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Aomori Prefecture · Tohoku

Michi-no-Eki Jusanko Kogen

道の駅 十三湖高原

Live shijimi clams, shijimi ramen and Shiura beef on a grassy rise overlooking Lake Jusan: a rest stop on a Tsugaru Peninsula drive.

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Location
Goshogawara City
Road
National Route 339
Hours
09:00–18:00
April–October: 9:00–18:00; November–March: 9:00–17:00. Goshogawara City lists Restaurant Warabi as 10:30–16:00; the Aomori tourism site lists 10:30–17:00 with last orders at 16:00. Hours may vary by season, so check before visiting.
Parking
Cars: 38 / Large vehicles: 5
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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.

For a meal
Shijimi ramen and shijimi set meal

Plan lunch around Restaurant Warabi's city-listed 10:30–16:00 hours; confirm current hours if your trip depends on a meal.

For shopping
Live shijimi clams and processed clam products

Lake Jusan is known for Yamato shijimi. Plan your journey home and bring a cooler for refrigerated purchases.

For something sweet
Soft-serve ice cream

It makes even a short break with children feel like a stop at Jusanko Kogen.

For views
Lake Jusan and Mount Iwaki

The station sits above pastureland; on clear days the Sea of Japan is visible too. With the observation deck reported closed, enjoy the view from around the building.

With children
Baby changing bed and accessible toilet

Fit a meal and a diaper change into one stop before setting off again.

Akari's Lake Jusan notes

Eat shijimi, buy shijimi, then take in the lake.

Akari Makabe sees Jusanko Kogen as a stop families can navigate without fuss. First check the toilets and restaurant hours, settle lunch with shijimi ramen, choose live clams or processed products, then take in the view from the rise. Even a short stop with children can capture the character of Lake Jusan in that order.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Jusanko Kogen stands on elevated pasture beside National Route 339, overlooking Lake Jusan on the Tsugaru Peninsula. On clear days, views reach Mount Iwaki and the Sea of Japan. Also called Tosam Green Park, it sells live Yamato shijimi clams from Lake Jusan and processed clam products; the farm produce corner stocks local vegetables and pickles. Restaurant Warabi serves shijimi ramen, shijimi set meals and dishes made with Shiura beef. Editor Akari Makabe suggests planning a family stop around the meal, shopping, toilets and view so that a visit with children is easy to navigate.

  • #Goshogawara City
  • #National Route 339
  • #Lake Jusan
  • #Yamato shijimi clams
  • #Live shijimi clams
  • #Shijimi ramen
  • #Shiura beef
  • #Restaurant Warabi
  • #Local farm produce
  • #Mount Iwaki views
  • #Tsugaru Peninsula drive
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Lake Jusan's Yamato shijimi, live or cooked

Lake Jusan is celebrated for its Yamato shijimi clams, praised as Japan's tastiest. The hall sells live clams and processed clam foods, while Restaurant Warabi serves shijimi ramen and a shijimi set meal. You can eat them here, take them home, or do both.

02

Shiura beef and local produce offer another reason to stop

The restaurant features dishes made with Shiura beef, and the farm produce corner sells local vegetables and pickles. You can shop for dinner ingredients and gifts alongside the clams.

03

Lake Jusan, Mount Iwaki and the Sea of Japan from elevated pasture

The station is on a rise above grazing land in Tsugaru Quasi-National Park. Goshogawara City describes a 360-degree panorama of Mount Iwaki, the Hakkoda mountain range and the Sea of Japan. On a fine day, the outdoor view can be the highlight of a break.

04

Family facilities together in one place

The national Michi-no-Eki association lists a baby changing bed, an accessible toilet and public Wi-Fi. A family can combine a meal, toilet stop and break in the same building before continuing its journey.

05

A break on a Tsugaru Peninsula drive

It is about 75 minutes from Namioka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, about 15 minutes by car from Tsugaru Railway's Nakasato Station, and about 45 minutes by car from JR Gono Line's Goshogawara Station. Stop for food and supplies on the way toward Tappi or around Lake Jusan.

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.

Lunch stop and National Route 339 drive

Choose shijimi ramen for lunch and take home live clams

If you arrive around lunchtime, check Restaurant Warabi's hours first. Shijimi ramen or a shijimi set meal brings Lake Jusan to the table. Afterwards, look for live clams and processed products in Tosam Plaza and vegetables and pickles in the farm produce corner.

Parking → Restaurant Warabi → Tosam Plaza product hall → farm produce corner.

The city's guide lists 10:30–16:00 for the restaurant, and it closes on Thursdays from November through March. Live clams need refrigeration, so consider your journey home and a cooler bag before buying.

Family drive and travel with infants or toddlers

A short break with children, toilets and a treat

Use the building's baby changing bed and accessible toilet first. If a long seated meal does not suit your child, soft-serve ice cream and the outdoor view can make a quick change of pace before the next destination.

Toilets and baby changing bed → soft-serve ice cream → view around the building → onward journey.

The Tosam Tower observation deck and large slide have been reported closed following wind damage in May 2022. Call ahead to check their status if play facilities are central to your visit.

Half-day Tsugaru Peninsula drive

Pair local sightseeing with a supply stop

Lake Jusan, Shiurando Kaiyukan and Wakimoto Beach are nearby lake and sea attractions. Have lunch and shop at the station, picking up farm produce gifts last so that chilled goods spend less time in transit.

Sightseeing around Lake Jusan → lunch and shopping at the roadside station → journey home.

In winter, the station closes at 17:00. An arrival after sunset may be too late for the product hall or restaurant.

When the weather turns

On rainy days, focus on food and shopping

Rain or strong winds make the view from this elevated station less enjoyable. Spend time at Restaurant Warabi, the product hall and farm produce corner instead, then let children rest in the Japanese-style tatami room before moving on.

Restaurant Warabi → product hall and farm produce corner → tatami rest room → onward journey.

Goshogawara City Tourism Association lists the tatami rest room. Follow signs on site for its current availability and hours.

Hours

Opening hours

Product hall and farm produce corner
9:00〜18:00

November–March: 9:00–17:00. Closed December 31–January 2.

Restaurant Warabi
10:30〜16:00

Goshogawara City lists these hours. The Aomori tourism site lists 10:30–17:00 with last orders at 16:00. Closed December 30–January 4 and on Thursdays from November through March.

Driving break
Best during daylight hours

For a meal, arrive around lunchtime; shop earlier while there is more stock.

Family

Visiting with children

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

Up to age 1
★★★★☆

A baby changing bed and accessible toilet make a short stop easier.

Combine a meal and diaper change in the same building, then continue rather than planning a long stay.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Soft-serve ice cream and the outdoor view offer a change of pace.

The observation deck and slide are reported closed, so do not plan around using the play equipment.

Ages 4–6
★★★☆☆

Shijimi ramen and the live clam display offer a way to talk about food from the lake.

Add outdoor play elsewhere around Lake Jusan.

Primary school age
★★★★☆

Lake Jusan's clams, Shiura beef and Mount Iwaki views can introduce children to local food and geography.

One stop each for food, shopping and the view helps shape a half-day route.

Diaper changing

Listed by the national Michi-no-Eki association; follow signs inside for its location.

Meals

The city lists 10:30–16:00. Visiting outside the busiest lunch period may be easier with small children.

Outdoor play

The observation deck and large slide have been reported closed since 2022. Focus on the view and nearby sightseeing instead.

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

Jusanko Kogen Festival

A recurring summer event at the roadside station, with shijimi scooping and Shiura beef food. In 2026, it was held on August 23. Check Goshogawara City's notices for each year's date.

Official website and city notices

Check opening hours, shorter winter hours, temporary closures and the restaurant's closed days.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Shijimi ramen and the shijimi set meal help shape a restaurant visit

Goshogawara City and the Aomori tourism site highlight shijimi ramen and Shiura beef at Restaurant Warabi. If you visit mainly for lunch, check its hours before traveling.

Source: Goshogawara City tourism information

Live clams and processed products are among the station's three recommended items

The national Michi-no-Eki association recommends live shijimi, processed shijimi products and shijimi ramen. Clams are the main shopping draw.

Source: National Michi-no-Eki association

The observation deck and large slide are reported closed

An account says that strong winds damaged part of the observation deck on May 31, 2022, and that the area around the slide was also closed. Current reopening has not been verified; call ahead if you hope to use the play equipment.

Source: Wikipedia: Michi-no-Eki Jusanko Kogen

A tatami rest room and the view can give children a break

Goshogawara City Tourism Association lists a 50-tatami-mat Japanese-style rest room. On a clear day, views of Lake Jusan and Mount Iwaki add to the break.

Source: Goshogawara City Tourism Association
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.

  • The product hall opens 9:00–18:00 from April through October and 9:00–17:00 from November through March. It closes December 31–January 2.
  • Goshogawara City lists Restaurant Warabi as 10:30–16:00. It closes December 30–January 4 and on Thursdays from November through March.
  • Parking has 38 ordinary-car spaces, 5 large-vehicle spaces, and 2 accessible spaces. Arriving early is sensible on long holiday weekends or Jusanko Kogen Festival days.
  • Live shijimi clams need refrigeration. Consider the time until you get home and bring a cooler bag before buying.
  • The Tosam Tower observation deck and large slide are reported closed. Call ahead if using the play equipment is a main reason for your visit.
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.

  • Restaurant Warabi
    Shijimi ramen
    Check opening hours and availability
  • Restaurant Warabi
    Shijimi set meal
    Check availability
  • Restaurant Warabi
    Shiura beef dishes
    Check availability
  • Direct sales
    Live shijimi clams
    Check stock
  • Gifts
    Processed shijimi foods
    Check in store
  • Sweet treat
    Soft-serve ice cream
    Check in store
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.

Restaurant

Shijimi ramen / shijimi set meal / Shiura beef dishes

For a Lake Jusan meal in a short stop, make this a priority if you arrive at lunchtime.

Follow the restaurant's current notices for service hours and closure days.

Direct sales

Live shijimi clams / processed clam products

Take home a Lake Jusan specialty; the national Michi-no-Eki association includes these among its three recommended products.

Live clams need refrigeration. Plan your journey home first.

Farm produce

Local vegetables / pickles

Shop for something to eat at home.

Stock varies with the season and time of day.

Sweet treat

Soft-serve ice cream

Take a short break with children even if you skip the restaurant.

Gifts

Confectionery with shijimi extract / Aomori hiba woodwork and soap / Nishiki-ishi ornamental stones from the Sea of Japan

Look beyond clams for locally distinctive gifts.

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Michi-no-Eki Jusanko Kogen

Live shijimi clams, shijimi ramen and Shiura beef on a grassy rise overlooking Lake Jusan: a rest stop on a Tsugaru Peninsula drive.

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