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Miyagi Prefecture · Tohoku

Michi-no-Eki Osaki

道の駅 おおさき

A small starting point in central Furukawa for Osaki Kodo rice and vegetables, a cafe, and a break for children.

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Location
Osaki City
Road
National Route 108
Hours
9:30–18:30
The direct produce market is open 9:30–18:30; the community cafe is open 10:00–18:00, with last orders at 18:00. Toilets and road information are available 24 hours.
Parking
Cars: 101 / Large vehicles: 11
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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 on arrival
Use the toilets and give children a break

The nursing room, baby care facilities and kids’ toilets make it easier to get the family settled before eating or shopping.

What to buy
Osaki Kodo rice, vegetables and fermented foods

Shopping in this rice-growing area is a highlight. Direct-sale stock varies by season and time of day, so come earlier if you have something specific in mind.

What to eat
A light meal at the community cafe

Open 10:00–18:00, with last orders at 18:00. It works for lunch before a fuller day of sightseeing or a rainy-day break with children.

On a rainy day
Rest inside, then visit the Sakuzo Yoshino Memorial Museum or Kamuro

After regrouping at the station, indoor attractions a few minutes away by car make the day less dependent on the weather.

On a sunny day
Continue to Kejonuma or Mount Kagobō

Eat and use the toilets at the city-center station before heading into nature or toward a view for an Osaki half-day outing.

If heading toward Naruko
Make it a break before or after National Route 108

Its proximity to Furukawa Interchange makes it easy to stop just after leaving the expressway or for shopping and a rest on the return trip.

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Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Osaki is an urban roadside station on National Route 108, convenient from JR Furukawa Station and Furukawa Interchange. Browse rice, vegetables, miso and sake from Osaki Kodo at the direct produce market, have a light meal at the community cafe, and give children a break in the kids’ space or use the nursing room and kids’ toilets. It is no large amusement park, but it is a useful place to get the family ready before shopping and sightseeing in Furukawa.

  • #Miyagi Prefecture
  • #Osaki City
  • #Furukawa
  • #National Route 108
  • #Osaki Kodo
  • #Direct produce market
  • #Community cafe
  • #Families with children
  • #Disaster prevention center
  • #24-hour toilets
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Shopping for Osaki Kodo produce opens a visit to Furukawa

Osaki Kodo, the agricultural landscape known for Sasanishiki, Hitomebore and Sasamusubi rice, is reflected in the rice, vegetables, miso and sake sold at Michi-no-Eki Osaki. Shopping here before heading to sightseeing spots lets you bring a taste of Osaki back to your table.

02

Get children settled before heading out to play

With a nursing room, baby care facilities, kids’ toilets, a kids’ space and a kids’ play area together, this is a practical stop for helping children reset during a long drive. Come for toilets, a meal, a little play and shopping in sequence, rather than large playground equipment.

03

A reassuring stop for road information, rest and disaster preparedness

The station also serves as a disaster prevention center, with road information and 24-hour toilets. It is close to Furukawa Interchange and convenient before or after drives toward Sendai or the Naruko hot spring area. It is useful on rainy days, before traffic builds up, or when a child suddenly needs a break.

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.

Family drives from the Sendai area toward Naruko and Iwadeyama

Get the family ready after leaving Furukawa Interchange

Just after leaving the expressway, children may need the toilet, feeding and a snack while the driver needs a rest. As a compact roadside station rather than a large tourist complex, Michi-no-Eki Osaki lets you handle these needs in a short stop. Getting settled first makes the rest of the outing easier.

About 4 minutes by car from Furukawa Interchange; its National Route 108 location also makes it easy to resume the drive toward Naruko.

The cafe gets busier around lunchtime; consider using the toilets and shopping first.

Visitors who want to take the flavors of Osaki home

Add rice-country shopping at the end of your trip

Alongside meals during the trip, you can choose rice, vegetables, miso and sake to bring home. Look for names such as Sasanishiki, Hitomebore and Sasamusubi to connect your purchases with Osaki Kodo’s rice-growing landscape.

Focus on the direct produce market, then rest at the cafe if needed before heading home.

Direct-sale stock may run low in the afternoon. Come earlier if shopping is a priority.

Families with small children and anyone planning around the weather

Make a rainy half-day of a station break and indoor sightseeing

When rain makes outdoor play difficult, use the station’s toilets, cafe and kids’ space, then visit the Sakuzo Yoshino Memorial Museum or Shoku no Kura Kamuro. Treat the station as a place to prepare before exploring central Furukawa.

Michi-no-Eki Osaki → Sakuzo Yoshino Memorial Museum / Shoku no Kura Kamuro.

The museum has closing days; check whether it is open on the day you plan to visit.

Families wanting some nature and adults seeking a short walk

On a sunny day, continue to Kejonuma or Mount Kagobō

This is an urban roadside station, so adding one nature stop gives a longer outing more of Osaki’s character. Choose Kejonuma for birds, Mount Kagobō for spring cherry blossoms, or Sunflower Hill for seasonal flowers, according to the weather and your time.

Michi-no-Eki Osaki → Kejonuma / Mount Kagobō / Sunflower Hill.

Flowers and views change with the season and weather. In summer, plan for shade and water.

Hours

Opening hours

Direct produce market
9:30-18:30

Closed on New Year’s Day. The selection of vegetables, rice and processed foods varies by season and time of day.

Community cafe
10:00–18:00; last orders at 18:00

A place for a meal or a rainy-day break. When busy, shopping or a break for children first may make the visit easier.

Road information and 24-hour toilets
24 hours

For a late-night or early-morning break, consider the lighting and vehicle traffic around you and keep the stop short.

Nearby attractions
Varies by facility

Opening days and seasonal conditions vary at the Sakuzo Yoshino Memorial Museum, Kamuro and Mount Kagobō.

Family

Visiting with children

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

Age 1 and under
★★★★☆

A nursing room, baby care facilities and multipurpose toilet make this a useful stop for getting ready during a long drive.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

Kids’ toilets, a kids’ space and a kids’ play area offer a change of pace before or after eating and shopping.

Ages 4–6
★★★☆☆

Good for a short play and rest stop. For a longer play outing, add an outdoor destination such as Kejonuma or Mount Kagobō.

Primary school age
★★★☆☆

The station alone suits a short visit. Combine it with rental bicycles, nearby sightseeing or a seasonal nature spot for a fuller outing.

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

Direct produce market

A central space for anniversary events and seasonal goods. Check event notices when shopping is the main purpose of your visit.

Community cafe

A place to eat and rest on rainy days or with children, including during event days.

Tourist information and rental bicycles

A starting point for central Furukawa and nearby sights. In good weather, cycling into town is another option alongside walking or driving.

Disaster prevention center

A reassuring facility in ordinary times. In poor weather or when road conditions are a concern, prioritize rest and checking information.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

An urban station that packs much into a short stop

This station does not have a large attached park. Before or after Furukawa Interchange, the railway station area or city sightseeing, it works well for a quick combination of toilets, food and produce shopping.

Source: Official access information and visitor-review trends

Families can plan around the facilities their children need

With a nursing room, baby care facilities, kids’ toilets, a kids’ space and a kids’ play area, you can choose where to stop according to your child’s age. On rainy days, deciding where to rest first makes the visit easier.

Source: Official floor guide

Check current official event notices

The July 2026 seventh-anniversary festival has ended. For upcoming anniversary or monthly events, check the station’s official notices and Instagram rather than planning around past dates.

Source: Official event information

On rainy days, continue from the station to indoor attractions

The nearby Sakuzo Yoshino Memorial Museum and Shoku no Kura Kamuro let you eat and use the toilets at the station before moving on to mostly indoor sightseeing. Families with small children can adjust their plans to the weather.

Source: Official tourism 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.

  • The direct produce market is open 9:30–18:30. The community cafe is open 10:00–18:00, with last orders at 18:00.
  • According to the official site footer, the direct produce market and community cafe close only on New Year’s Day.
  • Toilets and road information are available 24 hours. Late-night and early-morning visits are best suited to a short break rather than store use.
  • About 4 minutes by car from Furukawa Interchange and about 45 minutes from Sendai City; convenient for shopping and a break before or after expressway travel.
  • From JR Furukawa Station, the route is described as a bus to Katakura Hospital-mae, then about a 4-minute walk. For rental bicycles, consider the weather and return time.
  • Events are announced through monthly event information and notices on the official site. Dates and details may change or be canceled, so check the latest official notices and Instagram before visiting.
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 produce market
    Osaki Kodo rice
    Price as marked in store
  • Direct produce market
    Local vegetables
    Varies by season and item
  • Direct produce market
    Miso and fermented foods
    Varies by product
  • Direct produce market
    Sake
    Varies by product
  • Community cafe
    Cafe menu items
    Varies by cafe menu
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.

Eat something light

Community cafe

A good choice when you want a meal without rushing and can combine it with a toilet stop or break for children.

Last orders are at 18:00. Keep the cafe’s closing time in mind later in the day.

Buy food to take home

Osaki Kodo rice / vegetables / miso / sake

Take-home food is a particular strength here, bringing a reminder of Osaki to your table.

Direct-sale stock varies by season and time of day. Come early for specific items.

Keep children from waiting

Cafe break / kids’ space / kids’ play area

One adult can shop while another takes a break with the children. A toilet stop first can make things easier for small children.

When crowded, a shorter stop followed by a nearby indoor attraction may be easier.

Get ready before or after a drive

24-hour toilets / road information / direct produce market

Use the toilets, check road information and shop before returning to the expressway or National Route 108.

At night, a short stop for the toilets and road information is more suitable than a store visit.

Explore food in the neighborhood

Shoku no Kura Kamuro / restaurants in central Furukawa

After a light cafe stop at the station, continue to Kamuro if you want more of the town’s atmosphere, food and shopping.

Hours and closing days differ among Kamuro’s businesses. Check the individual shops if you plan to eat there.

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Location and surroundings

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Osaki

A small starting point in central Furukawa for Osaki Kodo rice and vegetables, a cafe, and a break for children.

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Museum
Sakuzo Yoshino Memorial Museum

A museum introducing the work of Furukawa-born thinker Sakuzo Yoshino and Taisho Democracy, Japan’s early 20th-century democratic movement. An indoor stop for a rainy day or a short, adult-oriented visit.

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History and town walks
Shoku no Kura Kamuro

A 200-plus-year-old sake brewery converted into a collection of eateries and local-specialty shops. A good detour into central Furukawa after seeing Osaki rice and fermented-food culture at the roadside station.

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Nature
Kejonuma

A waterside area known as a nationally designated wildlife protection area and a Ramsar-listed wetland. After a break for children at the station, head here on a fine day for birds and waterside nature.

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Viewpoint
Mount Kagobō

A 223.2 m hill with about 2,000 cherry trees to see in spring. Shop and use the toilets at the station before heading out for views and a seasonal stop.

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Flowers and park
Sunflower Hill

A flower spot in Sanbongi, Osaki City, known for its summer sunflowers. In hot weather, get water, use the toilets and have a light meal at the station before a short visit.

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Tourist information
Osaki City Tourism and Products Center Dozo

A tourism and local-products information center near JR Furukawa Station. Rail travelers and people walking around the station area can use it alongside the roadside station to gather information. This Miyagi tourism stop is about 5 minutes away by car and within walking distance of Furukawa 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

Museum
Sakuzo Yoshino Memorial MuseumJapanese guide
About 1.6 kmAbout 5 minutes by car

For a quiet indoor visit on a rainy day after eating and using the toilets at the roadside station.

History and town walks
Shoku no Kura KamuroJapanese guide
About 600 mAbout 10 minutes on foot or a few minutes by car

To add the atmosphere of Furukawa’s old storehouses and a meal to a produce-market stop.

Nature
KejonumaJapanese guide
About 6 kmAbout 15 minutes by car

For a short addition of birds and waterside nature to a city-center roadside-station visit on a sunny day.

Mount Kagobō
Viewpoint
Mount KagobōJapanese guide
About 18 kmAbout 30 minutes by car

To extend the station visit into a half-day outing for spring blossoms or clear-day views.

Flowers and park
Sunflower HillJapanese guide
About 9 kmAbout 20 minutes by car

For a summer-flower outing; with small children, use the toilets and take a cool break at the station first.

Tourist information
Osaki City Tourism and Products Center DozoJapanese guide
About 1.5 kmAbout 5 minutes by car; within walking distance of Furukawa Station

For more tourist information and local products around Furukawa Station; useful for rail travelers too.

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