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Fukagawa, Hokkaidō
is a city located in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 21,618, and the density of 41 persons per km2. The total area is 529.12 km2. Fukagawa is a small but vibrant city most known for its plentiful rice fields and apple and cherry orchards in Otoe, a township to the south of the downtown area. Fukagawa is growing largely in Otoe, anchored by its Roadside Station, which is the third-busiest in Hokkaido, according to an article in the ''Hokkaido Shimbun.'' Geography Fukagawa is located on the Ishikari Plain, and is roughly an equal distance in between Asahikawa to the northeast, and Takikawa to the southwest. Neighboring municipalities Fukagawa borders on nine municipalities in Hokkaido Prefecture, spanning Sorachi, Kamikawa, and Rumoi subprefectures: *Sorachi Subprefecture ** Ashibetsu ** Akabira ** Takikawa ** Moseushi ** Chippubetsu ** Numata *Kamikawa Subprefecture **Asahikawa ** Horokanai *Rumo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fukagawa Station
is a railway station in Fukagawa, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Lines Fukagawa Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line, and is also the starting point of the 50.1 km Rumoi Main Line to . Station structure The station has three ground-level platforms (two side platforms and one island platform) serving four tracks. Platforms History The station opened on 16 July 1898. With the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Hokkaido. Surrounding area * National Route 233 * Fukagawa city hall * Takushoku University Hokkaido Junior College * Fukagawa Municipal Hospital See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan ... References External links * {{Rumoi Main Line Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
