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Sapporo
Hokkaido's vibrant capital known for its annual Snow Festival, fresh seafood, craft beer, and the iconic Odori Park.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Tomakomai
Hokkaido, Japan · Asia
About Tomakomai
Tomakomai sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kamiatsuma, 51km from Sapporo.
Tomakomai is in Hokkaido, Japan, with about 170,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kamiatsuma, about 20 km away.
Tomakomai (苫小牧市, Tomakomai-shi) is a city and port in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the largest city in the Iburi Subprefecture, and the fourth largest city in Hokkaido. As of 31 July 2023, it had an estimated population of 167,372, with 83,836 households, and a population density of 298 persons per km2Read more
(770 persons per mi2). The total area is 561.57 km2 (216.82 sq mi).
The city is known for its high catch of Arctic surf clams.
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Within an hour or so of Tomakomai: Sapporo (51 km).
Where is Tomakomai?
Tomakomai is in Hokkaido, Japan, about 20 km from Kamiatsuma.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 174,806
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 42.6369, 141.6033
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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