Michi no Eki Kokindenju no Sato Yamato

Everything you need and more awaits at this roadside station, packed full with handy tips at the tourist information center, a local products shop, a free foot bath, restaurants, and a workshop for making ice cream and yogurt. Connected just next door is the local vegetable market, Yamato Onsen Yasuragi-kan hot spring, and the Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo hotel, ensuring there's plenty to enjoy for a whole day.

A crowd favorite here is the salt-grilled sweetfish sold at Kaniha Sakura. Carefully grilled over a charcoal flame to tender perfection that you can eat whole, including head and bones. The bakery, known for its "Walnut Raisin Bread" stuffed with walnuts and raisins, also has a strong following among repeat visitors.

There’s a restaurant serving local fare and Gujo specialties like mugitoro (barley with grated yam), hoba miso, and gohei mochi. The restaurant's traditional house-style interior with exposed wooden beams creates an authentic atmosphere perfect for a memorable dining experience.

If you’ve got relaxing on the mind, Yamato Onsen Yasuragi-kan offers two types of baths: Kinu-ginu no Koi, featuring an open-air bath with a slide, and Ayamegusa, which includes a walking bath. The baths alternate weekly between men and women, making it an ideal spot to unwind from a long drive.