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Naie Roadside Station  formally called Roadside Station Hausjärvi Naie ( 道の駅 ハウスヤルビ奈井江 ) is one of the 128 roadside stations spread around Hokkaido Prefecture. It is located along Route 12 in 28-1 Naie, in the town of Naie in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Naie Roadside Station Naie Roadside Station details Located along National Route 12, you'll find the charming roadside station known as "Haus Jarubi Naie." Situated almost halfway along the 29.2km long straight road, this log house-style building exudes a tranquil atmosphere that welcomes weary travelers and locals alike. With its cozy cafe called "Mimizuku," a study room, and a range of local specialties, Naie Roadside Station offers a delightful respite for visitors. Naie Roadside Station / Roadside Station Hausjärvi Naie - Naie town, Hokkaido Prefecture Upon stepping inside, you'll be greeted by the inviting ambiance of Cafe Mimizuku . This delightful establishment takes pride in its handmade ice crea

10 Things to Do in Sunagawa City Sunagawa ( 砂川市 ) is a city in the Sorachi Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . The name of the city is derived from the Ainu words `` Ota , Ushi , Nai '' (sand beach, shore, river) which was transliterated into 砂 ( suna ) – sand and 川 ( kawa/gawa ) - river. For those planning to visit the city of Sunagawa to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Sunagawa : Sunagawa City manhole covers 1. Take a picture of the manhole covers of Sunagawa City . So far, I have seen 2 unique manhole covers. They are commonly seen around town. However, the colored version is installed near Sunagawa City Hall. Sunagawa Shrine 2. Visit the  Sunagawa Shrine   ( 砂川神社 ). It’s the main shrine of Sunagawa City. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. Don’t forget to avail of the shrine’s goshuin if you are collecting them. Sunagawa Highway Oasis 3. Stop by  Sunagawa Highway Oasis  ( 砂川ハイウェイオアシス ) when you’re driving alon

Sunagawa Shrine ( 砂川神社 ) is the main shrine of Sunagawa City. It is located at 4 chome-3-12 Higashi 5 Jominami, Sunagawa City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Sunagawa Shrine Sunagawa Shrine details Sunagawa Shrine holds a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. Situated at 161 Minamihoncho, Sunagawa-cho, this sacred site has been a significant part of the local community for over a century. Sunagawa Shrine - Sunagawa City, Hokkaido Prefecture The shrine was originally established in 1889 by Shozo Ito and a group of individuals. They chose a high hill in Sunagawa, where they built a wooden sign and enshrined Miyoshi Shrine. The following year, the residents proposed to make the Daijingu shrine their tutelary deity, and in 1897, it became known as Daijingu Yohaisho. Afterward, in 1900, Benzui Haruta and Seiichi Yamaguchi, among others, applied to establish a new shrine, and it was then named  Nae Shrine  in the following year. Sunagawa Shrine main torii In 1939, the shr