Makkari

Makkari extends across 114 square kilometers at the southern base of Mount Yotei, featuring expansive farmlands dedicated to potato and lily bulb cultivation.

The administrative division of Makkari emerged in 1897 when it separated from Abuta Village, leading to its official establishment as a Second Class Village in 1906.

Local farmers maintain traditional agricultural practices, producing specialized crops such as potatoes, lilies, radishes, and carrots throughout the growing seasons.

The village maintains educational facilities including Hokkaido Makkari High School, Makkari Junior High School, and Makkari Elementary School for its 2,081 residents.

The name originates from the Ainu language term 'mak-kari-pet', referring to the river that flows around Mount Yotei through the village territory.

Location: Abuta district

Inception: April 1, 1922

Shares border with: Niseko, Kimobetsu, Rusutsu, Toyoura, Tōyako

Website: https://vill.makkari.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 42.76297,140.80369

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59