Urakawa
Urakawa (浦河町 Urakawa-chō) is the sole township of Urakawa District, in the central southern part of Hidaka Subprefecture between Tokachi Subprefecture and the Pacific Ocean.
The JR Hidaka railway line passes through Urakawa, with stations at Ogifushi (荻伏), Efue (絵笛), Urakawa (浦河), Higashichō (東町) and Hidaka-horobetsu (日高幌別).
In 2006, Urakawa had a population of 15,018. It has a land area of 694 km².
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History
Places of interest
- Ikantai Forest Park
- Motoura River
- Sogabetsu Waterfalls
- Thoroughbred Museum and Library Center
- Urakawa Port
Hotels, restaurants, shops and services
- AERU Urakawa Village Aza Nishisha 141-40, tel 0146 28 2111 [1] English-style horse riding resort, including hotel, hot spring, miniature golf as well as equestrian activities. Established 1998. Horse section open 09.00 to 16.00 (winter), 09.00 to 17.00 (summer).
- Urakawa Riding Park Aza Nishi Horobetsu 327-9, tel 0146 28 1304. English-style horse riding. Open all year except for New Year holiday, 09.00 to 16.00, closed Mondays. Located on Route 236 near Hidaka-horobetsu JR Station.
Local government
Town Hall Tsukiji 1-3-1, Urakawa-chō, Urakawa-gun 057-8511 tel 0146 22 2311 Official website
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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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