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Yamanashi Prefecture · Kanto

Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki

道の駅 にらさき

A small stop on Route 141 for peaches, grapes and a light bite, with views of the Southern Alps.

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Location
Nirasaki City
Road
National Route 141
Hours
9:00–17:30
Closing time may be earlier. As a guide, the station is closed Mondays, the following day if Monday is a public holiday, and over New Year.
Parking
Cars: 37 / Large vehicles: 12
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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
Fruit, vegetables and wine shop

For a quick taste of Nirasaki and Yamanashi, start in the shop.

If you want food
Ginga Shokudo and soft serve

A tororo set meal, soba, udon or something sweet makes a light lunch easy.

If you want a rest
Plan to use the station between 9:00 and 17:30

The nearby bathing facility has closed; use the station itself for a break.

If you head out
Shinpu Tougenkyo and Shinpu Castle Ruins

Spring scenery and a historical walk are a few minutes away by car.

For a spring visit
Peach blossoms and a lone cherry tree

Visit Shinpu Tougenkyo in early to mid-April; check crowds and parking before going to Wanizuka no Sakura.

Kazama's detour notes

Take a short break, then continue to Nirasaki flavors and spring scenery.

Koharu Kazama sees this station as a place to eat, shop and rest along Route 141 rather than a destination for a long stay. With parking for about 37 ordinary cars, it helps to plan the toilet and opening hours first, then choose fruit or a light meal. If time allows, add Shinpu Tougenkyo or Shinpu Castle Ruins to see more of Nirasaki.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki is a rest stop off National Route 141 from the Chuo Expressway's Nirasaki IC. Browse local vegetables, fruit and wine, try soy sauce soft serve or a light meal at Ginga Shokudo, and get a taste of Nirasaki. The nearby Yu-puru Nirasaki bathing facility closed on March 31, 2026. Plan a shorter stop for shopping, food and the toilet, then consider Shinpu Tougenkyo or Shinpu Castle Ruins.

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  • #National Route 141
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Browse Yamanashi fruit and vegetables in a short stop

The shop focuses on fresh local vegetables and fruit, wine and other specialties. In peach and grape season, it helps to distinguish fruit you can eat in the car from fruit to open at your lodging or at home, rather than buying a whole box without a plan.

02

Put together a light meal at Ginga Shokudo, then something sweet

The snack counter offers choices such as a tororo set meal (grated yam served with rice), soba, udon and Koshu-style tori motsuni, simmered chicken offal. The official Instagram also mentions soy sauce soft serve, Shine Muscat soft serve and handmade bakudan onigiri (large rice balls) on weekends. These suit a drive when you do not want a long lunch.

03

Plan around the current route, while remembering the former bathing stop

The station used to be paired with Yu-puru Nirasaki across the national highway, but that facility closed on March 31, 2026. A more practical plan now is to rest at the station, then visit nearby Shinpu Tougenkyo, Shinpu Castle Ruins or Wanizuka no Sakura in spring.

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 practical break of about 30 minutes

Eat and use the toilet on a Route 141 stop

Before or after driving from the Chuo Expressway's Nirasaki IC toward Kiyosato and Yatsugatake, use the toilet first, browse the shop, then choose a snack or sweet. The car park is smaller than at large roadside stations, so at lunchtime it helps to keep fruit or soft serve as options instead of relying solely on a sit-down meal.

Park → toilet → shop → Ginga Shokudo or sweets → depart

9:00–17:30 is a guide to opening hours. The station is generally closed Mondays and over New Year; check official information before setting out.

A half-day drive in early to mid-April

Make a short spring trip to Shinpu Tougenkyo and Shinpu Castle Ruins

Shinpu Tougenkyo has about 60 hectares of peach orchards for a spring walk against the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake. Pick up a drink or light food at the station first, and combine toilet and shopping stops before or after viewing the blossoms.

Roadside station → Shinpu Tougenkyo → Shinpu Castle Ruins → station or home

The parking area for Shinpu Tougenkyo, in front of Shinpu Castle Ruins, has room for about 30 cars. You cannot park there when it is full, so set out early on peak bloom weekends.

A short walk and a castle-site visit

Make Shinpu Castle Ruins the main stop if you enjoy history

Shinpu Castle Ruins are the remains of a castle built by Takeda Katsuyori and are listed among Japan's Continued Top 100 Castles. Get food and water at the station, then mind the path and season as you walk. In spring, the peach-orchard views make this more than a simple rest stop.

Roadside station → Shinpu Castle Ruins car park → walk around the ruins → Nirasaki Folk Museum

The toilet in the main enclosure is reported closed from around winter to early April. Use the station toilet first.

Families with toddlers through elementary-school children

With children, add a separate outing beyond the station

The station itself is not a place to spend hours on large playground equipment. With small children, break the stop into short visits to the toilet, soft serve and shop. If they need room to move, add a short walk at Shinpu Castle Ruins or a separate spring blossom outing.

Station toilet and sweets → nearby walk → depart before it gets busy

Popular blossom sites such as Wanizuka no Sakura can have traffic and stopping or parking restrictions. Families may find it easier to avoid the busiest times.

Hours

Opening hours

Ginga no Eki Nirasaki
9:00-17:30

Closing time may be earlier.

Closed days
Monday

If Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day; also closed over New Year. Yamanashi Prefecture's official tourism site lists closure from December 30 to January 1.

Ginga Shokudo and light food
Mainly at lunchtime

Third-party listings such as Tabelog give roughly 10:00–16:00 for the snack and rest area; check the shop or official social media on the day.

Getting here
About 10 minutes by car from Nirasaki IC

Official directions say to take the Masutomi Onsenkyo bus line from JR Nirasaki Station and get off at “Yu-puru Nirasaki” (ゆーぷる韮崎).

Parking
About 37 ordinary-car spaces, 12 large-vehicle spaces and three bus spaces

Parking is free. In busy periods, plan the station and nearby attractions' parking separately.

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 toilet stop and brief shopping.

This is not a large indoor play area. A quick circuit of the shop with a child in your arms or a stroller fits better than a long stay. Plan for the car's temperature, feeding and diaper changes.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Combine a sweet with a short outdoor walk to keep interest.

Choose one goal, such as soft serve or fruit, so it is easier to steer small children around the shop's goods. Avoid the busiest blossom-viewing times.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Adding Shinpu Castle Ruins or the peach orchards makes the trip memorable.

Rather than staying inside the station for hours, add a short spring walk through the peach orchards or castle ruins. Mind slopes and uneven ground.

Elementary-school age
★★★★☆

Shinpu Castle Ruins and its connection to Takeda Katsuyori, or the lone cherry tree, offer things to talk about.

Combine food and shopping with the castle ruins, peach orchards or Wanizuka no Sakura to walk and learn about the area.

Time at the station

Plan a brief toilet, snack and shopping stop rather than a visit for large playground equipment.

Blossom season

Wanizuka no Sakura can bring traffic and stopping or parking restrictions during bloom.

Walking

For Shinpu Castle Ruins or the peach orchards, wear shoes suitable for slopes and orchard paths.

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

Spring blossom route

Shinpu Tougenkyo's roughly 60 hectares of peach orchards usually bloom in early to mid-April. Bloom dates change each year, so check the tourism association's updates before setting out.

Wanizuka no Sakura

This lone cherry tree is over 300 years old. Illumination is held in some peak-bloom years; the 2026 illumination ran March 26–30 and has ended.

About Yu-puru Nirasaki

Yu-puru Nirasaki, the nearby bathing facility, closed after business on March 31, 2026. Older travel accounts that include a hot-spring bath need to be read with that change in mind.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Update old plans that included a bath

Reviews and travel accounts often pair the station with nearby Yu-puru Nirasaki. That facility closed on March 31, 2026, so plan for shopping, light food and a toilet stop at the roadside station itself rather than a bath afterward.

Source: Nirasaki City official information and travel-review trends

Fruit and vegetable shopping stands out

Visitor accounts often rate it as a place to buy fruit, vegetables and Yamanashi specialties. If another night of travel remains, avoid buying too much fresh produce; fruit to eat in the car or processed goods to use at home may be easier to manage.

Source: Visitor trends on Tripadvisor, 4travel, Ikoyo and similar sites

Expect light meals and local food at Ginga Shokudo

Official information lists a tororo set meal (grated yam with rice), soba, udon and Koshu-style tori motsuni (simmered chicken offal). Instagram also mentions Koshu-style horse-meat rice bowls and seasonal soft serve. Think of it as a quick taste of the area, rather than a long restaurant meal.

Source: Nirasaki Tourism Association and official Instagram

Do not plan around memories of the neighboring pool with children

Some family reviews still mention the nearby pool, but that is no longer an option after Yu-puru Nirasaki's closure. Keep shopping and sweets at the station brief, then choose a short walk at Shinpu Castle Ruins or seasonal blossom viewing if children need to move around.

Source: Ikoyo visitor trends and Nirasaki City official information

Spring changes what the station can offer a trip

Shinpu Tougenkyo's peach orchards usually bloom in early to mid-April, with views also available from Shinpu Castle Ruins. In some years Wanizuka no Sakura has illumination and temporary parking during bloom, along with strong warnings about traffic and roadside stopping.

Source: Nirasaki Tourism Association flower and event information
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.

  • 9:00–17:30 is a guide to opening hours. Closing can be earlier, so check official information or social media for a late-afternoon visit.
  • The station is generally closed Mondays; if Monday is a public holiday, the following day is listed as closed. It also closes over New Year.
  • Yu-puru Nirasaki closed on March 31, 2026. Do not use old bath or pool reviews to plan a visit.
  • Parking for ordinary cars is about 37 spaces. At lunchtime or in spring blossom season, choosing a specific meal or shopping goal can make the stop easier.
  • If buying fruit, consider a cool bag and the car's temperature. Choose peaches and grapes with your return journey in mind.
  • Before visiting Shinpu Castle Ruins, use the station toilet. The toilet in the main enclosure is reported closed from around winter to early April.
  • During Wanizuka no Sakura's bloom, follow notices to avoid entering field paths or private land and avoid stopping or parking on nearby roads.
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.

  • Shopping
    Yamanashi fruit and local vegetables
    Varies by season and deliveries
  • Sweets
    Soy sauce and Shine Muscat soft serve
    Check the official social media or shop notice for availability
  • Light meal
    Ginga Shokudo tororo set meal, soba and udon
    Best during meal service hours
  • Local dish
    Koshu-style tori motsuni (simmered chicken offal)
    Check the day's notice for availability
  • Takeaway
    Handmade bakudan onigiri (large rice balls), weekends only
    Quantities and sale days vary
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.

Take home

Local vegetables, Yamanashi fruit and wine

The main way to take a taste of Nirasaki home. In peach and grape season, consider a cool bag and the temperature inside the car.

Eat lightly

Ginga Shokudo tororo set meal, soba and udon

Even without a long lunch, you can pause for warm food or noodles.

A local sweet

Soy sauce and Shine Muscat soft serve

A quick treat that feels distinctive to this station. Check the shop or social media for seasonal availability.

Weekend treat

Handmade bakudan onigiri (large rice balls), weekends only

Handy as a light meal or food for the car, but quantities and sale days can change.

When it is busy

Soft serve, takeaway food and fruit

Switch to shopping rather than counting on a seat at the diner to keep the stop simple.

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Michi-no-Eki Nirasaki

A small stop on Route 141 for peaches, grapes and a light bite, with views of the Southern Alps.

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Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Flowers and nature walks
Shinpu TougenkyoJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carA short drive after a station break

In spring bloom season, shop and use the toilet at the station before walking among the peach orchards.

Historic walks
Shinpu Castle RuinsJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carA short history walk

Rest at the station, then walk here alongside Shinpu Tougenkyo to connect Nirasaki's landscape and history.

Flowers and scenery
Wanizuka no SakuraJapanese guide
About 15–20 minutes by carA spring blossom detour

During bloom, rest at the station first; at the site, follow official parking directions and viewing etiquette for a short visit.

Culture and rainy days
Nirasaki Folk MuseumJapanese guide
About 15 minutes by carA companion to a history walk

After walking Shinpu Castle Ruins, visit for the castle seal or displays to learn more about Nirasaki's history.

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