Teshikaga, Hokkaido

Teshikaga 弟子屈町
Town
Location of Teshikaga in Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
Teshikaga Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E / 43.483°N 144.467°ECoordinates: 43°29′N 144°28′E / 43.483°N 144.467°E
Country	Japan
Region	Hokkaido
Prefecture	Hokkaido (Kushiro Subprefecture)
District	Kawakami
Area
• Total	774.53 km^2 (299.05 sq mi)
Population (December 31, 2007)
• Total	8,690
• Density	11/km^2 (29/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	www.town.teshikaga.hokkaido.jp

Teshikaga (弟子屈町 Teshikaga-chō) is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of December 31, 2007 it has an estimated population of 8,690 and an area of 774.53 km².

Famous tourist attractions in the town include Lake Mashu (Ainu: Kamuy-to), Lake Kussharo (Ainu: Kuccharo) and Kawayu Onsen.

History

• 1923 Teshikaga Village is formed.
• 1947 Teshikaga Village becomes Techikaga Town.

Famous persons

• Taihō Koki - sumo wrestler

Gallery

• 
  Lake Mashu
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  Lake Kussharo

External links

• Media related to Teshikaga, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website (Japanese)