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Ashibetsu Shrine ( 蘆別神社 ) is the main shrine of the city of Ashibetsu. It is located at Kita 3 Jonishi, 1 Chome−６−10, in Ashibetsu City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Ashibetsu Shrine Ashibetsu Shrine details Ashibetsu Shrine - Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture Ashibetsu Shrine dates back to 1894 when Jikichi Numata and Jintaro Hatan o of the Daini Sawaguchi group built a small shrine near Route 38. Since then, the shrine has undergone several renovations, but its essence still remains the same - a place of worship and serenity. Ashibetsu Shrine main torii gate 蘆別神社 In 1930, the  Ashibetsu Shrine  was established at its present location on Kita 3-jo Nishi 1-chome 6, where it enshrined Amaterasu-no-Omikami. During its early years, both Sawaguchi groups organized festivals to commemorate the shrine. However, in 1938, there was a growing consensus to rebuild the shrine building. A district general meeting was convened to select members for the shrine building committee, and eventu

Ashibetsu Roadside Station ( 道の駅 スタープラザ芦別 ) is one of the 128 roadside stations of Hokkaido Prefecture. It is located along Route 38 and 452 in Kita 4-jo Higashi 1-1-1 in Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Ashibetsu Roadside Station Ashibetsu Roadside Station details Ashibetsu Roadside Station is formally called Roadside Station "Star Plaza Ashibetsu" . It was one of the first roadside stations in Hokkaido. It was registered on April 22, 1993, and was given Registration Number 2. This station serves as a tourist information center and a hub for travelers to explore what the town has to offer. Ashibetsu Roadside Station - Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture The Tourist Information Center inside Ashibetsu Roadside Station is a must-visit spot for travelers. Here, they will find information about the town's famous products sold on the first floor. From the Yokoichi cheese, butter, and Ashibetsu melon, to the lily root, and zenzai, visitors can purchase a variety