The whole rest stop is shaped like a melon—it's so cute, you just have to stop and take a photo! The melon desserts and ice cream inside are delicious—sweet and fragrant, totally comforting. You can also buy local produce, so it really has that local flavor. If you're driving by, definitely stop in for some melon treats and souvenirs!
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Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome
The giant melon marks the spot! Local specialties galore at this roadside “michi-no-eki” stop.
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Drive along National Route 325 from Yamaga City towards Minami Aso and the road will open up to three distinctive melon-shaped roofs. This roadside station, known as Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome, handles a multitude of local specialties from Shichijo Town and attracts over a million visitors each year.
The station is particularly famous for its sweet melons, which must pass stringent sugar content tests to ensure a Brix level of 14 or higher. From late March to mid-December, three types of melons, including "Higo Green" and "Earls Melon," make their sequential appearances. Besides melons, the station offers a variety of local agricultural products such as seasonal fruits, vegetables, rice, and tea, as well as processed goods like pickles, fruit jellies, and dressings.
The restaurant is popular for its noodles made from 100% Shichijo-produced rice flour and set meals where you can freely choose your side dishes. There's also a selection of takeout gourmet options including freshly squeezed juices made from local fruits, soft-serve ice cream and bread.
Highlights
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Located in Shichijo Town, Kikuchi City, easily identifiable by its melon-shaped roofs.
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Sells high-sugar melons and other local specialties like vegetables and fresh flowers.
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Features a restaurant and a takeout corner for ice cream and juices.
Photos
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The eye-catching Melon Dome is a notable landmark from afar.
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Renowned for its exceptionally sweet "Shichijo Melons."
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Plenty of regional tastes and products await inside, like the famed "Kikuchi Pickles."
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is parking available?
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Yes. (Accommodates 250 vehicles)
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Yes, it is.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 道の駅 七城メロンドーム
- Postal Code
- 861-1368
- Address
- 306 Shichijomachiokada, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto
- Telephone
- 0968-25-5757
- Closed
- January 1-3, with other special closures
- Hours
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Product Hall 9:00am - 6:00pm,
Restaurant 11:00am - 2:00pm (Last Order 1:30pm - Directions
- 23 minutes by taxi from Miyoshi Station on the Kumamoto Electric Railway Kikuchi Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
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