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Ibaraki Prefecture · Kanto

Michi-no-Eki Kasama

道の駅 かさま

A chestnut cafe and farm shop, 24-hour toilets, and parking for 403 cars: eat and shop in Kasama along National Route 355 before hitting the road again.

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Location
Kasama City
Road
National Route 355
Hours
9:00–18:00
Midori no Kaze farm shop: 9:00–18:00. La Kuri chestnut cafe and shop: 9:30–18:00 (last order 17:30). Food court and restaurant: 11:00–18:00 (last order 17:30). FamilyMart, toilets, and parking: 24 hours. Check the latest official facility guide.
Parking
Cars: 403 / Large vehicles: 16
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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 on arrival
Check when the farm shop and dining venues open

The farm shop opens at 9:00, La Kuri at 9:30, and the food court and restaurant at 11:00. Let your arrival time set the order.

For something sweet
Kasama Chestnut Mont Blanc

¥880 each including tax at Midori no Kaze farm shop. La Kuri, the chestnut cafe and shop, also opens at 9:30.

For shopping
Kasama produce and processed chestnut products at the farm shop

Open 9:00–18:00. Stock changes with the seasons, so browse the whole shop before choosing.

If arriving in the evening
Plan around the 17:30 last order

The dining venues close at 18:00, with last orders at 17:30. After that, the 24-hour FamilyMart and toilets remain available.

If driving
The route via National Route 50 is recommended

Kasama City warns that National Route 355 near the station can be congested and recommends going via National Route 50 from Mito or Kasama-nishi interchange.

Fuka's chestnut time

A 9:00 farm shop and 11:00 dining: knowing the gap makes this stop twice as tasty.

Fuka Miyasaka recommends Kasama because chestnuts have their own specialty shop, and shopping and dining start at different times. The farm shop opens at 9:00, La Kuri at 9:30, and the food court and restaurant at 11:00. Knowing this order helps you find something to take away whether you arrive early or late.

Chestnuts

Kasama Chestnut Mont Blanc is ¥880 including tax at the farm shop. There is also a chestnut cafe and shop.

Farm shop

Kasama produce and processed chestnut products change with the seasons, making the shelves a calendar of the area.

Timing

Last orders at the dining venues are at 17:30. Afterward, the 24-hour convenience store and toilets are available.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Kasama (Kasama Roadside Station) opened on September 16, 2021, in Tego, Kasama City, beside National Route 355. La Kuri, a chestnut cafe and shop, Midori no Kaze, a farm shop focused on Kasama produce, a food court serving local ingredients, and a restaurant are all together here. The toilets and parking are open 24 hours. Guide Fuka Miyasaka suggests more than a stop for a Kasama chestnut Mont Blanc: use the interval between the farm shop's 9:00 opening and the dining venues' 11:00 opening to stock up on Kasama flavors before setting off.

  • #Chestnuts
  • #Kasama chestnut Mont Blanc
  • #La Kuri
  • #Midori no Kaze farm shop
  • #Food court
  • #National Route 355
  • #Tomobe Interchange
  • #Campervan site
  • #EV charging
  • #24-hour toilets
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Chestnuts have a shop of their own

La Kuri, a cafe and shop featuring Kasama chestnuts, opens at 9:30. Midori no Kaze farm shop sells Kasama Chestnut Mont Blanc, a layered chestnut cream dessert, for ¥880 each including tax. Chestnuts are a centerpiece here, not just an incidental souvenir.

02

The dining venues and farm shop open at different times

The farm shop opens at 9:00, La Kuri at 9:30, and the food court and restaurant at 11:00. Last orders at La Kuri, the food court, and the restaurant are at 17:30. Shop first if you arrive early; later in the day, adjust your stop around the farm shop and FamilyMart.

03

Extensive facilities for drivers

Parking includes 403 spaces for standard cars, 16 for large vehicles, eight accessible spaces, two EV spaces, three RV spaces, and motorcycle parking. There is also a campervan site and a bicycle-sharing station. Toilets and parking are available 24 hours, giving long-distance travelers several ways to stop.

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 half-day drive focused on sweets

Arrive before lunch for chestnuts

Enjoy chestnut sweets at La Kuri, which opens at 9:30, then pick up Kasama Chestnut Mont Blanc and processed chestnut products at the farm shop. The food court opens at 11:00, so you can follow dessert with a meal.

Kita-Kanto Expressway, Tomobe Interchange → about 5 minutes → Michi-no-Eki Kasama.

The regular closure is the second Thursday of each month. Temporary closures also occur; check official notices just before visiting.

A short break on National Route 355

Stop only at the farm shop and take Kasama ingredients home

Browse Kasama produce and processed chestnut products at Midori no Kaze, which opens at 9:00. Even on a short stop, you can choose something to enjoy at home.

National Route 355 → Michi-no-Eki Kasama → farm shop → depart.

Stock changes with the season and time of day. If you have a particular item in mind, an earlier visit gives you more choice.

A break while traveling late

Make an evening stop work around closing time

The dining venues close at 18:00 and take last orders at 17:30. If you miss them, the 24-hour FamilyMart, toilets, and parking still make this a place to rest.

Michi-no-Eki Kasama (toilets and convenience store) → National Route 355 or National Route 50.

After 17:30, the dining venues no longer take orders. Check the time first if a meal is your aim.

A day without a car

Arrive by train and take the Kasama sightseeing loop bus

The Kasama Sightseeing Loop Bus runs from Kasama Station on the JR Mito Line and Tomobe Station on the JR Joban Line. Get off at the Michi-no-Eki Kasama stop, just by the station. Pick up Kasama food here before continuing into town.

Kasama Station or Tomobe Station → Kasama Sightseeing Loop Bus → Michi-no-Eki Kasama.

Check the operator's information for operating days and bus times.

A stop on a long-distance journey

Plan a campervan stop or EV charge

There is a campervan site and three RV parking spaces. Two EV charging spaces in Parking Area B have a stated 120 kW output and are available 24 hours. Check the facilities in advance to give yourself more flexibility on arrival.

Expressway → Tomobe Interchange → Michi-no-Eki Kasama (charging and rest) → farm shop the next morning.

Check the official terms of use for the campervan site and whether a reservation is required before setting out.

Hours

Opening hours

Midori no Kaze farm shop
9:00-18:00

Listed in the official facility guide. Telephone: 0296-71-8831.

La Kuri
9:30-18:00（LO 17:30）

Chestnut cafe and shop. Note the last-order time before closing.

Food court and restaurant
11:00-18:00（LO 17:30）

Soft-serve at Hitachi no Kuni Kaguya Hime is available from 10:00.

FamilyMart
Open 24 hours

For shopping and a break when the dining venues are closed.

Toilets and parking
24 hours

Two EV charging spaces in Parking Area B, stated output 120 kW, available 24 hours.

Regular closure
Second Thursday of each month

The national roadside station association lists September through November as open without regular closures. Follow official station notices for temporary closures.

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 nursing room, baby care area, and 24-hour multipurpose toilets make short breaks easier. Check the distance from parking to the facilities to keep the time carrying a child short.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

Gelato and soft-serve are simple treats to enjoy. Since the dining venues open at 11:00, use the farm shop and outdoor squares to fill the time if you arrive early.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

The multipurpose square and lawn let children move around after eating. Plan outdoor time around the weather and sun.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

The area's chestnut-growing story connects with the seasonal produce in the farm shop. A bicycle-sharing station offers a way to explore more of the city if the children have the energy.

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

Official notices

Updates cover seasonal fairs and events, temporary parking, and availability of commemorative roadside station tickets. Check here before relying on fixed details.

Midori no Kaze farm shop

The shop carries produce, mainly from Kasama, and processed chestnut products. Its selection changes with the seasons, so it looks different at different times of year.

Multipurpose square and lawn

These outdoor areas are used for events. Parking arrangements and walking routes may change on event days.

Campervan site and EV charging facilities

Three RV spaces and two EV spaces in Parking Area B (stated output 120 kW; 24 hours). Check the official terms of use before setting out.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Chestnuts are the signature, in both the shop and cafe

La Kuri, the chestnut cafe and shop, opens at 9:30, while Midori no Kaze farm shop sells Kasama Chestnut Mont Blanc for ¥880 each including tax. The Kanto roadside station association describes its finish as Kasama chestnut paste piped in fine, threadlike strands. If you choose just one chestnut item, start here.

Different opening times shape your route through the station

Midori no Kaze farm shop opens at 9:00, La Kuri at 9:30, and the food court and restaurant at 11:00; last orders at La Kuri, the food court, and the restaurant are at 17:30. Shop first if you arrive early, or head for sweets and the farm shop later. Knowing the schedule makes the stop easier to plan.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Kasama facility guide

The city advises approaching via Route 50

Kasama City says that National Route 355 near the station can become congested and recommends approaching from the Mito or Kasama-nishi interchange via National Route 50. Check the city's directions before relying on your navigation system.

Source: Kasama City official Michi-no-Eki Kasama access information

Parking and vehicle facilities in numbers

The official access guide lists 403 standard-car spaces, 16 large-vehicle spaces, eight accessible spaces, two EV spaces, three RV spaces, and motorcycle parking. Two EV charging spaces in Parking Area B have a stated 120 kW output and are available 24 hours. There is also a campervan site and bicycle-sharing station.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Kasama access guide

Regular closure is the second Thursday, though listings differ

The official facility guide lists the second Thursday of each month as the regular closure. The Kasama Tourism Association says this changed from the fourth Thursday in February 2023; the national roadside station association lists September through November as open without regular closures. Tourism Ibaraki describes the station as open year-round. For a Thursday visit, check the station's latest official notices.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Kasama guide / Kasama Tourism Association / national roadside station association / Tourism Ibaraki

The sightseeing loop bus offers a car-free approach

The Kasama Sightseeing Loop Bus runs from Kasama Station on the JR Mito Line and Tomobe Station on the JR Joban Line; the Michi-no-Eki Kasama stop is beside the station. The access guide also gives about five minutes from Tomobe Interchange on the Kita-Kanto Expressway and about 30 minutes from Tomobe Smart Interchange on the Joban Expressway.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Kasama access guide / Tourism Ibaraki
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.

  • For a meal, arrive after 11:00 and before the 17:30 last order. The farm shop opens 9:00–18:00, so shop instead if dining hours do not fit.
  • The regular closure is the second Thursday each month. Listings differ, so check official notices before a Thursday visit.
  • Kasama City recommends access via National Route 50 because National Route 355 near the station can be congested. Check the city's guidance when coming from Mito or Kasama-nishi interchange.
  • The toilets, parking, and FamilyMart are open 24 hours, making this a rest stop even early in the morning or at night.
  • Two EV charging spaces in Parking Area B have a stated 120 kW output and are available 24 hours. Check the official conditions for using the campervan site before visiting.
  • Official notices update seasonal fairs, events, and temporary parking arrangements. Check them first if you want to avoid a busy day.
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.

  • Midori no Kaze farm shop
    Kasama Chestnut Mont Blanc
    ¥880 each, including tax; listed in an official notice
  • La Kuri
    Chestnut sweets and drinks
    9:30-18:00（LO17:30）
  • kasama farm's
    Food court dishes made with local ingredients
    11:00-18:00（LO17:30）
  • GELATERIA COWCOW
    Gelato
    Follows food court opening hours
  • Katsuryu
    A dish from the food court
    11:00-18:00（LO17:30）
  • Hitachi no Kuni Kaguya Hime
    Restaurant meals and soft-serve ice cream
    11:00–18:00 (last order 17:30); soft-serve from 10:00
  • Midori no Kaze farm shop
    Kasama produce and processed chestnut products
    9:00–18:00; stock varies by season
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.

The main chestnut choice

Kasama Chestnut Mont Blanc (Midori no Kaze farm shop)

¥880 each including tax. If you choose just one chestnut treat here, start with this one.

Take a cafe break

Chestnut sweets and drinks at La Kuri

Open 9:30–18:00 (last order 17:30). A choice when your timing does not suit a meal.

Lunch

kasama farm's / Katsuryu / Hitachi no Kuni Kaguya Hime

From 11:00. Your choice of food court or restaurant will shape how long you stay.

Another sweet treat

Gelato at GELATERIA COWCOW and soft-serve at Kaguya Hime

Soft-serve is available from 10:00, so there is a sweet option before the meal service begins.

Take something home

Kasama produce and processed chestnut products

The farm shop opens 9:00–18:00. Seasonal stock gives you a sense of what Kasama is producing now.

Outside regular hours

FamilyMart

Open 24 hours for a break in the early morning, at night, or on a regular closure day.

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