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Karikawa, a pioneer in Japanese wind power generation.
Karikawa is located slightly north of the center of Shonai Town. It has prospered through wind power generation that leverages the stormy "Kiyokawa Dashi," one of the three gustiest winds in Japan. There are many sites to see, including Windome Tachikawa, a facility that promotes understanding of wind and wind power generation; Kitadate Shrine, which enshrines Toshinaga Kitadatedaigaku who dug the Kitadate Dam (the cornerstone of rice production in Shonai Plain); and Tateyama Park, a site well-known for beautiful cherry blossoms.
A list of tourist sites
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This champion golf course was constructed according to Mizuno course design under the direction of the professional golfer, Seiha Chin. It is a 7070-yard, 72-par course with 18 holes. The nature o...
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This park offers a specially constructed course for off-road motorcycling and is one of the best in the prefecture. A variety of events are also held here.
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The wind turbines lined up along National Rt. 47 mark the spot. This market sells fresh vegetables and mountain vegetables harvested in town, as well as an abundance of foods including sweets, read...
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Tateyama Park Cherry Blossom Festival
Every year in mid April this festival is held at Tateyama Park, which is well known for its cherry blossoms and a panoramic view of the Shonai Plain. In addition to the local specialties, grilled P...
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The site of Karikawa Castle, the residence of Kitadate Daigaku Toshinaga, the father of the construction of the large weir and the reclamation of the Shonai Plain, was developed into a park in 1914...
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