Shinhidaka
Shinhidaka (新ひだか町 Shinhidaka-chō) is the sole township of Hidaka District, in the centre of Hidaka Subprefecture bordering Tokachi Subprefecture and the Pacific Ocean.
The JR Hidaka railway line passes through Shinhidaka, with stations at Shizunai (静内), Higashi-Shizunai (東静内), Harutachi (春立), Hidaka-Tōbetsu (日高東別), Hidaka-Mitsuishi (日高三石), Hōei (蓬栄) and Honkiri (本桐).
In 2006, Shinhidaka had a population of 27,150. It has a land area of 1,148 km².
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History
Shinihidaka was formed in 2006 with the merger of Mitsuishi and Shizunai towns.
Places of interest
- Shizunai Nijuken Road (静内二十間道路桜並木) [1]. The longest cherry-tree lined road in Japan (7 km). The cherries bloom in early May.
Hotels, restaurants, shops and services
- Riding Hills Shizunai Mauta 7-1, Shizunai, tel 0146 42 1131 [2]. Horse riding, 12 horse and ponies. Indoor school (30 x 60 m) etc. Open all year except for New Year holiday, Tuesdays to Saturdays 10.00 to 20.00, Sundays and holidays 10.00 to 16.30. Established 2001.
- Seishindai Riding Tahara 683, Shizunai, tel 0146 49 5316 [3]. Western and English-style horse riding. Open 10.00 to 17.00, May to October.
- Shizunai Wellington Hotel tel 0146 43 3811 [4]. 62 rooms.
Local government
Town Hall 御幸町 3-2-50, Shizunai, Shinhidaka-chō, Hidaka-gun 056-8650 tel 0146 43 2111 Official website
| The districts and towns of Hidaka Subprefecture |
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Hidaka District: Shinhidaka • Horoizumi District: Erimo • Niikappu District: Niikappu • Samani District: Samani • Saru District: Hidaka • Biratori • Urakawa District: Urakawa |
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