Roadside station Arai
A roadside station in Niigata — local food and souvenirs.
Overview
Roadside station Arai is a michi-no-eki located along National Route 18 in Myōkō, Niigata Prefecture, which opened on August 27, 1999. It is adjacent to the Arai Parking Area/Smart IC on the Jōshin-etsu Expressway.
Highlights
- ●A roadside station located along National Route 18
- ●Adjacent to the Arai Parking Area/Smart IC on the Jōshin-etsu Expressway
- ●Also usable as a highway oasis from the expressway parking area
- ●In operation since it opened in 1999
History
The station opened on August 27, 1999. Its location next to the Arai Parking Area/Smart IC on the Jōshin-etsu Expressway allows it to function as a highway oasis, accessible to both expressway travelers and drivers on the regular road.
Access
It is located in Myōkō, Niigata Prefecture, along National Route 18, and can also be reached from the Arai Parking Area/Smart IC on the Jōshin-etsu Expressway.
Best season
The station can be visited year-round from both the national route and the expressway.
Map
37.0261, 138.2259 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter the facility from National Route 18 or the Arai Parking Area/Smart IC
- 2Explore the grounds of the roadside station
- 3Experience its function as a highway oasis
- 4Rest before continuing on to the next destination
Did you know?
💡 Its location next to an expressway parking area allows it to serve as a highway oasis, accessible from both the regular road and the expressway.
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