Roadside station Kiyokawa

Overview

Roadside Station Kiyokawa (Michi-no-Eki Kiyokawa) sits along National Route 502 in Bungo-ōno City, Oita Prefecture. Set among the rural hills of the Bungo-ōno countryside, it is a handy stop for travelers driving through inland Oita, popular both as a rest point and as a place to pick up locally grown produce and seasonal ingredients. Its comfortable scale makes it an easy pause on the way between the prefecture and Oita City.

Highlights

• ●Easy-to-find location right on National Route 502, ideal for a driving break
• ●A roadside station surrounded by the peaceful hills of Bungo-ōno
• ●A chance to find locally grown produce and seasonal ingredients
• ●Handy midway stop on the route linking inland and southern Oita

History

The station opened on August 18, 2000, a relatively recent addition serving drivers on Route 502. From the start it has combined a rest area, local information point, and market for regional products, acting as a link between local farmers and passing travelers in the farming districts of Bungo-ōno.

Map

32.9717, 131.5181 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pull in for a rest while driving along National Route 502
2. 2Browse the local produce area for seasonal ingredients and souvenirs
3. 3Enjoy the rural Bungo-ōno scenery from the road as you continue on
4. 4Head onward toward Oita City or the sightseeing spots of southern Oita

Did you know?

💡 A Japanese roadside station is more than a rest stop, it is a window onto the local area and its specialties. At Kiyokawa, part of the fun is discovering products unique to this corner of Bungo-ōno.

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