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Gunma Prefecture · Kanto

Michi-no-Eki Fujimi

道の駅 ふじみ

A Maebashi rest stop where you can visit a farm shop, hot spring and park before or after a trip toward Mount Akagi.

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Location
Maebashi City
Road
National Route 353
Hours
09:00–17:00
The farm shop's official website lists 9:00–17:00. The tourism association lists closing at 18:00 from March through September and 17:00 from October through February. Hot spring closing times vary by day of the week; check the relevant facility before visiting.
Parking
Cars: 206 / 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.

Start here
Kazeline Fujimi

First browse the seasonal vegetables, flowers, yakimanju and Akagiyama bread.

For a meal
Yakimanju, minced-meat cutlets and Restaurant Akagi

Choose between a light bite and a meal after the hot spring.

To shop
Local vegetables and processed foods

Produce may run low toward evening, so come earlier if shopping is your priority.

With children
Fureai Park

The playground and observation deck offer a short chance to move around before getting back in the car.

To finish the day
Fujimi Onsen Miharashi no Yu

Add a hot spring bath and meal after sightseeing around Mount Akagi.

Nearby outings
World Famous Dog Ranch, Sangoji Temple and Mount Akagi

Choose between dogs, a temple known for flowers and mountain scenery.

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Harumichi's detour notes

Fujimi is a place to reset before or after a trip to Mount Akagi.

Think about how to refresh before getting back in the car, as well as what to buy. Parking is ample, with restrooms, the farm shop, park and hot spring close together. Whether you only pick up yakimanju and vegetables or finish with a bath, Fujimi lets you add one activity at a time without overfilling the day.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Fujimi on National Route 353 brings together the Kazeline Fujimi farm shop, Fujimi Onsen Miharashi no Yu and Fureai Park. Buy vegetables, yakimanju (grilled buns coated with sweet miso sauce) or Akagiyama bread, let children play briefly in the park, and, if time allows, enjoy the view over the Kanto Plain from the hot spring. Harumichi Mizuno recommends it as a comfortable stop before or after sightseeing around Mount Akagi.

  • #Fujimi Onsen
  • #Kazeline Fujimi
  • #Fureai Park
  • #Yakimanju
  • #Mount Akagi area
  • #National Route 353
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Shop, hot spring and park side by side

Fujimi offers more than a single shopping or bathing stop. Browse seasonal vegetables and processed foods at the farm shop, let children have a break at Fureai Park, and visit Miharashi no Yu if time permits. You can switch activities without moving your car, which makes this a useful stop on the way to or from the Mount Akagi area.

02

See Kazeline Fujimi as a local food shop

The farm shop focuses on seasonal vegetables, flowers, yakimanju, soft-serve ice cream, handmade croquettes and udon noodles. Rather than looking for an extensive range of tourist souvenirs, choose something close to what local households eat; that is where this stop's character comes through.

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The hot spring is well suited to views and an evening break

Fujimi Onsen Miharashi no Yu is a day-use hot spring with views across the Kanto Plain from its open-air baths. It makes an unhurried end to a visit to Mount Akagi, World Famous Dog Ranch or Sangoji Temple. Check the hot spring's Thursday closure and last-admission time before an evening visit.

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 morning or late-morning drive

A reset stop before heading toward Mount Akagi

Use the parking and restrooms, then browse yakimanju or other light foods at the farm shop before setting off. It is a good point to check water, the children's comfort and any shopping plans before climbing toward the mountain.

Park → restrooms → Kazeline Fujimi → Mount Akagi area.

Weather can make the Mount Akagi area feel quite different; check road conditions and clothing before heading up.

The return from Mount Akagi, Sangoji Temple or World Famous Dog Ranch

A half-day drive ending at the hot spring

Sightsee first, then return to Fujimi in the evening for a bath and meal. With open-air views, a restaurant and parking in one place, you can unwind before driving home.

Nearby sightseeing → Michi-no-Eki Fujimi → Fujimi Onsen → Restaurant Akagi or the journey home.

Check Thursday closures, last admission to the bath and the restaurant's last order on the day you visit.

Travel days with preschool and elementary-school children

A short break for children to move around

A visit to Fureai Park before or after a meal or shopping helps children stretch after sitting in the car. Use it for a short spell outdoors before the next leg, rather than planning a long amusement-park visit.

Park → Fureai Park → restrooms → farm shop → depart.

In summer, check the sun exposure and temperature of the playground equipment, and keep the stop short if needed.

A break of around 30 minutes

Take home local flavors on a shopping-only stop

Treat the farm shop as a local food shop and choose one item from seasonal vegetables, flowers, yakimanju, Akagiyama bread or minced-meat cutlets. Picking one Fujimi specialty may be more satisfying than trying to find every kind of souvenir.

Park → Kazeline Fujimi → hot spring-side restrooms if needed → depart.

Vegetables may sell down toward evening; come earlier if shopping is your main purpose.

Families traveling with dogs or who love dogs

Combine a dog outing with World Famous Dog Ranch

World Famous Dog Ranch is nearby, with dog runs and opportunities to interact with dogs. Keep your station shopping or meal brief, and follow each facility's current guidance on where dogs can rest or enter.

Michi-no-Eki Fujimi → World Famous Dog Ranch → split up for the hot spring if needed.

Admission rules at the hot spring and farm shop, including where dogs may accompany visitors, differ by facility.

Hours

Opening hours

Kazeline Fujimi
9:00–17:00

Listed on the official site. The tourism association also lists closing at 18:00 from March through September and 17:00 from October through February.

Fujimi Onsen
Weekdays 10:00–20:00 / weekends and public holidays 10:00–21:00

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Closed Thursdays; open if Thursday is a public holiday.

Restaurant Akagi
Weekdays 11:00–20:00 / weekends and public holidays 11:00–21:00

The tourism association listing gives last orders as 18:55 on weekdays and 19:55 on weekends and public holidays. Check early if planning dinner.

Fureai Park
Outdoor facility

Check weather, sun exposure and footing when there is snow.

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
★★★☆☆

Better for a short stop than a visit planned around diaper-changing or nursing facilities.

Keep the farm shop, restrooms and return to the car close together. If adding the hot spring or park, consider whether adults can comfortably divide up the tasks.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

Fureai Park is good for a short chance to move around.

Playground time before returning to the car can change the pace of a long journey. In summer, watch for hot equipment and strong sun.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Choose between the park, a snack and the hot spring according to the child's mood.

Yakimanju or soft-serve ice cream, the park or a hot spring bath can each make a satisfying stop. Pick what fits the next leg rather than trying to do everything.

Elementary-school children
★★★★☆

It is easy to build a day around Mount Akagi, World Famous Dog Ranch or Sangoji Temple.

Add time with dogs, a flower temple or mountain scenery to make the trip more memorable than a station visit alone. Ending at the hot spring also works well.

Park

Fureai Park provides a short outdoor play break.

Food

Choose between farm shop snacks and the restaurant by the hot spring.

Rainy day

Skip the park and favor the farm shop and hot spring.

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

Kazeline Fujimi's monthly events

The official site lists annual events including the first sale of the year, a rice sale, the Kazeline Festival, fill-a-bag onion and potato events, a corn sale, a new-rice sale, a harvest thanksgiving festival and a year-end sale. Dates and details change from year to year, so check shortly before visiting.

Changes to hot spring and restaurant hours

Fujimi Onsen’s closing time and Restaurant Akagi’s last order vary by day of the week. The tourism association listing gives restaurant last orders as 18:55 on weekdays and 19:55 on weekends and public holidays. Check the hot spring’s guidance before an evening visit, including Thursday closure and public-holiday opening.

Seasonal changes around Mount Akagi

Spring flowers, summer highlands, autumn leaves and winter cold change how you may use this stop. Shopping and using the restroom before heading uphill can make the mountain leg easier.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

View it as a local farm shop rather than a large tourist souvenir store

Visitor accounts tend to favor the seasonal vegetables and processed foods of a local farm shop over the range expected of a major souvenir store. Shop earlier in the day if buying produce matters most.

Vegetables may run low in the evening

Some reviews report lower stock late in the day. If direct-sale produce is your main aim, shop before the hot spring to keep more choices open.

The hot spring makes a good end to sightseeing

Fujimi Onsen brings together open-air views, a restaurant and ample parking, making it useful after Mount Akagi, World Famous Dog Ranch or Sangoji Temple. Check last admission and the Thursday closure before an evening visit.

Pair a dog trip with World Famous Dog Ranch

The ranch is nearby and pairs naturally with a station break for families traveling with dogs or who love dogs. Keep station shopping or rest brief and follow each facility's current rules on where dogs may accompany visitors.

From spring through autumn, pair flowers and mountains; in winter, favor the hot spring

Sangoji's flowers, Mount Akagi's highlands and autumn leaves, and winter cold change the feel of the trip. On days less suited to walking outdoors, focus on the hot spring and farm shop.

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.

  • If shopping at the farm shop is your main aim, come earlier rather than toward evening.
  • Hot spring closing and last-admission times vary by day; Thursday closure is the general rule.
  • The park makes a handy short break, but in summer check the sun and heat of the playground equipment.
  • Before heading toward Mount Akagi, reassess weather, road surfaces and clothing at the station.
  • World Famous Dog Ranch pairs well with a dog trip; check each facility's rules for dogs in the hot spring and farm shop.
  • The May Kazeline Festival and November harvest thanksgiving festival may change dates and details each year.
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.

  • Joshu regional specialty
    Yakimanju (grilled buns with sweet miso sauce)
    Check availability on the day
  • Fureai Kobo workshop
    Akagiyama bread
    Approximate baking time available
  • Light meal
    Maebashi pork minced-meat cutlet
    May sell out
  • Direct sales
    Seasonal vegetables and flowers
    Varies by season and deliveries
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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Browse the farm shop

Seasonal vegetables, flowers and processed foods

Walk through the farm shop first if you want to take a taste of the Fujimi area home. Goods suited to local tables take center stage over tourist souvenirs.

Stock can run low toward evening.

A quick bite on site

Yakimanju, soft-serve ice cream and handmade croquettes

These suit a short break before or after a mountain drive. You can sample a local flavor without a heavy lunch.

Eat after the hot spring

Restaurant Akagi

If you visit the hot spring, eating on the same grounds afterward simplifies the trip home.

Last-order times differ by day of the week; check the hot spring's official guidance for an evening visit.

Buy something to take home

Akagiyama bread, Maebashi pork minced-meat cutlets and local vegetables

Choose one thing to open at home or your lodging, even on a short stop.

When facilities are busy

Farm shop snacks and a park break

If the hot spring or restaurant is crowded, shopping at the farm shop and taking a park break can help keep your schedule flexible.

Access

Location and surroundings

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Michi-no-Eki Fujimi

A Maebashi rest stop where you can visit a farm shop, hot spring and park before or after a trip toward Mount Akagi.

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