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Roadside Station YOU・遊・もり (道の駅 YOU・遊・もり)

道の駅 YOU・遊・もり

A stop on National Route 5 where you can view Komagatake, buy ikameshi (rice-stuffed squid), and walk through to a cherry blossom park.

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Location
Mori Town, Kayabe District
Road
National Route 5
Hours
09:00–17:30
As a guide, closing time is 17:30 from March 21 to October 20 and 17:00 from October 21 to March 20.
Parking
Cars: 90 / Large vehicles: 13
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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

First, get settled
Parking, toilets, and local-products shop

The location makes a convenient break on National Route 5. After using the toilet, it is easy to make a quick circuit of the shop.

If it is clear
Viewing lounge

Visibility of Komagatake and Uchiura Bay depends on the weather. Going up while the sky is clear makes the most of the stop.

If you are shopping
Ikameshi and Mori Town sweets

Choose things that work in the car or after you get home, such as ikameshi, kelp sweets, pumpkin sweets, or Dattan buckwheat tea.

If you want a walk
Oniushi Park

It is immediately beside the station. Cherry blossom season can be busy, so allow extra time for parking and crowds around midday.

If you want to go farther
Aobagaoka Park or the Ōnuma area

In spring, follow the cherry blossoms; on rainy or cold days, a visit to Greenpia Ōnuma's hot spring can keep the itinerary flexible.

Michika's roadside break notes

Rest first, take in a view, and leave with a taste of Mori Town.

Michika Kazama sees this station as a place to reset along National Route 5, rather than a major dining destination. First find your bearings with the parking area and toilets, then choose local flavors in the shop. If it is clear, walk a little to the viewing lounge or Oniushi Park. Even a short stop leaves an impression of Komagatake, ikameshi, and Mori Town's cherry blossoms.

Buy something to eat and see one view before leaving; a simple break becomes a Mori Town detour.
Highlights

Roadside Station YOU・遊・もり stands on National Route 5 in central Mori Town. It combines a local-products shop, a viewing lounge, and access to Oniushi Park in one rest stop. Walk through the building to reach a grassy park with cherry trees; on clear days, the rooftop side offers views of Komagatake and Uchiura Bay, and, when conditions allow, toward Mount Yōtei. This station works especially well for buying ikameshi, the rice-stuffed squid dish that originated in Mori, along with local sweets, processed seafood, and seasonal vegetables, then using the toilets and parking area before continuing toward the cherry blossom sites, Ōnuma, or Torisaki Gorge. It is less of a destination for a sit-down meal.

  • #Komagatake views
  • #Ikameshi (rice-stuffed squid)
  • #Oniushi Park
  • #Mori Town Cherry Blossom Festival
  • #National Route 5
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Oniushi Park starts just beyond the building

The roadside station has an arch-shaped exterior, and passing beneath the building takes you into Oniushi Park. Instead of ending the stop after the toilet and shop, children and other passengers have room for a short walk.

02

A brief reward on a clear day: the viewing lounge

The viewing lounge on the rooftop side overlooks Komagatake and Uchiura Bay and, in favorable conditions, the Mount Yōtei area. The view changes with the weather, so if the sky is clear when you arrive, it makes sense to go up before shopping.

03

The shopping has a distinct Mori Town character

In the local-products shop, look for Mori's specialty ikameshi (squid stuffed with rice), processed seafood, kelp sweets, pumpkin sweets, and seasonal vegetables. This is a place to choose flavors to take away and then continue your journey, rather than linger over a meal in a dining room.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

Trips toward Hakodate, Oshamambe, or Ōnuma

Take a 30-minute break along National Route 5

After parking, use the toilet, browse the shop for ikameshi and processed seafood, and, if the weather is good, go up to the viewing lounge. Even a short stop offers a taste of Mori Town and a view.

Parking → toilets → local-products shop → viewing lounge → departure

Outside shop hours, plan on a rest and toilet stop rather than shopping. The station is beside a national highway, so do not count on a particularly quiet night.

Mori Town drives from late April to mid-May

Use the station as the gateway to a park walk in cherry blossom season

Walk through the roadside station to Oniushi Park and, if time permits, add Aobagaoka Park. During the Mori Town Cherry Blossom Festival, illuminations and events draw crowds. Shopping and using the toilet before setting off on foot makes the visit easier.

Station → Oniushi Park → Aobagaoka Park → souvenirs at the local-products shop

Parking can be unpredictable around midday during the cherry blossom festival and on major event days. Allow time for the walk and for getting out of the car park afterward.

Families or adults seeking a relaxed detour

Make it a half-day trip toward Ōnuma and a hot spring

Keep the station stop for shopping and a short look at the view. On active days, head to Oniushi Park; in poor weather, try the hot spring at Greenpia Ōnuma. Combining the station with nearby nature or bathing gives the half-day trip more to do.

Rest and shop at the station → Oniushi Park or Aobagaoka Park → Greenpia Ōnuma hot spring

Hours, closures, and prices at the hot spring and other nearby facilities may change; check their official information on the day.

Autumn foliage drives and short nature walks

In autumn, prepare here before heading to Torisaki Gorge

On a trip to Torisaki Hakkei, use the station's toilet and get drinks before heading toward the mountains. The gorge differs from an urban park: narrow roads, falling rocks, brown bear warnings, and winter road closures all matter. Review the plan at the station before setting out.

Station → Torisaki Gorge entrance → Komagatake Dam or the Kamiōtaki area

Parking space is limited, and sections farther in close during winter. Do not press on to the far end; leave room to turn back according to the weather and road conditions.

Hours

Opening hours

Opening hours, spring to autumn
9:00-17:30

Guideline for March 21–October 20. Roadside-station stamp impressions are also available only during opening hours.

Opening hours, autumn to winter
9:00-17:00

Guideline for October 21–March 20. Since the sun sets early in winter, an earlier visit is safer for the view.

Year-end and New Year
Closed from the afternoon of December 30 through January 3

In some years, December 30 is announced as morning-only. Follow the town's official guidance for the year-end and New Year period.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Ages 1 and under
★★★☆☆

Good for a short break to use the toilet and change diapers.

Hakobura lists a diaper-changing space and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. A break to air out the car may be easier than a long stay.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

Easy to let children walk a little in the park behind the station.

Oniushi Park is just beyond the station, giving children who tire of shopping a change of scene. During festival crowds, watch for children getting separated and for moving cars.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Easy to combine play equipment, lawns, and a park walk with souvenir shopping.

A park break followed by choosing sweets or a drink suits this age better than a long stay inside the station. In rain, switch to a hot spring or an indoor stop.

Primary school age
★★★★☆

Views, cherry blossoms, and the shape of the volcano make easy talking points.

Even a short visit can prompt conversations about Komagatake's silhouette, Uchiura Bay, cherry varieties unique to Mori Town, and nature in Torisaki Gorge.

Diaper changing

Tourism information lists a diaper-changing space. Follow signs on site for its location and hours of use.

Park

Oniushi Park is immediately accessible on foot. Crowds increase during cherry blossom season.

Meals

Think mainly of souvenirs, sweets, and takeaways rather than a full restaurant meal.

Rainy days

When rain reduces the appeal of the view and park, shop briefly and move on to a hot spring or the Ōnuma area.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

Mori Town Cherry Blossom Festival

For 2026, the announced dates were April 25 to May 10, at Aobagaoka Park and Oniushi Park. Illuminations and events such as popular-song shows bring more visitors, so allow extra time for parking and toilets around midday.

Cherry blossoms in Oniushi Park

This park adjoins the roadside station and is said to have about 500 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino, Chishima-zakura, and Kanzan. Bloom timing varies by year, so check flowering updates before setting out.

Cherry blossoms and chestnut grove at Aobagaoka Park

A cherry blossom destination that can be added on foot or by a short drive. It has cherry varieties unique to Mori Town and a chestnut grove designated a Hokkaido natural monument. Together with shopping at the station, it makes a seasonal walk characteristic of Mori.

Autumn leaves at Torisaki Hakkei

The gorge along the Torisaki River is an autumn option. Mori Town's official guidance warns of brown bears, and sections farther in have road-closure periods. Rest at the station before heading out, and go only as far as conditions allow.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

A station for Mori flavors in the shop, rather than a restaurant stop

Official and tourism guides give more attention to the sale of local products than to dining. Ikameshi, processed seafood, kelp sweets, pumpkin sweets, and summer vegetables stand out. Choosing what to take home suits this stop better than fixing a meal time here.

Source: Hokkaido Roadside Stations and Hakobura

Views depend on the weather, so go up while they are clear

Komagatake and Uchiura Bay are the main sights from the rooftop-side viewing lounge. Clear weather makes the visit rewarding, but cloud or fog changes the view. If it is bright when you arrive, see the view before shopping.

Source: Mori Town official site and Hokkaido Roadside Stations

In cherry blossom season, the station also serves park visitors

Oniushi and Aobagaoka Parks are known for cherry blossoms, and festival illuminations and events draw more visitors. Plan for the flow of park walkers to overlap with people taking short breaks at the roadside station.

Source: HOKKAIDO LOVE! and Weathernews

For families, switch scenes in the park beyond the station

Tourism information lists a diaper-changing space and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and a park lies just beyond the station. Rather than keeping children indoors for a long time, take a short step onto the lawn or toward the play equipment after shopping and using the toilet.

Source: Hakobura and Oniushi Park information

At night or early morning, plan for a rest stop rather than shopping

Outside opening hours, do not count on the local-products shop or the station stamp; think of a break centered on toilets and vending machines. Beside a national highway, this is more suited to a practical travel stop than a quiet stay.

Source: Hokkaido Roadside Stations and patterns in visitor accounts

Treat Torisaki Hakkei differently from an easy park walk

Mori Town's official information warns of brown bears at Torisaki Hakkei. Its fresh greenery and autumn foliage are appealing, but road width and closures need checking. Before heading there from the station, arrange drinks, a toilet break, and a weather check.

Source: Mori Town official Torisaki Hakkei information
Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

  • During the cherry blossom festival, shopping and using the toilet before entering the park make it easier to continue afterward.
  • If you came for the view, go up to the lounge soon after arriving while the weather is clear.
  • On a trip to Torisaki Hakkei, check brown bear warnings, road width, and closure periods, and plan without pushing beyond safe conditions.
Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

  • Souvenir and light meal
    Mori Town specialty: ikameshi (rice-stuffed squid)
    Check availability at the local-products shop
  • Sweets
    Kelp monaka and kelp yōkan (filled wafer and sweet bean jelly)
    Local sweets to take home
  • Sweets
    Pumpkin pie and Kuririn fromage
    Sweet treats typical of Mori Town
  • Seafood souvenirs
    Processed scallop, squid, and kelp products
    Good for a meal after returning home
  • Farm-direct sales
    Local summer vegetables
    Varies by season: tomatoes, pumpkins, potatoes, and more
Food mood

What would you like to eat?

A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.

Buy a taste of Mori Town

Ikameshi, processed seafood, kelp sweets

Even without a sit-down meal, you can take Mori Town flavors home. On a long drive, consider whether an item is saucy or needs to be kept cold.

Snacks for the car

Pumpkin pie, kelp monaka, kelp yōkan

These are easy to share with companions and make a drive break feel like a treat. Sweets may sell out or depend on deliveries, so choose them when you find them.

Add something for dinner

Processed scallop, squid, and kelp products

Buying these on the return from Hakodate or Ōnuma can provide an easy dish after getting home. A cooler bag is useful in summer.

Seasonal farm-direct produce

Summer tomatoes, pumpkins, potatoes, and more

Vegetable stock depends on deliveries. If vegetables are the main goal, visit earlier in the day; if cherry blossoms or sightseeing are the priority, do not build the plan around finding a particular item.

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Roadside Station YOU・遊・もり (道の駅 YOU・遊・もり)

A stop on National Route 5 where you can view Komagatake, buy ikameshi (rice-stuffed squid), and walk through to a cherry blossom park.

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Park and cherry blossoms
Oniushi Park

A park of cherry blossoms and lawns where you can walk straight from the roadside station.

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Food outlets and the market on the station grounds share the station pin. Nearby places are separate destinations to combine with your visit.
Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Park and cherry blossoms
Oniushi ParkJapanese guide
Adjacent to the stationA very short walk

For a short walk with children after a toilet break, or a brief stroll during cherry blossom season.

Park, cherry blossoms, and chestnut grove
Aobagaoka ParkJapanese guide
About 0.8 km from the stationAbout 10–15 minutes on foot or a few minutes by car

For the cherry blossom festival, a spring family walk, or a day when the station alone is not enough walking.

Gorge and autumn foliage
Torisaki HakkeiJapanese guide
About 5–10 minutes by car toward the entrance; scenic sites farther in require additional travelAllow about 10–30 minutes by car

For an autumn foliage drive or adults adding natural scenery to a trip. Take care with small children.

Hot spring and indoor/outdoor recreation
LiVEMAX Resort Hakodate Greenpia ŌnumaJapanese guide
About 17 km from the stationAbout 25 minutes by car

For a day when weather limits cherry blossoms or views, or when you want a hot spring break before the drive home.

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