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Chojahara Service Area
A service area where visitors can experience the natural surroundings of Kejo-numa and sample Miyagi specialties such as beef tongue.
Chojahara Service Area is located on the Tohoku Expressway in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by nature, it offers a variety of local Miyagi specialties, including beef tongue.
The upbound side is adjacent to Kejo-numa, a Ramsar wetland, and features an observation deck overlooking the surrounding landscape, a dog run, and a spacious park. Restaurant Date serves the Grilled Beef Tongue Set Meal, featuring a Miyagi specialty grilled over an open flame, while the 24-hour Chojatei food court offers dishes such as the Salted Beef Tongue Rice Bowl.
The downbound side features GRILL RESTAURANT CHOJYAHARA, as well as a 24-hour food court and shopping area. Its extensive selection of Miyagi-inspired dishes includes hamburg steak made with Sendai beef and a variety of beef tongue dishes. The shop also carries popular Miyagi sweets such as Hagi no Tsuki and Kikufuku, along with beef tongue products, making it a convenient place to pick up souvenirs.
Both the upbound and downbound sides have gas stations and EV fast-charging stations, making them convenient places to take a break from driving while dining or shopping. Visitors can relax amid nature and discover flavors distinctive to Miyagi.
Highlights
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A service area located in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture.
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A relaxing place to experience the area's natural surroundings and local character.
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Offers Miyagi-inspired dishes made with beef tongue and Sendai beef.
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Sells Miyagi souvenirs, including Hagi no Tsuki, Kikufuku, and beef tongue products.
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EV fast-charging stations are available on both the upbound and downbound sides.
Photos
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Chojahara Service Area (upbound)
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Chojahara Service Area (downbound)
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The Grilled Beef Tongue Set Meal, featuring a Miyagi specialty grilled over an open flame
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are foreign-language brochures, information signs, or other materials available? If so, which languages are supported?
Some product descriptions are available in foreign languages.
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Is free Wi-Fi available within the service area?
Free E-NEXCO Wi-Fi SPOT is available.
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Are coin-operated lockers available?
No.
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Is tax-free shopping available?
No.
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Is there a smoking area?
There is an outdoor smoking area.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 長者原サービスエリア
- Postal Code
- Upbound: 989-6236 / Downbound: 989-6235
- Address
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Upbound: 24-61 Chojahara, Furukawa Kawakuma, Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture
Downbound: 26 Kanahoriba, Furukawa Miyazawa, Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture - Closed on
- Open year-round
- Hours
- The food courts and shopping areas are open 24 hours; hours for other facilities vary
- Access
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Upbound: 6.3 mi from the Tsukidate Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway
Downbound: 3.7 mi from the Furukawa Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)