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Gunma Prefecture · Kanto

Michi-no-Eki Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Park

道の駅 月夜野矢瀬親水公園

Shop at the farm stand, then take a break by the splash pond and Jomon archaeological site at this waterside roadside station in Tsukiyono.

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Location
Minakami Town, Tone District
Road
Toward Prefectural Routes 61 and 271 | Near Tsukiyono IC and Jomo-Kogen Station
Hours
09:00–17:00
Closes at 16:30 from December through March. Hours may change with the season or events.
Parking
Cars: 94 / Large vehicles: 4
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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.

Shop first
Vegetables and natto at Tsukiyono Harvest

The farm stand focuses on produce grown in town. Start with seasonal vegetables and fruit, and Tsukiyono natto made from local soybeans.

With children
Splash pond, playground, and lawn

A quick chance to stretch after a drive. Keep a change of clothes and towels in the car if visiting the water.

For adults
From Yaze archaeological site to Nagurumi Castle ruins

See the Jomon site on the station grounds, then, if time allows, continue to the Sengoku-period castle ruins for another chapter of Tsukiyono history.

For a short stop
Toilets, farm stand, and park in 15 minutes

Good for a break before or after Tsukiyono IC. Even a brief walk from the car park to the park changes the pace.

Choose by season
Spring blossoms, summer water play, autumn harvest

Cherry blossom illuminations and harvest festivals vary each year; check official updates shortly before visiting.

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Harumichi's detour notes

There is more to enjoy here than shopping: leave room for the water.

Take a look beyond the farm-stand shelves. Pick a vegetable grown in town or a pack of Tsukiyono natto, then step outside to see the water and lawn. If you have time, walk to the Yaze site. With parking, toilets, and a place to rest close together, families and adults can both take a breather before moving on.

Highlights

Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Park brings together a farm stand, splash pond, playground, lawn, and the nationally designated Yaze archaeological site, within easy reach of Tsukiyono IC and Jomo-Kogen Station. Harumichi Kuzumi suggests starting at Tsukiyono Harvest for vegetables grown in town and Tsukiyono natto (fermented soybeans). Families can unwind by the water and playground; adults can make a short history detour to Yaze or Nagurumi Castle ruins. Shopping, resting, and walking can fill anything from 30 minutes to half a day.

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Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Shop and enjoy the park in one stop

At Tsukiyono Harvest you can buy vegetables, fruit, and Tsukiyono natto; the waterside, playground, and lawn are just outside. Those shopping and those taking children for a break can split up without a dull wait.

02

A nationally designated historic site within the station grounds

The Yaze site yielded Jomon-period dwellings, ritual structures, and water facilities together. A walk of just a few minutes from the farm stand brings you close to Tsukiyono's history.

03

A convenient pause between the interchange, station, and hot spring area

The site is about 6 km from Tsukiyono IC and is described as within walking distance of Jomo-Kogen Station. It makes an easy stop before or after heading toward Minakami Onsen. Check parking, toilets, and opening hours to plan around lunch.

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.

Just off the expressway or before heading to the hot spring area

A 30-minute break near Tsukiyono IC

After parking, use the toilets, look for vegetables and natto at the farm stand, then step into the park for a few minutes. Even a walk to the water gives passengers who are not shopping somewhere pleasant to wait.

Parking → Toilets → Tsukiyono Harvest → Park waterside → Depart

In summer, children may want to play once they see the water. For a short break, consider whether to leave the change of clothes packed.

Midway through a drive with preschool or elementary-school children

A waterside break with children

A short circuit of the splash pond, playground, and lawn helps children use up energy before or after a meal. Check the farm stand for drinks or snacks before going outside so you need not look for another rest stop.

Farm stand → Splash pond → Playground and lawn → Toilets → Car

Water play feels different with the season and weather. Keep water-friendly shoes, towels, and spare clothes in the car.

Adult travelers and learning stops for elementary-school children and older

A half-day detour from Jomon to Sengoku history

See the Yaze archaeological site within the station, then, if opening times work, visit the Tsukiyono Local History Museum and Nagurumi Castle ruins. A stop for shopping at the farm stand adds variety to the history route.

Station and Yaze site → Tsukiyono Local History Museum → Nagurumi Castle ruins → More shopping at the farm stand

The museum opens on limited days. The castle information center and guides also have set hours, so check ahead when history is the main purpose of your trip.

Shopping drives from spring through autumn

Compare seasonal fruit and farm produce

Tsukiyono has many fruit-picking farms. See what is in season at the farm stand, then add an apple or cherry orchard to turn shopping into an experience.

Tsukiyono Harvest → Nearby farms → Jomo-Kogen Station or Tsukiyono IC

Harvest timing depends on weather. Check bookings and opening status with the farm before setting out for fruit picking.

Days when the waterside and lawn are less appealing

On rainy days, switch to shopping and indoor activities

In rain, keep the park visit short. After shopping at the farm stand, move to an indoor option such as Tsukiyono Vidro Park to keep your plans flexible.

Shopping and toilets at the station → Tsukiyono Vidro Park → Hot spring area

Workshop admission hours and restaurant closures can change. Check official information if an activity is the main reason for visiting.

Hours

Opening hours

Tsukiyono Harvest
9:00–17:00

Closes at 16:30 from December through March.

Closures
Open every day during the regular season

Closed on the second and fourth Wednesdays from December through March, and from the afternoon of December 29 through January 2.

Barbecue pavilion
9:30–16:30

First come, first served; farm-stand customers have priority. May be unavailable during events.

Nearby facilities
Varies by facility

The museum, castle information center, and activity facilities have different closure days.

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
★★★☆☆

A brief visit to the indoor farm stand and lawn works well.

Instead of a long spell by the water or playground, step outside briefly after feeding or changing your baby. In summer, plan for shade and water first.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

The splash pond and playground may be especially appealing.

Children this age may want to get into the water, so towels and spare clothes in the car make decisions easier. Use the toilet before returning to the car.

Ages 4–6
★★★★★

Playground, lawn, and waterside can fit into a short visit.

Children can move around between stretches in the car. The layout also makes it easy for one adult to shop while another stays outside with them.

Elementary-school children
★★★★☆

Extend the outing to the Yaze site and museum.

Beyond water play, add the Jomon site, Nagurumi Castle ruins, or fruit picking to make a half-day outing.

A day by the water

Keep towels, spare clothes, and water-friendly shoes in the car.

Around lunchtime

Check snack and farm-stand choices before it gets busy.

On a rainy day

Skip the waterside and focus on the farm stand, museum, or Vidro Park.

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

Cherry tree avenue and spring illumination

The tourism association has publicized cherry blossom illuminations here. For a spring evening visit, check the event hours, parking arrangements, and notices such as whether alcohol will be sold.

Thank-you and harvest festivals

Tsukiyono Harvest announces thank-you and harvest festivals. Bargain days and events can make the car park and shop busier than usual; arrive early if shopping is your priority.

Barbecue pavilion

Information describes six free-to-use spaces, with priority for people who buy vegetables or charcoal at the farm stand. Events can prevent use; call before a visit planned around barbecuing.

24-hour toilets

Information includes a wheelchair-accessible toilet, making toilet stops possible in the early morning or at night.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Find the season at the farm stand

The operator describes a farm stand focused on local producers. Looking at vegetables, rice, fruit, and Tsukiyono natto for a souvenir gives even a short stop a local flavor.

Source: Tsukiyono Harvest official site

The waterside and playground make a difference for families

The tourism association and visitor reviews both highlight the splash pond, playground, and lawn. Bring spare clothes for a water-play day, or simply look at the water on a brief rest stop.

Source: Minakami Tourism Association and visitor review trends

The combination of shopping, resting, and walking is the draw

A visit solely for food can feel brief, but the farm stand, snacks, water, and archaeological site offer a wider range of stops. At the lunchtime peak, shopping or an outdoor break gives you flexibility.

Spring blossoms, summer water, and autumn harvest change the focus

Past official updates have announced cherry blossom illuminations, thank-you festivals, and harvest festivals. Check current dates rather than assuming a past event is scheduled this year.

Source: Tsukiyono Harvest seasonal updates

History fans can start within the station grounds

The Yaze site is on the grounds, with the Tsukiyono Local History Museum and Nagurumi Castle ruins also within reach. For elementary-school children and older, a waterside break can become a short history route.

Source: Official sources, Minakami Town, and tourism association

Check how the barbecue pavilion is operating on the day

Information lists six free-to-use spaces, rental supplies, and priority for farm-stand customers. Events may make it unavailable, so call if barbecuing is your main purpose.

Source: Tsukiyono Harvest official site
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 farm stand normally opens 9:00–17:00, closing at 16:30 from December through March. Hours may change with the season or events; check official updates before leaving.
  • Parking is listed for 94 standard cars and four large vehicles. On weekends with water play, blossoms, or events, shopping first can make the stop easier.
  • For a waterside day, keeping spare clothes, towels, and water-friendly shoes in the car lets you adjust your visit length.
  • If buying farm produce before heading to hot springs or castle ruins, consider when to buy items that need chilling.
  • The Tsukiyono Local History Museum and Nagurumi Castle information center have different opening days and hours from the station. Check ahead for a history-focused visit.
  • The barbecue pavilion is first come, first served and may change availability on event days. Call to confirm same-day use if you plan to barbecue.
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.

  • Processed food
    Tsukiyono natto
    A classic souvenir made with locally grown soybeans
  • Farm stand
    Seasonal vegetables grown in town
    Cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, pumpkins, rice, and more vary by season
  • Farm stand and nearby farms
    Tsukiyono fruit
    Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, watermelons, apples, and more vary by season
  • Refreshments
    Light snacks and soft serve ice cream
    Check what is available on the day
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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The heart of the farm stand

Vegetables and fruit grown in town

Choose what you will use at home first, so even a short stop carries a taste of Tsukiyono. In summer, think about how to keep purchases from spoiling in the car before playing by the water.

One item to take home

Tsukiyono natto

The operator presents this fermented soybean product made from local soybeans as a staple. If it needs chilling, plan when to buy it before continuing to hot springs or castle ruins.

A light break

Snacks, soft serve ice cream, and drinks

This stop works well when you want a light lunch or a quick treat for children, rather than a full restaurant meal. On event days or busy days, narrowing your choices helps keep the visit easy.

Pair with a nearby farm

Apples, cherries, blueberries, and more

During harvest season, extend your visit from the farm stand to an orchard for a hands-on experience. Harvest timing changes with the weather, so follow the farm's updates.

Using the barbecue pavilion

Farm-stand vegetables, charcoal, and rental supplies

The barbecue pavilion is first come, first served, with priority for people who buy vegetables or charcoal at the farm stand. It may be unavailable during events; call on the day if you intend to use it.

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Michi-no-Eki Tsukiyono Yaze Shinsui Park

Shop at the farm stand, then take a break by the splash pond and Jomon archaeological site at this waterside roadside station in Tsukiyono.

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Waterside and family rest stop
Yaze Shinsui Park waterside and playground

Step straight outside the farm stand to a splash pond, playground, and lawn within the roadside station.

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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

Yaze Shinsui Park waterside and playground
Waterside and family rest stop
Yaze Shinsui Park waterside and playgroundJapanese guide
Within the station groundsA very short walk

For children's water play, stretching during a long drive, or resting while others shop.

Yaze archaeological site and Tsukiyono Local History Museum
History and learning
Yaze archaeological site and Tsukiyono Local History MuseumJapanese guide
On site to roughly 5 minutes by carWalk or drive, depending on your plan

For adults, educational stops with elementary-school children and older, and a short rainy-day detour.

Nagurumi Castle ruins
Historical walk
Nagurumi Castle ruinsJapanese guide
Roughly 10–15 minutes by carA short drive

For adult travelers, history enthusiasts, and half-day routes with elementary-school children and older.

Tsukiyono orchards and Vidro Park area
Shopping and activities
Tsukiyono orchards and Vidro Park areaJapanese guide
Roughly 10–20 minutes by carA short drive

For spring-to-autumn shopping drives, indoor activities on rainy days, or different interests within a family.

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