Tomamae, Hokkaido

Tomamae (苫前町, Tomamae-chō) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is typical of the small coastal towns that line the western coast of Hokkaido.

Tomamae

苫前町
Town
Sunset over Tomamae
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Location of Tomamae in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture)
Tomamae
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 44°18′N 141°39′E
CountryJapan
RegionHokkaido
PrefectureHokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture)
DistrictTomamae
Area
 • Total454.50 km2 (175.48 sq mi)
Population
 (September 30, 2016)
 • Total3,261
 • Density7.2/km2 (19/sq mi)
Symbols
 • TreeSorbus commixta
 • FlowerCorydalis ambigua
Time zoneUTC+9 (JST)
Websitewww.town.tomamae.lg.jp

Demographics

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 3,261 and a density of 7.2 persons per km². The total area is 454.50 km².

Tourism

Tomamae is famous for its windmills which dot the countryside. It is also famous for its brown bear. In 1915, a huge bear attacked the village and killed 7 people. The Bear Museum, just off route 232 has many interesting exhibits and a 40-minute film reconstructing the attack.

The town festival is at the beginning of July, and at the end of February they have a kite competition and festival (though it is usually very cold).

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