Kita-ku, Sapporo

Kita-ku is located in the northern part of Sapporo. The southern end of the ward is more built up, essentially a continuation of the adjoining Chūō-ku ("central ward," downtown Sapporo). Ishikari River runs through and borders the northern part of Kita-ku. Kita-ku is subject to a colder, windier climate than the rest of Sapporo, and as one rides the JR line through towards Ainosato (the north-easternmost part of Sapporo) in winter, one can watch the intensity of the snows increase. ==Education==

University National • Hokkaido University • Hokkaido University of Education Private • Fuji Women's University • Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Sapporo Ainosato Campus College • Hokkaido Musashi Women's Junior College High schools Public • Hokkaido Sapporo Kita High School • Hokkaido Sapporo Hokuryo High School • Hokkaido Sapporo Eiai High School • Hokkaido Sapporo Technical High School • Hokkaido Sapporo Intercultural and Technological High School • Hokkaido Yuho High School • Hokkaido Sapporo Shinkawa High School (city) Private • Sapporo Sosei High School • Fuji High School ==Transportation==

Rail • JR Hokkaido • Hakodate Main Line: Sapporo Station • Sasshō Line: Shinkawa - Shin-Kotoni - Taihei - Yurigahara - Shinoro - Takuhoku - Ainosato-Kyōikudai - Ainosato-kōen • Sapporo Municipal Subway • Namboku Line: Asabu - Kita-Sanjūyo-Jō - Kita-Nijūyo-Jō - Kita-Jūhachi-Jo - Kita-Jūni-Jō Road • Sasson Expressway: Sapporo-Kita IC - Shinkawa IC • Route 5 == Mascot ==

Kita's mascot is is a bright, cute and energetic yet curious leaf fairy born from a shooting star that is fused with a leaf. She likes long walks and vegetables. Her birthday is October 21. Her charm points are her eyes and her star-shaped button. She is promoted as the mascot of the ward's health department before finally becoming the mascot of the ward in March 2019. ==References==