Transportation Spots in Akita Area

  • Roadside Station Kazuno Antler
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    3.5
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    Akita Kazuno-shi Hanawa Shindenmachi 11-4
    A roadside station located in the almost exact center of the northernmost three prefectures of the Tohoku region. The facility has a restaurant serving kiritanpo toasted mashed rice skewers and other local dishes, a cafeteria serving set meals, and a soba noodle stall, as well as a shop selling local specialty products and a farm fresh shop selling local agricultural products. Classes on making kiritanpo, yosegi-zaiku wood marquetry, and other local dishes and crafts are held here, as well. There’s an exhibit displaying some of the gorgeous floats used in the Hanawabayashi festival, and tourist information is also provided here.

    ロの字型の建物で、中庭を囲んでお土産物屋さんやレストランなどが並んでいます。 産直品を売るいちばコーナーでは名物のバター餅や野菜、果物とその加工品など手ごろなお値段で売っていました。 きりたんぽ発祥の地だそうで、きりたんぽづくりの体験もできるようです。

  • Roadside Station Iwaki (Shimashiki Fishing Port Park Iwaki Island Park)
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    4.0
    39 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Yurihonjoushi Iwakiuchimichikawa Shintsurugata 192-43
    This roadside station is along National Route 7. The restaurant and Iwaki Onsen Minato no Yu offer views of the Sea of Japan with your meal and bath, and are popular with tourists and locals alike. The low-brow cuisine Honjo Ham Fry Burger is a popular dish you can only get here! This spot is famous for views of the sunset over the Sea of Japan.

    道路沿いから見ても何やら広そうな施設だったが、駐車場が車やバイクでいっぱいで流行っている?!というのも、温泉施設やオートキャンプ場があるから?私たちは小腹が空いたので立ち寄ったのだが、息子が“ハムカツバーガー”、私は“塩バニラソフト”をいただいたのだが、どちらもまあまあイケます。そして、建物の裏側へ行ってみると・・・何と、目の前が日本海!!天気の良い日だったので、外で食べている人もいて、いい感じ...

  • Roadside Station Tenno / Tenno Green Land
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    4.0
    49 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Katagamishi Tennou Egawakamiyachi 109-2
    Roadside Station Tenno/Tenno Green Land is full of tourist and shopping facilities. From the symbol of the area, Tenno Sky Tower, to farm-direct sales and a natural onsen, there's something for the whole family. There is a tourist information office, as well as the Lagoon People's Exhibition, featuring displays about Hachiro Lagoon. Displays include fishing equipment used before its reclamation, pictures of the area drawn by Edo period travel writer Sugae Masumi, and more.

    ここに立ち寄る前に道の駅あきた港にも立ち寄り展望台からの景色を見てきましたが、この道に駅にも展望台が、ありますので、寄らせていただきました。 展望台からは男鹿半島も見え、寒風山も見えます。 あきたの道の駅は他県と比べても豪華な建物が多いですね!

  • Roadside Station Kisakata Nemu no Oka
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    4.0
    27 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Nikahoshi Kisakatamachi Oshiokoshi 73-1
    Located along National Route 7, this is among the largest roadside stations in the Tohoku area. In addition to the local product hall and restaurant, there is a day-trip hot spring and the Ashihotto foot bath, and many other travel facilities. And not only is there an observation deck on the sixth floor, there's an observation hot spring on the fourth, Chokai no Yu, with a view from the baths of the Sea of Japan year round. There's a banquet hall for large groups, making it a big draw for tour groups.

    秋田県にかほ市象潟。国道7号線沿いにある道の駅です。駐車場はかなり広いですが、シーズン期にはかなり混雑します。 メインの建物の階上に日帰り温泉があります。かなり濃厚な湯です。

  • Roadside Station Kyowa
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    3.5
    39 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Daisenshi Kyouwarakawa Nitta Table 15-2
    This roadside station is along National Route 46. The direct sales center offers farm products brought fresh every morning. The Iseki Togei no Sato offers pottery classes. And since this is the only rest station on National Route 46, it is popular with long-distance drivers and has a large parking area.

    森に囲まれて広々とした道の駅、中で食べても良いのですが天気の良い日はテークアウトして外でアイスをいただく方が気持ちよくて良いですね。 店内もかなり広いです。売店の奥にはひっそりとジビエが売っていますが珍しいお肉が多く思わず目に留まり買ってみました。

  • Roadside Station Kosaka Nanataki
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Kadunogunkosakamachi Uwamuki Fujiwara 35-3
    This roadside station is along Akita Prefectural Route 2 Odate Towada-ko Line. It's fully equipped with restaurants, direct sales areas, large restrooms and a rest station. It's near the Manma Land direct sales facility for local brand Momobuta pork, and convenient to one of Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls, Nanataki. The restaurant and direct sales area are closed from around November to the beginning of April.

    初めていきました。自然豊かな環境の中にたたずんでおり、また、十和田湖に近く旅の途中によるには最適です。矢立峠から入ってきましたが途中の経路も景色がよく楽しいドライブで今度は青森側から入ってみたいとおもいました。

  • Roadside Station Nakasen
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
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    Akita Pref. Daisenshi Nagano Takabatake 95-1
    This Roadside Station is along National Route 105 in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. At the direct sales center Fresh Vegetables Donban, you can buy fresh picked vegetables daily. The shop and restaurant sell goods made with local specialty Tochucha tea and dishes made with Tochu pork. With a rest room and information center, it's popular with locals and tourists alike.

    田沢湖から、レンタカーを借りて昼をいただきました。 地元産の野菜や花直販、はちみつ、レ ストランも有って便利です。 地元酒蔵が経営する食堂も、美味しかったです。 ついでに、酒蔵に行って見学しました。 外国人の職員さんが英語で案内していたのは、びっくりしました。 酒蔵見学は、なかなか出来ないので、ラッキーな時間(無料・予約お薦め)でした。

  • Roadside Station Jumonji
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    Akita Pref. Yokoteshi Jumonjimachi Kaidoushita 21-4
    This roadside station is along National Route 13. The direct sales center has fresh vegetables and, in season, cherries and apples. The restaurants serve Jumonji Ramen and Yokote Yakisoba, among other Akita low-brown cuisine. Every weekend, there are activities led by local volunteers, and the area is popular as a community spot with locals.
  • Roadside Station Higashiyuri
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    Akita Pref. Yurihonjoushi Higashiyurioikata Hatakeda 28
    This roadside station is along National Route 108. The direct-sales facility next door, Hottoin Chokai, offers fresh seasonal farm and local products, and the restaurant serves delicious Hyakutaku Soba and Chokai Komachimen noodles made with rice flour. It's a great place not just for tourists, but for locals as well.
  • Roadside Station Nishime Hamanasu no Sato
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    Akita Pref. Yurihonjoushi Nishimemachinumata Shinmichishita 1112-2
    This roadside station is along National Route 7 in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture. In addition to a local products hall and restaurants, they have an outdoor restaurant Ganso Kawarayaki no Sato where you can enjoy a roof-tile kawarayaki cookout. Nearby you can find day-trip hot spring Nishimeyukko Land and a bowling alley, which are also popular with locals.
  • Roadside Station Kamioka
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    Akita Pref. Daisenshi Kitanaraoka Funato 187
    This roadside station is along National Route 13 in northern Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. It offers a wide variety of fresh local farm goods and products made in collaboration with Aji Douraku no Sato. There is also a rest area, and is a popular local community center. The only Ichirizuka historic distance marker in Akita is nearby.

    秋田県大仙市にある道の駅、かみおか 茶屋っこ一里塚。 レストランとお土産コーナーがありました。 値段は少し高めの観光地設定でした。

  • Roadside Station Misato
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    Akita Senboku-gun Misatocho Kanezawa Shimodate 124
    Located about 15 minutes by car from Yokote Interchange on the Akita Expressway, this roadside station is in Misatocho Town, Senboku County, and was the setting for “Gosannen no eki” battle. Its nickname is “Gantaro.” With a vast parking lot fitting 100 vehicles, the fully retro building has a wholesaler and a restaurant. At the wholesaler, you will find specialty goods like akebi vine goods, as well as rice, pickles, and fresh vegetables from Sennan, Misatocho Town. Also, the restaurant has dishes that use Sennan-grown Akita-komachi rice and fresh vegetables.
  • Roadside Station Ouchi
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    Akita Pref. Yurihonjoushi Iwayamachi Nishigoe 36
    This roadside station is along National Route 105. The direct sales center Himawari offers fresh seasonal farm and local products, and the restaurant menu features a wide selection of meals including those made with Akita rice and local ingredients. In addition to a rest station and the onsen Kusu no Yu, there is also a hotel Poporokko to serve the many sightseeing guests.
  • Roadside Station Kamikoani
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    Akita Pref. Kitakitagunkamikoanimura Kosawada Mukaikawara 66-1
    This roadside station is along National Route 285. This local product center offers goods made with local specialties like Hozuki and Kohaze berries, as well as items from Akita cedar. The restaurant serves 10-wari Tenzaru Soba made with 100% domestic buckwheat flour, and a wide range of other meals. There is also a shop displaying and selling local wildflowers, and locals often gather here to mingle.
  • Roadside Station Minehama
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    Akita Pref. Yamamotogunhappouchou Minehamanumada Hongko valley 147 - 6
    This roadside station is along National Route 101. The direct-sales facility next door Orahonokan offers fresh, seasonal farm products, and the restaurant serves delicious Ishikawa Soba. The information corner allows traffic updates via their touch screen panels. The Nishikaigan Herb Garden is also nearby, and from late June into July they hold a Lavender Festival.
  • Roadside Station Shimizunosato Chokaigo
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    Akita Pref. Yurihonjoushi Choukaimachikamijinego Sakaidai 100
    This roadside station is along National Route 108. The direct-sales facility next door, Hottoin Chokai, offers fresh seasonal farm and local products, and the restaurant serves delicious Hyakutaku Soba and Chokai Komachimen noodles made with rice flour. The parking lot also has a grass lawn, the Multipurpose Revitalization Plaza, a great place for locals to mingle.
  • Roadside Station Ani Matatabikan
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    Akita Pref. Kitakitashi Anihitachinai Ienoushiro 8-1 outside
    This roadside station is along National Route 105 in Kita-Akita City, Akita Prefecture. At the local product sales center Matatabikan, you can of course get goods made with the local specialty matatabi, or catnip, as well as bear meat and more. In addition, the restaurant serves Matatabi Ramen. The nearby Yasu no Taki falls, Matagi Museum, and Kumakuma-en (Bear Garden) bring many tourists as well.
  • Roadside Station Ogata
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    Akita Pref. Minamiakitagunogatamura Nishi 5-2
    This roadside station is along Prefectural Route 42 in Ogata Village, Minami Akita County, Akita Prefecture. In Kata Farmers Market, you can get a variety of goods including fresh seasonal farm and local products. Nearby you can find Oga Quasi-National Park and the Polder Museum of Ogata-Mura which are also popular with locals and tourists alike.
  • Roadside Station Hinai
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    Akita Pref. Odateshi Hinaimachiougita Shin Otsuka 93 - 11
    This roadside station on National Route 285 is famed for being on the Hinai-jidori chicken farm grounds. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes including those with Hinai-jidori chicken including ramen and Oyakodon chicken and egg rice bowl. The direct sales shop also offers goods made with Hinai-jidori chicken. The location is perfect to drop by while sightseeing in the nearby Oga Peninsula and Lake Towada.
  • Roadside Station Oyu
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    Akita Kazuno-shi Towadaoyu Nakayachi 19

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Famed for its sake and samurai, Akita prefecture offers quintessential Japanese culture in a non-touristy setting. Alongside the celebrated rice paddies and historical sites of the region lies dramatic natural scenery in the form of the rugged coastline of the Oga Peninsula and the Dakigaeri Gorge, best visited in autumn, when the leaves begin to change color.

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