Nayoro Roadside Station, formally called Roadside Station Mochi Rice Village Nayoro or Roadside Station Mochigome-no-sato Nayoro (道の駅 もち米の里・なよろ), is one of the 128 roadside stations of Hokkaido. It is located along National Route 40 at 334-1 Nishimachi, Furencho, Nayoro City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
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| Nayoro Roadside Station |
Nayoro Roadside Station details
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Nayoro City, Nayoro Roadside Station serves as the southern gateway to this charming destination. Located on National Route 40, this roadside station offers a wide array of amenities and attractions for travelers passing through the area. It was registered as a roadside station on April 17, 2008, giving it registration number 102.
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| Nayoro Roadside Station - Nayoro City, Hokkaido Prefecture |
One of the highlights of Nayoro Roadside Station is its impressive selection of locally-made delicacies. Visitors can indulge in a variety of treats made with sticky rice harvested from Nayoro, including delectable daifuku and ohagi. The station's commitment to showcasing the region's culinary offerings earned it the prestigious title of "Hokkaido Jalan" in 2009. Furthermore, in 2012, it secured the top spot in the Roadside Station Ranking, based on the satisfaction of over 1,000 readers of Hokkaido Jalan.
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| Nayoro Roadside Station facade |
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| Nayoro-kun - Nayoro City's mascot |
Aside from its culinary delights, Nayoro Roadside Station also encompasses several engaging facilities. The station houses a break and information corner, where travelers can find road information, emergency medical updates, weather forecasts, and disaster alerts. This space also serves as a hub for community interaction, hosting concerts and events to foster a sense of togetherness.
Inside Nayoro Roadside Station
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| Inside Nayoro Roadside Station |
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| Souvenir shop |
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| Meal Wind Detour (お食事 風の寄り道) |
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| FMなよろ サテライトスタジオ |
Additionally, visitors can savor the flavors of Nayoro at the Meal Wind Detour. This eatery features a tantalizing menu that showcases the seasonal produce of the region. Guests can relish in dishes crafted with local mochi and soba, alongside other seasonal vegetables and products. For those seeking a quick bite, the Takeout Corner offers a delightful selection of light meals. Must-try items include the creamy glutinous rice croquettes, made with locally sourced rice, and the refreshing milk soft-serve ice cream.
Some products to buy in Nayoro Roadside Station
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| Daifuku vending machine |
Furthermore, Nayoro Roadside Station boasts a specialty product sales corner, which showcases a range of items unique to the region. Travelers can browse and purchase popular delicacies such as cream daifuku, soft daifuku mochi, strawberry yokan, and soba. Moreover, the processing exhibition room features a fascinating demonstration of automatic mochi pounding using sticky rice cultivated locally. Locally-produced soba is also milled into flour and available for purchase.
Nayoro Roadside Station Stamps
Lastly, the station is home to a satellite booth of Nayoro Local Community's FM radio station, Air Tesshi. Broadcasting at 78.8 MHz, this station provides real-time Nayoro event updates and road traffic information. Visitors can even tune into the broadcasts on their car radio while exploring the surrounding areas.
Team Nicerio visits Nayoro Roadside Station
My family and I visited Nayoro Roadside Station for the first time last September 24, 2022, the first day of our September 24-25 Road Trip. It was my 327th day in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme. It was included in our itinerary because my daughter and I collected roadside station stamps for the Hokkaido Stamp Rally. During our visit, we didn’t miss trying out the mochi which is one of Nayoro’s famed products. It was super delicious.
Nayoro Roadside Station Fees
It’s FREE to park, explore, and enter Nayoro Roadside Station. However, it is highly recommended that you bring cash just in case you want to buy some refreshments and souvenirs.
Nayoro Roadside Station Operating Hours
Nayoro Roadside Station is open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
However, the restaurant is open from 11 AM to 5 PM and the last order is at 4:30 PM.
Why visit Nayoro Roadside Station?
With its enticing culinary offerings, engaging facilities, and community-centered atmosphere, Nayoro Roadside Station is a must-visit for travelers seeking an authentic and enriching experience in Nayoro City. Whether it's indulging in local delicacies, gathering road information, or immersing oneself in the vibrant community spirit, this roadside station has something to offer to every visitor. Aside from that, if you are collecting roadside station stamps, you can also find roadside station stamps inside the station.
Getting to Nayoro Roadside Station
From Asahikawa Station board the Rapid Nayoro of the Soya Line and board down at Furen Station.
From there, walk for about 1 kilometer to Nayoro Roadside Station.
Travel time: 1 hour and 16 minutes
Fare: 1680 yen
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