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Former Ashoro Station ( ( 旧 ) 足寄駅 ) is a former station of the Hokkaido Chihoku Highland Railway Furusato Ginga Line. It is located at Chome-1, 1 Chome Kita 1 Jo in the town of Ashoro, Ashoro District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Former Ashoro Station Former Ashoro Station Details In the heart of Ashoro Town, Hokkaido, stands a building that beautifully blends history, community, and modern charm. The Former Ashoro Station , once a vital stop along Hokkaido’s railway network, has found new life as a vibrant local landmark. It first became the Tokachi Bus Ashoro Information Center and is now home to Coffee Zama-ya, a cozy café that celebrates both nostalgia and new beginnings. Former Ashoro Station - Ashoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Century of Rail History Ashoro Station opened on September 22, 1910 (Meiji 43), together with the Ikeda–Rikubetsu section of the Abashiri Line. For decades, it served as an important link connecting rural communities to major towns across Hokk...

Ashoro Roadside Station ( 道の駅 足寄町 ) , formally called Roadside Station “Ashoro Ginga Hall 21” ( 道の駅 あしょろ銀河ホール21 ), is one of the roadside stations of Hokkaido. It is located at 1 Chome-21 Kita 1 Jo in the town of Ashoro, Ashoro District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Ashoro Roadside Station Ashoro Roadside Station Details Located in the heart of Tokachi, Ashoro Roadside Station "Ginga Hall 21" is more than just a rest stop — it’s a place where local history, music, and community spirit come together. Officially registered as a roadside station on August 9, 2004 (Registration No. 84) , this facility was originally built as Ashoro Station for the Hokkaido Chihoku Highland Railway’s “Furusato Ginga Line.” Although the line was discontinued in 2006, the station building was reborn as a roadside attraction that celebrates Ashoro’s story. Ashoro Roadside Station - Ashoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture Managed by the NPO Ashoro Tourism Association, the station reopened on April 18,...