Ibaraki Prefecture · Kanto
道の駅 たまつくり
At the foot of Kasumigaura Bridge, bite into a Namegata Burger, enjoy the lake breeze, and take home seasonal vegetables.
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Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.
A Namegata Burger made with Lake Kasumigaura catfish. Start here if you cannot decide.
On a clear day, the view makes a meal even more enjoyable.
Taking home both field produce and lake foods is part of Tamatsukuri's appeal.
Add the waterside park or animal facility to your station visit.
Even a break before or after Kasumigaura Bridge can capture the character of this station.
Shunsuke Amamiya sees Tamatsukuri as a place to plan a food stop at the gateway to Lake Kasumigaura. Eating a Name Pakkun takes only a few dozen minutes. But look at the lake from the terrace, browse the shirauo icefish, wakasagi smelt, and morning-harvested vegetables in the direct-sales area, then walk a little toward Fureai Land, and Namegata's fields and lake come together. There is no need to rush through it as though it were a large attraction. Enjoy the lake breeze and choose one thing to take home today; that unhurried pace is part of its appeal.
Michi-no-Eki Tamatsukuri centers on Namegata City's Koikoi Tourism and Products Hall, bringing together food, farm-direct shopping, and a lakeside break beside Lake Kasumigaura. For navigation, the Japanese address is 茨城県行方市玉造甲1963-5. Look for more than 80 kinds of vegetables over the year; prepared products made with locally caught carp, wakasagi (Japanese pond smelt), and shirauo (icefish); fresh icefish, smelt, and shrimp in summer; and Namegata Burgers such as the catfish Name Pakkun. Editor Shunsuke Amamiya recommends it as a place to choose local flavors while looking at the lake, beyond a simple produce stand. Combine it with neighboring Kasumigaura Fureai Land, Kasumigaura Dobutsu to Minna no Ie animal facility, the waterside park, or the Kasumigaura Ring Ring cycling route for anything from a 30-minute break to half a day with children.
Try Name Pakkun made with Lake Kasumigaura catfish, Koi Pakkun with carp, or the pork and duck Pakkun burgers. Their appeal goes beyond novelty: eating one on the terrace while looking over Lake Kasumigaura is a distinctly Tamatsukuri experience.
Alongside more than 80 kinds of vegetables over the year, you will find lake products such as simmered carp, wakasagi smelt, and shirauo icefish. Fresh icefish, smelt, and shrimp also arrive in summer, so the selection changes with the seasons.
Kasumigaura Fureai Land, Kasumigaura Dobutsu to Minna no Ie, the waterside park, and Rainbow Tower are close by, giving families more to do after shopping and eating at the station. Younger children can play at the park, while school-age children can explore the animals and talk about the lake and views from the tower.
It also works well as a rest and refreshment stop on the Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road cycling route. Whether you arrive by car or bicycle, you can pause beside the lake.
Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.
Choose the catfish Name Pakkun and head to the terrace overlooking Lake Kasumigaura. The lake view, as well as the unusual burger, makes this a pleasant stop to remember.
Food corner → terrace seating → direct-sales area.
For the menu, sellouts, and serving hours, follow the latest official or in-store information on the day.
Look beyond the vegetables to simmered carp and prepared shirauo icefish and wakasagi smelt products to get a fuller sense of Tamatsukuri. Exploring it as a Lake Kasumigaura products hall is more rewarding than treating it solely as a farm stand.
Direct-sales area → processed fish products → seasonal farm produce.
Fresh fish and seasonal goods vary with deliveries and the time of day.
Have a meal and get drinks at the station, then head to the waterside park in adjacent Kasumigaura Fureai Land. Summer water-play events such as Zabuzabu Stream may be held, so check the latest information from the tourism association and facility before visiting.
Michi-no-Eki → waterside park → Kasumigaura Dobutsu to Minna no Ie if time allows.
Water play, events, and closing days change by season. Bring a change of clothes or plan for heat as needed.
Combine Kasumigaura Dobutsu to Minna no Ie, Rainbow Tower, and views of Lake Kasumigaura for an outing beyond a meal. The lake's scale, wind, bridge, animals, and tower views give children plenty to remember and discuss.
Michi-no-Eki → Kasumigaura Dobutsu to Minna no Ie → Rainbow Tower or a lakeside walk.
Check each facility's official information for admission fees, last admission, and event dates.
On a ride along the lake, you can combine the food corner with soft-serve ice cream, drinks, and small souvenirs at the station. Although this is a roadside station for drivers, it also serves as a break on a bicycle trip.
Ring Ring Road → Michi-no-Eki → Kasumigaura Bridge area.
When busy, take care around bicycle parking areas and pedestrian paths.
After tasting the lake's foods at the station, continue to La Poppo Namegata Farmers Village if time allows. Its Baked Sweet Potato Factory Museum, sweet potato desserts, and farm experiences add another dimension to a food-focused trip through Namegata.
Michi-no-Eki → Namegata Farmers Village.
Check the facility's official information for opening days, activities, and whether reservations are needed.
The official site lists it as open year-round except for the New Year holiday period.
Check the day's menu, sellouts, and last order time.
Last admission is 3:30 p.m.; normally closed Wednesdays. Hours may vary during events.
Check dates and closure days for seasonal events such as Zabuzabu Stream.
Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.
Keep meals and shopping at the station short, and decide on nearby attractions according to the weather. The lakeside terrace and waterside park are close, making it easier to enjoy some fresh air without disrupting feeding and rest routines.
The waterside park or animal facility makes a good addition. You can get food at the station, move on quickly, and divide walking, looking, and eating into short stretches.
Namegata Burgers, the lake, animals, and Zabuzabu Stream offer easy-to-understand fun, especially when summer events are running.
Lake Kasumigaura, Rainbow Tower, animals, and the Ring Ring Road provide plenty to explore. Children can remember the scale of the lake and the area's foods alongside the meal.
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.
Events around Rainbow Tower, the waterside park, and Kasumigaura Dobutsu to Minna no Ie can change what is available during a visit. In summer 2026, the tourism association announced the Sky Cat Cafe, Zabuzabu Stream, and summer-holiday operating information. Check current event dates before planning a visit.
Check its regularly updated event, lunch, flower, and seasonal information when planning your visit.
Check the official site for current hours, food, seasonal produce, access information, and facility photos.
Look for leafy greens, tomatoes, and melons in spring; watermelons, melons, tomatoes, and corn in summer; sweet potatoes, rice, and pumpkins in autumn; and daikon radishes, Chinese cabbage, Japanese parsley, crinkled spinach, and strawberries in winter. Availability varies.
Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.
Name Pakkun is a local burger made with Lake Kasumigaura catfish. Pair it with a stop at the lakeside terrace for an experience distinctive to this station.
Alongside more than 80 kinds of vegetables over the year, prepared carp, wakasagi smelt, and shirauo icefish products make this more than a farm produce stop.
The tourism association announced the Sky Cat Cafe at Rainbow Tower, Zabuzabu Stream at the waterside park, and summer-holiday hours for the animal facility in summer 2026. Those dates were seasonal; check current announcements before planning around these activities.
The former Water Science Museum reopened as an animal encounter facility on July 31, 2024. Combine it with the waterside park and Rainbow Tower for a half-day outing with children.
Koikoi also describes the station as a rest and refreshment stop for cyclists on the Tsukuba Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road.
In Namegata City, La Poppo Namegata Farmers Village offers the Baked Sweet Potato Factory Museum, sweet potato desserts, and farm experiences to combine with a visit here.
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.
Try a Namegata Burger on a first visit, then take in the lake view after eating.
Discover Lake Kasumigaura flavors in both meals and souvenirs.
Options if you want to have lunch during a drive.
With more than 80 kinds of vegetables over the year, the selection is worth exploring in every season.
A short refreshment stop before heading to the waterside park or animal facility.
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At the foot of Kasumigaura Bridge, bite into a Namegata Burger, enjoy the lake breeze, and take home seasonal vegetables.
A top choice for giving children some playtime after eating or shopping at the station. Check summer event details in advance.
A centerpiece for a half-day outing when the station alone is not enough for the children. Check last admission and closing days.
Ideal for getting a feel for the station in just 30 minutes. Pair it with a meal, soft-serve ice cream, or a photo break.
Good for adding another food experience or an autumn sweet potato stop. Check opening days and whether activities require reservations.
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