is a village located in Shiribeshi, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of October 2020, the village has an estimated population of 1,165. The total area is 280.11 km2.
History The name derives from Ainu word "hure-pet", meaning "red river".History of Akaigawa 1899: Akaigawa Village split off from Ōe Village (now Niki Town). 1906: Akaigawa became a Second Class Village. 1991: Kiroro Resort opened.
Geography The center of Akaigawa is in the Akaigawa Caldera and surrounded by mountains on every side.
Kiroro Resort is on the eastern side of the village.Kiroro Resort Mountains: Mount Yoichi, Mount Ponkuto Rivers: Yoichi River, Shiroigawa River, Akaigawa River
Neighboring cities and towns Kutchan Kyōgoku Minami-ku, Sapporo Niki Otaru Yoichi
Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Akaigawa has declined in recent decades.
Education
Akaigawa Village Board Of Education Akaigawa Elementary School Akaigawa Junior High School Miyako Elementary School
References
External links
Official Website