Population 2,757 (30 Sep 2016) | Area 766.9 km² Local time Sunday 2:54 AM | |
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather -8°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 84% Humidity Points of interest Mount Teshio, Shibazakuratakinoue Park, Kitami Fuji, Mount Shōkotsu | ||
Takinoue (滝上町, Takinoue-chō) is a town located in Monbetsu District, 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.
Contents
- Map of Takinoue Monbetsu District Hokkaido Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- History
- Economy
- Agriculture
- Banking institutions
- Postal services
- Police
- Sister cities
- High schools
- Junior high schools
- Elementary schools
- Airports
- Rail
- Bus
- National Highways
- Prefectural Highways
- Sightseeing
- Festivals
- References
Map of Takinoue, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
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
Takinoue is surrounded on three sides by mountains. It shares the fourth side with Monbetsu City.
History
Economy
Takinoue's key industries are forestry, dairy farming, and dry-crop farming.
Agriculture
Banking institutions
Postal services
Police
Sister cities
Takinoue is twinned with Ochi Town in Kōchi Prefecture.
High schools
Junior high schools
Elementary schools
Airports
Rail
Takinoue has no rail services.