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Teshikaga, Hokkaido

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Country
  
Japan

District
  
Kawakami

Local time
  
Thursday 5:14 AM

Region
  
Hokkaido

Population
  
7,631 (30 Sep 2016)

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Prefecture
  
Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)

Time zone
  
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Website
  
www.town.teshikaga.hokkaido.jp

Weather
  
-2°C, Wind NW at 3 km/h, 95% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Lake Mashū, Lake Kussharo, Akan National Park, Mount Iō, Cottin Hot Spring

Teshikaga (弟子屈町, Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016 it has an estimated population of 7,631 and an area of 774.53 km².

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Map of Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan

Famous tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashu (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kuccharo) and Kawayu Onsen.

History

  • 1923 Teshikaga Village is formed.
  • 1947 Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.
  • Notable people from Teshikaga

  • Kotogatake Koichi - sumo wrestler
  • References

    Teshikaga, Hokkaido Wikipedia