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Chiba Prefecture · Kanto

Michi-no-Eki Takeyura no Sato Otaki

道の駅 たけゆらの里おおたき

Taste Otaki through bamboo shoots, wild boar and freshly harvested vegetables. Turn a break on National Route 297 into time to eat, shop and take a short walk at this roadside station.

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Location
Otaki Town, Isumi District
Road
National Route 297
Hours
9:00–18:00
Indicative hours for the farm produce market. Takeyura Shokudo is open 9:00–17:00; lunch is 11:00–14:00. Check official notices for winter hours and temporary changes.
Parking
Cars: 95 / 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.

Look here first
Bamboo shoots, vegetables and shiitake mushrooms at the freshly harvested produce market

Spring bamboo shoot deliveries vary greatly, so checking arrival updates on the official social media accounts can help you plan.

What to eat
Wild boar and bamboo shoot dishes

Tadakatsu Curry, the wild boar rice bowl, Otaki wild boar tantan noodles and the Takeyura set meal are characteristic choices. The wild boar rice bowl is currently sold in limited quantities on weekends and public holidays only.

With children
Make short stops at the dining hall, restrooms and cow sculpture

Seats and crowds may affect your plans, so leave room to switch to a light meal or soft serve ice cream.

For a nearby outing
Otaki Kenmin no Mori or Poppo no Oka

Choose the forest park for outdoor play or Poppo no Oka for children who like vehicles. As of September 25, 2026, Otaki Kenmin no Mori was temporarily closed and nearby roads were closed following Typhoon No. 25. Check the forest park's official updates for reopening.

Kashiwagi's stopover notes

A market visit and one plate can make Otaki feel real.

This station is worth more than a quick rest stop. Park and use the restrooms first, visit the freshly harvested produce market while the children are settled, and choose one wild boar or bamboo shoot dish in the dining hall. For outdoor play, move on to Otaki Kenmin no Mori or Poppo no Oka instead of stretching out the station stop; it makes the day easier for the whole family.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Takeyura no Sato Otaki is a stop on National Route 297 for the flavors of Otaki's wooded countryside. Browse freshly harvested vegetables, bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms; choose wild boar or bamboo shoot dishes at Takeyura Shokudo; and, with children, see the cow sculpture or extend the trip to nearby Otaki Kenmin no Mori and Poppo no Oka. Spring is for bamboo shoots, autumn suits a trip toward Yoro Valley, and on rainy days the market and dining hall make an easier plan.

  • #Bamboo shoots
  • #Wild boar dishes
  • #Freshly harvested vegetables
  • #Soft serve ice cream
  • #Otaki Town
  • #National Route 297
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Choose Otaki ingredients in both the dining hall and market

Bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, freshly harvested vegetables and wild boar are at the heart of this stop. Whether you eat Tadakatsu Curry, a wild boar rice bowl or Otaki wild boar tantan noodles, or take home vegetables and processed foods from the market, you get a taste of Otaki.

02

An easy place to break a family stop into short steps

The dining hall, market, restrooms and cow sculpture are close together, making it easy to move between activities one at a time with small children. For a longer outdoor outing, add Otaki Kenmin no Mori forest park or Poppo no Oka.

03

A useful stop before or after Yoro Valley and the castle town

The station lies on the route from Ichihara Tsurumai Interchange along National Route 297 toward Katsuura. It is convenient for a meal and shopping before or after Otaki's castle town, the prefectural forest park or Yoro Valley.

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 drive on National Route 297 around lunchtime

Make the dining hall the focus: taste Otaki through wild boar and bamboo shoots

If your timing matches lunch service, choose a wild boar or bamboo shoot dish at Takeyura Shokudo. If children are unsure about unfamiliar flavors, keep the dining hall stop light and add soft serve ice cream or market shopping to give everyone something to enjoy.

Park → restrooms → dining hall → freshly harvested produce market → depart.

Lunch is approximately 11:00–14:00. Official notices sometimes report wild boar shortages, so check shortly before visiting if you want a particular dish.

A shopping drive from late March to early May

Buy spring bamboo shoots on a short stop

Otaki is closely associated with bamboo shoots. In spring, check the produce market for new arrivals and add a bamboo shoot dish in the dining hall for a seasonal stop at the station alone. Stock may sell out and sizes vary, so plan with some flexibility rather than counting on a particular purchase.

Arrive in the morning → market → dining hall or light refreshments → Otaki castle town.

For bamboo shoot arrivals, check the official Facebook and Instagram updates. The end of the season varies by year.

Families whose children still have energy after the station stop

Extend a child's change of scene beyond the station

Eat, shop and use the restrooms at the station, then set aside outdoor activity time for Otaki Kenmin no Mori or Poppo no Oka. Avoiding an overly long station stop can make the trip easier for both preschool and elementary school children.

Station → walk at Otaki Kenmin no Mori or view railway vehicles at Poppo no Oka → return trip.

Weather and opening days affect outdoor outings. On rainy days, focus on the station and a short walk in the castle town. Otaki Kenmin no Mori was temporarily closed after Typhoon No. 25 in September 2026; check for reopening before planning that stop.

A trip toward autumn leaves, waterfalls or hot springs

Prepare food and road plans before or after Yoro Valley

Before heading to Yoro Valley, a meal, restroom break and drinks here can help you prepare for the mountain roads. Some walking paths still had restrictions in 2026, so leave room to shorten a valley walk after checking local conditions.

Station → Yoro Valley and Awamata Falls → hot spring or return trip.

Closures and rising water are more likely after rain. Follow Otaki Town's latest notices.

Hours

Opening hours

Farm produce market
9:00–18:00

Chiba Tourism Navi lists a 17:00 closing time in winter, November–February.

Takeyura Shokudo
9:00–17:00

Lunch is 11:00–14:00. A 16:30 winter closing time is also listed.

Restrooms
24 hours

According to the official facility guide.

Free rest area
Until 17:00

You may bring food and drinks. It closes after 17:00, according to the official facility guide.

Closed days
Generally none

A year-end closure from December 31 through January 3 is listed.

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
★★★☆☆

Suited to a short restroom, market and refreshment stop.

Instead of waiting long for the dining hall, take care of diapers and a rest first, then make a quick circuit of the market.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

The cow sculpture and soft serve ice cream can provide a change of pace.

There is limited space to run around inside the station; for physical activity, add a short stop at Otaki Kenmin no Mori when it is open.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Separate eating, shopping and looking around to help prevent boredom.

Set an easy food goal such as a wild boar burger or soft serve ice cream. If there is energy left, continue to Poppo no Oka for a family outing.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Ingredients, the castle town, trains and the valley offer things to talk about.

After choosing an Otaki dish in the dining hall, visit the forest park or an open section of Yoro Valley to connect the food with the surrounding area. Check the forest park reopening status and current valley path restrictions first.

Before eating

This makes a dining hall wait easier to manage.

On a rainy day

Skip a forced outdoor walk and make a satisfying short stop.

On a sunny day

Set aside physical activity at another destination rather than trying to fit it all into the station. As of September 25, 2026, Otaki Kenmin no Mori was temporarily closed and nearby roads were closed following Typhoon No. 25. Check the forest park's official updates for reopening.

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 and social media

Bamboo shoot arrivals, wild boar availability, hours and temporary opening times change on the official site and social media. Check shortly before visiting if you have a specific goal.

Seasonal set meals

Spring can bring limited-quantity dishes using seasonal bamboo shoots. If the dining hall is your main reason for visiting, arriving earlier is a safer plan.

Otaki Town events

Castle town and forest park events, morning markets and Bon dances can make good side trips. Dates vary, so check the tourism association's latest information when planning.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Focus on bamboo shoots and wild boar when choosing food

Official and tourism information repeatedly features bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms and wild boar dishes. If you are undecided in the dining hall, try wild boar curry, a rice bowl or tantan noodles, or choose bamboo shoot dishes in spring.

Source: Official station site and Chiba Tourism Navi

With children, separate the station stop from outdoor play

Visitor reviews tend to describe short stops for the dining hall, soft serve ice cream and shopping. This station is not centered on playground equipment, so make Otaki Kenmin no Mori or Poppo no Oka a separate destination when children need to move around.

Source: Ikoyo and Jalan visitor review trends

When busy, have an alternative to the dining hall

Lunch service is brief and depends on seating and availability. Being ready to switch to light refreshments, soft serve ice cream or shopping helps keep a trip back from the coast or valley on track.

Source: Visitor reviews and dining hall hours

Check which Yoro Valley paths are open just before visiting

As of June 2026, some Yoro Valley walking paths remained restricted because of typhoon damage. Use the station as a place to prepare supplies, and allow for a shorter walk when you reach the valley.

Source: Otaki Town 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.

  • In spring, if you want bamboo shoots, check the market before the dining hall.
  • Wild boar dishes vary with supply, and the wild boar rice bowl is currently available only on weekends and public holidays, in limited quantities. Check the day's notices and official updates.
  • At lunchtime, leave room to switch from the dining hall to soft serve ice cream or shopping.
  • For longer play with children, make Otaki Kenmin no Mori or Poppo no Oka a separate stop.
  • Before setting out for Yoro Valley, check walking path restrictions and high water after rain.
  • Follow the official site and social media for winter hours, year-end closures and opening changes during typhoons.
  • After Typhoon No. 25 in September 2026, the station announced normal operations, but Otaki Kenmin no Mori was temporarily closed and roads around Otaki Castle were closed. Check current notices from each facility and Otaki Town before visiting nearby places.
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 hall
    Tadakatsu Curry
    A meal option topped with minced wild boar cutlet
  • Dining hall
    Wild boar rice bowl
    Wild boar served in the style of a gyudon beef rice bowl; currently available only on weekends and public holidays, in limited quantities
  • Dining hall
    Otaki wild boar tantan noodles
    Noodles with bamboo shoot menma, a seasoned noodle topping, and minced wild boar
  • Light meals and drinks
    Soft serve ice cream and COSTA COFFEE
    An option for a break without sitting down in the dining hall
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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Otaki flavors in the dining hall

Tadakatsu Curry, wild boar rice bowl, Otaki wild boar tantan noodles, Takeyura set meal

When lunch is the purpose of your stop, choose whether wild boar or bamboo shoots will be the focus.

The wild boar rice bowl is currently sold only on weekends and public holidays, in limited quantities. Wild boar supply and seasonal dishes vary; follow the day's notices.

Spring shopping

Freshly dug bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, freshly harvested vegetables

For a worthwhile short stop, visit the market first on days when seasonal produce arrives.

The official site lists in-store bamboo shoot sales from late March to late April; quantities vary day by day.

A break with children

Soft serve ice cream, COSTA COFFEE, takeaway items

Useful when the dining hall wait is long or after you have eaten lunch elsewhere.

Something to enjoy later

Local sake, pickled plums, honey, processed foods, Boso Peninsula souvenirs

Choose something to open at your accommodation or at home as a reminder of your stop.

When items sell out or it is crowded

Soft serve ice cream, COSTA COFFEE, prepared foods and souvenirs from the produce market

Alternatives if you miss lunch service or want to avoid a wait for seats.

Check the day's notices for the availability of light refreshments too.

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Michi-no-Eki Takeyura no Sato Otaki

Taste Otaki through bamboo shoots, wild boar and freshly harvested vegetables. Turn a break on National Route 297 into time to eat, shop and take a short walk at this 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

Families with children and nature walks
Chiba Prefectural Otaki Kenmin no MoriJapanese guide
About 10–15 minutes by carAbout 10–15 minutes by car

For days when you want children to walk outdoors after a meal and restroom break at the station.

Culture and town walks
Otaki Castle Town and Tourist Honjin areaJapanese guide
About 10–15 minutes by carAbout 10–15 minutes by car

For learning a little more about the area after tasting Otaki food at the station.

Families with children and railway exhibits
Poppo no OkaJapanese guide
About 15–20 minutes by carAbout 15–20 minutes by car

For an extra stop with elementary school children or vehicle enthusiasts after a meal break at the station.

Nature and seasonal walks
Yoro Valley and Awamata FallsJapanese guide
About 25–35 minutes by carAbout 25–35 minutes by car

For a valley or waterfall trip, use the station as a base for lunch, restrooms and shopping.

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