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Niikappu, Hokkaido

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Niikappu (新冠町, Niikappu-chō) is a town located in Niikappu District, Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

History

The town was established September 1881.[1]

Geography

Niikappu stretches from the Pacific Ocean of southeast Hokkaido north to the Hidaka Mountains along the Niikappu River. The town covers a total area of 585.88 km².[1] Its highest point is Mount Poroshiri and the lowest is at the coast. The town runs 45 kilometres (28 mi) East-West and 44 kilometres (27 mi) North-South [1]

Economy

Cliff art outside Niikappu (1992)

The town is mainly known for production of racehorses, including Haiseiko, Narita Brian, and Oguri Cap.

Art and Culture

Niikappu has a large collection of records.

Other features of Niikappu include:

  • A mud volcano deikazan (Supposedly the only one in Japan.)
  • Hangandate with playground and ocean view
  • A Youth Hostel
  • Shonen Shizen no Ie boys' nature house
  • A campground

Transportation

Niikappu Station on the Hidaka Main Line (April 2000)

References

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