Ashibetsu

Ashibetsu is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture situated across Hokkaido's mountainous terrain, shaped by rivers and mountain ranges. The Nemuro Main Line connects three railway stations throughout the region, serving as the primary transportation link for people moving through the area.

The city developed as a coal mining center before receiving official city status in 1953 following industrial shifts. This transition marked its evolution from a resource-extraction economy to a modern settlement.

Local residents celebrate regional festivals throughout the year, keeping traditional practices alive in the mountain community.

Visitors can reach the area using the Nemuro Main Line, which stops at three stations serving the region. The mountainous location means that local transportation options are helpful for getting around.

A monumental Kannon statue was completed in 1989, rising 88 meters into the sky. When it was finished, it held the record as the world's tallest statue at that time.

Location: Sorachi Subprefecture

Location: Hokkaido

Inception: April 1, 1906

Shares border with: Fukagawa, Akabira, Utashinai, Bibai, Mikasa, Yubari, Asahikawa, Furano, Biei, Kamisunagawa, Naie, Minamifurano, Nakafurano

Website: https://city.ashibetsu.hokkaido.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.51822,142.18961

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:22