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Sarabetsu Roadside Station PiPOPA ( 道の駅さらべつ PiPOPA ) is one of the roadside stations of Hokkaido. It is located at 464-1 Kowa in the village of Sarabetsu, Kasai District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Sarabetsu Roadside Station PiPOPA Sarabetsu Roadside Station PiPOPA Details Sarabetsu Roadside Station PiPOPA is a must-visit stop for travelers exploring the Tokachi region. Registered as a roadside station on August 27, 1999  and was given Registration No. 64 , PiPOPA combines local culture, fresh produce, and unique culinary experiences, making it a favorite destination for families, foodies, and road-trippers. Sarabetsu Roadside Station PiPOPA - Sarabetsu Village, Hokkaido Prefecture Convenient Location Sarabetsu Roadside Station is easily accessible, about a 15-minute drive from Tokachi Obihiro Airport or the Sarabetsu Interchange on the expressway. Situated at the intersection of the Sarabetsu-Makubetsu Line and the Oda Toyokoro Line, the station also marks the en...

Sarabetsu Shrine ( 更別神社 ) is the main shrine of the village of Sarabetsu. It is located at  91 Minami 2-sen in the village of Sarabetsu, Kasai District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Sarabetsu Shrine Sarabetsu Shrine Details Located in the peaceful village of Sarabetsu in Hokkaido’s Kasai District, Sarabetsu Shrine  is a historic Shinto shrine that has stood as the spiritual heart of the community for nearly a century. With deep cultural and religious significance, it remains an important place of worship and reflection for local residents. Sarabetsu Shrine - Sarabetsu Village, Hokkaido Prefecture History of Sarabetsu Shrine The origins of Sarabetsu Shrine date back to 1928 , when settlers from Shimane, Aomori, and Ehime prefectures gathered to establish a guardian shrine for their new community. On May 11, 1931 , construction of the shrine was completed at its current location, built in the Shinmei-zukuri style of architecture—one of the oldest and simplest for...