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Japan

Atsuma

Administrative territorial entity Town Town of Japan

Atsuma, Rural municipality in Yufutsu district, Japan

Description

Atsuma is a town in Yufutsu district on Hokkaido island and is divided by a river that separates the built area from surrounding woodlands. The town sits on a railway line and is accessible via an expressway and a national highway.

History

The settlement began as a village in April 1906 and gained town status in 1965. The region shows archaeological traces of historic trade connections and human presence throughout the 20th century.

Culture

The Inaka Matsuri Festival takes place each July with traditional dances performed in the streets by local groups. Rehearsals happen in the weeks before, bringing community members together to prepare for the celebration.

Practical

Visitors can walk around on foot or join guided tours through different areas of the town. Hiking paths wind through the surroundings and offer opportunities to explore the natural landscape.

Did you know?

Multiple planting events between 2015 and 2017 created a green corridor that noticeably changed the local landscape. This transformation through volunteer effort is visible in how the region now looks.

Location

Yufutsu district

Inception

April 1, 1906

Reference

015814

Shares border with

Tomakomai, Yubari, Abira, Mukawa, Yuni

Website

https://town.atsuma.lg.jp/office

GPS coordinates

42.72367,141.87794

Latest update

December 18, 2025 15:40

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