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Gifu Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Alp Hida Furukawa

道の駅 アルプ飛騨古川

On Route 41 with views of Mount Norikura, this roadside station at Hida City’s southern gateway brings food and souvenirs together.

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Location
Hida City
Road
National Route 41
Hours
9:00–17:00
The information and rest facility is open 9:00–17:00 from April to October and 9:00–16:00 from November to March. Parking and toilets are available 24 hours. Shops on site have different hours.
Parking
Cars: 120 / Large vehicles: 27
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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
Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana

This direct-sale market stocks vegetables from farmers, local sake, Hida beef, Hida chicken and crafts.

For a meal
Tonchan, keichan and chuka soba

Choose regional Hida flavors at the on-site diner and ramen shop. Tonchan and keichan are local meat dishes; chuka soba is Japanese-style Chinese noodle soup.

For shopping
Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa SHOP

A shop gathering souvenirs and crafts from across Hida.

With children
Nursing room and 24-hour toilets

A nursing room is inside the information facility; the parking area and toilets are listed as open 24 hours.

For parking
120 car spaces and 27 large-vehicle spaces

Beside National Route 41, the large-vehicle parking bays are separate.

Gakuto’s stopover notes

Pause and get ready before heading into Hida Furukawa town.

At this station, it is easier to settle in for a break before heading straight to the shops. The parking area and toilets are listed as open 24 hours, and the nursing room is inside the information facility. After getting the children ready, browse ingredients and local sake at Soyana and souvenirs at the SHOP, then choose the diner, ramen or bread according to your appetite. That covers plenty of Hida flavors; the area around JR Hida-Furukawa Station is about 7 minutes away by car for the rest of your time.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Alp Hida Furukawa stands on National Route 41, which connects Toyama and Hida Takayama, at Hida City’s southern gateway. Tourism information describes it as a roadside station with a sweeping view of Mount Norikura in the Northern Alps. On site are Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana, selling vegetables direct from farmers, local sake, Hida beef, Hida chicken and crafts; Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa SHOP, with souvenirs and crafts from across Hida; Kou Bakery, with freshly baked bread; Oidaya Noodle Factory Hida Furukawa; and Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa Shokudo, serving tonchan and keichan, regional meat dishes. It is about 7 minutes by car from JR Hida-Furukawa Station and about 9.7 km, or 12 minutes by car, from Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway.

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Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Its location at Hida City’s southern gateway makes a useful stop

On National Route 41 between Toyama and Hida Takayama, the station is about 9.7 km, or 12 minutes by car, from Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway. Whether heading from Takayama toward Kamioka and Toyama or travelling the other way, it makes a convenient break near the entrance to Hida City. Tourism information describes a sweeping view of Mount Norikura in the Northern Alps.

02

The farmers’ market and souvenir shop serve different purposes

Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana sells vegetables direct from farmers, local sake, Hida beef, Hida chicken and crafts. Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa SHOP, which opened in January 2023, instead gathers souvenirs and crafts from across Hida. You can shop separately for things to take home and gifts.

03

Choose between regional dishes at the diner and noodles at the ramen shop

Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa Shokudo serves tonchan from Hida Kamioka, keichan eaten in Oku-Mino and Gero, and dried fish. Tonchan is a seasoned beef offal dish, while keichan is seasoned chicken. Oidaya Noodle Factory Hida Furukawa serves chuka soba, Japanese-style Chinese noodle soup, produced by a noodle maker with more than 100 years of history; it is advertised as available from the morning. With freshly baked bread at Kou Bakery too, you can decide how substantial a meal you want on the day.

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 day driving between Takayama and Toyama

Reset your Route 41 journey

At Hida City’s southern gateway, this station makes a useful break whether you come from Takayama or from Kamioka and Toyama. Parking and toilets are listed as available 24 hours, so you can count on a rest even when your arrival time is uncertain. Plan shopping and meals within each facility’s opening hours.

National Route 41 → Michi-no-Eki Alp Hida Furukawa → toward Takayama or toward Kamioka and Toyama.

Opening days and food service hours differ by shop. If you are relying on a meal here, check official information before visiting.

A long drive with young children

Take a break with children

The nursing room inside the information facility has a diaper-changing table, hot water dispenser for preparing formula, nursing sofa and a lockable door. Listed hours are 9:00–17:00 from April to October and 9:00–16:00 from November to March. Toilets are open 24 hours, so you can still stop for a break when the nursing room is closed.

Park → toilets → nursing room → shops → depart.

The nursing room follows the facility’s opening hours. If you stop at night, plan for feeding needs without relying on access to this room.

A day for both gifts and groceries

Buy Hida flavors in one stop

Browse vegetables, local sake, Hida beef and Hida chicken at Soyana, then souvenirs and crafts from across Hida at Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa SHOP. The shops have different ranges. Soyana is listed as open 8:00–17:00, earlier than the station’s information and rest facility.

Park → Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana → Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa SHOP → depart.

Soyana is listed as closed over the New Year holidays. Its selection changes with the season in winter.

A day with an early start

Stop for a morning meal

Oidaya Noodle Factory Hida Furukawa advertises chuka soba made with noodles from Oidaya, a noodle maker established more than 100 years ago, from the morning. Kou Bakery offers more than 30 kinds of freshly baked or freshly prepared bread. You could eat early and leave lunchtime for Hida Furukawa town.

Park → Oidaya Noodle Factory Hida Furukawa or Kou Bakery → shops → depart.

Opening and serving times differ by shop. Check shortly before visiting if breakfast is the reason for your stop.

A half-day detour

Stop before walking around Hida Furukawa

JR Hida-Furukawa Station is listed as about 7 minutes away by car. Eating, shopping and using the toilets here before going into town leaves more time for a walk. You can also pick up Hida City visitor information at the information corner.

Michi-no-Eki Alp Hida Furukawa → area around Hida-Furukawa Station → home or toward Takayama.

Hours are shorter in winter, and mountain road conditions can change travel times.

Hours

Opening hours

Information and rest facility
April–October 9:00–17:00 / November–March 9:00–16:00

For temporary changes, follow official notices.

Parking and toilets
24 hours

Listed as available for a break at any time.

Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana
8:00-17:00

Listed as open except over the New Year holidays. It opens earlier than the station’s information and rest facility.

Nursing room
April–October 9:00–17:00 / November–March 9:00–16:00

Inside the information facility, with a diaper-changing table and hot water dispenser for formula.

Diner, ramen shop and bakery
Varies by shop

Opening days and food service times differ by shop. Check before visiting if you are coming for a meal.

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 or under
★★★★☆

With a nursing room and 24-hour toilets, this station works well as a rest stop.

The nursing room is inside the information facility, with a diaper-changing table, hot water dispenser for formula and lockable door. Aim to visit during opening hours.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

It suits a short sequence of eating, shopping and returning to the car.

No facility for extended play at the station has been confirmed. Using it as a stop on the way to your next destination may be easier than a long stay.

Ages 4–6
★★★☆☆

A look around the farmers’ market and souvenir shop makes a suitable short visit.

If the diner wait looks long, switch to bread or the shops to keep the stop manageable.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

About 7 minutes by car from Hida-Furukawa Station, it is well placed to combine with a walk around town.

Eat and shop at the roadside station, then allow more time for the town walk.

Toilets

A practical stop at any hour on a long stretch of National Route 41.

Nursing room

Has a diaper-changing table, hot water dispenser for formula, nursing sofa and air conditioning, and can be locked. Plan to use it during facility opening hours.

Parking

Separate large-vehicle bays make it easier to choose where to let children out.

Meals

Opening days differ by shop, so keep another option for a family 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

Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana

Seasonal vegetables and fruit are the focus. In winter, the market also lists products gathered from around Japan. The displays change with the season.

Information corner

Collect information on sightseeing and events in Hida City here. It can help you decide your plans before heading into town.

On-site eateries

Opening days and serving times may change during holiday periods and winter. Check official notices if a meal is the purpose of your visit.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

An easy-to-place stop at Hida City’s southern gateway

On National Route 41 between Toyama and Hida Takayama, the station is listed as about 9.7 km, or 12 minutes by car, from Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway. It works as a break whether entering Hida City from Takayama or heading south from Kamioka and Toyama.

Source: Michi-no-Eki Alp Hida Furukawa official website

Parking and toilets are available around the clock

Gifu Prefecture’s facility guide lists parking and toilets as available 24 hours, separately from the facility’s opening hours. You can count on a rest stop even when arriving early in the morning or at night.

Source: Gifu Prefecture official roadside-station guide

A nursing room inside the information facility

Hida City lists a nursing room inside the information facility with a nursing sofa, diaper-changing table, hot water dispenser for formula and air conditioning; it can be locked. Hours are 9:00–17:00 from April to October and 9:00–16:00 from November to March.

Source: Hida City official website

The farmers’ market opens before the main facility

Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana is listed as open 8:00–17:00 and closed over the New Year holidays. As a shop specializing in Hida vegetables, it focuses on vegetables picked that morning. You can shop early, before the information and rest facility opens.

Source: Hida City official website
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.

  • Listed hours for the information and rest facility are 9:00–17:00 from April to October and 9:00–16:00 from November to March. In winter, allow for closing an hour earlier.
  • Parking and toilets are listed as available 24 hours, so you can take a break on an early-morning or nighttime drive.
  • The farmers’ market, souvenir shop, diner, ramen shop and bakery are separate businesses. Opening days and serving times differ; check official information before visiting if you plan to eat here.
  • Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana is listed as open 8:00–17:00 and closed over the New Year holidays. You can shop before the information and rest facility opens.
  • A Wednesday closure is listed for December–March. If you plan to eat or shop then, check current opening days shortly before visiting.
  • The station is about 9.7 km, or 12 minutes by car, from Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway and about 7 minutes by car from JR Hida-Furukawa Station. Allow for those drives if combining the stop with a town walk.
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.

  • Buy at the farmers’ market
    Hida beef and Hida chicken
    Listed as sold at Hida Farmers’ Market Soyana. Check in-store prices.
  • Take home
    Vegetables direct from farmers and local sake
    Soyana’s selection changes with the season.
  • Regional dishes at the diner
    Tonchan and keichan
    Listed as served at Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa Shokudo. Tonchan is a seasoned beef offal dish; keichan is seasoned chicken.
  • Available from the morning
    Oidaya chuka soba
    A bowl from a shop produced by Oidaya Noodle Factory, which has more than 100 years of history. Chuka soba is Japanese-style Chinese noodle soup.
  • Light meal or takeaway
    Freshly baked bread
    Kou Bakery advertises more than 30 kinds.
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.

A full meal

Tonchan, keichan and dried fish

A good choice if you want Hida regional food as a full meal. The diner also suggests finishing with Oidaya yakisoba, stir-fried noodles.

The diner’s opening days and serving times change. Keep another meal option in mind.

Quick and light

Oidaya chuka soba

Advertised as available from the morning, making it an option for the first meal of an early-start day.

Follow the shop’s information for its opening time.

Food for the car

Freshly baked bread from Kou Bakery

With more than 30 kinds to choose from, this gives companions with different tastes options.

The selection changes with popular items and baking times.

Buy to take home

Hida beef, Hida chicken, local sake and vegetables

Soyana is listed as opening at 8:00, so you can shop for home early in the day.

For foods needing refrigeration, plan travel time and cooling before you buy.

Choose souvenirs

Souvenirs and crafts at Yoriaijo Kou Hida Furukawa SHOP

Souvenirs and crafts from across Hida are gathered here; browse separately from the farmers’ market to avoid doubling up.

Stock changes. Check availability if you have a specific item in mind.

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On Route 41 with views of Mount Norikura, this roadside station at Hida City’s southern gateway brings food and souvenirs together.

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