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Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura

道の駅 ひだ朝日村

A mountain stop on Route 361 for the first mugwort of spring and vegetables picked that morning.

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Location
Takayama City
Road
National Route 361
Hours
8:30–17:00
The shop is open 8:30–17:00 (9:00–16:30 from November 21 to April 20). Rakuichi Hiroba farmers' market is open 8:30–17:30 (9:00–16:30 in that period). Yomogian restaurant is open 10:00–15:00 (until 14:00 in that period). Hours follow the official site.
Parking
Cars: 93 / Large vehicles: 3
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How to enjoy

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Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

Start here
Original Hida mugwort udon

Made at the station using only the first locally harvested mugwort of spring, this is a Gifu Prefecture recommended souvenir. Buy fresh noodles in the shop or eat the dish at Yomogian.

For a meal
Yomogian's udon and Hida beef hoba miso set meal

Plain udon is ¥730, tempura udon ¥1,050, and the Hida beef hoba miso set meal ¥2,400 (all tax included). You can also switch the noodles to shiratama udon.

For shopping
Mugwort shochu, mugwort daifuku and appo

The official site describes mugwort shochu, a Japanese distilled spirit, as unusual even nationwide. In Hida, mochi rice cakes are called appo.

For a morning stop
Freshly picked vegetables at Rakuichi Hiroba

Seasonal vegetables arrive every morning from June to early November. Freshly picked tomatoes and corn are highlights.

For outdoor activity
Asahi-no-Sato ground golf course

Beside the station, this 3,000 m² course has eight holes and Korean lawn grass throughout. Mount Norikura can be seen in the distance. Telephone reservations are required.

Gakuto's detour notes

Choose a mugwort treat before continuing along Route 361.

Gakuto Okumura sees this station as a place to shop around a single theme: mugwort. There are fresh mugwort udon noodles made at the station, unusual mugwort shochu and seasonal mugwort tofu. In the morning, add vegetables picked that day from neighboring Rakuichi Hiroba. Even if you skip the restaurant, a shop visit gives you a reason to stop.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura is a roadside station in Asahi-cho, Takayama, about 20 km southeast of central Takayama on National Route 361. Its signature original Hida mugwort udon is made at the station using only the first locally harvested mugwort of spring. At Yomogian (蓬庵), you can eat the udon or a Hida beef and hoba miso set meal; the shop sells mugwort shochu and mugwort daifuku rice cakes. Next door, the Rakuichi Hiroba farmers' market stocks vegetables picked that morning each day from June to early November. The station closes on Wednesdays, and its facilities switch to shorter winter hours from November 21 to April 20.

  • #Original Hida mugwort udon
  • #Rakuichi Hiroba farmers' market
  • #Yomogian restaurant
  • #National Route 361
  • #Asahi-cho, Takayama
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Mugwort ties the station together

Both the shop and restaurant center on high-quality local mugwort from the first spring harvest. Choices include original Hida mugwort udon, mugwort shochu, mugwort tofu, mugwort daifuku and mugwort konnyaku. If you are deciding what to take home, mugwort gives the selection a clear theme.

02

The farmers' market comes alive in the morning

Next door, Rakuichi Hiroba sells local produce labeled with the grower's name and address. Seasonal vegetables arrive each morning from June to early November, and the official site says some customers come as soon as it opens. It is a worthwhile destination if you pass through in the morning.

03

The history of Route 361 is part of the journey

National Route 361 in front of the station was once known as the Edo Kaido and Buri Kaido, a main entrance route to Hida leading toward Nomugi Pass. Views of Mount Norikura and Mount Ontake from Asahi-cho, and the scenery from Suzuran Kogen, make the road itself part of the stop.

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 based in central Takayama

Fit lunch into a Takayama sightseeing trip

About 30 minutes by car and 20 km southeast of central Takayama, the station lets you leave the city crowds for mugwort udon or a Hida beef hoba miso set meal at Yomogian. Pick up a mugwort product at the shop, and the drive becomes time for both a meal and a souvenir. Hoba miso is miso grilled on a magnolia leaf.

Central Takayama → National Route 361 → Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura → central Takayama or toward Nomugi Pass

Closed Wednesdays (or the following day if Wednesday is a national holiday). Check the day before planning a meal here.

Mornings from June to early November

Visit for the morning farmers' market

Rakuichi Hiroba opens at 8:30. Look for freshly picked tomatoes and corn, seasonal wild vegetables and red turnips before heading on. Even a short stop brings Asahi-cho produce into the trip; this also suits a day when you can eat your purchases at your lodging.

Morning departure → Rakuichi Hiroba → shop → National Route 361

Seasonal fresh vegetables are mainly available June to early November. Winter opening shifts to 9:00.

A half day focused on mountain scenery

Pair the stop with views of Mount Norikura and Suzuran Kogen

The official site highlights views of Mount Norikura and Mount Ontake from Asahi-cho and panoramas from Suzuran Kogen. A meal and toilet stop at the station can fit naturally before heading up toward the highland.

Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura → toward Suzuran Kogen → toward Akigami Onsen or return route

Weather and road conditions change travel times in the mountains. During winter snow, be prepared to shorten the plan.

An active day from April to November

Add a session of ground golf

The adjacent Asahi-no-Sato ground golf course has eight holes on Korean lawn grass, with a gazebo in the middle. The cooperation fee is ¥500 for nonresidents and rental equipment costs ¥200 per set; you can play up to two rounds. Fit a session before or after a meal. Ground golf is a Japanese club-and-ball target game.

Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura → Asahi-no-Sato ground golf course → meal at Yomogian

Reserve by phone from one month ahead. Closed Wednesdays; the season runs from snowmelt to snowfall.

A full day in Asahi-cho

Continue to a campground or nearby highlands

Asahi-cho has Kurumijima Campground and Akigami Onsen. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism also lists Bijo Kogen about 10 minutes by car from the station and Kakureha Kogen about 20 minutes away. Shop and check the information corner at the station before setting out to plan your supplies and time.

Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura → Bijo Kogen or Kakureha Kogen → toward Kurumijima Campground

Kurumijima Campground has a separate operator and contact from the station. Check each facility's information for your visit date.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop
8:30-17:00

From November 21 to April 20: 9:00–16:30. Browse mugwort products and rice cakes during these hours.

Rakuichi Hiroba farmers' market
8:30-17:30

From November 21 to April 20: 9:00–16:30. Seasonal vegetables are mainly available June to early November, with a wider selection in the morning.

Yomogian restaurant
10:00-15:00

From November 21 to April 20, open until 14:00. Official guidance says use outside regular hours may be discussed with advance reservation.

Asahi-no-Sato ground golf course
8:30-17:30

The season runs from snowmelt in April until snowfall in November. The listed winter hours are 9:00–16:30 from November 21 to April 20, but the course may be closed by snow; reserve by phone from one month ahead and confirm operation.

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
★★★☆☆

A free rest area and infant facilities make a short break practical.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism lists infant facilities and a wheelchair-accessible toilet with a ramp. Follow signs on site for facility details, and allow for a short visit.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Keep eating, a brief walk in the park and returning to the car as separate short steps.

The park and children's play area offer outdoor time while waiting for the restaurant. Yomogian closes at 15:00, so an earlier lunch is easier to manage.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Add the grassy ground golf course for a longer stop.

The adjacent course has Korean lawn grass throughout and rental equipment. It requires a reservation, so include it when your travel date is set rather than arriving without one.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Mugwort products and the history of Route 361 make tangible stories about the area.

There is mugwort udon made at the station, the former Edo Kaido and Buri Kaido road names, and the route toward Nomugi Pass. Ground golf allows up to two rounds.

Toilets

The ministry's page also lists two accessible parking spaces and a ramp.

Facilities for small children

Check on-site signs for the types of facilities and conditions of use.

Outdoor play

Ground golf requires a phone reservation and a cooperation fee. The park can offer a break while waiting for the restaurant.

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

Official notices

Changes to opening hours, temporary closures and seasonal switches are posted here. It is especially useful to check around the switch to winter hours in late November and back in late April.

Kodama-kan

An adjacent single-story wooden indoor multipurpose facility with about 980 m² of floor space. Available for gateball and baseball practice and events as a rental venue; reservations are required.

Yasuragi-kan

A traditional wooden house beside the station used for events. Reservations are required here too.

Asahi-no-Sato ground golf course

Open from snowmelt in April until snowfall in November. In December 2013, it became a certified course of the Japan Ground Golf Association (certification no. 366).

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Mugwort is made into a signature product here

The official site states that original Hida mugwort udon is made at the station using only high-quality mugwort from the first local spring harvest. It is also a Gifu Prefecture recommended souvenir, so decide whether to buy fresh noodles to take home or eat the dish at the restaurant.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura site, shop page

The farmers' market identifies its growers

The official site says Rakuichi Hiroba labels its produce with growers' names and addresses. Seasonal vegetables arrive each morning from June to early November, and some customers come as soon as it opens. A morning visit gives you the best reason to stop.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura site, Rakuichi Hiroba page

Route 361 was known as the Edo Kaido and Buri Kaido

The official site says National Route 361 in front of the station was once known as the Edo Kaido and Buri Kaido, a main approach to Hida leading toward Nomugi Pass. Knowing that history makes the road itself part of the visit.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura site

The vegetable selection changes with the seasons

The official shipping guide lists orina greens, crown daisy and wild vegetables in spring; eggplant, cucumber, tomato, blueberry and corn in summer; leeks, red turnips, taro and Chinese cabbage in autumn; and perilla seeds, soybeans, cold-dried daikon and dried mugwort in winter. Shopping here changes with the season.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura site, Rakuichi Hiroba page

The bus from Takayama Station does not run every day

The official access guide warns that the route bus from Takayama Station does not run on weekends or national holidays and advises checking service. For a trip without a car, check the Nohi Bus Asahi Line timetable first.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Hida Asahi-mura site, access page
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.

  • Closed every Wednesday (or the next day if it is a national holiday) and over the year-end/New Year holidays. Temporary closures also occur; check official notices shortly before visiting.
  • From November 21 to April 20, facilities have shorter hours. The shop and Rakuichi Hiroba are open 9:00–16:30, and Yomogian closes at 14:00.
  • Yomogian is open 10:00–15:00. According to official guidance, use outside these hours may be possible with advance reservation.
  • Menu prices are those published on the official site. They may change, so use the prices displayed on the day.
  • The parking information lists 93 standard spaces, three large-vehicle spaces and two accessible spaces. Gifu tourism information instead lists 100 standard spaces, so drivers of large vehicles should ask ahead to confirm arrangements.
  • Official guidance does not specify whether indoor facilities can be used outside shop and restaurant hours. Ask in advance if you are relying on the station for a night stop.
  • The Nohi Bus Asahi Line from Takayama Station does not run on weekends or national holidays. Check service before traveling by public transport.
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.

  • Station specialty
    Original Hida mugwort udon (plain udon)
    ¥730 including tax / Yomogian
  • Noodles
    Tempura udon
    ¥1,050 including tax
  • Set meal
    Hida beef hoba miso set meal
    ¥2,400 including tax
  • Local-style set meal
    Kei-chan chicken set meal
    ¥1,080 including tax
  • Winter only
    Simmered udon
    ¥990 including tax / November–March only
  • Takeaway
    Mugwort daifuku, appo and bijo mochi
    Sold in the shop; check the displayed price
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.

Stop for lunch

Original Hida mugwort udon, Hida beef hoba miso set meal, Kei-chan chicken set meal

Yomogian is open 10:00–15:00 (until 14:00 from November 21 to April 20), so plan to arrive within those hours if lunch is your main reason for visiting.

Have a light meal

Ramen ¥780, beef curry ¥780, chilled zaru udon ¥860

The restaurant also serves dishes besides udon, making it useful when fellow travelers want different things.

Warm up in winter

Simmered udon (November–March only)

A fitting bowl for a winter drive on Route 361. Winter opening hours are shorter, so avoid pushing lunch too late.

Shop to take home

Mugwort shochu, mugwort tofu, mugwort konnyaku, mugwort daifuku, fresh mugwort udon noodles

Even without dining in, the shop offers a taste of the station's character. Mugwort tofu is seasonal.

Shop in the morning

Seasonal vegetables at Rakuichi Hiroba, appo, bean mochi, horse chestnut mochi and tomato jam

The selection changes by season: orina greens, crown daisy and wild vegetables in spring; tomatoes and corn in summer; red turnips and taro in autumn; and perilla seeds and cold-dried daikon radish in winter.

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A mountain stop on Route 361 for the first mugwort of spring and vegetables picked that morning.

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