Service Area Spots in Gunma Area

  • Roadside Station Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Park
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    3.5
    18 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Tonegunminakamimachi Tsukiyono 2936
    This roadside station is located on Prefectural Route 61 on the Numata Minakami Road which follows the Tone River. It is approximately 6 kilometers from the Kan’etsu Expressway Tsukiyono Interchange. The agricultural direct sales outlet Tsukiyono Harvest sells fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables which are grown by local people so that they can be sold to tourists in this relaxing space. Old-fashioned and highly-reviewed natto made from locally grown soybeans is also produced and sold here. There is a water park with a grassy area and playground equipment, and also Yaze Ruins, a nationally designated historical site from the Jomon Period, where families can relax and play together.

    上毛高原駅からもほど近い道の駅です。新鮮な野菜や花、ちょっとしたハンドクラフトもあります。公園にも隣接しているのでちょっと休憩に最適です。

  • Roadside Station Oasis Nanmoku
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Kanragunnanmokumura Chihara 3-1
    20 minutes by car from the Shimonita Interchange on the Joshinetsu Expressway. A rest area surrounded by natural beauty situated along the Nanmoku River in the village of Nanmoku. The station’s farm direct shop sells fresh, local vegetables; dried sweet potatoes; and numerous other local products; the shop’s popular Torao bread and shiso-maki (miso wrapped in perilla leaves) are sold from June to December. Kachan Honpo, a shop opened here in 1999, sells old-fashioned homemade dishes. In the station’s cafeteria, you can enjoy desserts made with locally-grown blueberries.

    うどんと名物のコンニャク、テラス席で気持ち良くいただきました。 コロナ禍のため、バツグンの食環境のこのお店に入店、オアシスです。

  • Roadside Station Onoko
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Shibukawashi Onoko 1980
    This small roadside station is located approximately 20 minutes from the Kan’etsu Expressway Shibukawa Ikaho Interchange, on National Route 353, which runs East-West parallel to the Agatsuma River in the center of Gunma Prefecture. It is near the entrance to the Agatsuma hot spring district, and many guests of Kusatsu Hot Spring and Shima Hot Spring also visit the roadside station. There is a direct sales outlet for farms, which sells fresh, local vegetables, dishes and homemade items, as well as a restaurant where local housewives work making meals. The direct sales outlet’s Maitake mushrooms and its apple pie are recommended. The restaurant’s Tempura and mixed rice and handmade soba with pickles are also very popular.

    お土産購入のために利用いたしました。よくありそうな道の駅といった感じで地元の特産物などが販売されておりました。野菜は新鮮そうでしたが、サービスエリアでも購入できそうなものばかりでした。

  • Drive-in Nanakoshi
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Fujiokashi Kamiochiai 838
    "A 24-hour rest area located close to the Nanakoshiyama kofun burial mound, a designated Important Cultural Property situated on the outskirts of Fujioka City. Interestingly, instead of a diner style restaurant typical of Japanese ""drive-in"" rest areas, the facility is filled with retro hot food vending machines which cook your food to order, and visitors can find examples of each of the ""big three"" retro hot food vending machine varieties: noodles, toast, and hamburgers. Vending machine enthusiasts travel from around the country to try these machines and the rest area has also famously been used as a shooting location for films and television dramas. The rest area's chashu noodles, made with home crafted chashu roast pork, are popular with many, even excluding the novelty of the fact they come out of a vending machine."

    レトロゲームやレトロ自販機が動態保存されている。 50歳以上は懐かしいと思えるかもしれないが、独特のヤバい雰囲気があるので。 評価はわかれるかと思います。 昭和のヤバい雰囲気が好きな人へ。

  • Asama Bokujo Chaya
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    3.5
    15 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnaganoharamachi Kitakaruizawa 1990-800
    50 minutes from the Usui-Karuizawa Interchange on the Joshin-etsu Expressway via National Route 18/National Route 146. At this roadside rest stop, located at the entrance to the vast Asama Farm sprawling 1,300 meters above sea level, visitors can get a bite to eat and enjoy picking out souvenirs and gifts. The rest stop's roast beef donburi rice bowl, featured on television, is limited to just a few customers a day and consists of homemade roast beef served over rice with a side salad of alpine vegetables, an exquisite flavor combination. The facility also offers candle making and other classes and has a petting zoo with goats and sheep. During the Golden Week and summer holidays, kids can also go on horseback rides.

    小動物が少し居たりして、ちょっと休憩に一休みしながらソフトクリームを食べました。 食事も食べれる様でした。

  • Roadside Station Akagi no Megumi
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    Gunma Pref. Maebashishi Ogikubomachi 437-11
    This roadside station is located on the Shibukawa Ogo road, on Prefectural Route 34, almost in the very center of Maebashi City, approximately 20 minutes from the Kita Kanto Expressway Komagata Interchange. The vast site of this day-trip Ainoyama no Yu hot spring, which also has a restaurant and pool, and the farm’s direct sales store Ajisai sells the popular soft cream made with fresh milk from Kozu Ranch, is surrounded by the beautiful natural scenery of southern foot of Mt. Akagi. And at adjoining Ogikubo Park, visitors can see the 10 different types of 16,000 hydrangea in full bloom in late June and the fireflies along the river that runs through the park.
  • Myogi Bussan Center (Roadside Station Myogi)
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    Gunma Pref. Tomiokashi Myougimachitake 322-7
    This roadside station is on Prefectural Route 196 in Myogi-machi, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Its Myogi Product Center sells fresh locally grown vegetables and regional food items. Stop by the on-site restaurant for local favorites like soba and udon noodles. A walkway connects it to Myogi Furusato Art Museum and the Myogi Fureai Plaza Momiji no Yu, so you can visit with ease.
  • Mt. Tanigawa Drive-in
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
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    Minakami cho Yumeno 220 in Tone-gun, Gunma prefecture
    A drive-in restaurant located a four minute walk from Doai Station. The restaurant often serves as a base for mountain climbers and visitors touring the area. The natural beauty of the surroundings and the restaurant’s retro atmosphere will help soothe the fatigue of travel. The Drive-in serves homemade dishes incorporating Mt. Tanigawa spring water and local vegetables. In addition to its signature soba and udon noodles, the Drive-in also offers party meals for groups of 15 or larger and the 240 seat restaurant can accommodate large banquets and parties. Tanigawa no Tsuki, a famous local sweet, are produced in the adjoining workshop.

    10年以上前に一度来たことがありました。 まだ生産工程が見学できるのには感心しました。 ただ、脇の通路を通ってトイレに自由に行けたのですが、 今は定員さんに断らないといけないようです。

  • Roadside Station Minakami Mizukiko-K an
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    Gunma Pref. Tonegunminakamimachi Yubara 1681-1
    This is a road station located on Route 291 five minutes from the “Mizukami Interchange” on the Kanetsu Expressway near the entrance of Suwa Gorge “Seiryu Park”. The direct market “Manten Yokocho” offers popular items such as “Sennokura Mantaro Manju” sweets, “Minakami Water”, bottled water from Mt. Tanigawa, and “Dam curry” is also popular at the refreshment corner. Japan's first tunnel tank for freshwater fish can be found at the “Fisheries Learning Center”, and free climbing can be enjoyed at the “Indoor Rock Climbing Hall”. Other facilities include free footbaths (closed in winter). You can also try your hand at making soba.
  • Roadside Station Nakayama Bonchi
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    Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntakayamamura Nakayama 2357-1
    "This roadside station, situated on Prefectural Route 36, 20 minutes from the Tsukiyono Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway, soothes the hearts of weary travelers with its rural scenery and view of the magnificent Minami Mountains. The station's restaurant's bright red beet ramen is particularly recommended and are made with, of course, beets - a food so nutritious, it's been called the ""miracle vegetable"" The station's farmers' market sells fresh vegetables, Takayama Village's brand name Tsuki Akane rice, and foods made by local mothers. In the Fureai Plaza day-use hot spring bathhouse, you can bathe in an outdoor bath at night while gazing at a star-filled sky. The station also has cottages for staying in overnight, making it possible to enjoy a relaxing stay here."
  • Roadside Station Agatsumakyo
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    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunhigashiagatsumamachi Mishima 6441
    This roadside station is located near the entrance of the Places of Scenic Beauty Agatsuma Gorge, approximately 20 minutes West of central Higashiagatsuma Town, which is approximately 50 minutes from the Kan’etsu Expressway Shibukawa Ikaho Interchange, via National Route 145. There is a station’s Tengu takeout corner with dishes directly from the farm, and its soft served ice cream is very popular even in the winter. Visitors can also enjoy the local cuisine at the Agatsumatei restaurant with dishes such as the Ginger Roast made with a local specialty Yamato Pork. There is also Tengu no Yu, which is a day-trip hot spring, foot baths and various playground equipment and a dog park, so the families can enjoy themselves.
  • Roadside Station Fujimi
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    Gunma Pref. Maebashishi Fujimimachishi 1569-1
    This roadside station is located on National Route 353, approximately 20 minutes from the Kan’etsu Expressway Akagi Interchange, in the perfect place for visitors to Mt. Akagi to casually drop by. The Fujimi spa FUREAIKAN, day-trip hot spring facility’s outdoor bath has a great view overlooking the Kanto Plain and visitors can enjoy Restaurant Akagi’s dishes which are made with local ingredients and natural water from Akagi. The Kaze Line Fujimi agricultural direct sales outlet has a range of seasonal vegetables, as well as Joshu’s famous baked Manju and homemade croquettes.
  • Oginoya (Yokokawa Store)
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    Gunma Pref. Annakashi Matsuidamachiyokokawa 297-1
    This drive-in is located along National Route 18, near the JR Shin'etsu Main Line's Yokokawa Station, approximately five minutes by car from the Joshin'etsu Expressway Matsuida-Myogi Interchange. It is managed by Oginoya, a company founded in 1958 that has been providing Yokokawa Station's lunchbox meals since its founding and is loved across the nation as the maker of Toge Kamameshi. The premises include not only Kamameshi shops, but also coffee shops and sweets corners, restaurants and convenience stores. It is the ideal place to recover from the exhaustion of traveling.
  • Roadside Station Kuni
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    Gunma Pref. Agatsumagunnakanojoumachi Kosame Far north 22
    This roadside station is located along National Route 292, near the entrance of Joshin’etsu Kogen National Park. In addition to the hot spring foot bath, there is also a day-trip hot spring and accommodation facility here, so visitors can stay the night, instead of simply resting at the station. The crafts found in the Kuni Tourist Souvenir Center, such as the specialty canned scarlet runner beans, as well as the sedge wrapped in colorful cloth and knitted to make Konkonzouri. The Kuni no Go Shirasuna restaurant’s local specialty Maitake Mushroom Rice Bowl is especially popular. As is the unique soft cream, which is made with the specialty scarlet runner beans.
  • Kyaraen Shokujidokoro
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    Gunma Pref. Numatashi Tonemachiokkai 976
    This drive-in is located in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, on National Route 120, which is also known as Japan Romantic Road. The shop uses apples grown in Numata, Tone District for 100% of its products, and welcomes customers with a selection of over 1,500 items, including freshly store-baked apple pies, Karinto Manju and Kyarabuki Tsukudani. The cafeteria is popular for its B-grade gourmet sauce cutlet rice bowl, and also for menu items such as its Maitake tempura udon, which has a large serving of Maitake mushroom laid on top.
  • Tabi No Eki Fukiware No Taki Fukiware Kankou Drive-In
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    Gunma Pref. Numatashi Tonemachiokkai 975
    This drive-in is located near Fukiware Falls, a nationally designated Natural Monument, which is located along National Route 120, off the Kan-etsu Expressway Numata Interchange. The drive-in sells food and souvenirs, and also has free parking. The restaurant's Maitake Kamameshi and Maitake Gohan dishes, made with the local specialty Maitake mushrooms are very popular. There is also a direct sales center for Oigami Maitake Farm, which has plenty of fresh Maitake mushrooms for sale. The drive-in is fully-stocked with local signature products, such as The Emperor's Kuriyokan, Highland scarlet runner beans and Joshu's local sake, among others.
  • Tamaya Drive-In
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    Gunma Pref. Annakashi Matsuidamachisakamoto 1011-1
    This drive-in is located on Usui Pass (Entrance C4), the old National Route 18, which connects Gunma Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture. Its specialty confectionary, Sadamitsu no Chikara Mochi was the reward for young samurai when they ran the Ansei Toashi, which is said to be Japan's oldest marathon. Even now, it is handmade with the same recipe used 1,200 years ago. In addition to Koshi An which can be bought to take away, customers can also eat Karami Mochi, Goma Mochi and Kinako Mochi in the shop here. There are also magazines, photographs and videos etc. of the Abt system railroad for customers to view.
  • Roadside Station Maebashi Akagi
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    Gunma Maebashi-shi Taguchimachi 36-banchi
  • Roadside Station Kurohone Yamabiko
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    4.0
    18 Reviews
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    Gunma Kiryu-shi Kurohonecho Shimotazawa 91-4

    国道122号線を走行中にこの道の駅がありましたので、立ち寄ってランチをしました。古民家風の食堂で趣があり、また注文した舞茸うどんも量も多く美味しくいただきました。売店には丁度今が盛りの山野草等も販売しており家が近ければ買って帰りたいほどでした。

  • Roadside Station Joshu O Nishi
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    3.0
    15 Reviews
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    Gunma Fujioka-shi Yuzurihara 1089-2

    国道462号線沿いにあります。小学校の跡地に建てられたそうです。明治時代に開校し昭和9年に建て替えになった小学校の校舎の一部が残っていました。敷地内には石器時代の住居跡もありました。 道の駅自体は小さいながら木工体験や3Dのシアター、三波石の展示スペースなどとレストラン、土産物の売店などがありました。2階のレストランで下久保ダムカレーを食べるとダムカードがもらえます。L字型のご飯をダムに見立てて...

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Gunma prefecture is synonymous with onsen. Natural hot spring water sources throughout the prefecture have given rise to a series of small onsen towns, each set among luscious mountains. At Kusatsu, Ikaho, and Minakami, traditional indoor and outdoor bathing experiences are served hand in hand with irresistible onsen-themed food, including steam-cooked eggs and custard pudding.

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