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Tobetsu Roadside Station , formally called Roadside Station Nordic Wind Tobetsu ( 北欧の風 道の駅 とうべつ )  is one of the 128 roadside stations around Hokkaido Prefecture. It is located at 774-11 Tobetsu, in the town of Tobetsu in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Tobetsu Roadside Station Tobetsu Roadside Station Details  Tobetsu Town's " Nordic Wind Roadside Station " is the closest roadside stop to central Sapporo, conveniently located near the Sapporo Ohashi Bridge along National Route 337. Its Nordic-inspired architecture, complete with a striking triangular roof and Bengala-colored exterior, is modeled after Tobetsu's sister city, Leksand in Sweden. This unique design gives the station a distinct and charming atmosphere that reflects the town's international connection. Tobetsu Roadside Station - Tobetsu town, Hokkaido Prefecture Inside, you'll find a variety of local gems. The highlight is " Café Terzina ," helmed by Chef Horikawa Hideki of the renowned ...

Tobetsu Shrine ( 当別神社 ) is the main shrine of the town of Tobetsu. It is located at 51-12 Motomachi, in the town of Tobetsu in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan .  Tobetsu Shrine Tobetsu Shrine Details In the fifth year of the Meiji era, Lord Kuninao Date and his retainers relocated from Atsuta Village to Tōbetsu. There, they established a small shrine next to a commemorative tree dedicated to land development, naming it Aso Shrine and designating August 15 as its annual festival day. Tobetsu Shrine - Tobetsu town, Hokkaido Prefecture Lord Kuninao passed away on January 12 the 24th year of the Meiji era at the age of 58. In the following year, moved by the deep respect of his former retainers, a proposal was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs to officially establish Tobetsu Shrine . This request was approved in the 29th year, and the shrine was consecrated on August 15 of that year. Tobetsu Shrine 's main torii gate Tobetsu Shrine 's secondary torii gate Tobetsu Shrine ...