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大きな池が隣にありくつろげる道の駅。お土産に買った笹団子も美味かったです！さすが米処新潟県魚沼。
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Michi-no-Eki Irihirose
A station filled with local specialty products, including Uonuma Koshihikari rice.
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The Michi-no-Eki Irihirose (Roadside Station Irihirose), situated along National Route 252 between Niigata and Fukushima Prefectures in the former Irihirose district of Uonuma City, also known as the "Mountain Vegetable Republic." In the souvenir section, they sell a variety of local products including seasonal mountain vegetables, locally grown vegetables, and doburoku (unrefined sake) made from Uonuma-produced Koshihikari rice, such as "Kihachi" and "Manki." The specialty here is the Uonuma Koshihikari rice "Sogoro," known for its delicious taste throughout the year thanks to snow storage. Popular items include hand-baked rice crackers made with "Sogoro" dough, and sasadango (bamboo leaf dumplings) shaped like snowmen, known as "Sasa Yukidaruma."
Next door at "Kojo Restaurant Kagamigaike," you can enjoy hand-made soba noodles, pressed sushi, and set meals abundant with mountain vegetables. On weekdays, an all-you-can-eat Goppo Soba is available by reservation only, so those interested should check it out. During the winter closure, meals are available inside the station (menu varies).
You can enjoy free fishing at Kagamigaike Pond on the premises, and the pond is surrounded by a roughly 1 km walking path for forest bathing.
Highlights
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A small roadside station in the former Irihirose district of Uonuma City.
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Sells specialty products including Uonuma Koshihikari rice "Sogoro."
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Offers 9 varieties of hand-baked rice crackers.
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Adjacent restaurant serves hand-made soba and other dishes.
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Fishing is also available at Kagamigaike Pond on the premises.
Photos
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Located amidst lush green mountains
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The interior of the store is lined with specialty products
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Uonuma-produced Koshihikari rice "Sogoro"
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Hand-baked rice crackers are available in 9 varieties including soy sauce, sugar, and yuzu shichimi
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Hand-made soba is a popular menu item at the restaurant
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Exploring the area around Kagamigaike Pond is also recommended
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 there free Wi-Fi available on the premises?
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Yes, available inside the Roadside Station store.
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Is parking available?
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Yes.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
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No, we don't.
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Do you have Roadside Station stamps?
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Yes, we do.
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Can I order products for delivery?
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Yes, you can. Shipping costs will be borne by the customer.
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How much snow do you get in the winter?
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At times, we get as much as 3 meters of snow.
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這兒可以嚐得到手打蕎麥麵、還有押壽司和使用大量山菜的定食哦好好吃喔
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 道の駅いりひろせ
- Postal Code
- 946-0305
- Address
- 356-2 Otochiyama, Uonuma City, Niigata
- Telephone
- 025-796-2500
- Closed
- Open daily from March to November, closed on Thursdays from December to February, December 31, and January 1
- Business Hours
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9:00am - 5:00pm from March to November,
9:00am - 4:00pm from December to February,
Kojo Restaurant Kagamigaike: 10:00am - 3:00pm (Open from mid-April to late November)
meals available inside the station from 10:00 am - 3:00pm during winter - Access
- 15-minute walk or about a 2-minute drive from JR Irihirose Station
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted (PayPay is acceptable)
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)