Overview
Roadside Station Mie stands along National Route 326 in the Mie district of Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture. Located in Mie, one of the city's central areas, it occupies a key point on the arterial route linking the Oita and Miyazaki directions. Close to the town center, it serves as a local gateway where drivers and visitors stop to rest and gather information.
Highlights
- ●A local gateway to Mie, Bungo-ono, along National Route 326
- ●A handy waypoint on the arterial route linking Oita and Miyazaki
- ●Close to the town center and easy to drop by
- ●An entrance to Bungo-ono's rich pastoral and valley scenery
History
The station was established on 9 August 2004 and opened on 16 October of the same year. Developed around the time neighboring municipalities merged to form Bungo-ono City, it has since served as a hub for community exchange and local information centered on the Mie area.
Access
Located near 33.02 degrees north and 131.62 degrees east in Mie, Bungo-ono City, it lies along National Route 326, a strategic corridor connecting the Oita City direction with Nobeoka in Miyazaki. This makes it easy to stop at midway along a north-south journey. Check official sources for the latest hours and parking information.
Best season
Bungo-ono is blessed with pastoral and valley scenery, so the fresh green of spring and the harvest colors of autumn are especially pleasant times to visit. Paired with a drive along Route 326, it suits a stop that lets you enjoy the countryside through the changing seasons.
Map
33.0287, 131.6216 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Break your north-south drive along Route 326 here
- 2Check sightseeing and event information around the Mie area
- 3Pause while taking in the countryside of Bungo-ono
- 4Continue toward Oita City or the Miyazaki direction
Did you know?
💡 The Mie district forms the core of Bungo-ono City and lies in a historic area near the origin of the Ono name that is part of the city's name. National Route 326 is a major artery between Oita and Miyazaki, and this station is a convenient waypoint along it.
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