Shiriuchi (知内町) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Demographics

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,620, and a density of 23 persons per km2.

Geography

Shiriuchi is located on the southwest of the Oshima Peninsula and faces Tsugaru Strait. Shiriuchi River flows through the town. The total area is 196.66 km2.

Neighboring towns

History

Transportation

Kaikyō Line runs through the town, and the Hokkaido portal of the Seikan Tunnel is in Yunosato. There used to be Shiriuchi Station, but it closed in March 2014.

Education

Sister town

Notable people from Shiriuchi