Kaki no Sato Kudoyama Roadside Station

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Kaki no Sato Kudoyama Roadside Station

A convenient stop for local food and sightseeing information in Kudoyama.

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Kaki no Sato Kudoyama Roadside Station brings together the history, culture, and food of Kudoyama. With the Yottette farmers' market, a bakery, a baumkuchen specialty shop, and a World Heritage Information Center, it offers everything from shopping to sightseeing information.

The farmers' market stocks a wide selection of produce grown in Wakayama Prefecture and local specialties. Seasonal fruit ranges from the autumn persimmons Kudoyama is known for to mandarin oranges, strawberries, peaches, and grapes. There is also an extensive selection of umeboshi (pickled plums) and locally processed foods, making it a convenient place to shop for souvenirs from Kudoyama and Wakayama.

The World Heritage Information Center introduces attractions such as Koyasan, the Choishi-michi Trail, Jison-in Temple, and Niu Kanshofu Shrine through display panels and brochures. It is also useful for checking routes and information about the surrounding area before heading out on the Choishi-michi Trail. From the start of your trip to the end, this is a reliable base for sightseeing in Kudoyama.

Highlights

  • With a farmers' market, a bakery, and a World Heritage Information Center, it is a convenient base for sightseeing in Kudoyama.
  • The farmers' market offers a wide selection of seasonal fruit, including Kudoyama's famous persimmons, mandarin oranges, peaches, and grapes.
  • Shop for souvenirs in one place, with a wide selection of Wakayama products such as umeboshi and locally processed foods.
  • The World Heritage Information Center introduces nearby attractions and their history, including Koyasan, the Choishi-michi Trail, and Jison-in Temple.
  • Stop by for anything from gathering information before walking the Choishi-michi Trail to shopping during your trip.

Photos

  • Alongside the farmers' market are specialty shops selling bread and baumkuchen

    Alongside the farmers' market are specialty shops selling bread and baumkuchen

  • The selection includes Wakayama specialties as well as carefully chosen seasonings and processed foods from across Japan

    The selection includes Wakayama specialties as well as carefully chosen seasonings and processed foods from across Japan

  • If you are unsure which souvenirs to choose, look for food products made with Kudoyama-grown produce

    If you are unsure which souvenirs to choose, look for food products made with Kudoyama-grown produce

  • A wide selection of sake from breweries in Wakayama Prefecture is also available

    A wide selection of sake from breweries in Wakayama Prefecture is also available

  • Learn about the history and features of the Choishi-michi Trail through panel displays

    Learn about the history and features of the Choishi-michi Trail through panel displays

  • Another highlight is a replica of Sanada Yukimura's armor, with its eye-catching vivid red color

    Another highlight is a replica of Sanada Yukimura's armor, with its eye-catching vivid red color

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is free Wi-Fi available on the premises?

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No.

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Are there coin-operated lockers?

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No.

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Are there restrooms?

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Yes (6 fixtures in the men's restroom, 10 in the women's restroom, and 1 accessible toilet).

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Is there a smoking area?

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There is a designated smoking area on the premises.

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Details

Name in Japanese
道の駅 柿の郷くどやま
Postal Code
648-0161
Address
5-5 Nyugo, Kudoyama, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture
Phone
0736-54-9966
Closed on
January 1–3
Hours
World Heritage Information Center: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Yottette farmers' market: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Bakery Cafe Persimmon and Kudoyama Baum: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Access
About a 15-minute walk from Kudoyama Station on the Nankai Koya Line
Credit Cards
Accepted at some shops
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa