Kita-ku, Sapporo
Geography
Kita-ku is located in the northern part of Sapporo. The southern end of the ward is more built up, essentially a continuation of the adjoining Chūō-ku ("central ward," downtown Sapporo). Ishikari River runs through and borders the northern part of Kita-ku.
Kita-ku is subject to a colder, windier climate than the rest of Sapporo, and as one rides the JR line through towards Ainosato (the north-easternmost part of Sapporo) in winter, one can watch the intensity of the snows increase.
Education
University
National
Private
- Fuji Women's University
- Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Sapporo Ainosato Campus
College
High schools
Public
- Hokkaido Sapporo Kita High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Hokuryo High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Eiai High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Technical High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Intercultural and Technological High School
- Hokkaido Yuho High School
- Hokkaido Sapporo Shinkawa High School (city)
Private
- Sapporo Sosei High School
- Fuji High School
Transportation
Rail
Road
- Sasson Expressway: Sapporo-Kita IC - Shinkawa IC
- Route 5
Mascot
Kita's mascot is Poppyi (きよっち) is a bright, cute and energetic yet curious leaf fairy born from a shooting star that is fused with a leaf. She likes long walks and vegetables. Her birthday is October 21. Her charm points are her eyes and her star-shaped button. She is promoted as the mascot of the ward's health department before finally becoming the mascot of the ward in March 2019.
References
- ^ Kita Ward Office
- ^ "「ぽっぴぃ」のプロフィール". Kita.
External links
- Kita-ku word office (in Japanese)
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