Hiyama Subprefecture, Administrative subprefecture in western Hokkaido, Japan
Hiyama Subprefecture covers 2,629 square kilometers of land on the Oshima Peninsula, extending along the Sea of Japan with mountains and coastal regions.
The subprefecture emerged in 1897 and underwent significant changes in 2010 when administrative restructuring established its current organizational structure.
The region maintains connections to Ainu heritage through local traditions, while its capital Esashi preserves classical folk songs including the Esashi Oiwake.
The area functions without railway service since 2014, requiring residents and visitors to rely on road transportation networks for movement across the region.
This subprefecture includes Okushiri Island and maintains the lowest population density in Hokkaido at 18 people per square kilometer.
Location: Hokkaido
Inception: April 1, 2010
Capital city: Esashi
Shares border with: Oshima Subprefecture, Shiribeshi Subprefecture
Website: http://hiyama.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 41.85956,140.12819
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:31
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