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Otaru Canal
A charming historic port city near Sapporo with a picturesque canal lined by converted stone warehouses and gas lamps.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
Kyōgoku sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kimobetsu, 38km from Otaru Canal.
Kyōgoku is a town located in Hokkaido, Japan. With a population of 2,941, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kyōgoku sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kyōgoku to your route.
Kyōgoku (京極町, Kyōgoku-chō) is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kyōgoku sits at the eastern foot of Mount Yōtei (1,898 kilometres (1,179 mi)), an active stratovolcano volcano which dominates the skyline of the town.
The town borders the south ward (Minami-ku) of Sapporo, but car traffic fromRead more
Kyōgoku must drive over an hour through the Nakayama Toge mountain pass to enter Sapporo.
Tourists visit the town to drink the spring water in Fukidashi Park, where the water from Mount Yōtei bubbles out of the ground.
The town has a sister city relationship with the city of Marugame in Kagawa Prefecture.
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Kyōgoku is located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 42.8633 latitude, 140.9059 longitude.
Kyōgoku has a population of approximately 2,941 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
Full driving guide for Japan2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A charming historic port city near Sapporo with a picturesque canal lined by converted stone warehouses and gas lamps.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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43 km · about 50 min drive
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