Roadside station Mikamo

Overview

Roadside Station Mikamo stands along National Route 50 in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. It sits at the foot of Mount Mikamo, a symbolic hill of the southern prefecture, and takes its name from it. Route 50 is a trunk road linking the Maebashi and Mito directions, and thanks to its position near the prefectural border the station is a popular rest stop on wide-area drives, showcasing local produce and specialties.

Highlights

• ●A rest hub for Tochigi City along National Route 50
• ●A setting at the foot of the symbolic Mount Mikamo
• ●Fresh produce and specialties from local farmers
• ●A waypoint on wide-area drives linking Maebashi and Mito

History

Development began on August 9, 2004, and the station opened on April 21, 2006. It was created as a gateway to Tochigi City with a view of Mount Mikamo, serving both as a rest stop for drivers on Route 50 and as a base for regional promotion. Since opening it has been used as a place to introduce the products of the southern prefecture.

Map

36.2966, 139.6251 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Roadside Station Mikamo while driving Route 50
2. 2Choose produce from around Tochigi City at the market corner
3. 3Rest in a spot with a view of Mount Mikamo
4. 4Stroll nearby Mount Mikamo or the parks before departing

Did you know?

💡 Mount Mikamo, the source of the station's name, is a representative hill of southern Tochigi, and the roadside station carries on its name. Facing the wide-area trunk of Route 50, it is an easy stop even for drivers coming from beyond the prefecture.

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