Toma, Hokkaido
Encyclopedia
is a town
located in Kamikawa (Ishikari) District
, Kamikawa
, Hokkaidō
, Japan
.
As of 2008, the town has an estimated population
of approximately 7,519 and a density
of 38.54 persons per km². The total area is 204.95 km².
Local specialties include densuke watermelons (でんすけスイカ) known throughout Japan, and imazuri mai rice, voted "Most Delicious Rice In Hokkaidō 7 Years In A Row". Watermelon flavored soft serve ice cream, ramen noodles, senbei and more are available year round at the town's Roadside Station
or Michi no Eki (道の駅), located on National Route 39.
In the late 90's, the town government embarked on a campaign to make Tohma the number one "sports town" in Japan. While bubble-era funding eventually dried up, a number of first rate sports facilities and tourist attractions are still in operation today. Among these are a campground, large children's obstacle course, tennis courts, soccer, baseball and softball fields, park golf course, ski slope (beginner level with 1 rope lift only) and sports center. In addition, the town is also home to the Papillion Chateau insect museum, the Tōma Shōnyūdō Limestone Cave (one of the few in Hokkaidō), and Healthy Chateau, a medium-sized hot spring.
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Kamikawa (Ishikari) District
Kamikawa (Ishikari) District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. Confusingly, there is a district of the same name, Kamikawa District, in the same subprefecture. In 1869, Hokkaidō was divided into 11 provinces and 86 districts. Kamikawa district was placed under Ishikari Province...
, Kamikawa
Kamikawa Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan. The name is derived from Kamikawa no hitobito no Shūraku , a translation of the Ainu Peni Unguri Kotan. Settlement began in 1867...
, Hokkaidō
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, Japan
Japan
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As of 2008, the town has an estimated population
Population
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of approximately 7,519 and a density
Population density
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of 38.54 persons per km². The total area is 204.95 km².
Local specialties include densuke watermelons (でんすけスイカ) known throughout Japan, and imazuri mai rice, voted "Most Delicious Rice In Hokkaidō 7 Years In A Row". Watermelon flavored soft serve ice cream, ramen noodles, senbei and more are available year round at the town's Roadside Station
Roadside Station
A is a government-designated rest area found along roads and highways in Japan.In addition to providing places for travelers to rest, they are also intended to promote local tourism and trade...
or Michi no Eki (道の駅), located on National Route 39.
In the late 90's, the town government embarked on a campaign to make Tohma the number one "sports town" in Japan. While bubble-era funding eventually dried up, a number of first rate sports facilities and tourist attractions are still in operation today. Among these are a campground, large children's obstacle course, tennis courts, soccer, baseball and softball fields, park golf course, ski slope (beginner level with 1 rope lift only) and sports center. In addition, the town is also home to the Papillion Chateau insect museum, the Tōma Shōnyūdō Limestone Cave (one of the few in Hokkaidō), and Healthy Chateau, a medium-sized hot spring.
External links
- Official website in Japanese