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Michi-no-Eki Joso
Packed with local flavors! Stop by this food theme park while taking a break.
A roadside station located along National Route 294. Thanks to its convenient location with easy access from the Ken-O Expressway's Joso Interchange, it serves as a handy rest stop for people visiting the surrounding area by car or bus.
Inside the spacious two-floor facility, you’ll find fresh farm produce and specialty products made with delicious ingredients from Ibaraki Prefecture, with such a wide selection that it feels like a food theme park.
There is also a wide variety of original gourmet items you can only enjoy here. Recommended spots include "Boku to Melon to Bakery.," known for its melon sweets and popular chewy melon bread, as well as "Joso Inaho Shokudo" and "TAMAGOYA Joso Restaurant," where you can enjoy dishes made with the premium Hitachi Beef. "Imotowa," which serves kenpi made from locally grown sweet potatoes cut into ultra-thin strips, is also popular.
Seasonal events are also held, including the "JOSO World Festa," where you can experience food cultures from around the world, so check the official website and social media for the latest updates.
Highlights
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A roadside station along National Route 294 with convenient access from the Ken-O Expressway's Joso Interchange.
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In addition to selling a wide variety of farm produce and Ibaraki specialty products, it also offers a broad selection of original gourmet items.
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Seasonal events such as the "JOSO World Festa" are also held regularly.
Photos
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Located along National Route 294
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The signature item at "Boku to Melon to Bakery.": Boku no Custard Melon Bread
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Hitachi Beef hamburger steak you’ll want to try at "TAMAGOYA Joso Restaurant"
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"Imotowa," which serves kenpi
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The Hitachi Beef grilled beef rice set meal is a recommended dish at "Inaho Shokudo"
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The direct sales corner lined with farm produce
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is a smoking area.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 道の駅常総
- Postal Code
- 300-2508
- Address
- 1 Musubimachi, Joso-shi, Ibaraki
- Phone
- 0297-38-7570
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- 9:00am–5:00pm *Hours vary by store
- Access
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1) Approx. 20 minutes on foot from Mitsuma Station on the Kanto Railway Joso Line
2) 1 minute on foot from the Michi-no-Eki Joso bus stop on the Kanto Railway Bus - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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