Michi-no-Eki Motegi

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Michi-no-Eki Motegi

A roadside station full of fun for the whole family to enjoy all day long.

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In addition to freshly harvested local vegetables and wild plants, the station offers a wide selection of specialties and processed goods from Motegi Town, as well as souvenirs from Tochigi Prefecture. It’s especially known for its unique local gourmet offerings, such as "Yuzu Shio Ramen" made with both the juice and peel of locally grown yuzu, and authentic handmade soba noodles crafted from Motegi-grown buckwheat flour.

At "Baum Kobo(factory) Yuzunoki," you can enjoy freshly baked, fluffy baumkuchen made on-site using locally sourced rice flour. These sweet treats are available for takeout or can be enjoyed right there. Don’t miss the handmade ice cream made from fresh local ingredients like strawberries and yuzu, harvested by nearby farmers.

The "Jukkoku Kasen Park" where seasonal flowers welcome visitors year-round, features playground equipment modeled after a steam locomotive, making it a hit with families. On weekends, you can even catch a close-up view of a real steam locomotive running on the Mooka Railway from within the park.

Highlights

  • A roadside station packed with local gourmet delights, perfect for a full day of family fun.
  • Popular sweets include baumkuchen made with Motegi-grown rice flour and handmade ice cream crafted from fresh local ingredients.
  • On weekends, visitors can enjoy an up-close view of the steam locomotive that runs between Shimodate Station and Motegi Station.

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  • The spacious grounds are filled with fun and excitement for everyone.

    The spacious grounds are filled with fun and excitement for everyone.

  • The signature item is baumkuchen made with house-milled local rice flour.

    The signature item is baumkuchen made with house-milled local rice flour.

  • On weekends, visitors can enjoy an up-close view of the steam locomotive.

    On weekends, visitors can enjoy an up-close view of the steam locomotive.

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 free Wi-Fi available in the area?

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Yes, it is.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Not available.

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Do you offer tax-free services?

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No, we don't.

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Are there any smoking areas?

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Yes.

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Details

Name in Japanese
道の駅もてぎ
Postal Code
321-3531
Address
1090-1 Motegi, Motegimachi, Haga-gun, Tochigi
Telephone
0285-63-5671
Closed
1st and 3rd Tuesday(Open every day in August)※Vary by facility
Business Hours
9:00am - 6:00pm※Varies by facility and season
Admission
Free
Access
About 12 minutes walk from Moka Railway’s Motegi Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)