Roadside station Hitachiomiya

Overview

Roadside Station Hitachiomiya is a michi-no-eki roadside station along National Route 118 in Hitachiomiya, Ibaraki Prefecture. Opened on 5 November 2015, this relatively new facility offers a place to rest during a drive while enjoying local produce and food. It works well as a northern gateway stop on the way toward the Okukuji area of Ibaraki.

Highlights

• ●A relatively new, easy-to-use facility opened in 2015
• ●A rest stop for northern Ibaraki drives along Route 118
• ●Direct-sale local farm produce and food to enjoy
• ●A gateway location toward the Okukuji region

History

The station opened on 5 November 2015. National Route 118 is a main route linking the Mito area with the Okukuji region near the Fukushima border, and this roadside station, built along it, serves both as a rest stop for drivers and as a showcase for local farm produce and specialties. Being fairly new, it is modern and easy to use.

Map

36.5970, 140.4102 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head north on Route 118 from the Mito direction to the station
2. 2Take a break with local produce and food
3. 3Pick out seasonal flavors and souvenirs
4. 4Continue north on Route 118 into an Okukuji-area drive

Did you know?

💡 National Route 118 runs north along the Kuji River, continuing on toward northern Ibaraki sights such as Fukuroda Falls. Roadside Station Hitachiomiya can be seen as a gateway stop into that Okukuji area.

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