Kamikawa Town, Kamikawa District, is located in a mountainous region encompassing the Kitami Mountains, Ishikari Mountains, and Mount Daisetsu, and is located at the upper reaches of the Ishikari River. The town is surrounded by many mountains, including Mount Chitokaniusi, Mount Nisei-Kaussuppe, and Mount Hirayama. The town also boasts the Ishikari River and Lake Daisetsu. The region has a humid subarctic climate, with heavy snowfall. The town is also home to one of Hokkaido's most popular hot spring resorts, Sounkyo Onsen, which is a popular spot. Furthermore, the autumn foliage on the Daisetsu Plateau is said to be the best in Japan, drawing many tourists during the fall foliage season. Kamikawa Town is also known for its ramen, boasting the highest ranking in Japan. Its main industries are livestock farming and dry-field farming, with freshwater fish farming also thriving, utilizing the abundant spring water.