Minamishibetsuchō, Japan
士別市
Minamishibetsuchō is a town of 19,794 people in Hokkaido, Japan, founded in September 1, 2005.
Why visit Minamishibetsuchō
Townapedia lists 30 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include ふれあいの道公園 and ふれあいの道公園.
Weather in Minamishibetsuchō
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About Minamishibetsuchō
Shibetsu (士別市, Shibetsu-shi; Ainu: シペㇳ Sipet) is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 December 2024, the city had an estimated population of 16,400 in 706 households, and a population density of 15 people per km2. The total area of the city is 1,119.22 km2 (432.13 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Shibetsu, Hokkaido (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Minamishibetsuchō on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
15 more on the map.
Where to stay5
History
Shibetsu was founded in 1899 as the last of the tondenhei settlements, established by the Meiji government to colonize Hokkaido with soldier-settlers. In 1902: Shibetsu village became a second class village, and was raised to town status in 1925. In 1954 Shibetsu merged with Kamishibetsu village, Tayoro village, and Onneppu village to form Shibetsu city. In 2005 Asahi town was merged into Shibetsu city.
From the History section of Shibetsu, Hokkaido on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare5
Map of Minamishibetsuchō
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 54 km away.
- Shibetsu 3 km northeast, about 3 min by car
- Asahimachi 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Wassamu 15 km south, about 15 min by car
- Nayoro 23 km north, about 23 min by car
- Horokanai 24 km southwest, about 24 min by car
- Shinshimokawa 26 km northeast, about 26 min by car
- Aibetsu 32 km southeast, about 32 min by car
- Pippu 33 km south, about 33 min by car
- Takasu 35 km south, about 35 min by car
- Asahikawa 43 km south, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shibetsu city hall, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shibetsu City Hospital, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- （株）ヰセキ北海道士別営業所 - panoramio, hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- Shibetsu-Nishi Elementary School, Shibetsu-City 250824, Yauchi, CC0
- Hokkaido Prefectural Road Route 297 250824, Yauchi, CC0
- Hokkaido Expressway Shibetsu-Kenbuchi Toll Gate, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 士別の道 - panoramio - hj695gz (1), hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- 士別市満天の丘より, hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- 士別ハーフマラソン大会 - panoramio, hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- Hokkaido Prefectural Police Shibetsu Police Station, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 士別の道 - panoramio, hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- Shibetsu in Kamikawa Banner, hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- 士別の道 - panoramio - hj695gz, hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- 日甜士別製糖工場, hj695gz, CC BY 3.0
- Hokkaido Shibetsu Shoun High School, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS065-E-235317 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS029-E-25256 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-10643 - View of Japan, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-235316 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Higashi-Rokusen-Station-waiting room, Rsa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Higashi-Rokusen Station Waiting room, Rory trains, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shimo-Shibetsu-Station-waiting room, Rsa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kembuchi-Station-waiting room, Rsa, CC BY-SA 3.0
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