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Fukushima Prefecture · Tohoku

Michi-no-Eki Oze Hinoemata Roadside Station

道の駅 尾瀬檜枝岐

Before heading into Oze, prepare for the mountain journey with local yamodo cuisine, hot springs and road information.

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Location
Hinoemata Village, Minamiaizu District
Road
National Route 352
Hours
8:30–17:00
The Mountain Travel Information Center is open 8:30–17:00. At Yamodoya, the product shop generally opens 8:30–16:30 and the standing eatery generally opens 11:00–14:00 on weekdays and 11:00–15:00 on holidays. Hours at the Oze no Sato Exchange Center, Mizubashō and Alza Oze no Sato vary by season.
Parking
Cars: 55 / 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.

First stop
Mountain Travel Information Center

Check the latest information on Oze, Mount Aizu-Komagatake, National Route 352 and the shuttle bus here before deciding how far to continue.

What to eat
Tachi soba, hattō and yamodo mountain cuisine

At Yamodoya and Mizubashō, look for soba, wild vegetables, char and hattō, a local buckwheat sweet. Plan to eat around lunchtime.

Wash off the day's exertion
Alza Oze no Sato

This hot-spring and pool facility adjoins the roadside station. It offers a place to rest after hiking or camping, or when rain cuts an outing short.

Head into Oze
Connect via Miike and the Numayama Pass shuttle

The announced 2026 season for the Miike–Numayama Pass shuttle runs from May 23 to October 25. Check for changes caused by weather or road restrictions.

Short on time
Souvenirs and road information still make a worthwhile stop

Browse horse chestnut honey, sweet-simmered char, bentwood crafts and preserved wild vegetables, then check the road and weather before leaving.

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Shunsuke Nanjō's stopover notes

Eat soba before heading deeper into the mountains, and the Hinoemata journey grows richer.

There is more to this station than a quick stop on the way to Oze. Ask about the road at the Mountain Travel Information Center, eat tachi soba or hattō at Yamodoya or Mizubashō, and look for sweet-simmered char or horse chestnut honey in the shops. Eating and shopping first bring a taste of Hinoemata to the drive farther along National Route 352.

At the entrance to Oze, yamodo mountain cuisine and hot springs make the journey feel underway before you reach your destination.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Oze Hinoemata is more than a mountain rest stop: it is a place to plan before visiting Oze, Mount Aizu-Komagatake or Hinoemata Onsen. Check road and hiking information at the Mountain Travel Information Center; sample tachi soba, hattō, char and wild vegetables at Yamodoya or Mizubashō; and wash off the day's exertion at Alza Oze no Sato. The passable sections of National Route 352 change with the season, so eating, shopping, asking questions and resting here can make the journey farther into the mountains easier.

  • #Oze
  • #Hinoemata Onsen
  • #Tachi soba
  • #Hattō
  • #Yamodo mountain cuisine
  • #Alza Oze no Sato
  • #Mini Oze Park
  • #Miike
  • #Mount Aizu-Komagatake
  • #National Route 352
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A useful information stop before entering Oze

The Mountain Travel Information Center has tourist and hiking information for Oze and Hinoemata Village, road updates and brochures. Winter restrictions, lingering snow and weather can change plans for National Route 352 and Miike; first-time visitors in particular will benefit from stopping here first.

02

Tachi soba, hattō and preserved mountain foods are central to the food here

Yamodoya combines a product shop and standing eatery. At Mizubashō, choices include tachi soba, hattō, fried char and duck kenchin soba in winter. Soba and mountain produce leave a stronger impression here than rice. Plan a lunchtime meal, then browse sweet-simmered char, horse chestnut honey and magewappa bentwood crafts to take home.

03

Hot springs and a pool ease the fatigue of mountain travel

Adjacent Alza Oze no Sato is a seasonal facility with baths and a 25 m pool. After walking in Oze, climbing Mount Aizu-Komagatake, camping or shortening a day because of rain, a warm soak can make the return journey more comfortable.

04

Works for both a brief break and a full mountain outing

You can leave after using the toilets and tourist information, or add a meal and a hot spring visit. Miike, Mini Oze Park, Hinoemata Kabuki and public baths are nearby, so you can adjust the length of your stop to your companions' energy and the weather.

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 drive toward Miike and Numayama Pass

Prepare with information and a meal before entering Oze

Check roads, weather and the shuttle bus at the Mountain Travel Information Center; if timing allows, eat tachi soba at Yamodoya or Mizubashō. Plans can change on the ground in Oze, so it helps to gather information and eat at the gateway.

Michi-no-Eki Oze Hinoemata → Miike parking area → Numayama Pass shuttle.

National Route 352 and the shuttle are affected by seasons and weather. Check the latest notices, especially in early spring and late autumn.

After walking in Oze, climbing Mount Aizu-Komagatake or camping

End a mountain day with food and a hot spring

After the walk, eat soba or char, then warm up at Alza Oze no Sato. Washing away sweat and the chill before a long drive home is one of this station's strengths.

Hike or walk → meal at the roadside station → Alza Oze no Sato → journey home.

Alza's opening days and hours vary by season. Pool availability also differs between the summer holiday period and regular season.

Families who are not taking on a full mountain hike

For children, choose Mini Oze Park and the pool for a lighter day

With young children, enjoy a short walk among the flowers and boardwalks at Mini Oze Park instead of pushing into Oze's full hiking routes, then return to Alza's pool or hot spring. A meal and shop stop at the roadside station keep the day from becoming only a drive.

Roadside station → Mini Oze Park → Alza Oze no Sato.

Rain, insects and cold can affect outdoor plans. Spare clothes and a jacket make changes easier.

Adults seeking a deeper taste of the region

For local culture, plan around a Hinoemata Kabuki performance

Hinoemata Kabuki, generally performed on May 12, August 18 and the first Saturday of September, is a distinctive tradition of this mountain village. Eat at the roadside station during the day, then head to the stage in the evening to experience another side of Hinoemata beyond Oze.

Meal and shopping at the roadside station → Hinoemata stage.

Evenings are chilly. Follow the tourism association's current information for performance dates, parking and opening time.

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 and under
★★★☆☆

A short stop around the station and Alza can work well. A full Oze route brings the strain of carrying a child and changing mountain weather.

Prioritize the 24-hour and multipurpose toilets and an easy return to the car. Keep meals short and eat before the crowds.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Combine a meal and shop visit with a short Mini Oze Park walk and the pool.

Watch footing on boardwalks and near water. Break the day into short walks within easy return distance instead of a long mountain route.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Mini Oze Park, Alza's pool and hot spring, soba and sweets make a satisfying combination.

On rainy days, shorten outdoor play and switch to a meal and hot spring.

Elementary-school children
★★★★☆

Old enough to learn about the Oze gateway and take an interest in Mount Aizu-Komagatake, Miike and Hinoemata Kabuki.

A full mountain hike requires suitable equipment and careful timing. Use the station to check conditions before setting out.

Meal timing

The eateries mainly serve lunch. Eat before children get hungry, or switch to the shop or sweets.

Rainy day

Shorten a Mini Oze or hiking outing, and consider resting at Alza or a village hot spring.

Summer

Prepare for insects near water and hot springs, and bring hats and water for outdoor walks.

Spring and autumn

It gets cold toward Oze and at evening Kabuki performances. Keep an extra layer in the car.

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

Mountain Travel Information Center

Alza Oze no Sato

Hinoemata Kabuki

Miike–Numayama Pass shuttle

Official guide

From the official visitor information

Food, shopping and nearby outings, with links to the information sources.

Mizubashō's restaurant closing time changes by season

According to the official listing, Mizubashō's restaurant is open 11:00–17:00 from late April to early November, with last orders at 16:30. From early November to late April, it is open 11:00–15:00, with last orders at 14:30. Closing and last-order times differ; check the official listing around seasonal changeovers and for the day's service.

Source: Oze Hinoemata Onsen Tourism Association: Oze no Sato Exchange Center and Mizubashō Restaurant
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.

  • If coming for a meal, arriving around 11:00 gives you more choices.
  • Before heading toward Oze, check roads, weather and shuttle information at the Mountain Travel Information Center.
  • National Route 352 has winter restrictions and can change soon after reopening; check official information especially in spring and autumn.
  • Alza Oze no Sato changes its bath and pool schedules by season. Check the latest notice if a hot spring visit is your goal.
  • On a Hinoemata Kabuki day, plan for a chilly evening and decide where to park in advance.
  • With young children, Mini Oze Park and Alza may be easier than a full Oze hiking route.
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 dish
    Tachi soba
    Hinoemata's signature hand-cut soba, served at Mizubashō and elsewhere
  • Local sweet
    Hattō
    A Hinoemata specialty made with buckwheat flour
  • Mountain food
    Fried char and sweet-simmered char
    Worth trying both as a meal and as a souvenir
  • Souvenirs
    Horse chestnut honey and preserved wild vegetables
    Flavors of Hinoemata to take home
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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First choice for lunch

Tachi soba and hattō

Start with this combination for a taste of Hinoemata at the roadside station. Aim for lunch before or after visiting Oze or Mount Aizu-Komagatake.

The eateries mainly serve lunch, and Yamodoya may close early. If eating is your main purpose, plan your arrival time first.

Hearty mountain meal

Fried char, wild vegetables and mushroom dishes

Good when soba alone will not be enough, or when you want a substantial meal after hiking. Try several of Hinoemata's mountain flavors together.

Something sweet

Hattō and horse chestnut honey treats

Even on a short break, a sweet taste can mark your arrival at the entrance to Oze. It can also be a small consolation if you miss the meal service.

Take something home

Sweet-simmered char, preserved wild vegetables and magewappa bentwood crafts

Alongside tourist sweets, look for preserved foods and woodwork that reflect the area. Browse the shops at both Yamodoya and Mizubashō.

If the eatery is crowded

Switch to the shop, drink corner or hot spring

If the eatery is busy at weekend lunch or after hikers return, browse the shop first or rest at Alza rather than letting a single meal stop hold up the day.

Access

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Oze Hinoemata Roadside Station

Before heading into Oze, prepare for the mountain journey with local yamodo cuisine, hot springs and road information.

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Hot spring and pool
Alza Oze no Sato

After soba and shopping, wash away the sweat and chill of a mountain walk at the adjacent hot spring.

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Nature and flowers
Mini Oze Park

Enjoy boardwalks and flowers at the entrance to Oze even when a full hike is not on the agenda.

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Access to Oze
Miike Parking Area and Oze Shuttle

Eat and check the road at the roadside station before heading to this practical transfer point for Numayama Pass.

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Culture and events
Hinoemata Stage and Hinoemata Kabuki

After mountain cuisine, experience village culture in the cool evening air.

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Hiking
Mount Aizu-Komagatake, Takizawa Trailhead

On a serious hiking day, check the weather, food supplies and return-trip hot spring at the roadside station first.

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Hot springs
Hi no Yu and Koma no Yu

Besides Alza, Hinoemata Onsen has public baths elsewhere in the village.

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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

Alza Oze no Sato
Hot spring and pool
Alza Oze no SatoJapanese guide
Adjacent to the station; a short walkAllow 1–2 hours after a meal

After hiking or camping, for a pool visit with children, or when rain cuts an outdoor walk short.

Mini Oze Park
Nature and flowers
Mini Oze ParkJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by car30 minutes to 1½ hours

Families skipping a full Oze route, or anyone wanting a short walk among flowers and boardwalks.

Miike Parking Area and Oze Shuttle
Access to Oze
Miike Parking Area and Oze ShuttleJapanese guide
About 25 minutes by carUse before or after entering Oze

For a day heading toward Oze Marshland. Check roads and weather, and eat and shop at the station before leaving.

Culture and events
Hinoemata Stage and Hinoemata KabukiJapanese guide
About 3 minutes by car; roughly within walking distanceFrom evening into night

For adding a Hinoemata cultural experience after food and souvenir shopping.

Mount Aizu-Komagatake, Takizawa Trailhead
Hiking
Mount Aizu-Komagatake, Takizawa TrailheadJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by carBefore or after hiking

For checking conditions before a full hike and returning for food and a hot spring afterward.

Hi no Yu and Koma no Yu
Hot springs
Hi no Yu and Koma no YuJapanese guide
Within about 5 minutes by carAllow an hour after a meal or hike

For visiting a hot spring other than Alza, or separating a village meal from a bath.

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