Akkeshi, Hokkaidō
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Akkeshi 厚岸町 |
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 Location of Akkeshi in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
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 Akkeshi
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| Coordinates: 43°3′N 144°51′E / 43.050°N 144.850°ECoordinates: 43°3′N 144°51′E / 43.050°N 144.850°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture) |
| District | Akkeshi |
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| • Total | 734.82 km2 (283.72 sq mi) |
| Population (November 31, 2016) | |
| • Total | 9,850 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (35/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | www |
Akkeshi (厚岸町 Akkeshi-chou?) is a village located in Akkeshi District, Kushiro Sub-prefecture, Hokkaido. As of April 2016, it has an estimated population of 9,903 and an area of 734.82 km². Lake Akkeshi is a Ramsar Site.
Shinryu, the northern part of the town is linked to Honcho, the southern part, by a bridge offering a scenic view of the lagoon which separates both parts. The length of the bridge is 456 m.
Kokutai-ji is a Buddhist temple in Honcho which was founded in 1802. It is one of the oldest and most important temple of Hokkaido. The temple is operated by Rinzai school, one of three sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism. Missionary activities to convert the Ainu started here in 1804.
The modern Town Hall which is in Shinryu is worth a visit as well.
Akkeshi is about 50 km east of Kushiro on the east coast of Hokkaido. The town is on Nemuro Sen railway line and can be reached by train from Kushiro and Nemuro several times a day. The railway station is in Shinryu. The nearest airport is in Kushiro.
Akkeshi railway station
Kokutai Ji Shrine
View from Kokutai Ji Shrine
Akkeshi Lagoon
Town Hall
Akkeshi High Street
Akkeshi High Street
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