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Roadside Station Pier 21 Shihoro - Hokkaido

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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, ...

10 Things to Do in Shikaoi

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10 Things to Do in Shikaoi Shikaoi ( 鹿追町 ) is a charming town in Hokkaido’s Tokachi Subprefecture, Japan . It is famous for its dairy farms and wide stretches of farmland that yield potatoes, wheat, and beans. The town’s name comes from the Ainu word “ Kutekuushi .” In this term, “ K ” refers to a bow, specifically a mechanical bow (amapo). “ Kuteku ” describes a place where deer are hunted by building a fence and setting up an amapo. Thus, “ Kutekuushi ” means “ a place with a deer-catching fence .” In Japanese, this name is translated as “ Shikaoi .” For those planning to visit this charming town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Shikaoi :   Shikaoi's manhole cover designs 1. Take a photo of Shikaoi's manhole cover designs . I have seen 4 unique manhole cover designs. They are commonly found in the town. The colored manhole cover can be seen near the Urimaku Roadside Station.   Shikaoi Shrine 2. Visit Shikaoi Shrine ( 鹿追神社 ) , the to...

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