is a ward of Sapporo composed of residential neighborhoods mostly arranged in grid patterns, and each built surrounding a train station, broken up by areas of farmland and some light-industrial areas. With 260,000 people, it is the most populated ward in Sapporo.
Geography
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 on March 2019.