Rishiri, Hokkaido


Rishiri is a town located on Rishiri Island in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,169 and a density of 28 persons per km2. The total area is 76.49 km2.
Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji.

Geography

Rishiri is located on the western portion of Rishiri Island, facing the Sea of Japan. Mount Rishiri, at 1721m, is located on the border with Rishirifuji.

Neighbouring municipalities