Shiraoi

#1597 among destinations in Japan

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Shiraoi is a town located in Iburi, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town had a population of 17,759. It was established in 1867 by the feudal lords of Sendai. Most of the area of the town is forested and parts lie within the Shikotsu-Tōya National Park. ()

Local name: 白老町 Population: 16.7 thous. (2019)Area: 164.38 mi²Coordinates: 42°28'52"N, 141°14'49"E

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Shiraoi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Kuttara.

3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Kuttara
91 min walk • Lake Kuttara is a nearly circular caldera lake in Shiraoi, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is part of Shikotsu-Tōya National Park. The lake is recognized as having the best water quality in all of Japan.