Kikugawa (town)
Kikugawa
菊川町 Kikugawa-chō | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Shizuoka |
| District | Ogasa |
Kikugawa (Japanese: 菊川町, romanized: Kikugawa-chō) was a town located in Ogasa District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] On January 17, 2005, Kikugawa was merged with the town of Ogasa to form the city of Kikugawa, and it ceased to exist as an independent municipality.[2] The climate is generally warm, and the area is known for producing deep-steamed tea (Fukamushi or Kikugawa tea).[3][4]
References
- ^ "総務省｜令和2年版 地方財政白書｜資料編 〔附属資料〕 昭和60年度以降の市町村合併の実績". www.soumu.go.jp. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "財団法人国土地理協会 -市町村変更情報：都道府県別市町村変更情報：静岡-". www.kokudo.or.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "Fukamushi Kikugawacha｜Information on Registered GIs・Search for GI Product｜Information Website on Japan Geographical Indication Products". Information Website on Japan Geographical Indication Products. Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ^ "Product Summary (Registration No.130) : MAFF". www.maff.go.jp. Retrieved 2025-05-31.