Roadside station Sugo

Overview

Roadside Station Sugo is a michi-no-eki located along National Route 57 in the Sugo district of Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. Sitting on one of the main routes linking the Aso area with central Oita, it serves as a welcome rest stop for travelers crossing the mountainous countryside of Bungo-Taketa. As a gateway to the local area, it functions as a base for road information and regional product sales, making it a handy place to pause and get a taste of the nature and food around Taketa.

Highlights

• ●A rest hub at a key point on Route 57 between Aso and Oita
• ●A gateway sharing local information for the Sugo area of Taketa
• ●Convenient stop along a scenic mountain drive
• ●A setting surrounded by the nature of the Bungo-Taketa region

History

Development of the facility began on August 18, 2000, and it opened to the public as a roadside station on April 10, 2010. Because it stands at a key point on National Route 57, a trunk road connecting Oita with the Kumamoto and Aso direction, it was positioned to serve both as a rest stop for passing vehicles and as a hub for regional revitalization. Through the years since its opening, it has continued to act as an information point for the Sugo area of Taketa City.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Stop for a break while driving along National Route 57
2. 2Check road information and nearby sightseeing guidance
3. 3Sample local products as a souvenir of your trip
4. 4Continue on to central Taketa City and nearby attractions

Did you know?

💡 The name Sugo comes from its location in the Sugo district of Taketa City. The facility was prepared in stages, with a notable span of years between when development began and when it actually opened as a roadside station, and it has since become established as a rest hub along the trunk national route.

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