Tōkamachi, Japan
十日町市
Tōkamachi is a town of 53,333 people in Niigata, Japan, founded in March 31, 1954.
Why visit Tōkamachi
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 38 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include International University of Japan, Joetsu International, 十日町市博物館 and Araya Site.
Weather in Tōkamachi
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About Tōkamachi
Tōkamachi (十日町市, Tōkamachi-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019, the city had an estimated population of 28,728 in 19,823 households, and a population density of 86.3 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 590.39 square kilometres (227.95 sq mi), although some borders of the city are not well defined. Tōkamachi derives its name from the fact that a market was held every tenth day of the month.
From the Wikipedia article Tōkamachi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Tōkamachi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do18
International University of Japan
School · 16.1 km
Higher education institution in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks38
Araya Site
Monument and historic site · 16.7 km
Archaeological site in Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
そば処 富永
Restaurant · Soba, Noodle · 14.4 km
PH,Mo,We-Su 11:00-19:30; Mo 11:00-15:00
ラーメン工房 大将亭
Restaurant · Noodle, Ramen · 0.7 km
Mo,We-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; PH...
20 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Tōkamachi was part of ancient Echigo Province, and was part of the tenryō territories held directly by then Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji restoration, was the capital of the newly-formed Nakauonuma District of Niigata Prefecture, and was proclaimed a village on April 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to town status on September 24, 1897. Tōkamachi gained city status on March 31, 1954, by merging with the neighbouring villages of Nakajō, Kawaji and Rokka. The village of Yoshida (from Nakauonuma District) was annexed on December 1, 1954 followed by the village of Shimojō (from Nakauonuma District) on February 1, 1955. On April 1, 1962 - Tōkamachi absorbed the village of Mizusawa (from Nakauonuma District). The Chūetsu earthquake of October 23, 2004 caused only minor damage to the city. On April 1, 2005 Tōkamachi absorbed the towns of Matsudai and Matsunoyama (both from Higashikubiki District); the town of Kawanishi, and the village of Nakasato (both from Nakauonuma District) to create the new and expanded city of Tōkamachi.
From the History section of Tōkamachi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay38
Churches and places of worship32
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare6
Map of Tōkamachi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Niigata Airport (KIJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 96 km away.
- Minamiuonuma 11 km southeast, about 11 min by car
- Muikamachi 13 km southeast, about 13 min by car
- Nagaoka 36 km north, about 36 min by car
- Jōetsu 47 km west, about 47 min by car
- Tsubame 61 km north, about 1 h by car
- Numata 61 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Nakanojō 61 km south, about 1 h by car
- Higashiagatsuma 63 km south, about 1 h by car
- Kanekomachi 83 km south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Midori 89 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 十日町市役所外観, Tkmc20050401, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IUJ Main Facade, Wsj at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- 上国, Najirane-n, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muica mid high 201802, Sklatch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 越後松之山森の学校 キョロロ1, Kentaro Ohno さん https://www.flickr.com/photos/inucara/, CC BY 2.0
- Tokamachi City Museum, Abasaa, Public domain
- 南魚沼市図書館, 巻機, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Information Hall exterior ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 東光寺 2020-01-14, 古峰, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Matsudai Castel 2008, Soica2001 ( talk ), Public domain
- Suzuki Bokushi Memorial Hall, Abasaa, Public domain
- Shiozawa Tsumugi Pavilion, Abasaa, Public domain
- Matsuo shrine, くれないの雨, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minamiuonuma City Library exterior ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Araya arch. site. Tools.Tokyo National Museum, Ismoon ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Jr High School Kousya, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hinanguchi Yuudoutou Aka, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R117-083, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kasa-Uri sekki-ichi, Triglav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shinza Station 2017, キャンター, CC BY 3.0
- Tsurushi Bina (Hang-up Hina dolls) (28069497564), contri from Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Utsunomiya, Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture 948-0000, Japan - panoramio, kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Utsunomiya, Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture 948-0000, Japan - panoramio (1), kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Utsunomiya, Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture 948-0000, Japan - panoramio (2), kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- おいこっと ロゴマーク, キャンター, CC BY 4.0
- Niigata Prefectural Tookamachi High School 2019,04, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Station east entrance, Triglav, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Station Setsubi, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Station Concourse, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R117-079, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Yukimatsuri The Tach, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Station 20101224 02, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- Tokamachi Station 20101224 01, くろふね, CC BY 3.0
- 十日町通過信号, キャンター, CC BY-SA 3.0
- E.K.K Tokamachi Yukimatsuri bus1, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Station Sekkin hyou, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Station Ekimeihyou Syukura, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Station Ekimeihyou, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Snow Festival Zikokuhyou, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lapid Tokamachi Yukimatsuri E653kei, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
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