Ashibetsu, Hokkaido

Ashibetsu (Japanese芦 别 市, - shi) is a city located in Sorachi sub-prefecture on the island of Hokkaido (Japan).

Geography

Ashibetsu located south of Asahikawa and northeast of Sapporo.

History

The city was founded on April 1, 1953.

Traffic

• Train: JR Nemuro Main Line

• National Road 38.452

Sons and daughters of the town

• Date Chuichi (* 1939), politician

Adjacent Cities and Towns

• Utashinai
• Fukagawa
• Akabira
• Bibai
• Mikasa ( Hokkaido )
• Yubari
• Asahikawa
• Furano