Shiroishi-ku

Shiroishi-ku extends across 34.47 square kilometers of urban territory, accommodating over 213,000 residents in northeastern Sapporo with residential and commercial districts.

The area emerged from the merger of Shiroishi and Kamishiroishi villages in 1902, later becoming an official ward of Sapporo during the 1972 Winter Olympics.

The ward maintains two official mascots, Shiroppy and Kuroppy, representing the district through snowwoman characters adorned with distinctive rose-decorated hats.

Transportation infrastructure includes multiple stations on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line and connections to the Hokkaido Expressway and major national routes.

The district holds a special relationship with its namesake city Shiroishi in Miyagi Prefecture, fostering cultural exchanges between the two municipalities.

Location: Sapporo

Shares border with: Higashi-ku, Chuo-ku

Website: https://city.sapporo.jp/shiroishi

GPS coordinates: 43.04778,141.40500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40