Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
Oketo sits on the route: 25 minutes from Motomachi.
Oketo is a town located in Hokkaido, Japan. With a population of 3,042, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Oketo 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 Oketo to your route.
Oketo (置戸町, Oketo-chō) is a town located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
The name Oketo is derived from the original Ainu name for the tributary entering the Tokoro River. "O-ket-un-nai" means the river at whose mouth there are drying/stretching frames for animal skins.
As of September 2016, the town has anRead more
estimated population of 3,042 and a population density of 5.8 persons per km2. The total area is 527.54 km2.
Oketo was originally a logging community, and is currently involved in farming as well. Popular crops include potatoes, white flower beans and beets. Dairy farming and cattle farming are also practiced. Oketo was the tug-of-war champion of Japan for a number of years in the 1960s. That tradition of showing strength continues today in the Ningen Banba festival which is held in July every year. During the Ningen Bamba, teams of 5 or 7 men pull sleds of logs over man-made hills to the finish line.
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Oketo is located in Hokkaido, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 43.6799 latitude, 143.5899 longitude.
Oketo has a population of approximately 3,042 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.
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