The village area extends along National Route 454, which connects Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture and Lake Towada.

Aomori Prefecture Akita Prefecture The village has a cold humid continental climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with very heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification Dfa).

Shingō has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral village council of eight members.

Shingō is part of Sannohe District which contributes three members to the Aomori Prefectural Assembly.

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