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Roadside Station Shikabe Geyser Park & Footbath
This Roadside Station, which opened in 2016, is a complex where visitors can enjoy the specialties of Shikabe Town, the charm of its seafood, and its hot springs. It features the 'Geyser Park,' where you can enjoy the powerful geyser and a footbath, and the 'Shikabe Food and Delicacies Hall,' where you can savor the cuisine of Shikabe. Since its opening, many people have visited for leisure and tourism.
At the 'Shikabe Food and Delicacies Hall,' you can taste a selection of rich and delicious local specialties on the spot. There are also a variety of programs where you can experience the historic food culture. You can relax and enjoy the gourmet food of Shikabe.
The 'Geyser Park' features a natural geyser, which is rare in Japan. It erupts to a height of about 15 meters. The temperature of the gushing hot water is 103 degrees. You can witness a breathtaking and miraculous show. On November 1, 2018, the Shikabe Geyser was designated as a Hokkaido Heritage site. Please enjoy this spectacular sight while soothing your travel fatigue in the footbath.
Business Hours
[Annual]
March 20 - November 30: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
December 1 - March 19: Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM / Friday - Sunday & holidays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
regular closing day
Every Wednesday from January 1 to March 19
Fee
Footbath & Geyser Area Admission Fee: Adults 300 JPY / Elementary & Junior High School Students 200 JPY
*Preschool children are free, group discounts available.
parking lot
Available
Location
18-1 Shikabe, Shikabe-cho, Kayabe-gun (茅部郡鹿部町字鹿部18-1)
Access
• 20 minutes by bus from JR Shikabe Station
• 60 minutes by car from JR Hakodate Station
*The information provided is current as of April 2026.
*Please note that the information is subject to change. For details, please check the official website or other sources.


