Roadside station Miwa

Overview

Roadside Station Miwa (Michi-no-Eki Miwa) is a roadside rest stop along National Route 293 in Hitachiōmiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Opened on 30 January 1995, it has long been a favourite place to pause on drives through the mountainous northern part of the prefecture. Offering local specialities and fresh farm produce from the Hitachiōmiya area, it is an easy stop while touring the region or on a road trip.

Highlights

• ●A convenient rest and shopping stop along National Route 293
• ●A chance to meet Hitachiōmiya specialities and fresh farm produce
• ●A location that serves as a base for drives through the northern hills
• ●A roadside station opened in 1995, grown together with the community

History

Roadside Station Miwa opened on 30 January 1995. The michi-no-eki, or roadside station, is a nationwide system registered under Japan's transport ministry that provides road users with rest, local information and regional products, and Miwa is one such station welcoming travellers along Route 293. It has grown together with the community as a base for sharing the bounty of the mountain villages of Hitachiōmiya. As offerings and facilities can change over time, please confirm details through official information.

Map

36.6558, 140.2799 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Take a break at Roadside Station Miwa while driving Route 293
2. 2Browse and shop for local farm produce and specialities
3. 3Check the area's tourist information to plan your next destination
4. 4Resume your drive taking in the scenery of the northern mountain villages

Did you know?

💡 Like a railway station, a michi-no-eki has been developed across Japan as a place where travellers on the road can rest and connect with the local area. The year Miwa opened, 1995, was a time when this system was spreading nationwide.

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