Roadside station Kaki-no-ki-mura

Overview

Roadside Station Kaki-no-ki-mura sits along National Route 187 in the Kakinoki district of Yoshika, Shimane Prefecture. It serves as a welcoming rest stop for drivers winding through the mountains of western Shimane, offering local farm produce and regional specialties. Surrounded by the deep green countryside of the Chugoku Mountains, it is a peaceful place to pause, breathe the clear mountain air, and take a break from the road near the prefectural border.

Highlights

• ●An easy roadside break along mountainous National Route 187
• ●Local farm produce and specialties tied to the former Kakinoki village
• ●Countryside scenery framed by the green Chugoku Mountains
• ●A gateway on the route linking western Shimane and Yamaguchi

History

The facility opened on August 5, 1996, and was formally designated a roadside station on April 1, 1997. The surrounding land, once the village of Kakinoki and now part of Yoshika, has long been known for its commitment to organic farming and community building. The station grew out of that tradition as a place to showcase and sell locally grown produce, and even after municipal mergers folded the village into Yoshika, it continues to carry the district name as a familiar local landmark.

Map

34.4425, 131.8674 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Stop at Roadside Station Kaki-no-ki-mura while driving Route 187
2. 2Choose local produce and regional specialties as souvenirs
3. 3Rest a while and take in the surrounding mountain scenery
4. 4Continue your drive toward Masuda or the Yamaguchi side

Did you know?

💡 The name Kaki-no-ki-mura comes from the former village of Kakinoki. Known as a district devoted to organic agriculture, the roadside station acts as a window onto the produce nurtured on this land.

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