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Shihoro Kotsu Park , also known as Shihoro Transportation Park ( 士幌交通公園 ) , is a memorial park featuring the preserved site of the former Shihoro Station, along with sections of railway tracks and freight cars. It is located at Nishi 2 Sen-157, Shihoro, Kato District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Shihoro Kotsu Park Shihoro Kotsu Park Details Shihoro Kotsu Park , also known as Shihoro Transportation Park , is a memorial site dedicated to preserving the history of the former Shihoro Station and the Shihoro Line of the Japanese National Railways. The park retains the nostalgic charm of Japan’s railway era, showcasing original structures, tracks, and freight cars that once played a vital role in the region’s transport and agriculture. Shihoro Kotsu Park - Shihoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture Shihoro Station History December 10, 1925 (Taisho 14) – Shihoro Station opened as part of the Shihoro Line, connecting Obihiro Station to Shihoro. It was established as a gener...

Roadside Station Pier 21 Shihoro , also referred to as Roadside Station PIA 21 Shihoro ( 道の駅 ピア 21 しほろ ), is one of the roadside stations of Hokkaido. It is located at Nishi 2 Sen-134 in the town of Shihoro, Kato District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Roadside Station Pier 21 Shihoro Roadside Station Pier 21 Shihoro Details Roadside Station Pier 21 Shihoro was officially registered on April 11, 1997 , with registration number 44 . Designed to bring people closer to the fields and rural life, this roadside station showcases the best of Shihoro Town . It has become a place where tourists can enjoy local flavors and experiences, and where locals love to stop by every day. From Shihoro beef dishes and specialty potatoes to handmade goods and soft serve ice cream, the station offers something for every visitor. Roadside Station Pier 21 Shihoro - Shihoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture Cafe Kanichi – A Taste of History CAFE Kanichi is named after Shihoro Town’s legendary president, ...