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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...

Shihoro Shrine ( 士幌神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Shihoro. It is located at Address: 1-2-4 Shihoro Higashi in the town of Shihoro, Kato District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Shihoro Shrine Shihoro Shrine Details Shihoro Shrine  is a historic Shinto shrine that continues to be a spiritual and cultural symbol for the town of Shihoro in Hokkaido’s Tokachi region. Founded in 1924, the shrine has grown alongside the town’s development, evolving from a small local place of worship to an officially recognized village shrine that serves thousands of residents today. Shihoro Shrine - Shihoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture History of Shihoro Shrine The origins of Shihoro Shrine date back to October 20, 1924 , when three townsmen— Takahashi Sotaro , Sakamoto Michio , and Oguchi Tsurugoro —decided to establish a shrine for their growing community. They received a portion of the spirits of the three pioneer gods from the former Kanpeitaisha Sapporo Shrine and enshrined them in ...