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Gifu Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Pascal Kiyomi

道の駅 パスカル清見

Midway along Seseragi Kaido, stop for Hida beef, Kiyomi condiments, and a break by the river.

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Location
Takayama City
Road
National Route 257 and Hida-Mino Seseragi Kaido
Hours
9:00–17:00
Regular hours are 9:00–17:00; winter hours are 10:00–16:00. The restaurant is normally listed as closed on Wednesdays, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in winter.
Parking
Cars: 120 / Large vehicles: 20
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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.

Lunch
Hida beef and regional dishes

For lunch on a Seseragi Kaido drive, choices include a Hida beef hoba miso set meal, simmered beef tendon rice bowl, keichan chicken rice bowl, and Takayama ramen.

Shop
Kiyomi brand condiments

Start with Pascal Dressing, Hida Kiyomi Sauce, and tomato ketchup in the shop to focus your choice.

Rest
Maze River and lawn park

After eating, step out to the riverbank or lawn and stretch your legs during a long drive.

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Highlights

Pascal Kiyomi is a roadside station in the mountains along Hida-Mino Seseragi Kaido, which links Takayama and Gujo Hachiman. At the restaurant, try the Hida beef hoba miso set meal—beef served with miso on a magnolia leaf—or a simmered Hida beef tendon rice bowl. In the shop, look for Kiyomi products such as Pascal Dressing, Hida Kiyomi Sauce, and tomato ketchup. The Maze River and lawn park directly outside make this a place to pause beyond mealtime and listen to the water before continuing your drive.

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  • #Hida beef hoba miso
  • #Pascal Dressing
  • #Maze River
  • #Autumn foliage drive
Takase's route note

Link the restaurant, shop, and riverbank in one stop

Decide what you want to eat first, browse the shop's condiment shelves before or after paying, then head out to the riverbank. This works on the way to or from Takayama and as a midway break when driving Seseragi Kaido from Gujo Hachiman.

Start with the restaurant

At lunchtime, check the restaurant before it gets too late. If it is busy, visit the shop and riverbank first and use the wait as a break.

Look for condiments in the shop

Dressing, sauce, and ketchup are central take-home choices here. They make practical gifts because you can use them at home.

Step outside for the season

In spring, look for katakuri flowers in Oppara; in summer, the Maze River; and in autumn, the foliage along Seseragi Kaido. Even five minutes outside the station can make the stop memorable.

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A clear reason to stop for a meal

The Hida beef hoba miso set meal, simmered Hida beef tendon rice bowl, keichan chicken rice bowl, and pickled vegetable steak set meal bring regional flavors to a drive between Hida and Oku-Mino. If you arrive at lunchtime, make the restaurant your main stop. Keichan is a local chicken dish, while pickled vegetable steak is a cooked Hida specialty.

02

Something distinctive to take home

Instead of browsing every souvenir first, start with the Pascal Dressing, Hida Kiyomi Sauce, and tomato ketchup shelves to get a sense of this station. Even without a restaurant meal, you can take a taste of Kiyomi home.

03

A better break by the river

The Maze River directly outside, the lawn park, and terrace seating make this more than a toilet stop. The waterside in summer, autumn foliage, and nearby flowers in spring add a seasonal element even to a short detour.

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 from Gujo Hachiman to Takayama

Lunch break on Seseragi Kaido

If coming from the Gujo Hachiman Interchange side, use Pascal Kiyomi as a lunchtime marker. Eat Hida beef hoba miso or a beef tendon rice bowl at the restaurant, choose a dressing in the shop, see the Maze River, then continue toward Takayama.

Gujo Hachiman Interchange area -> Seseragi Kaido -> Pascal Kiyomi -> central Takayama

The restaurant can be busy at lunchtime on holidays and during autumn foliage season. Include the shop and a riverside break in your plan in case you need to wait.

A family break on a long drive

Give children a break by the river

A large parking area, toilets by the station building, a lawn park, and the Maze River are close together, making it easy to get children out of the car briefly. Weather and rising water affect the riverbank, so plan this as a chance to stretch rather than assuming water play will be possible.

Park -> toilets -> snack from the shop -> short walk on the lawn and by the river

Keep children in sight by the river in summer. After rain or when the water is high, stay on the lawn instead.

A short flower walk from mid to late April

Spring katakuri flowers and Kiyomi flavors

The Oppara katakuri colony is near the station and makes a short seasonal addition after lunch. Flowering varies by year, so center your visit on the restaurant and shop and add the flowers if they are in bloom. Katakuri is a small purple spring woodland flower.

Lunch at Pascal Kiyomi -> Oppara katakuri colony -> Oppara Nature Experience Center area

The flowering period is short; check bloom updates and local signs before setting out.

A day combined with a nearby stay or nature activity

Get ready before or after camping and activities

Before or after visiting Pascal Kiyomi Auto Campground or Oppara Nature Experience Center, you can combine a food shop, souvenirs, toilets, and lunch at the station. Browsing the shop before reaching the campground can make arrival simpler.

Pascal Kiyomi -> auto campground / Oppara Nature Experience Center

The campground and activity center have reservation requirements and operating seasons, so check ahead before going.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop and station building
Regular season 9:00–17:00 / winter 10:00–16:00

The shop is listed as open except over the year-end and New Year period. Check official notices for temporary changes.

Restaurant
Approx. 10:00–15:00

The restaurant is normally listed as closed on Wednesdays, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in winter. Opening days may change during holiday periods and autumn foliage season.

Public toilets
24 hours

Official information says the public toilets by the station building are available 24 hours a day.

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.

Ages 1 and under
★★★☆☆

Toilets and a break are convenient, but the riverside and other outdoor areas depend on the weather.

If you go onto the lawn, keep the visit short and watch for sun, insects, and uneven ground.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

The lawn and riverbank offer a little room to move when children tire of the car.

The Maze River can be suitable for play on some days, but keep away when water levels rise and use the lawn instead.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

It is easy to alternate a meal, the shop, and an outdoor break, making this a useful stop on a long drive.

A shop visit and some outdoor time can make a restaurant wait easier.

Primary school children
★★★★☆

Add spring katakuri flowers, the summer riverbank, or a campground or nature activity to make this more than a rest stop.

Seasonal nature sites have bloom periods or reservation conditions, so avoid packing too many into a spontaneous visit.

Toilets

A practical stop before or after a long mountain-road stretch.

Outdoor break

Check waterside safety first; a short change of scene is a more reliable plan than water play.

Food

Closed days and serving hours can change, so avoid relying on this as your family's only meal option.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Choose a parking spot

    The listed capacity is 120 standard cars, making the lot fairly large. At busy autumn foliage times and holiday lunches, choose a spot with an easy walking route rather than insisting on one close to the entrance.

  2. 2
    Check the restaurant or shop first

    If meal timing works, try the restaurant; if it is busy, browse the condiments in the shop and take a break. There is no need to wait too long midway along a mountain road.

  3. 3
    Keep the riverside visit short

    The outdoor setting is worth seeing, but footing and weather affect the visit. On a clear day, even a brief view of the Maze River is enough.

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

Lawn park

An easy place for an outdoor break after eating. Events and crowded days may extend your stay.

Maze River bank

A place whose character changes with summer water activities and autumn foliage. Adjust your visit to the weather and water level.

Restaurant and shop

Opening days can change around consecutive holidays and seasonal operations, so check official news during event periods.

Nearby flowers and nature

Katakuri flowers, lavender, and the fresh greenery and autumn foliage of Seseragi Kaido make it rewarding to plan around seasonal sights beyond the station.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

A stop on motorcycle tours and drives

Seseragi Kaido is a long driving route with few traffic signals, and Pascal Kiyomi offers a break between the Takayama and Gujo sides. On a motorcycle trip, park and pause by the river as well as eating.

Source: Seseragi Kaido route 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 restaurant is normally listed as closed on Wednesdays, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in winter. Opening days may change during consecutive holidays and autumn foliage season; check official news before a meal-focused visit.
  • The shop is listed as open except during the year-end and New Year period. Pascal Dressing and Hida Kiyomi Sauce are take-home highlights, giving you a reason to stop even without eating at the restaurant.
  • The Maze River bank is especially appealing in summer and autumn. After rain or when water rises, keep back from the river and rest on the lawn or terrace instead.
  • Seseragi Kaido is known for fresh greenery and autumn foliage. Places to stop along the route are limited in foliage season; use a roadside station or designated parking area when taking photos.
  • Winter brings shorter opening hours, and ice or snow can affect the road. Leave some flexibility around meals whether arriving from Takayama or Gujo.
  • The nearby Oppara katakuri colony is a spring stop with a short bloom period. Add it if the flowers are out while keeping food and shopping as the core of your visit.
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.

  • Restaurant specialty
    Hida beef hoba miso set meal
    Approx. ¥2,480. A set meal of Hida beef and hoba miso, cooked or served on a magnolia leaf, makes lunch a reason to stop.
  • Good for repeat visitors
    Simmered Hida beef tendon rice bowl
    Approx. ¥1,380. The official site highlights this rice bowl's combination of beef tendon and tomato.
  • Regional flavors
    Keichan chicken rice bowl and pickled vegetable steak set meal
    From approx. ¥1,080. These are approachable choices for a taste of the region between Hida and Oku-Mino.
  • Take-home products
    Pascal Dressing and Hida Kiyomi Sauce
    Sold in the shop and online store. These Kiyomi brand condiments are souvenirs you can use at home.
  • Seasonal treat
    Lavender sweets and souvenirs
    Availability varies by season. Add a hint of the area's summer flowers and Kiyomi's lavender fragrance to your stop when offered.
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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A full lunch

Hida beef hoba miso set meal

For a single meal of regional flavors before continuing toward Takayama. It costs a little more, but makes the station a dining destination.

Allow for a restaurant wait at lunchtime, during autumn foliage season, and on consecutive holidays.

A quicker rice bowl

Simmered Hida beef tendon rice bowl or keichan chicken rice bowl

For a regional meal during a drive without staying too long.

Menus and serving hours may change; follow the posted information on the day.

A lighter meal

Takayama ramen, soba, or udon

Useful when traveling with children, on a cold day, or when your group wants different kinds of food.

At peak times, expect to wait for seats; visiting the toilets or shop first may help.

Take something home

Pascal Dressing, Hida Kiyomi Sauce, and tomato ketchup

You can take home something distinctive even if you skip the restaurant. The shelves offer practical choices for yourself or as gifts.

Stock of popular and seasonal products varies.

Add a sweet treat

Lavender-flavored soft serve or light snacks

An easy treat for children or companions before or after a short riverside walk.

These may be unavailable depending on the season and shop operations.

Access

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Pascal Kiyomi

Midway along Seseragi Kaido, stop for Hida beef, Kiyomi condiments, and a break by the river.

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Riverside and outdoor break
Pascal Kiyomi Lawn Park and Maze River

After the restaurant and shop, reset your drive to the sound of the river.

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Flowers and nature walk
Oppara Katakuri Colony

A pale-purple spring detour close to the station.

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Camping and river play
Pascal Kiyomi Auto Campground

Connect a meal and shopping at the station with a stay beside a clear river.

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Nature activities and group lodging
Oppara Nature Experience Center

Link a nature experience in a former school building with a meal and break at the station.

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Scenic drive and autumn foliage
Hida-Mino Seseragi Kaido

Use Pascal Kiyomi as a midway stop on a mountain drive for fresh greenery or autumn color.

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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

Riverside and outdoor break
Pascal Kiyomi Lawn Park and Maze RiverJapanese guide
Within the station grounds; a short walk5–20 minutes

For stretching after a meal, giving children a change of scene, or briefly enjoying the season by the river.

Flowers and nature walk
Oppara Katakuri ColonyJapanese guide
Approx. 500 m from the stationA few minutes by car; roughly within walking distance

Add a short flower walk after lunch from mid to late April.

Camping and river play
Pascal Kiyomi Auto CampgroundJapanese guide
Approx. 1.3 km from the stationApprox. 3–5 minutes by car

Use the station for lunch before your stay, extra shopping in its shop, or a meal after packing up.

Nature activities and group lodging
Oppara Nature Experience CenterJapanese guide
Approx. 1 km from the stationA few minutes by car

For group visits, nature activities, or a spring katakuri walk, use the station as a break before or after meeting up.

Scenic drive and autumn foliage
Hida-Mino Seseragi KaidoJapanese guide
The station is on the routeA midway stop between central Takayama and Gujo Hachiman

Easy to include on a drive from Gujo Hachiman, on the way to or from Takayama, or as a break during autumn foliage season.

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