Roadside station Ogachi

Overview

Roadside Station Ogachi (Michi-no-Eki Ogachi) sits along National Route 13 in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Its nickname is Komachi-no-Sato, or the Village of Komachi. Standing at the gateway to a district linked to the legendary Heian-era poet Ono no Komachi, it welcomes travelers with a place to rest and a taste of local character while they journey through inland Akita.

Highlights

• ●An easy-to-reach rest point along National Route 13
• ●A land tied to Ono no Komachi through the Komachi-no-Sato nickname
• ●A place to sample produce and specialties of Yuzawa
• ●A safe break spot on a drive through inland Akita

History

The facility was established on April 17, 1998, and opened as a roadside station on April 14, 1999. The nickname Komachi-no-Sato reflects the area's connection to Ono no Komachi, celebrated in legend as a peerless beauty. Positioned on National Route 13, a main artery running north to south through inland Akita, it has long served as a landmark and resting point for those on the road.

Map

39.0650, 140.4601 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pause at Roadside Station Ogachi during a drive on Route 13
2. 2Browse the corner of local produce and regional specialties
3. 3Reflect on the Komachi legend behind the Komachi-no-Sato name
4. 4Continue on to sightseeing or hot springs in central Yuzawa

Did you know?

💡 The nickname Komachi-no-Sato honors Ono no Komachi, counted among the Six Poetic Geniuses of classical Japan. The district is deeply tied to legends of Komachi, so the station's name carries the story of the land rather than marking a simple rest stop.

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