Michi-no-Eki Shichijo Melon Dome

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.