The Akaishi Keiryū Anmon no Taki Prefectural Natural Park is also partly located within the borders of Ajigasawa.

Ajigasawa has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town legislature of 12 members.

In terms of national politics, the town is part of Aomori 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

The economy of Ajigasawa is heavily dependent on agriculture (rice and horticulture) and on commercial fishing, especially for squid.

The Shirakami Nature School hosts a wide variety of environmental education including classroom activities and open-air classes to people of all ages.