Island, facing the Sea of Japan. Mount Rishiri (also known as Rishirifuji), at 1721m, is located on the border with Rishirifuji.

Neighbouring municipalities

• Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido
• Rishirifuji

Education

• Primary schools
  • Kutsugata Elementary School
  • Senhōshi Elementary School
  • Shinminato Elementary School
• Junior high schools
  • Kutsugata Junior High School
  • Senhōshi Junior High School
• High schools
  • Rishiri High School

External links

• Media related to Rishiri, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website Template:Ja icon
• Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park travel guide from Wikivoyage