Roadside station
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Seto Agriculture Park, a Roadside Station in Ikata, Ehime
Roadside Station Seiryunosato Hijikawa
(道の駅 清流の里ひじかわ) in Ehime
Roadside Station in Yamakita, Kanagawa
A Roadside Station (道の駅 Michi no eki) is a government-designated rest area found along roads and highways in Japan.
In addition to providing places for travelers to rest, they are also intended to promote local tourism and trade. Shops may sell local produce, snacks, souvenirs, and other goods.
As of March 26, 2012 there are 987 Roadside Stations across Japan,[1] including 92 in Hokkaido.[2]
Services offered
All Roadside Stations provide 24-hour access to the following services:
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Facilities for sharing information
External links
- (English) Japan Road Bureau website
- Flickr photos 道の駅 (Michi-no-eki)
References
- ↑ Michi no Eki (Roadside station) ［道の駅］ Japan-i, 2008
- ↑ What is "Michi-no-eki"? Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism - Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau
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