Roadside station in Minobu
A roadside station in Yamanashi — local food and souvenirs.
Overview
Michi-no-Eki Minobu is a roadside station located within Yamanashi Prefectural Fujikawa Craft Park in Minobu, Yamanashi. Set in a spacious riverside urban park along the Fuji River, it works both as a driving rest stop and as a place where families can spend a relaxed day, with lawns and an event plaza that give it an open, airy feel.
Highlights
- ●A wide-open setting fully integrated with Fujikawa Craft Park
- ●Lawns and an event plaza for easygoing relaxation
- ●A handy base for Mount Minobu sightseeing and drives
- ●A station combining local information with rest facilities
History
The station was developed together with the Fujikawa Craft Park as a rest and information hub for park visitors and drivers. Minobu is well known as the temple town of Kuon-ji on Mount Minobu, so the station sits conveniently along routes used by pilgrims and sightseers. For its detailed background, please check the official information.
Access
It lies in Minobu, Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, around 35.42°N, 138.44°E, reachable from the main road running along the Fuji River. Arriving by car is easiest, with parking shared with the park. Confirm current opening details and road conditions via official sources.
Best season
Spring to early summer, when the lawns turn green, and autumn, when events pick up, are especially pleasant. In summer the river breeze is refreshing and the park draws many families.
Map
35.4192, 138.4377 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1On arrival, stroll from the parking area through the park and station
- 2Rest on the lawn or event plaza and enjoy the river breeze
- 3Gather local information at the station to plan nearby sightseeing
- 4Set off toward your next destination, such as Mount Minobu
Did you know?
💡 Although it is a roadside station, its parent facility is an urban park themed around flowers and greenery, giving it far more room than a typical quick pit stop.
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