Gunma Prefecture · Kanto
道の駅 八ッ場ふるさと館
Start an Agatsuma Gorge trip with views of Yamba Dam, a footbath and dam curry at this roadside station.
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Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.
See the scenery first to understand what makes this station special.
A seated meal at the restaurant or takeaway from the Y Shop both offer a taste of Yamba.
If time allows, head out for a walk in the gorge.
Yamba Furusatokan is a place to see the dam and eat dam-themed food. Rest at the footbath, look across the bridge and water, then choose dam curry or dam curry bread. The structure and gorge make this a particularly distinctive station in Kanto.
At a station with such big views, I want to step outside first.
Roadside Station Yamba Furusatokan brings together Yamba Dam, Agatsuma Gorge, a footbath and dam curry. Take in the scale of the dam and gorge, then try local flavors at Yamba Shokudo, the Y Shop or the farm shop before your next stop.
The landscape and terrain are the main attractions here. It is worth exploring beyond the station buildings.
There is scenery to see, a place to warm your feet and food to enjoy, even on a short stop.
It fits easily into an itinerary that includes a gorge walk or a journey toward the hot spring areas.
Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.
On arrival, head toward the lake first. After seeing the scale of the dam and bridge, visit Yamba Shokudo; the dam curry will feel like part of the journey, not just a local specialty.
Lakeside view → Yamba Shokudo → farm shop.
Do not push on in strong wind or rain.
On a day with more time, add a gorge walk to make the stop more memorable.
Station → Agatsuma Gorge → hot spring area.
Check path conditions and the season.
Pause for a footbath and a meal before or after the mountain roads. Freshly baked bread from the Y Shop and flower bean sweets from the farm shop also give you something to eat in the car.
Kan-Etsu Expressway area → Yamba → Kusatsu area.
In winter, check closure days and road information first.
Start with dam curry and shopping at Roadside Station Yamba Furusatokan, then, if you feel like exploring, continue to Yamba Dam, the Yanba Miharashi-dai viewpoint and Agatsuma Gorge. The station works well as an entrance to the area.
Station → Yamba Dam and Yanba Miharashi-dai viewpoint → Agatsuma Gorge or Kawarayu Onsen.
Restaurant, shop and nearby attraction hours can change from day to day; check official information just before visiting.
If you cannot stay long, choose something beyond a restroom break: Y Shop dam curry bread or bean-filled daifuku (a sweet rice cake), or flower bean sweets or highland vegetables from the farm shop. Opening it in the car or at home will bring back the stop.
Park → restroom → Y Shop and farm shop → quick look toward the lake → depart.
Popular items can sell down during the day, so stop early if there is something you want.
Winter hours are generally 8:30–17:00.
Dam curry, otsumi dumplings and more.
Winter hours are generally 7:30–17:00.
It may close temporarily for maintenance or other reasons.
House-milled soba noodles. The official dining page lists 10:00–17:00, while the facility-hours table lists 10:00–17:30; check with the shop before visiting.
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Useful for a short break with nursing and diaper-changing facilities.
With a baby carried and a short stay planned, it helps to have food, restrooms and an indoor break close together. Keep time by the lake short according to the weather and wind.
A meal and short walk can help reset a toddler's mood.
Break the visit into short stretches of eating, looking and moving instead of a long walk. Check the footbath temperature and crowding before using it.
Food, scenery and a little movement make for a satisfying stop.
Continue to Yamba Dam or the Yanba Miharashi-dai viewpoint for an excursion beyond the meal.
Nearby attractions offer more opportunities to learn and explore.
Combine Yamba Dam, Agatsuma Gorge and the Tenmei Mudflow Museum to explore the terrain and the area's history.
Options include Yamba Shokudo, the Y Shop and a soba restaurant. Outside restaurant hours, bread or sweets may be an option.
The free footbath generally runs 6:00–21:00. It may be unavailable for maintenance or because of weather.
There are 174 standard-car spaces and 9 large-vehicle spaces. On a busy holiday midday, decide on a few priorities to keep the stop manageable.
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.
Seasonal events or sales can turn an ordinary break into a longer visit. Check official announcements before setting out.
Bicycle rentals are picked up here. It is a starting point for a car-free side trip toward Yamba Dam or Kawarayu Onsen.
Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.
Look at Lake Agatsuma, the dam and the bridge before eating or shopping to appreciate what makes this station special. The signature foods connect to the landscape, too.
Resting your feet before or after mountain roads makes a useful pause on a long drive. A notice announced a footbath closure for pipe renovation from 9:00 to 15:00 on July 16, 2026.
The most scenic seasons can also be crowded. More visitors add Agatsuma Gorge during autumn foliage season; winter closure days and road conditions can shape the visit.
Roadside Station Yamba Furusatokan is more memorable when the visit extends to Yamba Dam, the Yanba Miharashi-dai viewpoint and Agatsuma Gorge. Decide what to buy, eat and visit next soon after arriving to make the break a central part of the trip.
On holidays and event days, pick priorities among dam curry, the farm shop and a restroom break. If the restaurant is crowded, leave room to switch to Y Shop bread or sweets from the farm shop.
Summer vegetables appear from late June. In July, 419 cabbage, corn and corn soft serve stand out. Even if you came for the restaurant, browse the farm shop before leaving to see the season's produce.
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.
A first choice for a seated meal at Yamba Shokudo. Choose spicy with maitake mushrooms or mild with vegetables.
Service is generally 10:30–15:00. Allow extra time at the lunch peak.
This baked curry bread is exclusive to the Y Shop and lets you take a taste of Yamba with you when you cannot eat at the restaurant.
Baking times and stock vary during the day.
Produce from the cooler growing areas around Kita-Karuizawa and Tsumagoi makes a distinctive purchase. You may find a better selection in the morning.
Delivery volumes and the season vary with the weather.
These sweets pair well with a short break at the footbath or a lake view.
Corn soft serve is seasonal.
Sweets made with highland flower beans bring a taste of northern Gunma home or to your accommodation.
Check the shelves early for popular items.
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Start an Agatsuma Gorge trip with views of Yamba Dam, a footbath and dam curry at this roadside station.
The station's main theme: see the scenery before you eat.
Extend your day with a nature walk when time allows.
A side trip to appreciate the scale of the bridge and lake surface.
For a day when you want more than a footbath: continue to the hot springs.
The station's main theme: see the scenery before you eat.
Extend your day with a nature walk when time allows.
A side trip to appreciate the scale of the bridge and lake surface.
For a day when you want more than a footbath: continue to the hot springs.
Send your travel companions a possible stop.
