Shikabe, Hokkaido

Shikabe (鹿部町, Shikabe-chō) is a town located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

The town has a total area of 110.61 square kilometres (42.71 sq mi).

The name of "Shikabe" is derived from Ainu word "sikerpe", meaning "Place with Phellodendron amurense".

On August 1, 2019, the town had an estimated population of 3,920 and a density of 37 persons per km².

Besides fishing, Shikabe has many onsen, as well as a Michi no Eki where visitors can relax with a warm foot bath.