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Gunma Prefecture · Kanto

Michi-no-Eki Shirasawa

道の駅 白沢

Take in views of Mount Akagi and the river terraces while preparing for a Route 120 journey with a hot spring and farm market.

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Location
Numata City
Road
National Route 120
Hours
10:00–21:00
Approximate hours for Bōkyō no Yu. Last entry and the market, restaurant and soft-serve stand hours differ by facility.
Parking
Cars: 200 / 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.

See first
Seasonal vegetables at Za Shirasawa

The farm market generally opens at 10:00 in April and 9:30 from May through November. Mornings offer a better choice.

For a meal
Soba, udon and set meals at the restaurant

Lunch and dinner have separate hours. Arrive well before the last order if lunch is your goal.

For a break
Bōkyō no Yu

A hot spring with views of Mount Akagi and the river terraces. Rest after the drive before the next leg.

To buy
Konnyaku, vegetables and fruit

Take home mountain produce characteristic of Numata in a short stop. Shop early for seasonal items.

To venture out
Fukiware Falls or Amagoi-yama

Choose Fukiware when continuing along Route 120, or a river-terrace viewpoint for a quieter look at the landscape.

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Harumichi’s roadside note

A stop that helps you feel ready to drive a little farther.

At Shirasawa, first consider how far you want to travel today and whether a bath fits. Pause in the parking area, use the toilets, and choose a vegetable or konnyaku item at Za Shirasawa. If time permits, look out toward Mount Akagi and the river terraces from Bōkyō no Yu. A stop here can make the next stretch of Route 120 feel calmer.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Shirasawa brings Shirasawa Kogen Onsen Bōkyō no Yu and the Za Shirasawa farm market together on one site, making it a useful stop for a drive into the mountains from Numata. Before or after following National Route 120 toward Fukiware Falls or Oze, you can use the toilets and spacious parking area, shop for produce, eat, and bathe in one stop. For a short visit, try vegetables and soft serve; with half a day, add the open-air bath's views and the river terraces.

  • #Bōkyō no Yu
  • #Za Shirasawa
  • #River terraces
  • #National Route 120
  • #Toward Fukiware Falls
  • #Numata City
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Plan your visit around the hot spring

Bōkyō no Yu often opens from 10:00 into the evening. With a restaurant and rest area, it offers more than a toilet stop: you can relax before driving on. If you plan to bathe, decide whether to eat and shop first or make a quick purchase afterward.

02

Take something home from the farm market

Za Shirasawa is the place to look for local vegetables, konnyaku (a firm food made from konjac), fruit, and processed mountain produce. Numata is also associated with apples and highland vegetables, and the selection changes with the season. Pick up one item before leaving the hot spring so the Shirasawa stop continues at home.

03

River terrace views distinguish this stop

Numata's river terraces—stepped landforms shaped by the river—are visible from Bōkyō no Yu and along Route 120. See the scenery first on a clear day; in rain or fog, focus on bathing and shopping instead. It is easy to adjust the visit to 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.

Days heading toward Oze, Katashina or Fukiware

Refresh before or after Route 120

Before or after leaving the Numata Interchange for the mountains, combine parking, a toilet stop, farm-market shopping and a snack. On a long drive, Za Shirasawa and soft serve can provide a change of pace even without a bath.

Numata Interchange area → Michi-no-Eki Shirasawa → Fukiware Falls and Katashina area

Tourist traffic on Route 120 increases on weekends and holidays. Leave room to switch from a planned lunch to shopping or a snack.

Adults, older travelers, rainy days and days with driving fatigue

Spend half a day at Bōkyō no Yu

Arrive sometime after 10:00, browse the farm market, bathe, then eat lunch at the restaurant for a half-day visit on site. On a clear day, leave time to enjoy the view from the open-air bath.

Parking → Za Shirasawa → Bōkyō no Yu → restaurant → shop

Admission, last entry and closure days can change. Check official notices when bathing is the main purpose.

Driving break with toddlers

Keep visits short with young children

Use the spacious parking area, toilets, farm market and soft serve in short stages. If bathing, account for restrictions on mixed bathing and possible sleepiness afterward; leave time before the next drive.

Toilets → farm market → soft serve → hot spring if needed

Young children may tire during a longer stay. Choose one main purpose for shopping or resting before you arrive.

Short walk on a clear day

Add the river terraces on a scenic day

See the landforms visible from Bōkyō no Yu again from Amagoi-yama or a roadside viewpoint. If you have no time to walk, the view from the station still conveys Shirasawa’s setting.

Michi-no-Eki Shirasawa → river-terrace viewpoint → return

Amagoi-yama is closer to a light hike than a quick sightseeing stop. Consider shoes, weather and sunset.

Days for a seasonal detour

Combine flowers and a waterfall

From spring to autumn, the location works well with Fukiware Falls, Kichijō-ji temple known for its flowers, or shopping toward Kawaba. Eat and use the toilets at Shirasawa before setting off.

Michi-no-Eki Shirasawa → Kichijō-ji or Fukiware Falls → return

The Fukiware Falls walking trail closes at night and in winter. In winter, make the hot spring and market the main stops.

Hours

Opening hours

Bōkyō no Yu
10:00〜21:00

Follow official information for last entry, admission and closure days.

Restaurant Bōkyō
11:00〜15:00 / 16:30〜21:00

Last orders are approximately 14:30 for lunch and 20:00 for dinner; follow official information.

Za Shirasawa
April 10:00–18:00 / May–November 9:30–18:30

Check official information for winter operations and produce arrivals.

Soft-serve stand
10:00〜17:00

Seasonal fruit flavors vary.

Closure days
Second Tuesday of April, June, September and December

These are approximate closure days; holidays and seasonal operations may change them.

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 and under
★★★☆☆

Works well for toilets and a short shopping stop.

Bathing adds preparations, so a short Za Shirasawa visit and rest may be easier. Decide what you can reach while carrying the child from the parking area.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Works best as short stages of market shopping, soft serve and rest.

If bathing, leave the next journey unhurried and keep either the meal or shopping brief.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

The hot spring and snack can offer a change of pace.

Children this age may enjoy the idea of visiting a mountain hot spring while taking in the scenery. Keep walking short if you also visit the falls or temple.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

An opportunity to talk about river terraces and Fukiware Falls.

Combine bathing, the market, landforms and the waterfall for both learning and rest. On rainy days, focus on the hot spring and a meal.

Parking

The Kanto Michi-no-Eki guide lists 200 standard-car and 5 large-vehicle spaces. When busy, adjust the order of your meal and bath.

Toilets

Use them before or after heading into the mountains.

Hot spring

Check posted rules before bathing, including the restriction on mixed bathing for ages 7 and older.

Rainy days

You can enjoy the station without forcing a trip to Fukiware Falls or Amagoi-yama.

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

Find closure days, admission changes, seasonal menus and farm-market operating periods here. As of July 2026, notices about admission changes and seasonal noodles were items to check.

Za Shirasawa

Opening times differ between April and May–November. Check winter and year-end/New Year operations before visiting the market.

Seasons nearby

The Fukiware Falls walking trail usually closes from mid-December to late March. Plan the falls from spring through autumn; in winter, focus on the hot spring and market.

Kawaba and Numata area

Flowers at Kichijō-ji, fruit at Kawaba Denen Plaza and fruit picking in Numata vary with the season.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Keep last orders in mind for lunch

The restaurant has separate lunch and dinner periods. If you visit Fukiware Falls or Kawaba first, decide whether to eat at Shirasawa before leaving or after returning for a bath.

Source: Official restaurant information

Choose one fewer goal at weekend lunchtime

Trying to fit in the hot spring, a meal, the market and nearby sights can be difficult when places are busy or items sell out. Choose a main purpose such as bathing, shopping or continuing to the falls.

Source: Editorial summary of review and travelogue patterns
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.

  • Bōkyō no Yu generally operates 10:00–21:00; check official notices for last entry and closure days.
  • Za Shirasawa opens at different times in April and May–November. Shop early if you want vegetables or fruit.
  • The restaurant has separate lunch and dinner periods. For lunch, allow time before the last order at about 14:30.
  • Before heading to Fukiware Falls, check the walking trail’s winter closure and nighttime restrictions.
  • In rain or fog, focus on the hot spring, restaurant and market instead of the views.
  • When bathing with children, plan for mixed-bathing restrictions, changing time and the drive afterward.
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.

  • Dining
    Soba, udon and set meals at Restaurant Bōkyō
    Check lunch and dinner hours and last order times
  • Farm market
    Local vegetables and konnyaku at Za Shirasawa
    Varies by season and deliveries
  • Snack
    Seasonal fruit-flavored soft serve
    Stand hours: approximately 10:00–17:00; check the latest official information
  • Take home
    Souvenirs from the hot spring shop
    Easy to choose during a short stop before or after bathing
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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Lunch

Soba, udon and set meals at Restaurant Bōkyō

For a seated meal before or after bathing. Allow time before the lunch last order.

Quick bite

Soft serve and light snacks from the shop

For a Route 120 journey with little time to sit down; also useful as a break for children.

Take home

Vegetables, konnyaku, fruit and processed foods from Za Shirasawa

Choose something to open at home or your lodging. Shop early, as the selection varies with season and deliveries.

After the bath

Drinks, sweets and shop souvenirs

Finish the break gently after warming up in the bath rather than adding more sightseeing.

When busy

Shop first and shift your meal time

At weekend lunchtime, keep options open: shopping, soft serve, or moving on rather than relying only on the restaurant.

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Shirasawa

Take in views of Mount Akagi and the river terraces while preparing for a Route 120 journey with a hot spring and farm market.

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Hot spring
Shirasawa Kogen Onsen Bōkyō no Yu

The day-use hot spring at the heart of Michi-no-Eki Shirasawa, with views of Mount Akagi and the river terraces.

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Farm market
Za Shirasawa (farm produce market)

Take a little of Shirasawa home from this market even without a hot-spring visit.

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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

Hot spring
Shirasawa Kogen Onsen Bōkyō no YuJapanese guide
On siteA short walk

For days when you want to bathe, eat and rest in one stop before continuing toward Fukiware Falls or Oze after a long drive.

Za Shirasawa (farm produce market)
Farm market
Za Shirasawa (farm produce market)Japanese guide
On siteA short walk

For a short break, shopping or finding something to open at home or your lodging. Mornings tend to offer more choice.

Nature and scenery
Fukiware FallsJapanese guide
About 25 minutes by carAbout 25 minutes by car

For a walk along the waterfall trail after a meal or toilet stop at Shirasawa. Check winter and nighttime closures first.

Numata river terraces and Amagoi-yama
Nature and scenery
Numata river terraces and Amagoi-yamaJapanese guide
About 20–30 minutes by carAbout 20–30 minutes by car

For adults and families with elementary school children adding a scenic stop on a clear day. In rain or with small children, a rest at the station is easier.

Seiryūzan Kichijō-ji
Temple and flowers
Seiryūzan Kichijō-jiJapanese guide
About 15–20 minutes by carAbout 15–20 minutes by car

For a short, quiet walk after the hot spring, especially for adults or children of elementary school age and up. Check visiting hours first.

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