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The World’s 100 Best Rest Stops

Roadside Station Kitashinshu-Yamanouchi

Yamanouchi, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST REST STOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 79 2026
Roadside Station Kitashinshu-Yamanouchi

Roadside station on National Route 292 near the Togari-Yudanaka Interchange, with a green pointed roof, a direct-sales farm market and a soba restaurant. The market sells inexpensive seasonal fruit, and the restaurant's tempura soba is a popular choice.

Highlights

  • Tempura soba at the restaurant
  • Direct-sales fruit and vegetable market
  • Shinshu soba and local souvenirs

Good to know

  • Located on National Route 292 near Togari-Yudanaka Interchange
  • Farm market often sells out by afternoon
  • Large parking lot with EV charging stand

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