Taiki

Taiki is a town in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, situated between the Hidaka Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The Rekifune River flows through its center as it covers approximately 815 square kilometers.

Early gold prospectors began exploration in the region during the 1600s, drawn by reports of mineral wealth. Subsequent surveying expeditions in the 1800s helped map and develop the area more thoroughly.

The name Taiki comes from the Ainu language, referring to a place with abundant trees and greenery. This naming reflects the town's historical ties to the indigenous people and its relationship with the natural world.

The town is connected to major cities via the Obihiro-Hiroo Expressway and National Routes 336 and 236. Tokachi-Obihiro Airport provides air access for those traveling from afar.

The town hosts an aerospace testing facility that functions as Hokkaido Spaceport, where a private rocket company conducts launches. This facility represents one of Japan's growing commercial space activities.

Location: Tokachi Subprefecture

Location: Hiroo district

Inception: October 1, 1928

Reference: 016411

Shares border with: Nakasatsunai, Sarabetsu, Makubetsu, Toyokoro, Hiroo, Shinhidaka, Urakawa

Website: https://town.taiki.hokkaido.jp

GPS coordinates: 42.49753,143.27889

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:44