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Hokkaido

Yubari Meroad Roadside Station

道の駅 夕張メロード

A small gateway for shopping in Yubari melon season, beside National Route 274 and Shin-Yubari Station.

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Location
Yubari City
Road
National Route 274
Hours
9:00–18:30
Hours are a guide. The regional listing gives 9:00-18:30 from May through August, while the operator lists 10:00-18:30 for August 17-31. Opening and closing times change from September onward and in winter; check current operator notices before visiting.
Parking
Cars: 34 / Large vehicles: 0
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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.

Look here first
Melons and vegetables at the produce market

Yubari melons in summer and nagaimo yams in autumn. You will have a better choice of limited-quantity products earlier in the day.

If you want something to eat
Melon smoothies and light meals

Cafés and light-meal stalls may open only seasonally or on particular days. Pairing a sweet treat with shopping suits this stop better than planning a full restaurant meal.

If you want to shop
Limited-edition Baumkuchen and Yubari souvenirs

Browse melon sweets, canned sweetened runner beans and limited-edition Baumkuchen for a taste of Yubari to take home.

If you need a break
Plan on a short stop

There are about 34 passenger-car spaces and no large-vehicle spaces. On busy days, use the toilets and do your shopping first.

If you want to go farther
Takinoue Park or Yubari's coal-mining heritage

Takinoue Park suits autumn foliage or fresh spring greenery; the Coal Mining Museum works well on rainy days or for a history visit.

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Mugi Yakumo's break notes

Parking is limited. Decide what to buy and where to go next before you arrive.

Yubari Meroad is a small stop rather than a place for a long stay. It is especially useful in Yubari melon season, nagaimo season, or when you need a toilet break by the station. Check parking, toilets and opening hours before visiting the produce market. If time allows, continue to Takinoue Park or the Coal Mining Museum. Eating, shopping and setting off again fit neatly into a short visit.

Highlights

Yubari Meroad Roadside Station is about three minutes from Yubari IC by car and about one minute on foot from JR Shin-Yubari Station. In one stop, you can browse Yubari melons, nagaimo (Japanese mountain yams), canned sweetened runner beans, melon sweets, melon bread and black dorayaki pancakes sold on weekends, and seasonal light meals. Its small car park has space for about 34 passenger cars. Plan around the toilets, opening hours and what you want to buy: melons in summer, nagaimo in autumn, and, if time allows, a trip to Takinoue Park or the Coal Mining Museum.

  • #Yubari melon
  • #JA Yubari City
  • #Shin-Yubari Station
  • #Yubari IC
  • #National Route 274
  • #Nagaimo yam
  • #Takinoue Park
  • #Coal Mining Museum
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

In summer, come here with a clear goal: buying Yubari melons

Official guidance says summer Yubari melons, autumn nagaimo yams and local vegetables are limited in quantity and sold until they run out. During melon season, a morning stop and an early decision about shipping or carrying your purchase home will serve you better than hoping to find one on a casual stop.

02

Close to the interchange and JR station, so a break is easy to plan

It is about three minutes by car from Yubari IC and about one minute on foot from JR Shin-Yubari Station. It works for drivers and rail passengers, but parking is limited to around 34 passenger cars, with no large-vehicle spaces. Use it for a toilet break, a quick shop or a starting point for sightseeing in Yubari.

03

Beyond melons: Yubari sweets and coal-mining history

The shelves show Yubari's character through Yubari melon Baumkuchen, melon doughnuts and smoothies, canned sweetened runner beans, and black dorayaki pancakes that evoke coal. If you have time, add the Coal Mining Museum or the Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square to connect the food with the town's history and film heritage.

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.

A short stop from late June through August

Shop first during melon season

Go to the produce market first to check Yubari melon deliveries and options for shipping or carrying them home. Once you know what you are buying, browse melon smoothies, doughnuts and limited-edition Baumkuchen. You can bring home something distinctly Yubari without parking for too long.

Car park → toilets → produce market → shop → takeaway → depart

Melons and local vegetables are limited in quantity. Expect fewer choices after midday and be ready to switch to other souvenirs or sweets.

A driving break from the Sapporo or New Chitose area

Make an easy break on National Route 274

The station is close to Yubari IC and next to Shin-Yubari Station, so it is convenient by car or train. Because it is small, it is best for a quick stop for the toilets, a drink, sweets and souvenirs before continuing.

Yubari IC → roadside station → National Route 274 or sightseeing in town

Guidance says the accessible toilet and ostomate facilities are not available 24 hours. Plan a narrower range of activities outside opening hours.

A nature detour in early to mid-October

Pair autumn nagaimo with foliage at Takinoue Park

In autumn, look for nagaimo yams and local vegetables at the produce market, then drive about nine minutes to Takinoue Park. A short walk takes in Chidorigataki Falls, Ryusenkyo Gorge and the brick Takinoue power station building, turning a shopping break into a Yubari gorge visit.

Roadside station → Takinoue Park → Sapporo area or central Yubari

Roads and parking can be busy during foliage season, and paths may be wet. Keep a close watch on small children by suspension bridges and the water.

Adult trips and learning trips with primary-school children or older

Connect coal-mining and film history on a rainy day

After sweets and souvenirs at the station, head to the Yubari Coal Mining Museum if it is rainy or very hot. If you have more time, continue to the Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square for a fuller picture of Yubari beyond its melons.

Roadside station → Coal Mining Museum → Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square

The Coal Mining Museum and memorial square close for winter and have earlier closing times in some periods. Check opening days before setting out late in the afternoon.

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
★★★☆☆

Best for a toilet break and quick shopping, rather than a long stay.

Guidance says the accessible toilet is not available 24 hours. Check the facilities for nursing and diaper changes during opening hours.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

A short change of pace with melons or sweets. A brief visit is easier when it is crowded.

The car park is small, so handle getting in and out of the car, the toilets and shopping first. Watch little hands around product shelves.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

It is easy to give the visit a purpose with melons, doughnuts or smoothies.

For space to play, continue to the lawns at Takinoue Park or, in season, a walk among fresh greenery or autumn leaves.

Primary-school children
★★★★☆

Food offers a starting point for talking about Yubari's industries, films and coal mines.

Add the Coal Mining Museum or Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square for a more memorable visit than a shopping break alone.

Parking

There are no large-vehicle spaces. Keep your shopping plan short on busy days.

Toilets

Some facilities are not available 24 hours, so plan to use them during opening hours.

Food

A brief stop for sweets or a snack suits this station better than a full meal.

Outdoor play

Go to Takinoue Park if children need to move around. Supervise them near the water and suspension bridges.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Use the toilets and shop at the station first

    Parking capacity is limited, so keep your plans focused and make a quick round of the produce market and shop.

  2. 2
    Pause for a sweet treat or drink

    Choose a light break, such as a melon smoothie or doughnut, without settling in for too long.

  3. 3
    Choose the next stop by the weather

    Go to Takinoue Park in fine weather or the Coal Mining Museum in rain. If closing time is near, make the station your only stop and head back.

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

Yubari Melon Festival

A large annual event held at Yubari wholesale market (夕張友酉市場) during melon harvest season. It is at a separate venue from the roadside station; for a melon-focused trip, look for information about sales, tastings and mock auctions.

Yubari autumn foliage updates

In autumn, city foliage updates track the changing colours at Takinoue Park and Yubari Shuparo Dam. After shopping at Meroad, use the latest foliage conditions to choose a detour.

Yubari cherry blossom updates

In spring, updates cover cherry blossoms, fresh greenery and the lawns at Takinoue Park. They can help you decide whether to add an outdoor break with children or a short walk.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

In melon season, go early and be prepared for sellouts

Official guidance says Yubari melons and local vegetables are limited in quantity and sold until they run out. Visitor reviews also show strong interest in melons and melon sweets, so carry several souvenir ideas in case they are unavailable by an afternoon stop.

Source: Official JA Yubari City information and Hokkaido Roadside Stations

Keep your route through this small station short

The car park has around 34 passenger-car spaces, and no large-vehicle spaces are listed. In melon or event season, a quick circuit through the toilets, produce market, shop and takeaway stalls helps keep later plans on track.

Source: Hokkaido Roadside Stations and Yubari City tourism website

An unusual location that also works for train passengers

JR Shin-Yubari Station is about one minute away on foot and Yubari IC is about three minutes away by car. As well as a road-trip break, it can be a shopping base when visiting Yubari by train and bus.

Source: Yubari City tourism website

On rainy days, add indoor history to the food stop

The Coal Mining Museum is easier to fit in than Takinoue Park when the weather turns. Its announced 2026 season runs from April 18 to November 3, offering a way to learn about Yubari beyond its melons.

Source: Official Yubari Coal Mining Museum information

Follow events across Yubari, beyond the station itself

The 2026 Yubari Melon Festival took place on June 21 at Yubari wholesale market (夕張友酉市場), with sales, free tastings and mock auctions announced. That date has passed; watch for a future season's announcement rather than treating it as a current event.

Source: Yubari City tourism website
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.

  • Melons and local vegetables are limited in quantity, so a morning stop is safest if summer shopping is your goal.
  • Parking is limited to around 34 passenger cars, with no large-vehicle spaces. Plan a short visit when it is crowded.
  • Hours and closure dates change in detail by season, and temporary closures occur. Before leaving, prioritise notices from JA Yubari City or Hokkaido Roadside Stations.
  • Guidance says the accessible toilet and ostomate facilities are not available 24 hours. Do not rely on using these facilities outside opening hours.
  • In foliage or cherry blossom season, check Yubari City's seasonal updates before adding Takinoue Park; a shopping stop can become a short nature outing.
  • The Coal Mining Museum, Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square and Shuparo Dam have closing-time or winter-closure considerations. Check opening days first if setting out late in the afternoon.
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.

  • Direct sale; seasonal product
    Yubari melon
    Mainly summer. Check the shop and official notices for deliveries and sellouts.
  • Limited-edition souvenir
    Yubari melon Baumkuchen
    Announced as available in limited quantities.
  • Takeaway
    Yubari melon doughnuts
    Advertised in packs of six; stall openings and availability vary by day.
  • Light meals and sweets
    Melon smoothies and fried nagaimo yam
    Check whether vendors such as ONO FARM PLUS are open.
  • Souvenirs
    Canned sweetened runner beans and Yubari melon sweets
    Check availability in the shop area.
  • Direct sale
    Autumn nagaimo yams and local vegetables
    An autumn draw; come early, as sales end when stock runs out.
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.

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Summer highlight

Yubari melon

Choose with gifts, shipping or carrying it home in mind, rather than expecting to eat it during the trip. A morning visit gives you a better selection.

Deliveries and sellout times vary by day. If melons are gone, switch to melon sweets or a smoothie.

Sweet-treat break

Melon smoothies and Yubari melon doughnuts

Even without a long meal, you can take a short break with a taste of Yubari. These are light options before or after driving.

Café and light-meal service may be seasonal or vary by day.

Limited-edition souvenir

Yubari melon Baumkuchen

It is advertised as a roadside-station exclusive. It makes a Yubari souvenir on days when taking a melon home is difficult.

Quantities are limited, so decide when you see it.

More from Yubari

Canned sweetened runner beans, melon sweets and character goods

The shop area is a good place to choose shareable gifts for family or colleagues. You can still take home a sense of Yubari without focusing only on melons.

Autumn shopping

Nagaimo yams and local vegetables

Nagaimo is an autumn draw. If you have a long journey home, think about keeping purchases cool and packing them securely.

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Roadside station
Yubari Meroad Roadside Station

A small gateway for shopping in Yubari melon season, beside National Route 274 and Shin-Yubari Station.

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Nature and autumn foliage
Takinoue Park

After shopping at Meroad, take a short detour into Yubari's gorge to see Chidorigataki Falls and Ryusenkyo Gorge.

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History and indoor exhibits
Yubari Coal Mining Museum

An indoor look at Yubari's coal-mining history, beyond its reputation for melons.

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Film location and café
Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square

From Meroad, drive about 17 minutes to the landscape made famous by The Yellow Handkerchief.

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Dam and views
Yubari Shuparo Dam

On a clear autumn day, take a detour to see Mount Yubari and the lake, and appreciate the scale of the landscape.

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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

Takinoue Park
Nature and autumn foliage
Takinoue ParkJapanese guide
About 8.1 km from the roadside stationAbout 9 minutes by car

Fresh greenery or foliage on a fine day, an outdoor break with children, or a short look at Yubari's scenery after shopping.

Yubari Coal Mining Museum
History and indoor exhibits
Yubari Coal Mining MuseumJapanese guide
About 19 km from the roadside stationAbout 26 minutes by car

A rainy or hot day, or an adult trip or visit with primary-school children or older to add local history to melon shopping.

Yellow Handkerchief Memorial Square
Film location and café
Yellow Handkerchief Memorial SquareJapanese guide
About 13 km from the roadside stationAbout 17 minutes by car

Film fans and adult travellers who want to trace Yubari's memories alongside a visit to the Coal Mining Museum.

Yubari Shuparo Dam
Dam and views
Yubari Shuparo DamJapanese guide
About 16.5 km from the roadside stationAbout 22 minutes by car

Clear-day views, foliage, or an adult trip with an interest in dams and infrastructure. Allow more travel time than for Takinoue Park.

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