Kamikawa (上川) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The name is derived from Kamikawa no hitobito no Shūraku (Village of the Upstream People), a free translation of the Ainu Peni Unguri Kotan. Settlement began in 1867. The subprefecture was established in 1897.

Geography

Cities

1. Asahikawa (capital)

2. Shibetsu

3. Nayoro

4. Furano

Districts

• Kamikawa (Ishikari)

5. Takasu

6. Higashikagura

7. Toma

8. Pippu

9. Aibetsu

10. Kamikawa

11. Higashikawa

12. Biei

• Kamikawa (Teshio)

13. Wassamu

14. Kenbuchi

15. Asahi

16. Furen

17. Shimokawa

• Sorachi

18. Kamifurano

19. Nakafurano

20. Minamifurano

• Yufutsu

21. Shimukappu

• Nakagawa

22. Bifuka

23. Otoineppu

24. Nakagawa