Kaorinosato Takinoue Michinoeki Hokkaido Japan

is a

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located in

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Hokkaido is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The la ...

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. As of September 30, 2016, the town has an estimated

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of 2,757 and a

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of 3.6 persons per km^². The total area is 766.89 km^². In the

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, the Takinoue area is called ''Ponkamuikotan'' which roughly translates to "Village of the Small Gods." The name Takinoue, which literally means "Above the Waterfall," originates from the first Japanese settlers who founded the city upstream from a waterfall. Takinoue is famous for its

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production and produces 95% of the mint available in Japan. Currently there is about 10 hectors (25 acres) of land dedicated to mint farming. Takinoue Park is famous for Shibazakura or Pink Moss. The 10,000 m^² park attracts thousands of visitors every year between May and June when the flowers are in full bloom.

Geography

Takinoue is surrounded on three sides by mountains. It shares the fourth side with Monbetsu City. * Mountains: Mt. Wenshiri (1,142m / 0.71 mi); Mt. Kitami-Fuji (1,306m / 0.81 mi); Mt. Teshio (1,558m / 0.97 mi) * Major Rivers:

Shokotsu River is a river in Hokkaidō, Japan. It is designated a Class A river by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Course The river rises on the slopes of Mount Teshio in the Kitami Mountains. After flowing through Takinoue, the ...

; Sakuru River; Oshiraneppu River

Climate

History

* 1918 - Takinoue Village splits from Shokotsu Village and becomes a second-class municipality under the Monbetsu District. * 1947 - Takinoue Village becomes Takinoue Town. * The National Land Agency awards Takinoue 2nd place in the nation for quality of farmed products.

Economy

Takinoue's key industries are forestry, dairy farming, and dry-crop farming.

Agriculture

* Okhotsk Hamanasu Agricultural Cooperative, Takinoue Branch

Banking institutions

* Kitami Credit Union, Takinoue Branch

Postal services

* Takinoue Post Office (Japan Postal Service Center distribution point) * Nigorikawa Post Office * Takinishi Post Office

Police

* Takinoue Police Department (a sub-station of Monbetsu Police Department)

Sister cities

Takinoue is twinned with Ochi Town in

Kōchi Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Shikoku. Kōchi Prefecture has a population of 757,914 (1 December 2011) and has a geographic area of 7,103 km2 (2,742 sq mi). Kōchi Prefecture borders Ehime Prefecture to the northwest and ...

Education

High schools

* Hokkaido Takinoue High School

Junior high schools

* Takinoue Junior High School

Elementary schools

* Takinoue Elementary School * Nigorikawa Elementary School * Takinishi Elementary School- closed 2014 * Shiratori Elementary School- closed 2013

Transportation

Airports

Monbetsu Airport or , is a third class airport located southeastAIS Japan
of Asahikawa Airport , is a single-runway regional airport in Hokkaidō, Japan, straddling the cities of Asahikawa and Higashikagura. History Planning of the airport began in the late 1950s. The site was chosen in November 1960 and received government approval in ...

Rail

Takinoue has no rail services.

Bus

* Hokumon Bus - Local routes run from Takinoue to Monbetsu * Hokkaido Chuo Bus, JR Hokkaido Bus, and Dohoku Bus lines run from Takinoue to

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and

Sapporo ( ain, サッ・ポロ・ペッ, Satporopet, lit=Dry, Great River) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city ...

Roads

National Highways

* National Highway 273

Prefectural Highways

* Hokkaidō Route 61 (Shibetsu - Takinoue) * Hokkaidō Route 137 (Engaru - Takinoue) * Hokkaidō Route 617 (Oshiraneppu - Nigorikawa) * Hokkaidō Route 828 (Shiratori - Takinoue) * Hokkaidō Route 932 (Kamishokotsu - Takinoue) * Hokkaidō Route 996 (Kamishokotsu - Takinoue)

Sightseeing

* Ukushima Wetlands * Karinosato Herb Garden * Kinsenkyo Gorge Walking Path * Takinoue Park (Shibazakura) * Yoshokuen Botanical Garden

Festivals

* Shibazakura Festival (May - June) * Summer Festival of Love (mid August)

Mascot

Takinoue's mascot is . She is a sakura fairy. Using her sakura wand, she can grant anyone wishes. She is also known to make music. She is unveiled in 1991.

References

External links

Official Website
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