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Ashoro Roadside Station - Hokkaido

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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,...

Ashoro Shrine- Hokkaido

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Ashoro Shrine ( 足寄神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Ashoro. It is located at 12-2 Satomigaoka in the town of Ashoro, Ashoro District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Ashoro Shrine Ashoro Shrine Details Ashoro Shrine  stands as a timeless symbol of faith, history, and community. With origins dating back to 1902, the shrine has long served as the guardian of the Ashoro-Ota region and remains a spiritual center for locals and visitors alike. Ashoro Shrine - Ashoro town, Hokkaido Prefecture A Brief History of Ashoro Shrine The story of Ashoro Shrine began in 1902 when a shrine pillar was first erected to protect the Ashoro-Ota region. A few years later, in 1909, a worship hall was constructed, followed by the main shrine building in 1931, along with improvements to the surrounding grounds. 足寄神社 Ashoro Shrine 's torii gate Official permission for the shrine’s establishment was granted on February 19, 1935, and it received village shrine status on September 10, 1941. ...

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