Roadside station Kazuno

Overview

Roadside Station Kazuno stands along National Route 282 in Kazuno City, northern Akita, and is known by its friendly nickname Antler. Serving as a gateway to the Kazuno area, it combines local product sales, dining and travel information, making it a natural rest and shopping stop for drivers crossing the northern part of the prefecture. It is run by the local Kazuno Tourism and Products Corporation, so a visit puts you in touch with the region's farm produce and everyday flavors.

Highlights

• ●A gateway to Kazuno carrying the memorable nickname Antler
• ●Farm-direct produce and local goods run by the community company
• ●A prime spot facing National Route 282, a northern Akita artery
• ●A combined rest hub for tasting the food and life of Kazuno at once

History

The facility opened in 1989 and was officially registered as a roadside station on 11 April 1995. Using its position on Route 282, a main artery of northern Akita, it grew beyond a simple rest area into a hub that ties together the tourism and local products of the Kazuno region. The fact that it is operated by a local tourism and products company reflects its character as a station firmly rooted in the community.

Map

40.1817, 140.7856 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Antler while driving along National Route 282
2. 2Browse Kazuno farm produce and processed goods at the direct-sales corner
3. 3Take a break with regional flavors at the dining area
4. 4Gather travel tips and head off to central Kazuno and nearby sights

Did you know?

💡 The nickname Antler comes from the place name Kazuno, whose characters mean deer horn, turning the meaning of the local name directly into the face of the station.

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