Shikabe Town is a beautiful town with a population of about four thousand, surrounded by the sea and mountains, located along Uchiura Bay in southern Hokkaido. It is easily accessible from major cities like Hakodate and is full of charm as a "moderately rural" place where time flows slowly, allowing you to feel the richness of Hokkaido's magnificent nature up close.

The climate is strongly influenced by the ocean, characterized by very cool and comfortable summers and little snowfall even in winter. It offers a mild and pleasant living environment throughout the year, and the beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons gently soothes the hearts of visitors.

Its key industries are fishing and seafood processing, which have long supported the area. From the rich fishing grounds of Uchiura Bay, also known as the "Miraculous Shore," an abundance of fresh, high-quality seafood is landed throughout the year and transformed into specialty processed seafood products. It is also a historic hot spring area with over thirty known spring sources scattered throughout the town, where famous hot springs boasting an abundant volume of water gush out everywhere. It is a town full of warmth, where the blessings of nature—exquisite food and hot springs—and a gentle climate are in pleasant harmony.