Niikappu
Niikappu (新冠町 Niikappu-chō) is a town in Niikappu District in Hidaka, located in the central northern part of the subprefecture. A long thin territory it stretches 55 km from the Hidaka Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Some 77% of the land is forested with only 10% agricultural.
The JR Hidaka railway line passes through Niikappu, with stations at Ōkaribe (大狩部), Seppu (節婦), and Niikappu (新冠).
In 2008, the town had a population of 5,982. The total area is 586 km².
Niikappu is best known for its stables, with a number of famous racehorses living in retirement in Niikappu.
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Places of interest
- Record Museum The largest local tourist attraction, the Niikappu Record Museum (新冠レコード館) is home to several hundreds of thousands of records. The museum includes listening booths for visitors use and a small exhibit in which the evolution of record-playing devices is on display.
Horse riding
- O-K Ranch Ōkaribe 364-2, tel 0146 45 5155 [1] Western style. Open all year 09.00 to 17.00. Located near Ōkaribe JR Station.
- Yūba Land Grasshopper Furugishi 111-1, tel 0146 49 5511 [2] English, western and 'endurance'-style horse riding. Open all year, sunrise to sunset. Located near Niikappu JR Station.
- Niikappu Horoshiri Riding Club (にいかっぷホロシリ乗馬クラブ) Seppu 71-11, tel 0146 47 3351 [3]. Open all year except for New Year holiday, 09.00 to 17.00. Located near Seppu JR Station.
Hotels, restaurants, shops and services
- Bench Time 291-1 Niikappu, tel 0146 47 3650 [4]. Open 10.00 to 19.00, closed Tuesdays. Café and bakery, located on the main Route 235.
- Niikappu Hotel and Onsen [5] A building crafted out of imported Canadian wood, the Niikappu Onsen sits atop a hill on the outskirts of town. One can experience a view of the ocean and surrounding hillside from one of the outdoor spas. The hotel also includes a restaurant and private rooms that can accomodate large and small groups.
Local government
Town Hall 字北星町 3-2, Niikappu-chō, Niikappu-gun 089-4311 tel 0146 47 2111 Official website
| The districts and towns of Hidaka Subprefecture |
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Hidaka District: Shinhidaka • Horoizumi District: Erimo • Niikappu District: Niikappu • Samani District: Samani • Saru District: Hidaka • Biratori • Urakawa District: Urakawa |
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