Summary
Takinoue (滝上町, Takinoue-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 30, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,757 and a population density of 3.6 persons per km². The total area is 766.89 km².
Takinoue
滝上町 | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Takinoue in Hokkaido (Okhotsk Subprefecture) | |
  Takinoue Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 44°12′N 143°5′E / 44.200°N 143.083°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Okhotsk Subprefecture) |
| District | Monbetsu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 766.89 km2 (296.10 sq mi) |
| Population (September 30, 2016) | |
| • Total | 2,757 |
| • Density | 3.6/km2 (9.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 4-2-1 Asahi-machi, Takinoue-cho, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido 099-5692 |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Flower | Shibazakura |
| Mascot | Pikoro (ピコロ) |
| Tree | Sakura |
In the Ainu language, 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 mint 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 m² park attracts thousands of visitors every year between May and June when the flowers are in full bloom.
Geography edit
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 edit
| Climate data for Takinoue (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 7.7 (45.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
16.8 (62.2) |
28.5 (83.3) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.8 (94.6) |
36.5 (97.7) |
37.7 (99.9) |
32.1 (89.8) |
27.2 (81.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
14.6 (58.3) |
37.7 (99.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −3.2 (26.2) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
2.3 (36.1) |
10.0 (50.0) |
17.3 (63.1) |
21.1 (70.0) |
24.5 (76.1) |
25.0 (77.0) |
21.2 (70.2) |
14.4 (57.9) |
6.0 (42.8) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −8.3 (17.1) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
4.0 (39.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
14.4 (57.9) |
18.3 (64.9) |
19.1 (66.4) |
14.8 (58.6) |
8.2 (46.8) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
5.6 (42.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −15.0 (5.0) |
−15.2 (4.6) |
−9.4 (15.1) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
3.4 (38.1) |
8.4 (47.1) |
13.3 (55.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
9.2 (48.6) |
2.4 (36.3) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−10.4 (13.3) |
−0.3 (31.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −32.2 (−26.0) |
−35.2 (−31.4) |
−31.4 (−24.5) |
−16.7 (1.9) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
2.3 (36.1) |
2.9 (37.2) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−20.1 (−4.2) |
−28.7 (−19.7) |
−35.2 (−31.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 55.4 (2.18) |
38.2 (1.50) |
42.2 (1.66) |
42.4 (1.67) |
55.2 (2.17) |
67.8 (2.67) |
114.7 (4.52) |
136.0 (5.35) |
135.3 (5.33) |
95.6 (3.76) |
79.0 (3.11) |
66.8 (2.63) |
926.7 (36.48) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 153 (60) |
128 (50) |
117 (46) |
30 (12) |
2 (0.8) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
2 (0.8) |
53 (21) |
148 (58) |
630 (248) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 13.3 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 11.6 | 12.6 | 13.3 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 147.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 3 cm) | 16.5 | 16.0 | 14.1 | 4.1 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 5.7 | 16.0 | 72.8 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 68.8 | 78.7 | 123.1 | 156.5 | 171.6 | 149.2 | 141.5 | 135.0 | 142.4 | 132.3 | 72.2 | 52.3 | 1,423.4 |
| Source: JMA[1][2] | |||||||||||||
History edit
- 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.[3]
Economy edit
Takinoue's key industries are forestry, dairy farming, and dry-crop farming.[citation needed]
Agriculture edit
- Okhotsk Hamanasu Agricultural Cooperative, Takinoue Branch
Banking institutions edit
- Kitami Credit Union, Takinoue Branch
Postal services edit
- Takinoue Post Office (Japan Postal Service Center distribution point)
- Nigorikawa Post Office
- Takinishi Post Office
Police edit
- Takinoue Police Department (a sub-station of Monbetsu Police Department)
Sister cities edit
Takinoue is twinned with Ochi Town in Kōchi Prefecture.
Education edit
High schools edit
- Hokkaido Takinoue High School
Junior high schools edit
- Takinoue Junior High School
Elementary schools edit
- Takinoue Elementary School
- Nigorikawa Elementary School
- Takinishi Elementary School- closed 2014
- Shiratori Elementary School- closed 2013
Transportation edit
Airports edit
Rail edit
Takinoue has no rail services.
Bus edit
- Hokumon Bus - Local routes run from Takinoue to Monbetsu
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus, JR Hokkaido Bus, and Dohoku Bus lines run from Takinoue to Asahikawa and Sapporo
Roads edit
National Highways edit
Prefectural Highways edit
- 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 edit
- Ukushima Wetlands
- Karinosato Herb Garden
- Kinsenkyo Gorge Walking Path
- Takinoue Park (Shibazakura)
- Yoshokuen Botanical Garden
Festivals edit
- Shibazakura Festival (May - June)
- Summer Festival of Love (mid August)
Mascot edit
Takinoue's mascot is Pikoro (ピコロ). 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.[4]
References edit
External links edit
- Official Website (in Japanese)