Tsukigata (月形町, Tsukigata-chō) is a town located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Tsukigata
月形町
Town
Tsukigata town hall
Tsukigata town hall
Flag of Tsukigata
Official seal of Tsukigata
Location of Tsukigata in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Location of Tsukigata in Hokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
Tsukigata is located in Japan
Tsukigata
Tsukigata
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°20′N 141°40′E / 43.333°N 141.667°E / 43.333; 141.667
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Sorachi Subprefecture)
DistrictKabato
Area
 • Total
151.05 km2 (58.32 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total
3,429
 • Density23/km2 (59/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
ClimateDfb
Websitewww.town.tsukigata.hokkaido.jp

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,429. The total area is 151.05 km2.

History

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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.

Climate

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Climate data for Tsukigata (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1977−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 6.2
(43.2)
8.1
(46.6)
14.1
(57.4)
24.2
(75.6)
33.0
(91.4)
33.6
(92.5)
36.3
(97.3)
36.0
(96.8)
32.1
(89.8)
25.3
(77.5)
19.5
(67.1)
12.6
(54.7)
36.3
(97.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −2.2
(28.0)
−1.1
(30.0)
2.9
(37.2)
9.9
(49.8)
16.9
(62.4)
21.1
(70.0)
24.6
(76.3)
25.6
(78.1)
22.1
(71.8)
15.3
(59.5)
7.1
(44.8)
0.1
(32.2)
11.9
(53.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) −6.0
(21.2)
−5.3
(22.5)
−1.3
(29.7)
4.7
(40.5)
11.1
(52.0)
15.6
(60.1)
19.6
(67.3)
20.7
(69.3)
16.5
(61.7)
9.9
(49.8)
3.1
(37.6)
−3.2
(26.2)
7.1
(44.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −10.8
(12.6)
−10.7
(12.7)
−6.2
(20.8)
−0.4
(31.3)
5.6
(42.1)
11.1
(52.0)
15.8
(60.4)
16.8
(62.2)
11.6
(52.9)
4.7
(40.5)
−0.9
(30.4)
−7.2
(19.0)
2.5
(36.4)
Record low °C (°F) −23.7
(−10.7)
−25.6
(−14.1)
−22.8
(−9.0)
−12.0
(10.4)
−2.6
(27.3)
1.8
(35.2)
6.1
(43.0)
7.3
(45.1)
1.7
(35.1)
−4.0
(24.8)
−13.6
(7.5)
−23.7
(−10.7)
−25.6
(−14.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 139.1
(5.48)
96.4
(3.80)
68.5
(2.70)
60.1
(2.37)
88.5
(3.48)
71.7
(2.82)
122.8
(4.83)
157.7
(6.21)
145.7
(5.74)
140.7
(5.54)
159.4
(6.28)
166.2
(6.54)
1,416.6
(55.77)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 22.9 18.6 15.7 11.4 11.1 8.9 10.0 10.6 12.5 16.1 20.7 23.8 182.3
Mean monthly sunshine hours 57.3 73.7 129.5 173.8 196.3 167.7 146.4 152.1 155.4 129.1 68.0 39.7 1,473.5
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[1][2]

Agricultural Produce

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  • Rice, cut flowers, fruits (melons and watermelons)

Specialty Products

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  • 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

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Train

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  • Hokkaido Passenger Rail (JR Hokkaido): Gakuentoshi Line: Tsukigaoka Station, Chiraiotsu Station, Ishikari Tsukigata Station, Yutakaoka Station, Sappinai Station
  • Hokkaido Chuo Bus: Bound for Iwamizawa Terminal via. Kitamura.
  • Shinshinotsu Bus: Bound for Shinshinotsu Village via. Ebetsu Station.

Taxi

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  • Haato Hire

Roads

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  • 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

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Culture

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  • Record Diary of Hokkaido
  • Sewage and Water Treatment
  • Tsukigata Prison Museum

Sightseeing

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  • Kairaku Park
  • People of Hokkaido Forests (Tsukigata Branch)
  • Rural activities workshop Facilities
  • Tsukigata Hot Spring Annexe
  • Tsukigata Hot Spring Resort
  • Tsukigata Prison Museum
 
Berude-kun, the town's mascot

Culture

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Mascot

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Tsukigata's mascot is Berude-kun (ベルデくん). He is a cheerful green melon who is a gardener and a glasses and bag salesman. He is 201 cm high.[3]

References

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  1. ^ 観測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値). JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  2. ^ 気象庁 / 平年値(年・月ごとの値). JMA. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "ベルデくんのプロフィール(月形町)". Kawaii Hokkaido.
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