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Fukushima Prefecture · Tohoku

Michi-no-Eki Namie

道の駅 なみえ

Namie yakisoba, Ukedo whitebait, Iwaki Kotobuki sake, and Obori Soma ware: eat, shop, and take home a glimpse of a town rebuilding.

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Location
Namie Town, Futaba District
Road
National Routes 6 and 114
Hours
10:00–18:00
Approximate hours for the main building. Food outlets, the bakery, and the Obori Soma ware area have their own hours.
Parking
Cars: 103 / Large vehicles: 22
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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.

Eat first
Namie yakisoba and Ukedo whitebait

Food Terrace Kanade serves both Namie's thick-noodle yakisoba and whitebait from Ukedo.

Move on to sweets
Brewery amazake, soft serve, and brewery crepes

SakeKura Yui offers sweets inspired by the brewery, providing another option when lunch is busy. Amazake is a sweet fermented rice drink.

Shop to take home
Local produce, seafood, private-brand products, and Iwaki Kotobuki

Browse Irodori Sanchoku Inaho separately from the brewery and pottery areas to find Namie's food and craft.

Take a break with children
Outdoor play at Lucky Park

The playground is beside the station, so children can move around briefly before or after eating. In summer, plan for sun exposure and drinking water.

Get to know the town
The crafts of Obori Soma ware and Iwaki Kotobuki

A pottery workshop or brewery tour offers more insight into Namie than shopping alone. Check closure days and reservation requirements first.

Go farther afield
Ukedo River, Ukedo Fishing Port, and Ukedo Elementary School

If time allows, drive toward the coast to connect the food with its origins and the town's memories without rushing.

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Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Namie sits where National Routes 6 and 114 meet, bringing together Namie Town's food and craft. Even a short stop can leave a strong impression: thick-noodle Namie yakisoba, whitebait from Ukedo, noodles delivered directly from Kibaya Flour Mill, amazake sweets from the brewery, local seafood and private-brand products, Obori Soma ware, and Iwaki Kotobuki sake from Suzuki Shuzoten. Families can let children move about at the adjacent Lucky Park. With more time, visit the cherry trees along the Ukedo River, Ukedo Fishing Port, and the ruins of Ukedo Elementary School preserved as a disaster memorial. The station connects a meal and shopping stop with the town's recovery and its coastal landscape.

  • #Namie yakisoba
  • #Ukedo whitebait
  • #Iwaki Kotobuki sake
  • #Obori Soma ware
  • #Lucky Park
  • #Ukedo Fishing Port
  • #MUJI
  • #Hamadori coastal region
Food first

Shunsuke Chitose would follow yakisoba with sweets and pottery

This is a place to take home a little of the story behind what you eat. Follow thick-noodle yakisoba with whitebait, amazake, a brewery, pottery, and the coastal scenery to make your stop in Namie more memorable.

Dining

Decide first between Namie yakisoba and Ukedo whitebait. If it is busy, spread out among the noodle shop, bakery, and sweets.

Shopping

Browse local produce and private-brand products, Iwaki Kotobuki sake, and Obori Soma ware separately; combine edible gifts with tableware.

Side trip

With children, head to the adjacent park; in spring, visit the Ukedo River; for a learning day, visit Ukedo Elementary School. Choose a reason to explore beyond the station.

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A dining stop for Namie yakisoba and flavors from the sea

At Food Terrace Kanade, you can choose Namie yakisoba, the town's local specialty, or a bowl of whitebait from Ukedo. For a first visit, yakisoba paired with a small rice bowl is an easy introduction; seafood offers an alternative for companions who do not want noodles. Lunchtime can bring a crowd, so include the bakery, amazake sweets, and local produce shop in your plan. Even the wait can become time to shop for Namie foods.

02

Local produce, a brewery, pottery, and MUJI on one site

Irodori Sanchoku Inaho sells vegetables, seafood, processed foods, handicrafts, and the station's private-brand products. From there, browse Iwaki Kotobuki sake at SakeKura Yui, tableware in the Obori Soma ware area, and everyday goods at MUJI. Together they make this a shopping place for both residents and visitors. For food and souvenirs, follow a route through yakisoba, whitebait, amazake, and pottery.

03

Lucky Park changes the pace of a family drive

Lucky Park beside the station is useful when children need time outdoors. They can play briefly before a meal, move around after eating, or stop for a photo before returning. Weather affects a visit focused on the playground, so on rainy days or in midsummer, indoor dining and shopping may work better.

04

The road to Ukedo reveals the origins of the food and the town's memories

After eating Ukedo whitebait, head to Ukedo Fishing Port to see the coastal landscape behind the meal. If you also visit Ukedo Elementary School, preserved as a memorial to the 2011 disaster, allow time for a quieter, reflective visit after the lively meal. In spring, the cherry trees along Ukedo River Line beckon; in summer, activities around Ukedo Beach offer a different reason to head out.

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 break while traveling National Routes 6 and 114

Yakisoba and whitebait in 45 minutes

If time is short, start at Food Terrace Kanade and choose Namie yakisoba or Ukedo whitebait. After the meal, browse private-brand goods and seafood at Irodori Sanchoku Inaho, then add bread or sweets for the car. Even a short break can feel distinctively Namie.

Parking → restrooms → Food Terrace Kanade → Irodori Sanchoku Inaho → departure.

The lunchtime crowd may be heavy. Follow the day's posted last-order time and shop availability.

A weekend drive with preschool or elementary school children

With children, plan the meal and park separately

Being able to fit Lucky Park before or after eating makes this station convenient for families. Children can use the play equipment before lunch, or everyone can take photos after the meal before returning to shop. Adjust the pace without leaving the station area.

Lucky Park → meal → sweets or bread → local produce shop.

The outdoor play equipment is affected by weather and sun. On rainy, windy, or very hot days, focus on indoor dining and shopping.

A day to explore local food and culture in more depth

For an adults-only visit, focus on the brewery and pottery

See Iwaki Kotobuki sake and amazake sweets at SakeKura Yui, then choose tableware in the Obori Soma ware area. These local crafts extend the experience beyond the meal. If you plan to take a pottery workshop, check reservations and closure days beforehand and allow a longer stay.

Meal → SakeKura Yui → Obori Soma ware area → Irodori Sanchoku Inaho.

The Obori Soma ware area is generally closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Workshop dates and reservation conditions can change, so check official notices.

A day to add a seasonal walk outdoors

In spring, continue to Ukedo River; in summer, to Ukedo Beach

The cherry trees along Ukedo River Line invite a short spring walk. In summers when the beach opens or events are held at Ukedo Beach, eat at the station before driving coastward. A little time outside can give a different impression of Namie.

Roadside station → Ukedo River Line or toward Ukedo Beach.

The blossoms, beach, and outdoor events depend on weather and event conditions. Check the town's latest notices before swimming or attending an event.

A half-day route that includes learning

Allow unhurried time for Ukedo Elementary School

Ukedo Elementary School, preserved as a disaster memorial, calls for a different pace from the bustling roadside station. After dining and shopping, choose an unhurried afternoon visit and quietly take in Ukedo Fishing Port and the coastal landscape as well.

Lunch at the roadside station → Ukedo Fishing Port → Ukedo Elementary School disaster memorial → return.

Ukedo Elementary School has opening hours, closure days, and an admission fee. Leave enough time for the visit instead of arriving just before closing.

Hours

Opening hours

Roadside station main building
10:00〜18:00

Generally closed on the last Wednesday of each month.

Food Terrace Kanade
10:00〜18:00

Last order 17:30. Serves Namie yakisoba, Ukedo whitebait rice bowls, and more.

Mendokoro Hirota Seifunjo noodle shop
10:30〜17:30

Soba, Chinese-style noodle soup, and udon made with noodles delivered directly from Kibaya Flour Mill.

Machino Panya Honoka bakery
10:00〜16:00

Filled koppe bread rolls and Namie yakisoba bread, among other items. Popular items may sell out.

SakeKura Yui / Sabo Yui café
10:00〜18:00

Sabo Yui's last order is generally 17:30.

Obori Soma ware area
10:00〜17:00

Generally closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check conditions in advance for pottery workshops.

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 or under
★★★☆☆

Best for an indoor break, restrooms, and a short shopping stop.

Keep outdoor play brief according to the child's age and the weather. Plan for sun, wind, feeding, and diaper changes before you go.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

A little active play at Lucky Park can help.

Too much play before eating can be tiring, so keep the sequence of playground, lunch, and sweets short.

Ages 4–6
★★★★★

Play equipment, yakisoba bread, sweets, and Pokémon-related shopping can offer welcome variety.

Both the park and dining areas tend to be busy on holidays. Moving lunch a little outside the peak can make the visit easier.

Elementary school age
★★★★★

Beyond the playground, children can explore pottery workshops, brewery tours, and learning at Ukedo Elementary School.

On a day that includes Ukedo Elementary School, leave space between playtime and the reflective visit.

Outdoor play

The adjacent location is convenient, but plan for strong summer sun or a rainy-day alternative.

Dining

Options make it easy to choose a seated meal, a light bite, or sweets alone.

Restrooms

Useful for a break on a long-distance drive.

Rainy days

Instead of making the park the focus, keep the visit to the food court, local produce shop, pottery, and MUJI.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Do not force a parking space closest to the entrance

    On event days and at lunchtime, nearby spaces may fill up. Choose a walking route that suits you and enter at an easy pace.

  2. 2
    Eat outside the peak

    If Namie yakisoba is your aim, eat early; alternatively, see the sweets, bakery, or produce shop first to spread out the wait.

  3. 3
    Keep coastal days light

    If adding Ukedo Fishing Port or Ukedo Elementary School, do not pack too much into the station visit; save energy for the late-day drive.

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

Roadside station forecourt

An outdoor area often used for anniversary celebrations, markets, and local-product events. Parking and dining crowds can differ on event days.

Food court

A gathering place for visitors seeking Namie yakisoba and Ukedo whitebait. On event days, avoiding the lunchtime peak can make the visit easier.

Namie no Waza Nariwaikan craft and industry center

A route through local culture with pottery workshops, brewery tours, and local-product shopping. Check operating days and closures.

Ukedo Beach area

In years with a summer beach opening or coastal events, eat at the station before continuing toward the sea.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

A visit of under an hour can still be satisfying

Dining, local produce, sweets, pottery, and MUJI are close together, so there is plenty to see even in a short visit. Trying to see everything takes longer; choose whether yakisoba, sweets, pottery, or children's play is the priority.

Have an alternative to a single lunch plan

Many visitors come for Namie yakisoba, and dining areas tend to be busy at weekend lunchtimes. Seeing the bakery, SakeKura Yui, Sabo Yui, or the local produce shop first can turn a wait into shopping time.

Amazake sweets and the brewery add to an adults' visit

SakeKura Yui offers local sake as well as amazake drinks, soft serve, and brewery crepes. That gives drivers and children a sweets option while sake shoppers browse the same area.

Children can play while adults shop

Lucky Park's location beside the station makes it easier to balance different interests. Young children may enjoy the play equipment; for elementary school children and older, consider a pottery workshop or Ukedo Elementary School.

Stay indoors in rain or continue coastward in clear weather

On rainy days, the food court, local produce, pottery, and MUJI let you keep the stop indoors. With clear weather and more time, the Ukedo River Line, Ukedo Fishing Port, and Ukedo Elementary School connect the food with its origins and the town's landscape.

Spring and summer offer clear reasons to head outside

Spring cherry blossoms along Ukedo River Line and summer beach openings or coastal events at Ukedo Beach can shape the visit. Decide whether to stay at the station or add a seasonal walk for a different view of Namie.

Movie

Preview the place on video

Official videos show the market and nearby park before you visit. Audio and captions are in Japanese.

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 main building is generally open 10:00–18:00, but the bakery, noodle shop, Obori Soma ware area, and other outlets have different hours and closure days.
  • The main building is generally closed on the last Wednesday of each month. The Obori Soma ware area is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so check ahead if you want a pottery workshop or tableware.
  • Weekend lunch can be crowded. Leave room for sweets, bread, the local produce shop, or MUJI instead of relying only on Namie yakisoba.
  • Lucky Park is outdoors. Plan for summer sun and winter wind; on rainy days, switch to indoor dining and shopping.
  • If adding Ukedo Elementary School, Ukedo Fishing Port, or Ukedo Beach, check closing times, weather, and coastal wind. Leave enough time beyond the station visit.
  • Conditions for seasonal events such as the Ukedo Beach opening can change. Follow the town's latest notices.
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.

  • Local specialty
    Namie yakisoba
    Served at Food Terrace Kanade. A Namie specialty made with thick noodles.
  • Seafood
    Ukedo whitebait rice bowl
    Served at Food Terrace Kanade. A set with Namie yakisoba and a small rice bowl is another option.
  • Noodles
    Chinese-style noodle soup with seasoned egg at Mendokoro Hirota Seifunjo
    A meal made with noodles delivered directly from Kibaya Flour Mill.
  • Light meal
    Koppe bread roll from Machino Panya Honoka
    Look for filled koppe bread rolls with your choice of fillings or Namie yakisoba bread.
  • Sweets
    Amazake sweets from SakeKura Yui
    Drinks, soft serve, and crepes made with brewery amazake, a sweet fermented rice drink.
  • To take home
    Iwaki Kotobuki sake
    Local sake from Suzuki Shuzoten Namie Brewery. Drivers can enjoy it after the drive.
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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Try the local specialties

Namie yakisoba, Ukedo whitebait rice bowl, yakisoba and small rice bowl set

For a first visit, pairing Namie's thick-noodle yakisoba with a taste of the sea offers an easy introduction.

Lunch can be busy, so leave room to switch to bread or sweets.

Choose a noodle dish

Soba, Chinese-style noodle soup, and udon at Mendokoro Hirota Seifunjo

The noodle shop broadens the choices when someone in your group does not want yakisoba.

Its opening hours differ slightly from the food terrace. Check before arriving late.

Stop for sweets

Amazake drinks, soft serve, brewery crepes, and drinks at Sabo Yui

Good for a lighter stop, a break with children, or café time for adults. Brewery-inspired sweets add a local touch.

Seasonal items and the menu change. Check official social media if you have a particular item in mind.

Shop to take home

Local vegetables, seafood, private-brand goods, Iwaki Kotobuki sake, and Obori Soma ware

Find ingredients for dinner, sake for home, and tableware in one visit. Pair Namie food with local craft for souvenirs.

The selection of fresh fish, seafood, and freshly baked bread varies by time of day.

Take something for the car

Koppe bread rolls, yakisoba bread, drinks, and light sweets

On a long drive, you can pick up a light meal for the car even without time to sit in the dining area.

Save food that is difficult to eat while driving for passengers; drivers should eat while stopped.

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Michi-no-Eki Namie

Namie yakisoba, Ukedo whitebait, Iwaki Kotobuki sake, and Obori Soma ware: eat, shop, and take home a glimpse of a town rebuilding.

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Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Lucky Park in Namie Town
Park and family outing
Lucky Park in Namie TownJapanese guide
Adjacent to the stationA short walk

For a short play break before or after eating. In midsummer or rain, shift the focus indoors.

Namie no Waza Nariwaikan
Crafts and brewery
Namie no Waza NariwaikanJapanese guide
At or beside the stationA short walk

For local shopping after a meal. Check pottery workshop reservations and closure days.

Ukedo River Line
Cherry blossoms and walking
Ukedo River LineJapanese guide
About 5–10 minutes by car20–40 minutes for a walk

For a short walk after a meal during the cherry blossom period, from late March to mid-April.

Ukedo Fishing Port
Fishing port and seascape
Ukedo Fishing PortJapanese guide
About 15–20 minutes by carA brief stop to see the scenery

For a coastal stop after lunch. Arrange ahead if you want a guided visit or explanation.

Disaster memorial and learning
Ukedo Elementary School Disaster MemorialJapanese guide
About 20–25 minutes by car30–60 minutes to visit

For learning with elementary school children or a half-day adult route. Check opening hours and closure days first.

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