Hokkaido
道の駅 びえい「丘のくら」
In central Biei, this roadside station occupies a renovated early Taisho era stone warehouse built from local Biei soft stone. Stop for a meal at Koumugi Shokudo and Biei made souvenirs before exploring the town's hills.
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Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.
The shelves hold processed farm products with an emphasis on Biei ingredients, souvenirs available only at this Biei roadside station, and works made in studios around town.
Open 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:30). Both dishes are limited in quantity.
Light bites made with an emphasis on Biei ingredients are sold inside.
Guest rooms are on the second floor of the adjoining facility. Breakfast is provided for guests; rates vary by month, so call 0166-92-5555 to ask.
Michi-no-Eki Biei "Oka-no-Kura" is a roadside station in Honcho, Biei, along the Tenninkyo–Biei prefectural road. It occupies a renovated stone warehouse built from Biei soft stone in the early Taisho era. Inside, Biei grown larch is used in the interior. The shop sells light bites such as soft serve ice cream and croquettes made with an emphasis on Biei ingredients, processed local farm products, and works by artists with studios in town. The Koumugi Shokudo dining area serves limited quantity dishes including "Curry with Biei Vegetables as the Star" and "Biei Corn Butter Ramen." The second floor is an event space that regularly hosts photo and solo exhibitions. The adjoining Hotel Lavenir can serve as a base for exploring Biei.
Mugine Kobayakawa sees Oka-no-Kura as a place to discover Biei's food before heading into the hills. Koumugi Shokudo's vegetable curry and corn butter ramen are limited in quantity, so arrive early in the lunch period. In the shop, browse processed farm products and work by local artists, and take Biei ingredients home. For an overnight stay, use the adjoining Hotel Lavenir and set out for the hills after breakfast.
Oka-no-Kura is a roadside station in a renovated warehouse built from Biei soft stone in the early Taisho era. Biei grown larch was used for the interior, bringing the town's stone and wood together in one building.
At Koumugi Shokudo, "Curry with Biei Vegetables as the Star" comes with plenty of vegetables on a hot skillet. "Biei Corn Butter Ramen" includes more than one whole ear of Biei grown corn. Both are limited in quantity.
The shop carries processed farm products made with Biei ingredients, original goods, and works by artists with studios in town. On the second floor, an event space regularly hosts photo and solo exhibitions by people connected to Biei.
Hotel Lavenir has guest rooms on the second floor of the adjoining facility. Its breakfast venue, Restaurant Terrasse de Saison, is open 7:00–9:00. The parking area and toilets are available 24 hours.
Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.
Park, use the toilets, and browse Biei processed foods and light bites in the shop. Even a look at the stone warehouse makes this a distinctly Biei stop.
Park → Toilets → Shop → Depart
Station and shop hours change by season. The parking area and toilets are available 24 hours.
Try dishes made with Biei ingredients, such as the vegetable focused curry and corn butter ramen. Add processed foods from the shop to combine lunch and souvenir shopping in one stop.
Park → Koumugi Shokudo → Shop → Depart
The dining area is open 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:30); limited quantity dishes end when sold out.
Guest rooms occupy the second floor of the adjoining facility. Have breakfast at Restaurant Terrasse de Saison in the morning, then head out to explore the hills.
Check in → Breakfast (7:00–9:00) → Shop → Depart
Room rates vary by month. Ask the hotel about reservations and rates at 0166-92-5555.
The building is a renovated early Taisho era warehouse made from Biei soft stone. Inside are Biei grown larch fittings, with the shop and dining area in the same building.
Koumugi Shokudo is open 11:00–15:00, with last orders at 14:30. The limited quantity dishes are more likely to remain available earlier in the day.
Processed farm products, souvenirs, original goods, and artists' work are all in the same shop. Credit cards and cashless payment are accepted.
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.
Photo and solo exhibitions by people connected to Biei are held regularly. Check official social media or Hokkaido Michi-no-Eki notices for the current program.
Vegetable curry and corn butter ramen are limited in quantity. Check at the counter for availability on the day.
Station and shop hours differ in March–May and September–November, June–August, and December–February. Hokkaido Michi-no-Eki also lists the New Year closure and morning only opening on December 30.
Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.
Koumugi Shokudo lists both "Curry with Biei Vegetables as the Star" and "Biei Corn Butter Ramen" as limited quantity dishes. The dining area is open 11:00–15:00, with last orders at 14:30.
Although station opening hours change by season, the parking area and toilets are listed as available 24 hours. The accessible toilet and ostomate facilities are not available around the clock.
Hotel Lavenir has guest rooms on the second floor of the adjoining facility and provides breakfast for guests. The breakfast venue, Restaurant Terrasse de Saison, is open 7:00–9:00.
Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.
Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.
A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.
Koumugi Shokudo is open 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:30). Quantities are limited, so aim for early lunchtime if the dining area is your main reason for visiting.
For a light bite inside the building, stop by during the roadside station's opening hours.
Browse the shop for Biei souvenirs. Credit cards and cashless payment are accepted.
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In central Biei, this roadside station occupies a renovated early Taisho era stone warehouse built from local Biei soft stone. Stop for a meal at Koumugi Shokudo and Biei made souvenirs before exploring the town's hills.
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