Takikawa

Takikawa spreads across 115 square kilometers between the Ishikari and Sorachi rivers, with forests and farmland covering sixty percent of its territory.

The settlement began in 1886 when residents supplied construction workers along the Sorachi River, leading to its establishment as a village in 1890.

The city maintains strong connections to its farming heritage through seasonal festivals celebrating local produce, especially during the annual Nanohana celebration.

Located centrally between Sapporo and Asahikawa, Takikawa experiences winter temperatures of -5.9 degrees Celsius with annual snowfall reaching 7.77 meters.

The region pioneered apple cultivation in Hokkaido, with its produce winning first place at the 1905 Hokkaido Agricultural Fair and establishing a lasting agricultural legacy.

Location: Sorachi Subprefecture

Location: Hokkaido

Inception: April 1, 1906

Shares border with: Sunagawa, Akabira, Fukagawa, Moseushi, Uryu, Shintotsukawa

Website: https://city.takikawa.hokkaido.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.55783,141.91042

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51