Service Area Spots in Japan

  • Roadside Station Inawashiro
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    4.0
    70 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Yamaguninawashiromachi Katada Mayokari 1
    A roadside station located in Inawashiro Town, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture. The station has a food court where you can eat soft serve ice cream, ramen, and other light meals, as well as a restaurant serving steaks made with local beef, locally-raised chicken dishes, and soba noodles. The station's shop sells accessories made with Aizu momen Inawashiro-shima striped cotton fabric, a traditional textile from the area. Serving as a disaster relief area for volcanic eruptions and heavy snowfalls, the station is also notable for the heliport on its grounds.

    猪苗代インターを出た正面にあり 新しく道の駅の横にいちご狩りができるハウスがあります 新鮮な野菜や和食器の小物など様々なものが売っていますが なんといってもおすすめは生どら焼きです 猪ドラ という名前で昼過ぎには売り切れてしまうので朝早く行ったほうが良いですね 抹茶クリームと生クリームが入ったどら焼きですが 今まで食べたどら焼きの中で味もボリュームもナンバーワンだと思います。。日持ちしないので当...

  • A la Datena Michinoeki
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    4.0
    85 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Iwadeyamaiketsuki Shimomiyamichishita 4-1
    A roadside station standing along National Route 47 in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. The station has a farm-fresh market carrying an abundant selection of local foods such as vegetables as well as rice, bread, and folk crafts. The station also hosts a shop owned and operated by renowned Hokkaido confectionary company Royce, and here you'll find shelves filled with an astonishing variety of chocolate sweets. The station's restaurant is a buffet serving six varieties of curry and dishes made with local ingredients. The station also has an outdoor light meal stand serving soft serve ice cream as well as spare rib barbecue, a rarity in Japan.

    伊達ラーメンを食べましたが、とてもしょっぱかったです!スープとチャーシューの塩味と醤油の味が強くて全部食べれませんでした!

  • Roadside Station Wadaura W ao!
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    4.0
    81 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Minamibousoushi Wadachounigaura 243
    This roadside station sells local specialty processed whale products, fresh vegetables, fresh flowers, crafts and prepared dishes. The adjoining restaurant offers menu items such as the Wadahama Tokusei Kujira-don with whale sashimi and fried dishes, and a set meal with seasonal local fish sashimi. In addition, the takeout corner sells soft-serve ice cream using Miyoshi-mura milk and Boso honey, croquettes with whale meat, and meat buns.

    道の駅和田浦WA・O!は、直売所とレストランを指すようですが、駐車場に停めると屋外に展示されているシロナガスクジラの全身骨格(レプリカ?)が目にとまりました。先に直売所で鯨肉製品を物色した後に鯨資料館を訪問しました。道の駅和田浦WA・O!から鯨資料館を訪問し、剝製や鯨漁に関する展示物を鑑賞しました。お子さん連れも楽しめると思います。レストランでは「クジラ竜田揚げ定食」「和田浜クジラカレー」「和田浜...

  • Roadside Station Ashoru Ginga Hall 21
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    3.5
    127 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Ashorogunashorochou Kitaichijou 1-3
    This roadside station is at the intersection of National Routes 241 and 242, in Ashoro Town, Ashoro County, Hokkaido. It incorporates the Ashoro Station building from the Furusato Ginga line, closed since 2006. Inside, there is the Furusato Ginga Line Information display area, and on the second floor is the Ginga Hall, used for concerts and more. The hall is famous for its Chiharu Matsuyama Area displaying information about the Ashoro-native singer.

    国道242号上り方面の道の駅。足寄と言えば足寄が生んだシンガー・ソング・ライターの松山千春氏に尽きるでしょう。氏のステージ衣装やリリース作品の歴史などを展示しているギャラリーはファンならずとも目を見張るものがあります。聖地巡礼に推奨します。

  • Roadside Station Fuketsu-no-Sato
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    3.5
    120 Reviews
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    Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Adumi 3528-1
    A roadside station situated along the old Nomugi Kaido highway in Azumi, Matsumoto City. The station has a shop selling Nagano specialty products such as inekokina pickles, said to be the progenitor species of coleseed. There's also a farm-fresh shop and restaurant serving noodle dishes and set meals. In addition, visitors can tour the Fuketsu wind cave, a natural refrigerator used since ancient times to store food; and take a Miyama-ori weaving class.

    松本I.Cより国道158号線を上高地方面に、車で約30分の場所にある道の駅です。 上高地、槍穂高、白骨温泉、乗鞍高原など、アルプス山岳郷の玄関口にあたるところにあります。 しばらくぶりに行ったら、野菜売り場が外になり、建物内はレストランとお土産品などが売られてました。 8月なのにすでにリンゴが売られていました。松本産でした。スイカはもうシーズンが過ぎたためか、安くなってました。

  • Roadside Station Asahikawa
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    3.5
    118 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Asahikawashi Kagurayonjou 6-1-12
    Located about five minutes from Asahikawa Station by car, this is Hokkaido's 66th roadside station. Located in Asahikawa City, where four main national highways pass through and that is a center for tourism in the prefecture, this roadside station has very convenient access along National Route 237. Inside the facility, you can find a large exhibition hall where several kinds of events can be held, rental classrooms for training and meetings, a shop, a food court and tourist information. The shop has a rich selection of specialty products from northern Hokkaido. Freshly picked local vegetables are also available for sale. You can get a taste the local dish Asahikawa Ramen in the food court, and freshly baked bread at the bakery and cafe.

    驚きました。でもお土産の買い忘れ、食事に便利かなと・ただ今回はブランド品のバーゲンセールをやっており少し場違いの雰囲気 元々の建物を道の駅に改装した感じでスペースもあり催事にも活用しているんだと思います。レストランもラーメン屋さん他2カ所あり 大型スーパーのレストラン街の感じでした 駐車場も広いです。

  • Michinoeki (Roadside Station) Kaki no Sato Kudoyama
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    4.0
    74 Reviews
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    Wakayama Pref. Itogunkudoyamachou Nyugou 5-5
    A rest area located in Kudoyama Town, Ito County, Wakayama Prefecture which is a popular destination from which to explore the area and as a place to buy local souvenirs. The facility hosts the World Heritage Information Center, where you can learn about the World Heritage sites and history of Kudoyama, an area connected to Warring States period samurai Sanada Yukimura. There’s also an outdoor play area with large playground equipment and a market selling local agricultural and specialty products direct from area farmers. The rest area’s bakery and café has an eat-in space where you can enjoy fresh-baked bread, pastas, and other meals.

    農産物直売所では、大根、ニンジン、キャベツなどの新鮮野菜が豊富に揃っていました。また、切り花、タケノコや山菜が春を感じさせてくれました。なお、レストランはありませんが、イートインコーナーのあるベーカリーでは、焼き立てパンだけではなく、アイスクリームやフレッシュジュースも提供しています。

  • Kyotamba Ajim no Sato Roadside Station
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    3.5
    75 Reviews
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    Kyoto Funaigunkyoutambachou Sone Deep Shino 65-1
    A roadside station accessible from general roads and the only shopping and dining area situated along the Kyoto-Jukan Expressway connecting north and south Kyoto. Here visitors can purchase Tanba specialty products like black soybeans and chestnuts, local fresh farm products, and Kyoto souvenirs. There are also two restaurants on the premises, Bonchi and the Tanba Daishokudo, which serve dishes made with local Tanba ingredients.

    味夢の里では、製麺所が併設されてて、黒豆うどんが食べれます。もちもちしてて、きっちり黒豆の香ばしさも感じることができる麺で、ざるで食べるのがお勧めです!

  • Aso Roadside Station
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asoshi Kurokawa 1440-1
    An excellently situated roadside station which offers superb views of Mt. Aso to the south and the outer rim of a volcanic greater standing beyond agricultural land to the north. There is an information booth inside the facility staffed by guides who will be happy to tell you about local tourist attractions and recommend special local products. The facility stands at a key crossing point between the Aso Tozan Road, National Route 57, and National Route 212.

    熊本特産品がたくさん並び、バラエティーに富んだボリューム満点の手作り弁当も飛ぶように売れていました。 観光客はもちろん、地元の方々も大勢利用されていました。 わざわざでも立ち寄る価値があると思います。

  • Roadside Station Yanba Furusato-Kan
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    4.0
    97 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnaganoharamachi Hayashi 1567-4
    This roadside station is located on Hayashi Intersection, between Prefectural Route 375 and the National Route 145 Yanba Bypass, approximately one hour from the Kan’etsu Expressway Ikaho Interchange. Visitors can rest at the natural foot bath here while viewing the spectacular scenery. The Yanba Market has specialties such as freshly picked fruit and vegetables and scarlet runner beans for sale. Visitors can also eat the famous Otsumi Dango Soup and Yanba Dam Curry at the Yanba Cafeteria. The soft cream made with local Asama-kogen milk has a rich fragrance and sweet flavor and is very popular. There are also parking area for exclusive use of visitors spending night in their cars and quick charger for EV.

    休憩で立ち寄りました。ソフトクリームは、その後立ち寄るグリーン牧場のが美味し過ぎたので、いまいちの評価になります。焼まんじゅうも頂きましたが、まんじゅうっていうか、焼パン的な食感。景色も特筆する程ではありません。水陸両用バスが止まってました。お土産の温泉まんじゅうが、パサパサで美味しくないのが残念だった。

  • Roadside Station Nikko Highway Niko-Niko Honjin
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    4.0
    72 Reviews
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    Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Imaichi 719-1
    This roadside station is located in an urban area on the side of National Route 119. It features a wide variety of facilities including a produce market that offers Nikko produce, a restaurant that offers some of the area's specialties, and more. Another one its attractions includes the Toru Funamura Memorial Museum. The station is located near attractions such as the shrines and temples of Nikko, Kinugawa Onsen, and Kawaji Onsen, and is visited by many tourists.

    県民割のクーポンは使えるので行ってみました。 野菜もお土産も品揃えはなかなか良かったです。 甚五郎煎餅が本店と同じ値段で売っていたのでクーポンを使って買いました。

  • Roadside Station Galleria Kameoka
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    3.5
    55 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kameokashi Amarubechou Takarakubo 1-1
    This Roadside Station is on National Route 9 in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture. Their Kameoka Beef Croquettes made with local beef are popular. At their Galleria Morning Market, you can purchase items like fresh vegetables raised by local farmers and processed food items. They also have a lifelong learning facility that's often used by tourists and locals alike.

    巨大な建物で、大きな道の駅かと思ったらほとんどが地域住民のための施設でした。図書館やホールです。 野菜や特産品の販売所はその一部でした。車なら通りがかりに行けばいいですが、それだけを目的として行くには少し小さいスペースでした。

  • Roadside Station Inakadate Yayoi no Sato
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    4.0
    103 Reviews
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    Aomori Pref. Minamitsugaruguninakadatemura Takahi Yahata 10
    A roadside station standing along National Route 102 and located in Inakadate Village, Aomori Prefecture, a village famous for its rice paddy art which uses rice paddies like a giant canvas to create artistic works. The station's spacious, 7.5 hectare grounds are home to a farm-fresh center selling local specialty products and a restaurant where you can enjoy Yayoi udon noodles and other local dishes. There are also a variety of leisure facilities such as a park, playground, miniature golf course, and a petting zoo, and the station is a popular destination for families with children and people of all ages.

    Inakadate is a small rice farming village. In 1993 the village people came up with ideas of designing mural size of rice fields, which have been growing rice for over 2000 years, to boost the local...

  • Roadside Station Tajima no Mahoroba
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    4.0
    84 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Asagoshi Santouchouotsuki 92-6
    A roadside station situated along the Kitakinki-Toyooka Expressway in Otsuki, Santo-cho, Asago City. Here visitors can purchase seasonal agricultural products such as the Iwatsu Welsh onion, considered one of the three greatest varieties of Welsh onion in Japan (available from late November to late March); as well as rayu chili oil made with Iwatsu Welsh onions, wieners and other processed foods; snacks; sweets; and original products. The adjoining restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of light obanzai dishes made with local ingredients, and set meals and donburi rice bowls made with Tajima beef. There's also a food court where you can eat breaded mincemeat cutlets made with Tajima beef, Kobe pork, and Awaji grown onions.

    This is a rest stop/tourist information center. Public washrooms on either end and the standard convenience store items are available inside the main building. However, this is an extra large...

  • Roadside Station Obachan no Sato
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    3.5
    51 Reviews
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    Hyogo Tanba-shi Kasugacho Nanukaichi 710

    丹波市にある道の駅。高速春日インターチェンジのすぐ近くにあり、観光の最後に寄るのに便利です。お土産にどら焼きを買って帰りました。

  • Roadside Station Kiso-Fukushima
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    4.0
    64 Reviews
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    Nagano Pref. Kisogunkisomachi Fukushima 4061-1
    A roadside station standing on the Nakasendo Highway in Fukushima, Kiso Town, Kiso County. The station sells local specialty products such as produce, processed foods, liquors, and crafts. The station's restaurant serves soba noodles and set meals made with local ingredients like Shinshu salmon and Shinshu Ogon Shamo chicken.

    長野県木曽町、国道19号線沿いにある大型道の駅。お土産、特産品が充実、レストランも完備、平日ランチ時の訪問でしたが駐車場・施設内も結構な混雑で昼食は諦めトイレ休憩。

  • Roadside Station Nango
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    4.0
    98 Reviews
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    Miyazaki Pref. Nichinanshi Nangouchounienami 3220-24
    This is a roadside station in Nichinan City. Located in a central area of the Nichinan Coast Quasi-National Park, it provides tourist information regarding Miyazaki, sells special local products and also includes a restaurant. Locally grown fruit such as mango and a variety of citrus are also available for purchase. A limited number of the “mango roll”, with its mango scent, is also available. The restaurant offering a menu using Mediterranean vegetables is also popular.

    マンゴーソフトを食べたくて寄りました。 ソフトクリームの部分は同じでマンゴー果肉とマンゴーソースがかかったパフェがあったのでそちらを注文。 冬の時期だったからかマンゴー果肉が凍っていて微妙でした。

  • Roadside Station Fujikawa
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    4.0
    48 Reviews
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    Yamanashi Pref. Minamikomagunfujikawachou Aoyagimachi 1655-3
    This roadside station located in Fujikawa Town, Minamikoma County, Yamanashi Prefecture features a tourist information area offering information on roads and tourist sites, a farmer's market, a restaurant, and more. The farmer's market offers a variety of locally-harvest fruits and vegetables including tomatoes and yuzu citrus. The station's restaurant, Fujikawa Kitchen, is notable for its large menu featuring dishes that leverage seasonal ingredients and traditional flavors.

    昨日は、雪で、山梨県内は、高速道路及び一般道は、通行止めで大混乱。本日、天気は良道の駅の横にある、大型店舗,オギノとDSM(旧名:くろがねや)で買い物、山梨でしか売っていない物があり立ち寄りました。道の駅も、農産物も土産物も、値上げしており、女房殿、野菜や同じような食べ物は、スーパーなどののほうが、安いくらいであるといっていました。新しいパン屋などができて、営業努力?は感じられるが、道の駅としては...

  • Roadside Station Minami-Kiyosato
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    3.5
    86 Reviews
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    Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Takanechounagasawa 760
    This roadside station is located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It features a farmer's market stocked with fresh vegetables and local specialties, a restaurant where visitors can enjoy a meal, and a barbequing space where visitors can cook and eat vegetables purchased at the farmer's market. This leisure-focused roadside station is a place where families, couples, and friends can enjoy a day together. The station also features a dog park where you can enjoy a refreshing run or walk with your favorite pup.

    地域券で野菜やお酒類を買うかもと、下見にきました。 野菜の品揃えはかなりありました。お酒も地酒のワイン(local wine)が結構あり、ドブロク(unrefined sake)も二種類ありました。 道の駅には山の急斜面を登るリフトカーもあり、山頂の展望台にも行けます。

  • Roadside Station Inagawa
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    3.5
    30 Reviews
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    Hyougo Pref. Kawabeguninagawachou Manzen Takezoe 70-1
    Located at the Manzen Intersection where Prefectural Route 12 meets Prefectural Route 68, this roadside station's parking lot can accommodate 100 vehicles. Their farm stand features produce brought in fresh every morning by Inagawa Town farmers. On Mondays and Thursdays, a group of them are available to chat with customers about their produce, ways to prepare it, and more. Buckwheat is an Inagawa Town specialty, and the restaurant serves soba noodles made with 100% buckwheat flour. They have sweets like soft serve ice cream made with soba tea and kine-tsuki (mochi pounding) mochi rice cakes too. Their monthly events showcase the produce of the season, and the venue gets packed with the locals.

    場所の雰囲気が暗くて気持ち悪かった。 餅を購入したけどありえないくらい かたくてにても焼いても食べられなかった 不思議な体験でした 裏に川があり水遊びができますが ここもひとけがなくへんでした もう絶対に行く事はないでしょ う

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