Sorachi district

Sorachi is an administrative district that spans a large area in Hokkaido and contains several smaller towns connected by an integrated transportation network. The area is defined mainly by agriculture, particularly hop cultivation.

The area was established during the creation of provinces on Hokkaido in the 1870s and received its official designation as a district years later. Early development was closely tied to the settlement and infrastructure growth of the island.

The region is known for growing Sorachi Ace hops, which are used in Japanese beer production and show the strong connection between the land and local craftsmanship.

The area is best visited by accessing the connected towns, each with its own train station or road link. Allow enough travel time between towns since distances in the region are considerable.

The district has a very low population density, offering visitors quiet landscapes with large open spaces between settlements. This spaciousness creates a calm quality that contrasts sharply with crowded urban regions.

Location: Sorachi Subprefecture

Location: Kamikawa Subprefecture

Inception: July 23, 1879

GPS coordinates: 43.44000,142.45000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05