Roadside station Kiretsugawa
A roadside station in Tochigi — local food and souvenirs.
Overview
Roadside Station Kitsuregawa (Michi-no-Eki Kitsuregawa) sits along National Route 293 in Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture. Registered in 2000 and opened in 2001, it carries the name of the former town of Kitsuregawa and serves as a gateway to the area, offering local produce, regional food, and a welcoming rest stop for drivers. The surrounding district is known as a hot-spring area, making the station a pleasant place to pause on a journey.
Highlights
- ●A community gateway station carrying the former Kitsuregawa town name
- ●A rest and information hub for Route 293 drives
- ●A direct-sales corner with seasonal local produce
- ●A location within a district known for hot springs
History
Registered in August 2000 and formally opened in June 2001, it is one of the earlier roadside stations developed in Tochigi Prefecture. Although municipal mergers folded the former town of Kitsuregawa into present-day Sakura City, the station still bears the old town name, keeping a sense of local identity alive.
Access
The station lies near 36.7 degrees north and 140.0 degrees east, along National Route 293 in Sakura City. Access is primarily by car, most simply by following Route 293 from a nearby expressway interchange. If arriving by public transport, check bus connections from the nearest station in advance. Confirm parking and opening hours through official sources.
Best season
As a station with a strong local-produce focus, it is especially rewarding from spring through autumn, when seasonal vegetables and fruit are at their fullest. Given the district's hot-spring character, autumn and winter drives that call for warming up are enjoyable too. Each season brings its own mood, rewarding repeat visits.
Map
36.7154, 140.0327 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Drive along Route 293 and stop at Roadside Station Kitsuregawa for a break
- 2Browse the farmers' market for seasonal local goods and specialties
- 3Enjoy regional food and gather travel information
- 4Extend the trip to the Kitsuregawa hot-spring area to unwind (check details officially)
Did you know?
💡 The name Kitsuregawa comes from the former town of the same name, a district widely known for its hot springs. Even after the merger changed the city name, the station keeps the old town name alive. Because hot-spring facilities and their conditions can change, it is best to confirm details through official information before visiting.
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