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Michi-no-Eki Oribe no Sato Motosu

道の駅 織部の里もとす

A stop on National Route 157 for Oribe ware and the harvests of Motosu.

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Location
Motosu City
Road
National Route 157
Hours
8:30–17:00
8:30–17:00 refers to the produce shop, which is listed as closing at 16:00 in winter. Wabian cafe and restaurant is open 8:30–15:00 (morning set until 11:00; meals 11:00–15:00, or until 14:00 on winter weekdays). The fast-food counter is open 10:00–16:00; Kaze no Hotaru, 9:00–16:00; the Oribe Exhibition Hall and Sanmon Gallery, 10:00–16:00; and the road information hall, 8:30–17:00. Closing times differ, so check the official guidance shortly before visiting if you have a specific destination.
Parking
Cars: 136 / 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.

See first
Oribe Exhibition Hall and Sanmon Gallery

Both are open 10:00–16:00. An audio guide at the Oribe Exhibition Hall introduces Furuta Oribe and Oribe ware.

For a meal
Wabian morning set and game dishes

The cafe opens at 8:30; the Japanese-style morning set is available until 11:00. Meals center on Motosu ingredients, including a grilled game meat set.

To shop
Fuyu persimmons and Oribe ware at Yurara

Opens at 8:30. Look for Fuyu persimmons, Tokuyama chili peppers, Usuzumi maitake mushrooms and bread baked in the shop daily.

For something sweet
Fuyu persimmon soft serve

The fast-food counter is open 10:00–16:00. It offers a taste of Motosu even on a brief stop.

For a short stop
Road information hall and 24-hour toilets

The information corner has a rest area and is open 8:30–17:00; toilets are available 24 hours.

Taketo’s stopover notes

See the pottery, then choose the persimmons.

Taketo Yakumo recommends visiting the exhibits before shopping. The Oribe Exhibition Hall and Sanmon Gallery open at 10:00. If you arrive earlier, have a Japanese-style morning set at the cafe, open from 8:30, and browse the shop before going to the exhibits; the wait becomes a break. With ample parking and 24-hour toilets, it is easy to spend an unhurried hour here.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Oribe no Sato Motosu is south of the Motosu Tunnel on National Route 157. It is a one-minute walk from Oribe Station on the Tarumi Railway and about a 10-minute drive from Motosu Interchange on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway. It is named for Furuta Oribe, a warrior and tea master associated with Motosu; the Oribe Exhibition Hall and Sanmon Gallery are attached to the station building. The Yurara shop sells Fuyu persimmons, strawberries, Tokuyama chili peppers, Usuzumi maitake mushrooms and Oribe ware. The Wabian cafe and restaurant opens at 8:30 and serves a Japanese-style morning set. Parking accommodates 136 cars and 8 large vehicles, and toilets are available 24 hours, making this a convenient stop before or after visiting the Usuzumi Cherry Tree or the Neo Fault, or for a morning break along Route 157.

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  • #Fuyu persimmons
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  • #National Route 157
  • #Tarumi Railway Oribe Station
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Furuta Oribe gives the station more than its name

The two-story Sanmon Gallery, the station’s landmark, stands beside the Oribe Exhibition Hall with its audio guide. From 10:00 to 16:00, visitors can explore Furuta Oribe’s history, Oribe ware and the tea ceremony. Seeing the pottery first may change how you choose a souvenir from the shop’s Oribe ware shelves.

02

Find Motosu’s harvest in one shop

Yurara carries Motosu’s Fuyu persimmons, Nohime and Mino Musume strawberry varieties, kiwifruit, kumquats, Tokuyama chili peppers and Usuzumi maitake mushrooms. There are also sweets inspired by the Usuzumi Cherry Tree in Neo, local sake and bread baked daily in the shop, so you can pick something for the drive and something to take home.

03

An early start makes breaks easier to plan

The produce shop, road information hall and cafe all open at 8:30. With parking for 136 cars and 8 large vehicles, 24-hour toilets, a free rest area, EV charging facilities and a postbox, the station makes a practical starting point for a morning drive north on Route 157.

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 half-day drive north from Motosu

Stock up before heading toward the Usuzumi Cherry Tree and Neo

The Motosu City Tourism Association presents this station as a base for visiting the Usuzumi Cherry Tree and Neo Fault. Before driving north on Route 157, use the toilets, pick up provisions and shop at the produce market; that can save time looking for a shop around Neo. This is a place to stock up, rather than a fuel stop.

Motosu Interchange → Michi-no-Eki Oribe no Sato Motosu → National Route 157 toward Neo

Weather and road conditions affect travel times in the mountains. Hours also shorten in winter, so allow time for the return trip.

Days when you want an early start

Arrive early for breakfast and the produce shop

Wabian opens at 8:30, and its Japanese-style morning set is served until 11:00. The produce shop and road information hall also open at 8:30, so you can have breakfast, shop and gather information in one stop. These facilities can fill the time before the exhibition hall opens at 10:00.

Park → morning set at Wabian → Yurara shop → Oribe Exhibition Hall from 10:00

The morning set is served from opening until 11:00. At busy times, eating first can make the visit easier.

A short stop on the way through

Take home a local taste on a 30-minute break

If you cannot stay long, choose a Fuyu persimmon soft serve or one item from the shop. The parking area, toilets and shop are close together, so even a brief stop can feel worthwhile.

Park → toilets → fast-food counter → shop → depart

The fast-food counter is open 10:00–16:00. In the early morning or evening, switch to shopping at Yurara.

A train trip without driving

Take the Tarumi Railway and explore the station on foot

Oribe Station on the Tarumi Railway is just a one-minute walk away, making this roadside station accessible without a car. The exhibition hall, cafe and produce shop are grouped together, so you can spend the time between trains here.

Tarumi Railway Oribe Station → one-minute walk → station building, exhibition hall and shop

Trains are infrequent. Decide on your return train before planning how long to stay.

A drive with preschool children

Use the cafe as a base when visiting with children

The cafe dining area has a children’s play space with a cushioned floor and play equipment. It is for preschool children and younger. Children can play where the adults eat or rest, letting adults take a seated break too.

Park → Wabian cafe area (children’s play space) → shop → depart

Follow the on-site guidance for use and crowding. For more active play, add Motomaru Park or Monju no Mori to the outing.

Hours

Opening hours

Produce shop (Yurara)
8:30–17:00 / listed as closing at 16:00 in winter

These hours are also a guide to the station’s overall opening hours.

Cafe and restaurant (Wabian)
Cafe 8:30–15:00 (morning set until 11:00) / meals 11:00–15:00

Meal service is listed as ending at 14:00 on weekdays in winter.

Fast-food counter
10:00-16:00

Mainly items for short breaks, including Fuyu persimmon soft serve.

Kaze no Hotaru
9:00-16:00

Offers quick game meat snacks, including grilled venison skewers.

Oribe Exhibition Hall and Sanmon Gallery
10:00-16:00

They open 1½ hours after the station. If you arrive early, visit other facilities first.

Road information hall and toilets
Information hall 8:30–17:00 / toilets 24 hours

The information hall has a rest area. The toilets are listed as available 24 hours.

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
★★★☆☆

Good for a short break entirely indoors.

Infant facilities are listed, and the toilets are available 24 hours. The shop is close to the parking area, easing a visit while carrying a baby.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

The cafe play space can be a base.

The cafe dining area has a cushioned-floor play space with play equipment for preschool children and younger.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

The play space and a sweet treat can fill time at the station.

Fuyu persimmon soft serve and children’s menu items can make it easier for adults to shop.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

The Oribe Exhibition Hall audio guide offers a starting point for conversation.

After seeing Furuta Oribe and Oribe ware, add a place for active play such as Motomaru Park or Monju no Mori to make a full day.

Toilets

With 10 men’s fixtures and 9 women’s fixtures, these serve as a useful rest stop along Route 157.

Facilities for small children

The play space is in the cafe dining area and is for preschool children and younger. Follow conditions posted on site.

Outdoor play

For large play equipment, extend the outing to Motomaru Park or Monju no Mori, which the official site introduces.

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

Check for events such as prize-draws and summer festivals, temporary closures and changes to hours before visiting on a set date.

Sanmon Gallery

The station’s landmark also hosts exhibitions by local residents. It is open 10:00–16:00, so it is not part of an early-morning visit.

Seasonal produce and nearby sightseeing

The main produce, including Fuyu persimmons and strawberries, changes with the seasons. During the Usuzumi Cherry Tree blossom season, allow for traffic toward Neo too.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

The Oribe Exhibition Hall audio guide changes how you see the pottery

Exhibits cover Furuta Oribe’s history and Oribe ware, while the audio guide also introduces the tea ceremony. Visiting first helps you choose Oribe ware in the shop by its shape and glaze, rather than only by first impression.

Source: Official site: Information Hall and Exhibition Hall

Focus on Fuyu persimmons and local specialties when shopping

Yurara carries Fuyu persimmons, Nohime and Mino Musume strawberries, kiwifruit, kumquats, Tokuyama chili peppers and Usuzumi maitake mushrooms. It also has sweets inspired by Neo’s Usuzumi Cherry Tree, local sake, Oribe ware and bread baked daily in the shop. Pick some for the drive and some for home.

Source: Official site: Agricultural Produce and Specialties

A base for visiting the Usuzumi Cherry Tree and Neo Fault

The Motosu City Tourism Association presents this station as a base for visits to the Usuzumi Cherry Tree and Neo Fault. Eat and shop before heading north on Route 157, leaving more time for sightseeing around Neo.

Source: Motosu City Tourism Association

A visit works without a car

It is a one-minute walk from Oribe Station on the Tarumi Railway. The exhibition hall, cafe and produce shop are grouped around the station building, so you can spend the wait between trains here. It is also an option if you do not want a family member to drive.

Source: Official site: Access; Gifu Prefecture Road Maintenance Division
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 Oribe Exhibition Hall and Sanmon Gallery are open 10:00–16:00. The rest of the station starts opening at 8:30, so shop and eat first if you arrive in the morning.
  • The official site lists irregular closures. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Gifu Prefecture also list Wednesdays (or the next day if Wednesday is a public holiday) and the New Year period. Check before a Wednesday visit.
  • The produce shop is listed as closing at 16:00 in winter, and restaurant meal service at 14:00 on winter weekdays. Allow extra time if arriving in the afternoon.
  • Parking accommodates 136 cars and 8 large vehicles, and toilets are available 24 hours, making this a useful rest stop along Route 157.
  • It is a one-minute walk from Oribe Station on the Tarumi Railway. Trains are infrequent, so choose your return train before visiting.
  • Traffic toward Neo increases during the Usuzumi Cherry Tree blossom season. Keep your station stop brief if the blossoms are your main goal.
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.

  • Produce shop highlight
    Fuyu persimmons
    The Yurara shop carries this signature Motosu fruit. Supplies are seasonal, so check what is on display that day.
  • A sweet treat for a short stop
    Fuyu persimmon soft serve
    The official site presents this as a signature item at the fast-food counter (10:00–16:00).
  • A meal at Wabian
    Grilled game meat set meal
    One of the official site’s listed dishes using Motosu vegetables and game meat.
  • Eat as you walk
    Grilled venison skewers and Con Venison open sandwich
    Game meat snacks at Kaze no Hotaru (9:00–16:00), for when you do not want a full meal.
  • To take home
    Tokuyama chili peppers, Usuzumi maitake mushrooms and daily baked bread
    Local specialties and bread baked daily in the shop. The same shop also carries sweets inspired by Neo’s Usuzumi Cherry Tree, local sake and Oribe ware.
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.

For breakfast

Wabian morning set

The cafe opens at 8:30 and serves its Japanese-style morning set until 11:00. Have your first meal here if you are starting early.

For a full meal

Grilled game meat set meal

Meals start at 11:00. Motosu vegetables and game meat give you a taste of the area.

For a light bite

Kaze no Hotaru grilled venison skewers and Con Venison open sandwich

Available 9:00–16:00. Try a bite of local game meat even if there is no time for a sit-down meal.

For something sweet

Fuyu persimmon soft serve

Available 10:00–16:00. An easy change of pace for children, companions or a driving break.

To take home

Fuyu persimmons, Tokuyama chili peppers, Usuzumi maitake mushrooms, sweets inspired by the Usuzumi Cherry Tree, local sake and Oribe ware

Yurara opens at 8:30. Choose something to enjoy at home, even on a short stop.

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