Kaorinosato Takinoue Michinoeki Hokkaido Japan

is a

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located in

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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.

Etymology

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.

Economy

Takinoue's key industries are forestry, dairy farming, and dry-crop farming. Takinoue is famous for its

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production and produces 95% of the mint available in Japan. Currently there is about 10 hectares (25 acres) of land dedicated to mint 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)

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; 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.

Sister cities

Takinoue is twinned with Ochi Town in

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Education

High schools

* Hokkaido Takinoue High School - closed 2019

Junior high schools

* Takinoue Junior High School

Elementary schools

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

Transportation

Airports

* Asahikawa Airport * Monbetsu Airport

Rail

Takinoue has no rail services.

Bus

* Hokkaido Chuo Bus, JR Hokkaido Bus, and Dohoku Bus lines run from Takinoue to

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and

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* Hokumon Bus - Local routes run from Takinoue to Monbetsu

Roads

National Highways

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

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

Attractions

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.

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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