Fukagawa, Hokkaidō

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**Fukagawa**
**深川市**
Fukagawa's location in Hokkaidō, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Hokkaidō
Prefecture	Hokkaidō
Physical characteristics
Area	529.12 km² (204.29 sq mi)
Population (as of 2008)
Total	24,448
Density	50.36 /km² (130 /sq mi)
Location	43°11′N 141°46′E / 43.183, 141.767Coordinates: 43°11′N 141°46′E / 43.183, 141.767
Symbols
Fukagawa Government Office
Mayor	Takfumi Yamashita
Official website: City of Fukagawa

Fukagawa (深川市, Fukagawa-shi^?) is a city located in Sorachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 24,448 and the density of 50.36 persons per km². The total area is 529.12 km².

The city was founded on May 1, 1963.

Fukagawa is a small but vibrant city most known for its plentiful rice fields and apple and cherry orchards in Otoe, a township to the south of the downtown area. Fukagawa is growing largely in Otoe, anchored by its Roadside Station, which is the third busiest in Hokkaidō, according to an article in the Hokkaido Shimbun. Nirenoki, a spaghetti restaurant, was voted by Fukagawa citizens as the second best restaurant in the city. The chef speaks English, and is willing to prepare special dishes for foreigners.

Fukagawa is located roughly an equal distance in between Asahikawa to the east, and Takikawa to the west. Both trains and buses provide a direct link to the capital, Sapporo.

One of the biggest tourist draws is Mount Kamui, a popular ski resort technically in Asahikawa, but only minutes away from Fukagawa by car or bus. Tourists who would prefer to stay in a quiet, natural setting will stay in Fukagawa rather than Asahikawa.