Rankoshi, town in Isoya district, Hokkaido, Japan
Rankoshi is a town in the Isoya District within Hokkaido's Shiribeshi region. It has a rural structure with scattered residential areas surrounded by forests and mountains, along with essential local facilities and shops.
Rankoshi developed gradually as a settlement in this mountainous part of Hokkaido over many decades. The town grew slowly as a local administrative center serving the surrounding rural areas.
The town offers only basic shops and services for daily needs, so plan ahead for what you require. The best time to visit is from May to September when weather is milder and the surrounding mountains are more accessible.
Location: Isoya District
Location: Shiribeshi Subprefecture
Inception: April 1, 1909
Shares border with: Niseko, Kutchan, Suttsu, Kuromatsunai, Iwanai, Toyoura, Kyowa
Website: https://town.rankoshi.hokkaido.jp
GPS coordinates: 42.80908,140.52831
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01
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