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Nagano Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Tagiri no Sato

道の駅 田切の里

Handmade soba from local buckwheat, horse sashimi, pork sauce katsudon, and Suzuran soft serve turn a break on the Inan Bypass into a taste of Iijima.

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Location
Iijima Town, Kamiina District
Road
National Route 153, Inan Bypass
Hours
9:00–17:00
Furusato Market generally opens 9:00–17:00, the restaurant 11:00–15:00, and takeout 9:00–16:30.
Parking
Cars: 84 / Large vehicles: 8
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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.

First, on arrival
Browse vegetables, rice, and sweets at Furusato Market

If you want something to take home, look through the market before lunch so you do not miss it.

For lunch
Horse sashimi, handmade soba, or sauce katsudon at Mikomatei

Restaurant hours are generally 11:00–15:00. The official site lists daily opening, with possible changes in winter; check its updates before a winter visit.

For a sweet break
Suzuran soft serve

Soft serve made with milk from Kamiina; takeout hours are generally 9:00–16:30.

To take something home
Kosumo Ogon, local vegetables, and Iijima sweets

Stock changes with the season. Fruit and vegetables may be easier to choose from in the morning.

For time outdoors
Walk by the river and cherry trees at Yotagiri Park

About 10 minutes by car; a good pairing for spring blossoms, summer riverside time, or shopping before or after camping.

For more scenery
Senninzuka Park or the Jinbagatayama area

Weather changes the views of the pond, Alps, and mountain-top lookout. Check detour notices and road conditions before using mountain roads.

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Food route

Tagiri no Sato is more fun when you explore beyond the restaurant

This is a lunch stop, but it also offers a farm market, soft serve, and local sweets. If the restaurant is busy or its hours do not fit, shop and have a sweet instead. That flexibility helps on a weekend drive.

Start at the farm market

Vegetables, rice, sweets, and even firewood give you an early glimpse of everyday Iijima.

Soba and rice bowls for lunch

Choose local flavors by name, including Tagiri-grown buckwheat, Chiyogen pork, and Kosumo Ogon.

Finish with soft serve

Suzuran soft serve makes even a visit without a restaurant meal a satisfying short break.

Make it a half-day outing

Adding Yotagiri or Senninzuka Park turns a shopping stop into a nature walk.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Tagiri no Sato is a food stop in Iijima Town on the Route 153 Inan Bypass, convenient when traveling between Komagane and Iida. The farm market stocks freshly picked vegetables, rice, fruit, local sweets, firewood, and everyday goods. At the reopened Mikomatei restaurant, the official menu lists a three-cut horse sashimi set meal, handmade soba using local buckwheat flour (Tagiri tenzaru is served only on weekends and public holidays), and pork sauce katsudon, a rice bowl topped with a sauced pork cutlet. Even without a restaurant meal, shopping and Suzuran soft serve made with milk from Kamiina make for a worthwhile stop. With more time, add Yotagiri Park, Senninzuka Park, or Kobushi no Yu for a half-day drive with views of the Alps.

  • #Iijima Town
  • #National Route 153
  • #Inan Bypass
  • #Furusato Market
  • #Mikomatei
  • #Tagiri Soba Restaurant
  • #Tagiri-grown buckwheat soba
  • #Chiyogen pork
  • #Kosumo Ogon
  • #Suzuran soft serve
  • #Yotagiri Park
  • #Senninzuka Park
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A clear reason to stop for lunch

Mikomatei restaurant reopened under Taisei Co., which has long processed horse meat. Its official menu includes a three-cut horse sashimi set meal (raw horse meat), handmade Tagiri tenzaru soba made with local buckwheat flour (weekends and public holidays only, limited quantity each day), and the local specialty pork sauce katsudon. Restaurant hours are generally 11:00–15:00, so plan your arrival if lunch is the main reason for stopping.

02

A farm market that feels like the town's pantry

Furusato Market carries vegetables, fruit, rice, local sweets, prepared dishes, firewood, and daily goods. Its shelves offer a glimpse of everyday life in Iijima Town. On a weekend drive, browse before sitting down to eat so you know what to take home.

03

Even a quick sweet stop feels distinctly Tagiri

Suzuran soft serve at the takeout counter is a rich ice cream made with milk from Kamiina. The official site says it is a little larger than an ordinary soft serve: a good short break when you do not want a full meal. Thursday machine maintenance can shorten takeout hours, so leave time in the late afternoon.

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.

Route 153 drives toward Komagane or Iida; days when lunch is the main goal

Plan lunch around Tagiri no Sato

Arrive around 11:00 and first browse Furusato Market. At the restaurant, choose dishes bearing local names, such as Tagiri buckwheat soba and bowls featuring Chiyogen pork or Kosumo Ogon. Finish with Suzuran soft serve, and you can shop, eat, and enjoy a sweet without leaving the station.

Parking → Furusato Market → Mikomatei / Tagiri Soba Restaurant → takeout counter

The official site lists daily restaurant opening with possible winter changes. Check its current notice before setting out when lunch is your main goal.

A 15–30 minute break in transit, or a visit outside mealtime

Keep a short stop to the market and soft serve

After the toilets and a rest, browse local vegetables and sweets in the market, then get soft serve at the takeout counter. You can enjoy Iijima shopping and sweets even without time to sit in the restaurant.

24-hour toilets → Furusato Market → Suzuran soft serve → return to Route 153

Popular items may run low late in the day. Visit earlier if shopping is your main goal.

Families with children, spring blossoms, summer riverside time, or shopping around a camping trip

Add Yotagiri Park for a half-day by the river

Buy a boxed meal, drinks, or vegetables at the station before heading to Yotagiri Park. The park along the Yotagiri River lists a campsite, barbecue facilities, tennis, and a pool; a tunnel of cherry blossoms is a spring highlight. Tagiri no Sato works well as a supply stop before or after outdoor time.

Tagiri no Sato → about 10 minutes by car → Yotagiri Park → optional Kobushi no Yu

Weather and rising water change conditions by the river. Check current park and campsite notices if you plan to play in the water.

A short adult walk, photos, or a day for pond and Alps views

Add views at Senninzuka Park after lunch

After lunch, drive to Senninzuka Park. Walking around Jogaike Pond reveals another side of Iijima beyond the market and restaurant. Spring flowers or autumn colors pair well with a shopping stop.

Tagiri no Sato → Senninzuka Park → take your market purchases home

Weather affects the footing and views around the pond. You can keep the visit short.

After camping, when you want to wash off, or on a day out lasting into evening

Finish a southern Shinshu drive at a hot spring

After time at Yotagiri Park or near Komagane, shop at Tagiri no Sato and go on to open-air Kobushi no Yu. Meal, shopping, nature, and hot spring together round out a day along Route 153.

Yotagiri Park or Senninzuka Park → Tagiri no Sato → open-air Kobushi no Yu

The bath has closing days and last-entry times. Check its current schedule before planning several stops.

Hours

Opening hours

Furusato Market
9:00-17:00

The official site lists year-round opening, daily except over the New Year holiday.

Mikomatei restaurant
11:00-15:00

The official site lists daily opening, subject to possible winter changes. Handmade Tagiri tenzaru is limited to weekends and public holidays, with limited quantities each day.

Takeout counter
9:00-16:30

Machine maintenance, mainly on Thursdays, may shorten closing time to 15:30.

Rest area
7:30-17:00

The official facility overview lists these rest-area hours year-round.

24-hour toilets
24 hours

Diaper-changing and ostomate facilities are listed.

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 or younger
★★★☆☆

Good for a toilet stop, a break around feeding, and brief shopping.

There are 24-hour toilets, a diaper-changing station, and a rest area. A short stop works better than a long play session at the station.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Soft serve and a short walk outside offer a change of pace.

There is no large playground at the station; add Yotagiri Park when children need to move around.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Easy to combine shopping, a sweet, and a park visit.

Let children choose fruit or sweets at the market, then head to Yotagiri or Senninzuka Park after eating.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Meals plus nature spots can fill half a day.

Add riverside time, parks, a pond, or a lookout. Check weather and road information before heading into the mountains.

Diaper changing

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism facility listing includes a diaper-changing station.

Meals

Mikomatei mainly serves lunch. On busy days, takeout or prepared food from the farm market is another option.

Outdoor play

For active children, add Yotagiri or Senninzuka Park rather than spending all the time at the station.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Park near the station building

    The facility lists 84 standard-car and 8 large-vehicle spaces. If shopping and eating are your goals, look for a space near the building to keep walking short.

  2. 2
    Browse before eating

    Looking at the shelves first reduces the chance of missing something. Load heavy rice or vegetables into the car on your way out.

  3. 3
    Keep Thursday plans flexible

    Takeout hours may shorten for machine maintenance, mainly on Thursdays. The restaurant is listed as open daily, subject to possible winter changes; check current notices before relying on a meal.

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

Outside the market and around the station

The official social media accounts announce events such as anniversary festivals and miso festivals alongside shopping. Allow extra time for parking and lunch on event days.

Furusato Market

Follow seasonal goods, sales, and local vendors here. Social media can help with recent arrivals and sellouts.

Takeout counter

Soft serve and snacks make a short stop worthwhile. Check for shortened Thursday machine-maintenance hours before visiting.

Iijima's flowers and nature

Spring cherry blossoms, autumn cosmos, and seasonal changes in nearby parks make shopping here a starting point for a drive.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Spring blossoms, autumn cosmos, and summer riverside time

The official site describes Iijima as a town of spring cherry blossoms and autumn cosmos. Add Yotagiri Park's blossoms, campsite and river, or Senninzuka Park's pond to turn a food stop into a seasonal drive.

Source: Official access information and Ina Valley Tourism Bureau

Plan Thursday meals with current hours in mind

The official facility overview lists Mikomatei as open daily, though winter hours may change. Takeout may close early for machine maintenance, mainly on Thursdays. You can still focus on the market and check current restaurant information before a Thursday meal.

Source: Official facility overview
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.

  • Restaurant hours are generally 11:00–15:00. The official site lists daily opening with possible winter changes; check the site or social media before a trip centered on lunch.
  • Takeout hours are generally 9:00–16:30, but machine maintenance, mainly on Thursdays, can shorten them to 15:30.
  • The market opens 9:00–17:00. For vegetables, fruit, rice, and prepared food, late morning or midday may offer more choice than late afternoon.
  • The station is compact. Add Yotagiri or Senninzuka Park when children need room to move around.
  • Spring blossoms, autumn cosmos, summer riverside time, and mountain-top views can all change the feel of a drive nearby.
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.

  • Lunch
    Mikomatei restaurant
    Three-cut horse sashimi set ¥1,980; handmade Tagiri tenzaru (weekends and public holidays only) ¥1,750; pork sauce katsudon ¥1,200 (all tax included, official menu). The day's menu takes precedence.
  • Farm produce market
    Tagiri Furusato Market
    Freshly picked vegetables, rice, fruit, local sweets, prepared food, and daily goods. Shelves vary by season and time of day.
  • Sweets
    Suzuran soft serve
    A takeout favorite made with milk from Kamiina, easy to enjoy during a brief stop.
  • Take-home sweets
    Okashi no Sato
    A place to find local sweets. Check official social media for stock and opening updates.
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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Have lunch

Three-cut horse sashimi set / handmade Tagiri tenzaru / pork sauce katsudon

At Mikomatei, choose from horse-meat dishes, handmade soba using local buckwheat flour, and the specialty sauce katsudon. Other soba, udon, and rice bowls are also listed.

Restaurant hours are generally 11:00–15:00. Tagiri tenzaru is limited to weekends and public holidays, with limited servings each day; it is not offered on weekdays.

Shop at the farm market

Freshly picked vegetables / fruit / Kosumo Ogon / local sweets / prepared dishes

Take some Iijima food home for a later meal. Browse the varied shelves before heading to the restaurant.

Seasonal and popular items may run low as the day goes on.

Take a sweet break

Suzuran soft serve

Rich soft serve made with milk from Kamiina makes even a short stop feel worthwhile.

Takeout hours are generally 9:00–16:30; Thursday maintenance can sometimes shorten them.

Take food for the car or park

Boxed meals / sweets / drinks / fruit

Useful purchases before Yotagiri or Senninzuka Park. On an outdoor day, browse takeaway food before considering a restaurant meal.

Take your rubbish home and prepare for the heat if eating outside.

Look for local character

Iijima rice / local sweets / tsukudani preserves and mountain flavors / firewood

Alongside souvenirs, the station offers goods close to local daily life. It is also useful around camping or mountain outings.

Stock varies by season and delivery.

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Tagiri no Sato

Handmade soba from local buckwheat, horse sashimi, pork sauce katsudon, and Suzuran soft serve turn a break on the Inan Bypass into a taste of Iijima.

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Farm market and sweets
Tagiri Furusato Market and takeout counter

Browse Iijima vegetables, rice, and sweets, then take a short break with Suzuran soft serve at the station.

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Dining
Mikomatei restaurant and Tagiri Soba Restaurant

Make lunch a destination with Tagiri buckwheat soba and rice bowls featuring Chiyogen pork or Kosumo Ogon.

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Park and riverside
Yotagiri Park

Add river scenery, cherry blossoms, and camping to turn a Tagiri no Sato shopping stop into outdoor time.

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Park and pond
Senninzuka Park

Add views of Jogaike Pond and the Alps after lunch at Tagiri no Sato.

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Hot spring
Open-air Kobushi no Yu

End a day at Yotagiri Park or around Komagane with shopping at Tagiri no Sato and a hot-spring bath.

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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

Farm market and sweets
Tagiri Furusato Market and takeout counterJapanese guide
Inside the stationA short walk

Even on a brief visit without a restaurant meal, the market and Suzuran soft serve offer a taste of Tagiri no Sato.

Mikomatei restaurant and Tagiri Soba Restaurant
Dining
Mikomatei restaurant and Tagiri Soba RestaurantJapanese guide
Inside the stationA short walk

The center of a lunch-focused visit. Browse the market before sitting down so you do not miss anything to take home.

Yotagiri Park
Park and riverside
Yotagiri ParkJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by carFrom a short walk to half a day

Pairs well with Tagiri no Sato when children need to move, for spring blossoms, summer riverside time, or shopping around a camping trip.

Senninzuka Park
Park and pond
Senninzuka ParkJapanese guide
About 20 minutes by carFrom a short walk to an hour

After lunch at Tagiri no Sato, come for a quiet walk with views of the pond and Alps.

Open-air Kobushi no Yu
Hot spring
Open-air Kobushi no YuJapanese guide
About 20 minutes by carAdd a bath to finish the day toward evening

After Yotagiri or Senninzuka Park, combine a Tagiri no Sato shopping stop with a bath before heading home.

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