Kuraishi, Aomori

Kuraishi
倉石村
Former municipality
Since July 1, 2004
Currently part of part of Gonohe

Kuraishi's location in Aomori, Japan.
Location
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku region
Prefecture Aomori
District Sannohe District
Physical characteristics
Area 55.68 km²
Population (as of July 1, 2004)
     Total 3,363
     Density 60.4/km²
Symbols
Tree Japanese Red Pine
Flower Kobushi Magnolia

Kuraishi (倉石村 Kuraishi-mura?) was a village located in Sannohe District in central Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

Kuraishi Village was founded on April 1, 1889. On July 1, 2004 it was merged into the town of Gonohe, and thus no longer exists as an independent municipality.

An inland village, Kuraishi had an agriculture-based economy and was noted for its production of apples. At the time of its merger, Kuraishi had an estimated population of 3,363 and a density of 60.4 persons per km². The total area was 55.68 km².

Kuraishi was served by Route 454 (Japan) highway, but had no rail service.