Rusutsu, Hokkaido


Rusutsu is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
, the village has an estimated population of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km².

Geography

Rusutsu is located on the southern of Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Mount Shiritsu is in the northern of the town.
The name came from Ainu word "Ru-sutu", meaning "Road at the foot of the mountain".

Neighboring municipalities

Rusutsu is the top producer of Daikon in Hokkaido. It also produces potato and Asparagus.
Commercial facilities and companies of Rusutsu are along Route 230. There are Sightseeing spots such as Rusutsu Resort at a distance from the center of the village.

Education