JR Hokkaido will operate a tourist train between Asahikawa Station and Wakkanai Station on the Soya Line as a symbol of revitalizing the railway by making the most of the attractions along the line. In conjunction with this, a hospitality event will be held at Shibetsu Station.

■Hospitality details
・Citizens will wave and welcome flags at Shibetsu Station (welcome flags will be distributed on the day)
・Sahocchi's hand gestures
・Sales of local specialties by the Shibetsu Tourism Association
・Sales of Suffolk bowls
・Concert by the Shibetsu Shoun High School Wind Orchestra