Tsukigata, Hokkaido Explained
| Tsukigata |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | Japan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan |
| Coordinates: | 43.3333°N 181°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Japan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Hokkaido |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture |
| Subdivision Name2: | Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture) |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Kabato |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 151.05 |
| Population Total: | 3,429 |
| Population As Of: | September 30, 2016 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | JST |
| Utc Offset1: | +09:00 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | City hall address |
| Blank Name Sec2: | Climate |
| Blank Info Sec2: | Dfb |
is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,429. The total area is 151.05 km2.
History
The town's name originates from the first warden of Kabato Prison, located in Tsukigata, Kiyoshi Tsukigata.
- 1881: Kabato Prison established. First warden: Kiyoshi Tsukigata. Tsukigata village established.
- 1899: Urausu village (Now, Urausu town) established as a separate entity from Tsukigata town.
- 1953: Tsukigata village becomes Tsukigata town.
- 1981: Tsukigata town's 100 year anniversary.
- 1983: Establishment of Tsukigata Prison Museum.
Agricultural Produce
- Rice, cut flowers, fruits (melons and watermelons)
Specialty Products
- Tsukigata flowers, Tsukigata melons, Tsukigata watermelons (Godzilla egg and Dynamite varieties), Tomato Juice, Tsukigata Jingis Khan (Lamb), Tsukigata Manju, Tsukigata tofu, Kabato tofu, etc.
Transport
Train
- Hokkaido Passenger Rail (JR Hokkaido): Gakuentoshi Line: Tsukigaoka Station, Chiraiotsu Station, Ishikari Tsukigata Station, Yutakaoka Station, Sappinai Station
Bus
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus: Bound for Iwamizawa Terminal via. Kitamura.
- Shinshinotsu Bus: Bound for Shinshinotsu Village via. Ebetsu Station.
Taxi
Roads
- General Roads: National Highway 275 (Sorachi National Highway)
- Prefectural Roads: Hokkaido Route 6 Iwamizawa- Tsukigata; Hokkaido Route 11 Tsukigata- Atsuta; Hokkaido Route 33 Biei- Tsukigata; Hokkaido Route 275 Tsukigata- Minenobu; Hokkaido Route 376
Famous Places/Sightseeing Spots
Culture
- Record Diary of Hokkaido
- Sewage and Water Treatment
- Tsukigata Prison Museum
Sightseeing
- Kairaku Park
- People of Hokkaido Forests (Tsukigata Branch)
- Rural activities workshop Facilities
- Tsukigata Hot Spring Annexe
- Tsukigata Hot Spring Resort
- Tsukigata Prison Museum
Culture
Mascot
Tsukigata's mascot is . He is a cheerful green melon who is a gardener and a glasses and bag salesman. He is 201 cm high.[1]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: ベルデくんのプロフィール（月形町）. Kawaii Hokkaido.
