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The Core City of Nakasorachi, surrounded by lush greenery and rich in nature

Takikawa City is located near the center of Hokkaido. It lies between Sapporo (the economic center of Hokkaido) and Asahikawa (the second largest city in Hokkaido). Settled along the Ishikari river (one of Japan’s 3 major rivers), roughly 60% of the city is surrounded by the rich greenery of forests and farmland. Takikawa’s inland climate has a significant temperature range between summer and winter, and the city is in one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Hokkaido. Takikawa’s name comes from the Ainu word “sorappuchi”, literally meaning “the place where the waterfall descends”. Takikawa City is also the birthplace of seasoned Jingisukan, a local delicacy. Along with Jingisukan, it is also famous for its duck. Many delicious dishes made from duck meat can be enjoyed at various locations in the city.

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“Canola Flowers” boast one of the largest crop areas in Japan

Canola flowers are in full bloom between mid-May to early-June. A sea of yellow can be seen scattered across fields for as far as the eye can see. No matter how many you’ve see them, the bed of canola flowers presents a breath-taking view every single time. The Canola Flower festival is Takikawa’s largest event. It is held when the flowers are at full-bloom. This festival brings in many tourists from within Japan and abroad as well. Encapsulated by the bed of yellow flowers, Takikawa offers many local delicacies and souvenirs that are made from or inspired by the canola flowers.

“I’m like a bird!” Enjoy tranquility in the sky with a “Glider-Plane Experience”

By taking advantage of its skies abundance of updrafts, and there being few air traffic regulations, Takikawa is a city where sky sports thrive. The city’s “Takikawa Sky Park” is one of the best equipped sky sports locations in Japan; and it attracts glider enthusiasts from all over Japan. At Takikawa Sky Park, the glider is led up into the sky by a small aircraft, once updrafts are caught, and the proper altitude is met, the glider is released and free to glide on its own without using any engine. Accompanied with you on the flight is a veteran pilot instructor, so you are free to experience a smooth and safe ride through tranquil skies over Takikawa City.