Roadside station Tenno

Overview

Roadside Station Tenno lies in Katagami City, Akita Prefecture, along Akita Prefectural Road 56 (the Akita–Tenno Line). It carries two nicknames—“Tenno Green Land” and “Village of Dreams and Myths.” Fronting a prefectural road rather than a national highway, the station blends a green, leisure-park feel with the mythic atmosphere that lives in the land of Tenno, and it is cherished as a relaxed outing spot for families.

Highlights

• ●A green, plaza-filled leisure space worthy of the “Tenno Green Land” name
• ●The storytelling of Tenno held in the “Village of Dreams and Myths” nickname
• ●A distinctive setting on Prefectural Road 56, not a national highway
• ●A family outing base in the belt close to Hachirogata

History

It was registered as a roadside station on 17 April 1998. The nickname “Tenno Green Land” speaks to its expanse of greenery and leisure, while “Village of Dreams and Myths” evokes the storytelling rooted in Tenno; together the two names capture the station’s dual character. It has grown as both a drive break and a destination where a whole day can be spent.

Map

39.8565, 140.0099 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive along Akita Prefectural Road 56 and arrive at Roadside Station Tenno
2. 2Relax in the greens and open squares of Tenno Green Land
3. 3Enjoy local products and light meals at the shop and dining corner
4. 4Take a rest, then continue the drive toward Hachirogata or Akita City

Did you know?

💡 The nickname “Village of Dreams and Myths” wraps the station in the storytelling long passed down in the land of Tenno. Unlike the nearby Route 7 roadside stations, this one faces Prefectural Road 56 and flies two themes—leisure and myth—giving it a character all its own.

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