Ikeda
Ikeda (本別町 Ikeda-chō) is an agricultural township in Nakagawa District, on the eastern side of Tokachi Subprefecture. It is famous for its vineyards and wine production.
The main JR Nemuro railway line from Obihiro to Kushiro passes through Ikeda, with stations at Toshibetsu (利別), and Ikeda (池田).
In 2006, Ikeda had a population of 8,331. It has a land area of 372 km².
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History
Places of interest
- Chiyoda Dam Largest dam in Hokkaido
- Ikeda Wine Castle (池田ワイン城 Ikeda Wain Jō) Open 09.00-17.00
Hotels, restaurants, shops and services
- Happiness Dairy (ハッピネスデーリィ) Kiyomi 100, tel 0155 72 2035 [1] [2]. Creamery based on a herd of Holstein cows. Raclette and other French-style cheeses. (Also known as 'Happiness Fromages'.)
- Ikeda Kita no Kotan Youth Hostel Toshibetsunishi 99-4, tel 0155 72 3666.
External link
Town Hall Nishi 1-7-11, Ikeda-chō, Nakagawa-gun 083-8650 tel 0155 72 3111 Official website
Sources
- Tokachi International Association (March 2007) Tokachi Living Guide Obihiro
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