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Otofuke Roadside Station ( 道の駅おとふけ ) , formally called Otofuke Natsuzora No Furusato Rest Area ( 道の駅おとふけ なつぞらのふる里 ) , is one of the roadside stations of Hokkaido. It is located at 2 Natsuzora in the town of Otofuke, Kato District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Otofuke Roadside Station Otofuke Roadside Station Details Otofuke Roadside Station , also known as Natsuzora no Furusato , is one of the most remarkable roadside stations in Hokkaido. Originally registered on April 16, 1996 , with registration number 31 , this beloved stop was rebuilt and moved to a different location on April 15, 2022. The new facility is now conveniently located on the south side of the Otofuke Obihiro Interchange along the Doto Expressway, just east of the popular Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden. This roadside station was ranked no. 1 in 2025 by a survey conducted by Hokkaido Jalan. Otofuke Roadside Station - Otofuke town, Hokkaido Prefecture More than just a rest stop, Otofuke Roadside Station is a vibr...

Otofuke Shrine ( 音更神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Otofuke. It is located at 3 Motomachi, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Otofuke Shrine Otofuke Shrine Details In the quiet town of Otofuke in Tokachi, Hokkaido, stands a shrine with more than a century of history. Otofuke Shrine  is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the town’s spirit, resilience, and connection to nature. Otofuke Shrine - Otofuke town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Journey Through Time The story of Otofuke Shrine began in September 1900 , when a shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami , the sun goddess, was first established on Otohoro Farm, which was managed by Viscount Nirei . It was originally called Otohoro Shrine , but in September 1901 , when Otofuke Village was founded, the shrine was renamed Otofuke Shrine and moved to its present home in Motomachi. Otofuke Shrine 's torii gate From then on, it became the heart of the community, growing and evolving alongside the p...