Shimizu
Japan · HokkaidoJP
Town in Hokkaido, Japan
Shimizu is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 December 2025, the town had an estimated population of 8631 in 4314 households, and a population density of 21 people per km2. The total area of the town is 402.25 km2 (155.31 sq mi). The name Shimizu is taken from the Japanese translation of the Ainu word "Pekerebetsu", which means bright clean river.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,961
- Coordinates
- 43.006, 142.885
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Shimizu
Shimizu — a small settlement in Hokkaido, Japan — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 9,961. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are wellness, sports and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Shimizu
Wellness in Shimizu
(2)The wellness shortlist for Shimizu: Farms and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Shimizu is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Shimizu
(1)Sports lovers get Tennis. All of it is drawn from Shimizu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Shimizu
(1)Our data lists Sailboats as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Shimizu.
Best time to visit Shimizu
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Shimizu is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Hokkaido and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Shimizu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimizu known for?
- Shimizu, in Hokkaido, Japan, is best known for wellness, sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 9,961 residents.
- What can you do in Shimizu?
- Recorded activities in Shimizu include Farms, Wellness, Tennis and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Shimizu?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Shimizu located?
- Shimizu is located in Hokkaido, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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