Shibetsu City, which thrives mainly on agriculture, is an area where the temperature difference between summer and winter is extreme. Summer days often reach over 30 degrees, while winter days see temperatures drop below freezing. Many of the region's specialties are made with lamb. Soup curry and stew always contain lamb. Shibetsu Onsen is located in the city center. This hot spring town is beloved by locals as well as tourists. At Sheep and Cloud Hill, you can see a breed of sheep that is rare worldwide. You can even try feeding the sheep, so it is popular with families. There are also materials and exhibits related to sheep, making it one of the tourist spots where you can learn more about sheep.