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Nagano Prefecture · Kanto

Roadside Station Hot Park Asashina

道の駅 ほっとぱ〜く・浅科

A food stop on Route 142 for egg and rice dishes, local vegetables, and Saku sweets, with Gorobei rice fields and Mount Asama in view.

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Location
Saku City
Road
National Route 142
Hours
09:00–18:00
The shop and farmers' market are generally listed as 9:00–18:00; some winter guidance says 10:00–17:00. The restaurant is generally listed as 11:00–15:00.
Parking
Cars: 36 / Large vehicles: 7
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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.

See first
Gorobei rice and farm-fresh vegetables

Start with rice, freeze-dried tofu, prunes, and vegetables from around Saku to focus your shopping.

Eat at lunch
Egg and rice dishes and set meals at Asashinatei

The menu features Saku ingredients such as the Niwatori set meal, Saku carp, and Yajima tofu.

For something sweet
Gorobei soft-serve ice cream

Even without a restaurant meal, sweets and a stop at the shop offer a quick taste of Asashina.

For the view
Mount Asama beyond the fields

On a clear day, step outside after eating to take in Gorobei Shinden's expanse of fields.

Add a nearby stop
Gorobei Memorial Museum or Fuse Onsen

Choose between learning the area's history and ending the trip with a hot-spring bath.

Koharu's detour notes

For lunch, egg and rice; for shopping, Gorobei rice. In Asashina, the view stays with you after the meal.

Koharu Ichinose sees this as a rest stop where food and shopping reveal Asashina's rice-growing character: lunch at Asashinatei, rice and vegetables at the market, then the fields and Mount Asama outside. Eat, shop, and take in the view; even a short Route 142 stop can feel rooted in the place.

Highlights

Roadside Station Hot Park Asashina is a relatively small roadside station on Route 142 in Ko, Saku City. Browse Gorobei rice, sweet-simmered Saku carp, freeze-dried tofu, prunes, and seasonal vegetables at the shop and farmers' market. At Asashinatei restaurant, set meals featuring Gorobei rice and local eggs can be the centerpiece of lunch. Mount Asama rises beyond the fields, so step outside to enjoy Asashina's rice-growing landscape before setting off.

  • #Gorobei rice
  • #Asashinatei
  • #Tamago kake gohan (raw egg over rice)
  • #Mount Asama
  • #Farmers' market
  • #Saku City
  • #National Route 142
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Eat and buy Gorobei rice for a quick taste of Asashina

Asashina's paddies and Gorobei rice are at the heart of this stop. Look for rice and processed foods in the shop, then choose a Gorobei rice dish at Asashinatei. Even a short break leaves a distinct taste of the area.

02

Egg dishes and set meals make this a practical lunch stop

Asashinatei's menu names ingredients from around Saku, including Asama Komachi and local Brown Egg Farm eggs, Tateshina beef, Yajima tofu, and Saku carp. If the restaurant is your main reason for stopping, arrive earlier in the lunch period.

03

Fields and Mount Asama add a view to the shopping stop

Gorobei Shinden's fields spread around the building; on clear days, the view of Mount Asama is another highlight. Step outside after eating for a short look at this rice-growing landscape.

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 lunch break on Route 142

Stop for lunch from Saku-Minami IC, buy Gorobei rice, and continue

From the Saku-Minami interchange on the Chubu-Odan Expressway, start with the toilets and shop, then visit Asashinatei at lunchtime. After eating, browse Gorobei rice and farm-fresh vegetables before leaving; it makes the stop more memorable than a simple road break.

Park → toilets → Asashinatei → shop and farmers' market → look across the fields before leaving.

The restaurant focuses on lunch. Later in the day, plan around sweets and shopping instead.

A day centered on eating and shopping

Pair Asashinatei with Chatamaya if you love eggs

Try a local-egg dish such as tamago kake gohan, raw egg mixed into rice, at Asashinatei. If time allows, drive on to Chatamaya and take home eggs and sweets.

Asashinatei → shop → drive to Chatamaya → head home.

Egg dishes can sell out and may have ordering rules. Follow in-store guidance, including any no-sharing rule.

A brief learning stop for families or adults

Walk to Gorobei Memorial Museum to learn about the rice fields

After eating Gorobei rice, visit nearby Gorobei Memorial Museum to learn about the irrigation channel and development of the new rice fields. The shop's rice and the fields outside will make more sense. With children, keep the outing to the station and museum rather than packing in more stops.

Roadside station → walk or drive to Gorobei Memorial Museum → return to the station for shopping.

The museum is generally closed Mondays and Tuesdays. If it is closed, the field view is still worth a look.

The end of a weekend drive

Visit Fuse Onsen after eating for a half-day outing

After lunch and shopping at the station, drive to Fuse Onsen for a hot-spring bath. The station alone is not a long-stay destination; adding the onsen can turn a family or adults' drive into a half-day outing.

Asashinatei → farmers' market → drive to Fuse Onsen → head home in the late afternoon.

Fuse Onsen is generally closed Wednesdays and the second and fourth Fridays. Check its latest opening notice if the bath is your main goal.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop and farmers' market
9:00〜18:00

Some winter guidance says 10:00–17:00. Watch for year-end, New Year, and temporary changes.

Asashinatei restaurant
11:00〜15:00

Official information gives both 14:15 and 14:30 for last orders. Closed Tuesdays except public holidays; evening banquets and dinner gatherings require reservations. Restaurant direct line: 0267-58-0585.

Parking, toilets, and rest area
Listed as available 24 hours

Shopping and dining are limited to their business hours.

Nearby places
Varies by facility

Gorobei Memorial Museum, Fuse Onsen, and Chatamaya have different closing days.

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
★★★☆☆

Useful for toilets, a break around feeding time, and quick shopping.

The station alone is not a place for long play. If mealtime does not work out, a short shop and rest stop is easier.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Break a visit into short stretches for a meal, sweets, and the outdoor view.

The fields offer a change of scene, but this is not a playground stop. Save longer play for another outing, perhaps toward Fuse Onsen Park.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Easy to combine egg and rice, soft-serve ice cream, and a brief learning stop at Gorobei Memorial Museum.

Rice growing in the paddies, eggs, and Mount Asama make good conversation topics at this age. Check the museum's opening days if adding it.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Suitable for learning about Gorobei irrigation, new-field development, and local ingredients while eating.

The station alone is a short visit; add the museum or Fuse Onsen for a half day. Adjust time outdoors for summer heat or winter road conditions.

Toilets

On a Route 142 break, using them before the restaurant or shop makes the stop easier.

Meals

The official menu lists children's ramen, udon, and curry. If it is crowded, switch to sweets or the shop.

Outdoor play

For space to run around, add a nearby park or the onsen area.

Weather

The official access guide mentions winter snow and ice. Finish an outing toward the mountains earlier in the day.

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

Asashinatei

Alongside regular restaurant service, there may be food events and sales such as sweets buffets and boxed meals.

Shop and farmers' market

Gorobei rice, seasonal vegetables, fruit, and processed foods vary with the season and deliveries. Autumn fruit and winter freeze-dried tofu especially mark the season.

Fields and views

The scene changes after rice planting, when the heads of rice appear, and when Mount Asama is snowy, even without an event.

Nearby food stops

Pair the station with an egg and sweets shop such as Chatamaya for a food-focused drive.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Plan lunch around Asashinatei, with the shop before or after

The restaurant mainly serves lunch, with choices including tamago kake gohan (raw egg over rice), Saku carp, tofu, and meat set meals. If the restaurant is your aim, check seats and the menu first; browse the shop if there is a wait.

Source: Official menu and Saku City Tourism Navi

Enjoy the view on clear days; check winter road conditions

Mount Asama beyond the fields is one of the pleasures of this station. The official access guide also mentions winter snow and ice. On a winter mountain-bound drive, schedule the meal break earlier.

Source: Official access guide and Saku City 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.

  • The shop and farmers' market are generally listed as 9:00–18:00; some winter guidance says 10:00–17:00. Hours can change with the season or operations, so check official notices or social media when planning a meal.
  • Asashinatei is generally listed as 11:00–15:00. Some menu items are limited, sell out, or have ordering conditions.
  • Asashinatei is closed Tuesdays except on public holidays. Year-end and New Year arrangements may change, so check the latest notice if going for lunch.
  • The fields and Mount Asama look very different depending on the weather. On cloudy days, make the meal and shopping the focus.
  • In winter, check Route 142 and nearby roads for snow and ice, and plan to arrive earlier.
  • For a half-day outing, add just one of Gorobei Memorial Museum, Chatamaya, or Fuse Onsen to keep travel simple.
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.

  • Asashinatei
    Set meal with Gorobei rice
    Lunch option; check the day's menu for what is served
  • Tamago kake gohan (raw egg over rice)
    Niwatori and Hiyoko set meals
    Local egg dishes; sellouts and ordering conditions apply
  • Limited-quantity Shinshu dish
    Tateshina beef diced steak set meal
    Listed on the official menu; limited quantities
  • Saku ingredients
    Yajima tofu cutlet set meal
    Listed on the official menu
  • Saku carp
    Sweet-simmered carp set meal
    A lunch option featuring a Saku regional dish
  • Sweets
    Gorobei soft-serve ice cream
    Featured by Nagano's official tourism site; check availability at the shop
  • Shop and farmers' market
    Gorobei rice, freeze-dried tofu, and prunes
    Asashina flavors to take home
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.

Lunch centerpiece

Gorobei rice set meals and tamago kake gohan

Tasting Asashina rice and local eggs together is the clearest reason to make this a meal stop. Tamago kake gohan is raw egg mixed into rice.

The restaurant is generally open 11:00–15:00. If you miss lunch, focus on the shop and sweets.

A Saku-style dish

Saku carp, Yajima tofu, and Tateshina beef

Regional ingredients appear by name on the menu, making it easier to choose a set meal that suits your group.

Limited quantities and changes in supplies apply. Check the day's menu for a particular dish.

A sweet stop

Gorobei soft-serve ice cream

Even when there is no time for a restaurant meal, the shop and a sweet treat offer a quick taste of Asashina.

Availability varies with the season and in-store notices.

Take home rice-country flavors

Gorobei rice, freeze-dried tofu, and prunes

Shopping at the market and store lets you bring a taste of the area home.

The selection of vegetables and fruit changes by season and time of day.

When the restaurant is busy

Visit the shop first, look toward Mount Asama, then switch to sweets

If the restaurant is crowded, browse the shop and enjoy the view first rather than relying entirely on lunch there.

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Roadside station
Roadside Station Hot Park Asashina

A food stop on Route 142 for egg and rice dishes, local vegetables, and Saku sweets, with Gorobei rice fields and Mount Asama in view.

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History and rice country
Gorobei Memorial Museum

After eating Gorobei rice, learn briefly about the irrigation channel and development of the new fields at this museum.

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3
Day-use hot spring
Fuse Onsen

Finish a drive through western Saku with a hot-spring bath after lunch and shopping.

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Rural landscape
Gorobei Shinden fields and the view of Mount Asama

Step just outside the station to see Gorobei rice fields and Mount Asama together.

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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

History and rice country
Gorobei Memorial MuseumJapanese guide
About 330 m from the stationAbout 5 minutes on foot / a very short drive

For a brief look into the rice-growing area's history after eating Gorobei rice.

Day-use hot spring
Fuse OnsenJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by car from the stationAbout 10 minutes by car

For ending a drive with a hot-spring bath after lunch and shopping at the station.

Eggs and sweets
ChatamayaJapanese guide
A drive from the stationAbout 5–10 minutes by car

For buying eggs or sweets after an egg dish at Asashinatei.

Rural landscape
Gorobei Shinden fields and the view of Mount AsamaJapanese guide
Around the station / a short walkA short walk

For a quick taste of rice-country scenery after eating Gorobei rice.

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