Naganuma

Naganuma is a small town on Hokkaido island, characterized by agricultural fields and green landscapes. It comprises several residential areas spread across the territory, alternating with farmland and open spaces.

The place emerged as part of Hokkaido's settlement expansion and experienced its strongest growth after the Second World War. This period of development shaped its current character and role as a regional center.

The town is known for sheep farming and vegetable cultivation, traditions that continue to shape daily life here. You can see these practices firsthand in the fields and at local markets.

The town sits roughly 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport and about 50 minutes by car from central Sapporo. Main connections run through National Routes 274 and 337, which link the place to larger cities.

The natural hot spring here flows at an exceptionally high rate from underground sources. This makes it a remarkable example of the region's volcanic activity and underground heat.

Location: Sorachi Subprefecture

Location: Yubari District

Shares border with: Chitose, Iwamizawa, Eniwa, Kitahiroshima, Kuriyama, Yuni, Nanporo

Website: https://maoi-net.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.01022,141.69514

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00