Shiraoi, Coastal town in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan
Located within Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Shiraoi extends across 425 square kilometers of land, with 82 percent covered in dense forest reaching the Pacific Ocean.
The Sendai domain established a fort in Shiraoi during 1867, initiating development before retreating due to the Boshin War the following year.
The Ainu Museum, known as Poroto Kotan, presents traditional artifacts, performances, and educational exhibits about the indigenous people of Hokkaido.
Multiple stations on the Muroran Main Line serve Shiraoi, connecting travelers to major cities while Japan National Route 36 provides road access.
The town maintains four seasonal festivals, including the Shiraoi Dosanko Winter Festival in February and the Shiraoi Beef Festival in June.
Location: Shiraoi district
Location: Hokkaido
Inception: April 1, 1919
Shares border with: Chitose, Tomakomai, Noboribetsu, Date, Sobetsu
Website: https://town.shiraoi.hokkaido.jp
GPS coordinates: 42.55122,141.35589
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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