Fukushima Prefecture · Tohoku
道の駅 羽鳥湖高原
A small gateway to Hatoriko Highland: pick up yacon and Ten-ei rice before heading to the lake, hot springs or forest.
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Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.
Give children and companions a chance to take a break before heading farther into the highland.
Rice, root vegetables and seasonal produce show the character of Ten-ei Village.
Set meals may sell out later in the day, so leave room to switch to noodles or soft-serve ice cream.
A lakeside walk or outdoor activity adds to the highland experience.
Check booking and operating conditions for places such as Angel Forest and British Hills before choosing.
From December through March, note the shorter hours and third-Tuesday closure.
Shunsuke Wakamiya sees Hatoriko Highland as more than a destination: it is a useful anchor for a smooth family drive. Start with the restrooms, check restaurant hours, then look for Ten-ei rice and yacon in the shop. Head to the lakeshore or a campground in clear weather, or toward a hot spring or indoor facility when it rains. Let the wider highland shape your day.
Michi-no-Eki Hatoriko Highland is a roadside station where you can make a short stop for food, restrooms and shopping before or after entering Hatoriko Highland, at about 700 m elevation. Browse Ten-ei rice, yacon root, Ten-ei long green onions, local sake and processed foods in the shop; the restaurant offers set meals, soba, udon and curry. It works best as a brief stop: take care of children's restroom breaks and lunch, then head on to the shore of Lake Hatori, Angel Forest Shirakawa Kogen, British Hills or a campground.
This is a convenient place for the whole family to take a break before or after Lake Hatori, camping, hot springs or the British-style facilities. Because the station is small, the parking area, restrooms, shop and restaurant are close together.
The shop's rice, yacon, long green onions, local sake and processed foods offer a taste of Ten-ei Village. Look for Ten-ei rice and yacon dishes in the restaurant too; yacon is a crisp root vegetable. They make a short break feel like part of your highland visit.
On a clear day, head for Lake Hatori's shore or a campground. If it is rainy or cold, keep your meal stop short and consider a hot spring or indoor facility. In winter, check opening hours and road conditions before deciding how much time to spend walking by the lake.
This is not a station for a long play session on large playground equipment, but restrooms, a light bite, soft-serve ice cream and shopping offer a change of pace. Sort out meals and belongings here before the children play by the lake or in the forest.
Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.
Use the restrooms first, then look for Ten-ei rice and yacon products in the shop. Even if you are skipping a meal, a drink and a sweet treat can make for a calmer break before continuing to the lake or forest.
Parking area → restrooms → shop → departure
Highland weather can change quickly. In fog or rain, plan a shorter lakeside walk.
Consider a set meal, soba, udon or curry at the restaurant, and try a yacon dish if available for a taste of Ten-ei. Then choose Lake Hatori's shore, a campground or Angel Forest for the afternoon without spending more time looking for lunch.
Station restaurant → shop → Lake Hatori shore or campground
The restaurant's last order time changes by season. From around 14:00 onward, be prepared to choose a light meal, noodles or soft-serve ice cream instead.
Keep your meal and shopping stop at the station short. If booking and admission conditions permit, consider the hot spring or indoor options at Angel Forest Shirakawa Kogen, or a tour or meal at British Hills. There is no need to stretch out your time at the station itself.
Station → Angel Forest or British Hills
Nearby facilities may be for overnight guests, require reservations or change their day-use conditions. Check their official information before departure.
Highland wind and sunlight differ from conditions on the plains. Get water, a light snack and a restroom break at the station before going to the lake. On event or walking days, the Hatoriko Highland Community Exchange Center area may be the hub; plan parking and timing separately.
Station → Hatoriko Highland Community Exchange Center → lakeshore
The 2026 Hatoriko Highland Walk ended on June 27. Check the tourism association or village announcements for the next event.
In autumn, add Myojin Falls or the lakeshore for a change of scenery. Snowy views are appealing in winter, but road conditions, shorter opening hours and closure days can limit your options. Use the station as a rest stop and plan to return early.
Station → Myojin Falls or Lake Hatori shore → return trip
Conditions underfoot at the falls and lake depend on the weather. With children, keep a safe distance from difficult terrain.
Follow village and tourism portal guidance.
Last orders are 15:30 in April–November and approximately 15:00 in December–March.
Operating days are a guide. Check official and tourism information for temporary changes.
Reservations and seasonal conditions for hot springs, tours, camping and events vary.
Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.
A brief restroom and shopping stop before or after feeding or changing a baby is the practical choice.
A multipurpose restroom and baby changing station are listed. Combining a short station visit with a break in the car may be easier than staying here a long time.
Take a break with soft-serve ice cream or a light snack, then move on to the lakeshore or your accommodation.
This is not a stop for large playground equipment. Hold children's hands near the parking area and keep the visit short.
Combine yacon soft-serve ice cream with the lakeshore or a campground to keep the day engaging.
After eating, head to Lake Hatori or Angel Forest for outdoor activity. Switch to an indoor facility or hot spring if it rains.
Lake Hatori's nature, British-style streets and camping offer ways to mix learning and play.
Children this age can talk about the highland's temperature changes, lakeside wind and the ground around the falls or campground. Bring walking shoes and an extra layer.
Facility conditions vary among destinations farther into the highland.
Set meals and other food choices may be limited later in the day.
With small children, plan to avoid getting too close to the water or difficult ground.
From December through March, note the shorter hours and third-Tuesday closure.
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.
This facility is often a meeting point or nearby hub for lakeside events such as the Hatoriko Highland Walk.
Flea markets and car events have been held using the parking area and surrounding space.
From spring through autumn, it is a focus for walks, walking events and routes to campsites. Wind and weather greatly affect the experience.
In autumn, combine the falls and colorful foliage; the station is a useful base for food and restrooms.
Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.
Visitor reviews and travel accounts often describe using the restrooms, shop and restaurant briefly rather than walking around a large tourist complex. For families and those heading to highland activities, the compact size can make the stop easier.
Visitor accounts and articles often mention yacon soft-serve ice cream, yacon set meals and yacon udon. Tastes differ, but these dishes offer a quick introduction to a Ten-ei specialty.
Some visitor accounts report that set meals had sold out by late afternoon, leaving mainly noodles. If you want a Ten-ei rice set meal, aim for lunchtime; for a late arrival, consider soft-serve ice cream or shopping.
The station's regular parking capacity is fairly small. Events near the Hatoriko Highland Community Exchange Center may provide separate parking guidance. On event days, check the instructions for your actual destination.
The Hatoriko Highland area has dog-friendly lodging and dog runs. For a longer visit with your dog, check the pet rules at your destination, such as Angel Forest Shirakawa Kogen, before setting out.
Hatoriko Highland offers changing scenery through the seasons. Falls and lakeshore views are attractive in autumn; in winter, check shorter hours, closure days and icy roads, and plan an early return.
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.
These are the first things to consider if you want a taste of Ten-ei Village to take home, even after a short stop. Rice is heavy, so buying it on the return journey may be easier.
Eating before heading to the lakeshore or your accommodation leaves more time for the afternoon.
Last order times vary by season, and choices may narrow later in the day.
Even when you do not need a full meal, this local specialty makes an easy family break.
If children's appetites vary, considering restaurant food and sweets separately can make it easier to find something that works.
In recreation season, do not depend entirely on a restaurant meal. Pick up something at the shop and leave time to continue to the lake or a hot spring.
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A small gateway to Hatoriko Highland: pick up yacon and Ten-ei rice before heading to the lake, hot springs or forest.
A major highland destination for a day with your dog, a hot spring or lakeside resort activities.
Stop at the roadside station for food and supplies before settling into highland time by the lake and forest.
A useful link between the station's food and restrooms and a day walking by Lake Hatori or attending a walking event.
A choice for rainy days, trips with a dog, longer highland stays or days when you eat at the station before heading to your destination.
A good option when rain or cold cuts short a lakeside walk, or when you want to head to an atmospheric indoor destination after eating.
An easy onward stop after lunch, last-minute shopping or a children's restroom break before camping.
Add natural scenery to a station meal or shopping stop during autumn foliage season or when the falls have plenty of water.
Send your travel companions a possible stop.
