Rankoshi, Hokkaido

Shiribetsu River flows through Rankoshi to the Sea of Japan. The town is surrounded by Niseko Volcanic Group, which belongs to Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The name is derived from Ainu word "Ranko-usi", meaning "Place with many Katsura trees". • Mountains: Mount Raiden, Mount Mekunnai, Mount Chisenupuri, Mount Nitonupuri Neighboring towns • Iburi Subprefecture • Toyoura • Shiribeshi Subprefecture • Iwanai • Kuromatsunai • Kutchan • Niseko • Suttsu Climate {{Weather box ==History==

• 1909: Minamishiribeshi became a Second Class Village. • 1940: Minamishiribeshi became a First Class Village. • 1954: Minamishiribeshi Village became Rankoshi Town. • 1955: A part of Suttsu Town was merged into Rankoshi Town. ==Education==

• High school • Hokkaido Rankoshi High School • Junior high school • Rankoshi Junior High School • Elementary schools • Kombu Elementary School • Rankoshi Elementary School ==Transportation==

• Hakodate Main Line: Mena - Rankoshi - Konbu • Route 5 ==Sister city==

• Saalfelden, Salzburg, Austria (since 1967) ==References==