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Kikugawa, Agricultural city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Kikugawa extends across 94 square kilometers of the Makinohara Plateau, featuring tea plantations, residential areas, and the flowing Kikugawa River through its center.

The city formed on January 17, 2005, through the consolidation of Kikugawa Town and Ogasa Town, marking a significant administrative transformation in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Local residents maintain traditional tea cultivation methods, producing high-quality green tea that represents a central element of the regional agricultural heritage.

Visitors can access the city via Kikugawa Station on the Tokaido Main Line, connecting them to major destinations including Tokyo and Osaka.

The city developed a cycling tourism program with designated routes and checkpoints, offering rewards to participants who complete the prescribed courses.

Location: Shizuoka Prefecture

Inception: January 17, 2005

Website: https://www.city.kikugawa.shizuoka.jp/

Shares border with: Kakegawa, Omaezaki, Shimada, Makinohara

Website: https://city.kikugawa.shizuoka.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.75775,138.08478

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56

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