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10 Things to Do in Shihoro Shihoro ( 士幌町 ) is a peaceful agricultural town in Hokkaido's Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan . The town is well known for its starch production facilities and thriving dairy industry. Its name is believed to have originated from the Ainu language. According to one theory, when bandits who had attacked Tokachi were ambushed and defeated by the Otofuke Ainu, they reportedly threw a pot into the river, giving rise to the place name " Shu-woro, " meaning “ pot thrown into water ”. Ainu place-name researcher Hidezo Yamada and others interpret the name as deriving from " su-horo-pet ," which translates to “ pot immersed in water, river. ” For those planning to visit this peaceful agricultural town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Shihoro :   Shihoro's manhole cover designs 1. Take a photo of Shihoro's manhole cover designs . I have seen 2 unique manhole cover designs. These are commonly found in ...

Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen ( 道の駅 しほろ温泉 ) is one of the roadside stations of Hokkaido. It is located at Nishi 2 Sen-134 Shimooribe, Shihoro, Kato District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen Details Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen is a hidden gem in northern Tokachi, Hokkaido, offering travelers a unique blend of natural beauty, hot spring relaxation, and local gastronomy. Originally opened in 2001 and officially registered as a roadside station on August 10, 2006 (Registration No. 95) , it is set to reopen on April 18, 2025 , marking 24 years of bringing relaxation and wellness to visitors. Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen - Shihoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture Relax in Nature at Shihoro Onsen Plaza Ryokufu Nestled at the foot of the Higashidaisetsu mountain range , Roadside Station Shihoro Onsen offers a perfect escape for body and mind. The highlight is the Moor Hot Springs, whose brown, plant-rich waters are scientif...