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Akita Prefecture · Tohoku

Michi-no-Eki Kamioka (道の駅かみおか)

道の駅かみおか

A Kamioka roadside teahouse on Route 13, with Aji Doraku soft serve and historic milestone mounds.

Updated 2026-09-29Michi-no-Eki Journal Read in Japanese

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Location

Daisen City

Road

National Route 13

Hours

09:00–18:00

These are guide hours for the souvenir shop. The food stall market and restaurant have different hours, which also change in winter.

Parking

Cars: 37 / Large vehicles: 14

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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.

Try first

Aji Doraku soft serve

Sweet and savory soft serve made with Tohoku Shoyu's Aji Doraku all-purpose soy-based sauce. Plan your visit around the food stall market's hours.

Buy to take home

Tawara-age manju

A popular sweet from a local confectioner, with dark or white bean filling. It is described as a product that often sells out.

Stop for lunch

Inaniwa udon and set meals

At the restaurant, choose from Akitakomachi rice, Kamioka vegetables and Inaniwa udon, a thin Akita noodle. Allow a little extra time at lunch.

See some history

Ichirizuka mounds in front of the station

These old road distance markers remain on both sides of National Route 13. A brief stop gives you a glimpse of the former Ushu Kaido road during a long drive.

If you have more time

Dake no Yu hot spring or Sasakura Park

Adults can head to the hot spring; families can visit the park with animals and play equipment. Both make easy detours from the station into Kamioka.

Nono's shopping notes

One soft serve, one sweet to take away: bring the flavors of Kamioka along for the drive.

Kanzaki Nono sees this station as a roadside teahouse that gives travelers a reason to stop and eat on Route 13. Have an Aji Doraku soft serve, buy tawara-age manju, see the ichirizuka mounds if time permits, then continue to a hot spring or park. Even a short break leaves you with the tastes of Kamioka and a memory of the road.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Kamioka, also called Chayakko Ichirizuka, sits on National Route 13. Ichirizuka distance marker mounds from the Ushu Kaido road remain in front of the station. The shop sells Kamioka and Omagari-Senboku souvenirs; the food stall market serves Aji Doraku soft serve; and the restaurant offers Akitakomachi rice and Inaniwa udon. It works for a quick toilet stop, but leave a little more time for tawara-age manju or a Daisen burger to get a fuller taste of the place.

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Practical information

Registration number: 秋田-07
Prefecture: Akita Prefecture
Municipality: Daisen City
Road: National Route 13
Telephone: 0187-72-4004
Closed days: The souvenir shop is generally listed as open daily. The restaurant is generally closed Mondays and the first, third and fifth Fridays of each month.
Station stamp: Available

Address

187 Funato, Kita-Naraoka, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture (秋田県大仙市北楢岡字船戸187)

Facilities

Toilets
Parking
Rest area
Road information corner
Souvenir shop
Vegetable farm stand
Restaurant
Kamioka Yatai Market food stalls
Exhibition gallery
Vending machines
Parking spaces for people with disabilities
Outdoor smoking area

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)www.chayakko.jp (Japanese guide)www.chayakko.jp (Japanese guide)www.chayakko.jp (Japanese guide)www.chayakko.jp (Japanese guide)www.chayakko.jp (Japanese guide)daisenkankou.com (Japanese guide)www.city.daisen.lg.jp (Japanese guide)akita-fun.jp (Japanese guide)www.jalan.net (Japanese guide)tabelog.com (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

A small station with clear reasons to stop for food

There is Aji Doraku soft serve at the food stall market, local sake-lees soft serve in winter, Inaniwa udon at the restaurant, and tawara-age manju and Daisen burgers in the shop. This is no large complex, but it makes it easy to fit Kamioka sweets and a meal into a short break.

The Ushu Kaido milestone mounds give the station its name

The mounds in front of the station are said to be the 133rd from Nihonbashi. Honey locust trees remain on both sides of the national highway. Alongside food and shopping, they offer a quiet chance to think about the road beneath your journey.

Easy to turn a Route 13 rest stop into a hot spring or park visit

Parking has 37 car spaces, 14 large-vehicle spaces and two spaces for people with disabilities. Use the rest area, toilets and vending machines, then, if time allows, drive to Kamioka Onsen, Dakeokan or Sasakura Park. Even on a long drive, you can choose how far to explore.

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 20–35 minute driving break

Add a sweet treat to a short Route 13 stop

After parking, take a breather at the toilets and rest area, then choose Aji Doraku soft serve or tempura soba at the food stall market. A loop around the shop for tawara-age manju and Daisen souvenirs lets you take home something of Kamioka even after a short visit.

Parking → toilets and rest area → food stall market → souvenir shop → depart

The food stall market's hours vary by season. Check its earlier closing time in winter or if arriving in the evening.

An adult detour around lunchtime

Have lunch here, then see the milestone mounds

Choose Inaniwa udon, a set meal or a rice bowl at the restaurant, then visit the ichirizuka mounds in front of the station. A few minutes with this remnant of the Ushu Kaido make the stop more memorable than a meal alone.

Restaurant → souvenir shop → ichirizuka mounds → sweet treat at the food stall market

Restaurant hours are generally 11:00–15:30, with last orders at 15:00. It may be closed Mondays and the first, third and fifth Fridays.

A leisurely day trip around Omagari and Daisen

Make a half-day drive ending at the hot spring

After lunch and shopping at the station, head to Kamioka Onsen Dake no Yu. Its day-use baths can fit an evening visit. Combining Kamioka food and a hot spring turns a stop along the way into a half-day outing.

Roadside station → Kamioka Onsen Dake no Yu → homeward journey

The hot spring is generally closed on the first and third Mondays. Check its official notice for regular and temporary closures.

Families with preschool and elementary-school children

Keep the station visit short with children, then play at the park

Keep meals, toilets and shopping brief at the station, then head to Sasakura Park on days when children need more play. Its animals, play equipment, open space and lookout offer a welcome break from the car.

Lunch and sweets at the station → Sasakura Park → hot spring if wanted

The experience at Sasakura Park varies with its seasonal opening and the weather. In winter or rain, switch to a more indoor option such as Dakeokan.

Hours

Opening hours

Souvenir shop

9:00-18:00

Hours shown on the official home page. The tourism association also lists 8:30–18:30 on weekends and public holidays, and reduced winter hours.

Restaurant

11:00-15:30

Last orders at 15:00. Generally closed Mondays and the first, third and fifth Fridays.

Kamioka Yatai Market food stalls

April–October: weekdays 9:00–17:00 (last order 16:30); weekends and public holidays 9:00–18:00 (last order 17:30).

November–March: 9:00–17:00 on weekdays and weekends, with last orders at 16:30.

Vegetable farm stand

9:00-16:00

Hours listed by the prefectural tourism site. Stock varies by arrivals and season.

Rest area and toilets

Check facility information on site

There is a rest area, toilets and a vending-machine corner.

Family

Visiting with children

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

Age 1 or younger

★★★☆☆

Best for a toilet break and brief shopping. A short stop may suit the child's rhythm in the car better than a long stay.

Check signs on site for nursing and diaper-changing facilities. The restaurant is easier to use before it gets busy.

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

Soft serve or a light meal can provide a change of pace, but the station is not a place to play for a long time.

The shelves are close together, so keep shopping brief. For active play, moving on to Sasakura Park may be easier.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Combine the ichirizuka mounds, a sweet treat and the park to turn a rest stop into a small adventure.

The mounds are on opposite sides of the road; watch traffic when visiting.

Elementary-school children

★★★★☆

The Ushu Kaido, baseball exhibits and a park with animals offer several topics to explore.

Choose Dakeokan for baseball fans or Sasakura Park for park lovers, according to your family's interests.

Play at the station

Food, sweets and shopping are the main attractions. For large play equipment, go to a nearby site.

Around the road

The mounds are along National Route 13. With children, watch traffic when crossing and in the parking area.

Rainy days

The restaurant, shop and indoor-oriented Dakeokan are easier choices than an outdoor park.

Sunny days

Add Sasakura Park or Nakagawara Community Park for a chance to stretch outdoors after driving.

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

Kamioka-Nangai Fireworks Festival

A local fireworks festival held each September 14 at Nakagawara Community Park. The official site releases seating, traffic restrictions and parking information in stages; start early if combining it with a station visit.

Michi-no-Eki Kamioka Anniversary Festival

A 30th anniversary celebration was announced for June 27–28, 2026. Around anniversary and appreciation festivals, food stalls, local products and prize draws can make the station busier than usual.

Winter hours and seasonal sweets

From November through March, the food stall market has shorter hours and may offer winter-only local sake-lees soft serve. Combining sweets with a hot spring makes a winter detour feel especially local.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Soft serve at the food stall market is a reason to stop

Both the official site and tourism association repeatedly feature Aji Doraku soft serve, and travel sites also frequently mention it. Even without sitting down at the restaurant, you can make sweets the purpose of a short stop.

Source: Official site, Daisen City Tourism and Products Association, and Jalan

The restaurant suits a lunch with local ingredients

The official site highlights Akitakomachi rice, Kamioka vegetables and Inaniwa udon. Diners also rate dishes such as ginger pork and noodles. Allow some time at lunch, when drivers may come specifically to eat.

Source: Official restaurant information and dining review sites

The shop carries souvenirs from Omagari-Senboku as well as Kamioka

The shop features Kamioka specialties and products from the Senboku area. Tawara-age manju, rusks, local sake and fireworks-themed souvenirs suit a small purchase for the trip home.

Source: Official shop information and Daisen City Tourism and Products Association

The mounds in front of the station connect a rest stop to local history

The ichirizuka mounds gave the station its name and are described as unusual for surviving on both sides of the national highway. Even a few minutes after a meal show the link between the Ushu Kaido and National Route 13.

Source: Official facility information and Daisen City

With children, split time between the station and nearby places

The station centers on rest, food and shopping. Some visitors report stays of less than an hour, so Sasakura Park or Dakeokan is a better choice when children need a longer play stop.

Source: Tourism association nearby-place guide and travel-site reports

Winter hours and road conditions shape the visit

Daisen City and the official food stall market page describe a winter change in hours. From November through March, plan for an earlier closing time; adding a hot spring or indoor stop helps keep the outing flexible.

Source: Official food stall market information and Daisen City

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.

Plan Aji Doraku soft serve around the food stall market's hours. Arrive earlier in the evening or in winter.
Restaurant hours are generally 11:00–15:30, with last orders at 15:00. It may be closed Mondays and the first, third and fifth Fridays.
The shop is generally listed as open 9:00–18:00, but weekend, holiday and winter hours differ between published guides. Prioritize the latest official notice.
Watch traffic on National Route 13 when viewing the ichirizuka mounds. Keep the visit brief with children.
The fireworks and anniversary festivals can change parking and restaurant crowding. Keep more than one meal option in mind.
In winter, check the food stall market's shorter hours, road conditions and the hot spring's closure days together.

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.

Sweet treat
Aji Doraku soft serve
A popular item at Kamioka Yatai Market. Its sweet and savory flavor comes from an all-purpose soy-based sauce.
Takeaway
Tawara-age manju
A sweet from local Muto Confectionery, with dark or white bean filling. Try earlier in the day.
Light meal
Daisen burger
A weekend and public-holiday option featuring locally made iburigakko, smoked pickled daikon. Check the day's menu for availability.
Meal
Inaniwa udon
A recommended restaurant dish. It is an easy lunch choice alongside the set meals and rice bowls.
Meal
Akitakomachi rice set meal
A diner-style lunch with local rice and Kamioka vegetables. A weekly changing lunch is another option.
Seasonal sweet
Local sake-lees soft serve
Sometimes offered as a winter-only sweet. Check the food stall market for the serving period.

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.

A quick sweet treat

Aji Doraku soft serve

One of the most distinctive choices for a Route 13 break here. The combination of salty flavor and milk often makes a talking point, and it can be fun to share a taste with a companion.

The food stall market has different hours from April to October and November to March.

A proper lunch

Inaniwa udon, set meals and rice bowls

The restaurant seats about 60 and serves Akitakomachi rice and dishes with local ingredients. It is easy to have lunch here before heading to a hot spring or park.

Last orders are generally at 15:00. On restaurant closing days, focus on the food stall market or shopping instead.

Buy something for home

Tawara-age manju, rusks and Kamioka and Senboku souvenirs

The shop carries specialties from Kamioka, Daisen and Senboku. Picking up sweets first lets the stop linger into teatime at home.

Popular sweets are described as selling out easily. Avoid relying on finding one specific item late in the day.

A holiday snack

Daisen burger

A Daisen-style light meal pairing iburigakko, smoked pickled daikon, with tartar sauce. On weekends and public holidays, consider it alongside soft serve from the food stall market.

Sales are limited, so check the day's notice for availability.

A winter detour

Local sake-lees soft serve and warm soba

In cold weather, warm soba and winter-only sweets at the food stall market can make even a short stop satisfying. They also pair well with a hot spring visit.

Hours are shortened in winter. Check road conditions when there is snow.

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