Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido
Shosanbetsu (初山別村, Shosanbetsu-mura) is a village located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
Shosanbetsu 初山別村 | |
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Village | |
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 Location of Shosanbetsu in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) | |
  Shosanbetsu Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 44°32′N 141°46′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
| District | Tomamae |
| Area | |
| • Total | 280.04 km2 (108.12 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2016) | |
| • Total | 1,249 |
| • Density | 4.5/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Website | www |
Shosanbetsu village wooden torii
As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 1,249 and a density of 4.5 persons per km². The total area is 280.04 km². Shosanbetsu observatory is a planetarium-cum-astronomical observatory which is a popular attraction in this region.
Shosanbetsu was the hometown of famed bear hunter Yamamoto Heikichi, famous for his killing of the bear Kesagake.
External links
- Official Website (in Japanese)
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