Shimokawa

Shimokawa is a town in the Kamikawa district of Kamikawa Subprefecture on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. The settlement spreads across forested and agricultural land with scattered residential neighborhoods and shops concentrated along main roads.

The town was established as a rural area during the Edo period and gradually developed into a settled community during Japan's modernization in the late 1800s. Forest management and agriculture became the primary economic activities, shaping the region's growth and character over generations.

Visitors can find basic amenities for exploring the area, including hiking trails through forests and local shops for supplies. Summer and early autumn are the best seasons to visit, when roads and pathways are most accessible.

Location: Kamikawa Subprefecture

Location: Kamikawa district

Inception: January 1, 1924

Shares border with: Nayoro, Shibetsu, Takinoue, Nishiokoppe, Ōmu

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

GPS coordinates: 44.30261,142.63522

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04