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Gifu Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Mugegawa

道の駅 むげ川

Freshly baked bread, tsurumurasaki udon and vegetables picked that morning. Make a stop on the Gifu–Mino road memorable for the flavors of Mugegawa.

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Location
Seki City
Road
Prefectural Route 94 | Gifu–Mino Line
Hours
09:00–16:00
Closed Thursdays; when Thursday is a public holiday, closed the preceding day instead. Also closed December 31–January 2.
Parking
Cars: 47 / 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
Farm shop and bakery

Look at the vegetables, prepared foods and freshly baked bread first, then decide what to buy.

Eat
Tsurumurasaki udon

A way to taste a local Mugegawa-cho specialty.

In the morning
Morning set until 11:00 a.m.

Make it part of a morning driving break to enjoy what this station does best.

Buy
Local vegetables, bread and prepared foods

Choose something for the drive and something to enjoy after returning home.

Go farther
Onsen or the Mugi River waterfront

Either a short detour after eating or the start of a half-day outing.

In season
Moss phlox and Teraogahara Senbonzakura

In spring, flowers at the station and a cherry-blossom detour change the feel of the visit.

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Taketo's detour notes

At Mugegawa, start with the bakery and farm shop.

Taketo Naruse sees Mugegawa as a place to sort out what to eat and what to take home before or after sightseeing. It is a compact station. Choose one focus: the morning set and bread early in the day, tsurumurasaki udon at lunch, or vegetables and prepared foods on the way back. That makes its appeal clear.

Morning

Make a quick round of the morning set, freshly baked bread and farm shop.

Midday

Choose tsurumurasaki udon or Mugegawa bento as your main meal.

On the way back

Take vegetables, prepared foods and bread home to enjoy later.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Mugegawa is a small food stop on Prefectural Route 94 between Gifu and Mino cities. Come for vegetables picked that morning, Pan Kobo Mugegawa bakery, tsurumurasaki udon and the morning set served until 11:00 a.m. The compact site puts the farm shop, dining area, bakery and restrooms within a short walk. With more time, finish at Mugegawa Onsen, stroll by the Mugi River or, in spring, continue to Teraogahara Senbonzakura. Taketo Naruse recommends deciding what to eat and what to take home before you arrive.

  • #Pan Kobo Mugegawa bakery
  • #Tsurumurasaki udon
  • #Freshly picked vegetables
  • #Morning set
  • #Mugi River
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Morning produce and bread make a good reason to stop

Browse vegetables from Mugegawa-cho, fresh flowers, prepared foods and Gifu souvenirs, then visit Pan Kobo Mugegawa. Freshly baked bread works for a snack or to take away; arriving before noon leaves more to choose from.

02

Taste the area through tsurumurasaki udon and Mugegawa bento

The dining area serves Mugegawa-cho specialties including tsurumurasaki udon, made with Malabar spinach, and Mugegawa bento, a boxed meal. There are also handmade soba, Japanese dishes and light meals. To try Gifu's morning-set tradition, plan around the 11:00 a.m. cutoff.

03

Choose a nearby stop after eating

Finish at the onsen hot spring, walk a little by the Mugi River, head to Teraogahara Senbonzakura in spring, or extend a family outing to Gifu Prefecture Centennial Park. Food and shopping here make a good starting point for exploring Mugegawa.

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 morning driving break

Make the morning set and bread the main event

If driving on Route 94 from Gifu City, arrive early and visit the dining area for a morning set, then the bakery and farm shop. It is a quick way to see the station's strengths. Split your bread between a piece to eat there and some to open at home.

Parking → dining area → Pan Kobo Mugegawa bakery → farm shop → departure.

Bread selection and morning-set availability change through the day. For a meal, arriving before noon is easiest.

A stop that includes a meal

Find Mugegawa flavors at lunch and in the farm shop

At lunch, consider tsurumurasaki udon, a Mugegawa bento or handmade soba, then browse vegetables and prepared foods. Leave time in the farm shop to see local produce as well as eat.

Dining area → farm shop → a brief look at the waterside waterwheel.

Lunch can get busy and items can sell out. Bread or prepared foods give you another option.

Adults, seniors and rainy days

End a half-day outing at the onsen

Eat and shop at the station, then drive to Mugegawa Onsen to turn a break on Route 94 into a half-day trip. Indoor dining and a hot spring also suit rainy or hot days.

Michi-no-Eki Mugegawa → Mugegawa Onsen → return journey.

Mugegawa Onsen has irregular closing days and equipment inspections. Check its official news if bathing is the purpose of your trip.

A flower-viewing drive from late March to mid-April

Plan a spring trip around blossoms and station flowers

Take a break by the station's moss phlox and flowerbeds, then head to Teraogahara Senbonzakura Park if time allows. During cherry-blossom season, roads and parking are less predictable, so decide what to eat at the station before setting out.

Snack and shop at the station → Teraogahara Senbonzakura Park → onsen if time allows.

Bloom and illumination dates vary by year. Give priority to Seki City's current flowering information.

Families with primary-school children who want outdoor play

With children, keep the station stop short and head to a park

At the station, focus on bread, soft-serve ice cream, restrooms and a short shop visit. For active play, continue to Mugegawa Homi Bridge Waterside Park or Gifu Prefecture Centennial Park. The station's waterside area suits looking around; the parks suit play.

Station → Mugegawa Homi Bridge Waterside Park or Gifu Prefecture Centennial Park.

Weather, rising water and heat affect whether the riverside is suitable. You can skip the water and choose Centennial Park instead.

Hours

Opening hours

Roadside station
9:00〜16:00

Closed Thursdays; when Thursday is a public holiday, closed the preceding day instead. Also closed December 31–January 2.

Morning set
〜11:00

Available in the dining area; follow the day's posted service information.

Bakery
During shop opening hours

New items and selection change; check official notices and Instagram.

Nearby onsen
Varies by facility

Mugegawa Onsen has irregular closing days and equipment inspections.

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 and under
★★★☆☆

Useful for a short break focused on nursing, diaper changes and shopping.

The station is compact, with restrooms close to indoor shopping. Taking bread or prepared foods away may be easier than waiting for a long meal.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Good for bread, soft-serve ice cream and a short look at the waterside.

Enjoy the station's waterwheel and pond as things to look at; move to a park for time to run around.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

A flowerbed or waterside pause before or after eating helps break up the stop.

Spring moss phlox and fish in the water suit a quick look. For a longer play session, continue to Mugegawa Homi Bridge Waterside Park or Centennial Park.

Primary-school children
★★★★☆

Easy to turn into a half-day trip with the Mugi River, onsen, cherry blossoms or a park.

Have lunch and shop at the station, then add outdoor play or the onsen to suit different family interests.

Waiting for food

At busy times, look at bread and prepared foods first to reduce children's waiting time.

Outdoor play

The station suits a break. Move to a waterside park or Centennial Park for substantial play.

Waterside

Before going to the river, consider heat, high water and footing; just looking at the water is also an option.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Start with nearby stops from the parking area

    Visit the restrooms, farm shop and bakery first to keep even a short stop comfortable.

  2. 2
    Choose a meal before the rush

    If you want tsurumurasaki udon or a bento, avoid the busiest part of lunch for a calmer visit.

  3. 3
    Add either the onsen or a waterside walk

    Choosing just Mugegawa Onsen or a riverside walk keeps travel easier.

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

Outdoor plaza

Vending machines, soft-serve ice cream, temporary stalls and events can turn a short break into a longer one.

Flower garden

Moss phlox is a highlight in early spring, bringing a seasonal touch to the station itself.

Waterside area with a waterwheel

The pond and waterwheel southwest of the parking area offer a brief change of scene after eating.

Nearby events

On days of the Hanauma Festival, Teraogahara Senbonzakura or Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival, take extra care in planning roads and parking.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Look at the bread from morning to before noon

Official notices and visitor comments show interest in new items and sellouts at Pan Kobo Mugegawa. If bread is your goal, an early visit gives you more choice than looking for leftovers after midday.

Source: Official website, Instagram and visitor reports

The morning set changes how you plan the day

With a morning set served until 11:00 a.m., the station works as a breakfast stop as well as a lunch stop. If driving from Gifu City toward Mino or Gujo, you can eat lightly and shop before continuing.

Source: Official website (facility guide)

Short distances are the station's strength

The farm shop, dining area, bakery and restrooms are close together, so you can get things done quickly. With children or older companions, leave room to move on to the onsen or a park after eating and shopping.

Spring brings flowers at the station and Teraogahara

Moss phlox at the station and Teraogahara Senbonzakura Park nearby are spring highlights. Cherry blossoms peak at different times each year, so check bloom updates before deciding whether to eat at the station or see the trees first.

Source: Seki City bloom updates and official tourism information

On event days, stop at the station early

During the Hanauma Festival, Teraogahara Senbonzakura and Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival, traffic rules and parking near venues may differ from usual. Eat, use the restrooms and shop at the station early, then allow extra travel time.

Source: Seki City and Gifu Prefecture official tourism 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 usual hours are 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with Thursday closure. When Thursday is a public holiday, the closure moves to the preceding day; there is also a year-end closure. Check official information before making a long detour.
  • For the bakery and morning set, arrive between morning and before noon.
  • For lunch, keep several options in mind: tsurumurasaki udon, Mugegawa bento, bread and prepared foods.
  • The station's waterside and flowerbeds suit a short break. Go on to nearby parks for a longer play session.
  • If visiting Mugegawa Onsen, check its official site for equipment inspections or changes to holiday hours.
  • For Teraogahara Senbonzakura in spring and the Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival in summer, bloom conditions, traffic restrictions and parking guidance can change your plans.
  • Signs place the EV rapid charger before the exit toward Gifu City. Check signs on site and operating status if charging is the reason for your stop.
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.

  • Snack or takeaway
    Freshly baked bread from Pan Kobo Mugegawa
    Best browsed from morning to before noon
  • Local flavor
    Tsurumurasaki udon (Malabar spinach udon)
    Taste a Mugegawa-cho specialty
  • Lunch
    Mugegawa bento (boxed meal)
    A meal option using local vegetables
  • Morning break
    Morning set until 11:00 a.m.
    Plan your timing for this option
  • Farm shop
    Freshly picked vegetables and prepared foods
    Shopping to enjoy after returning home
  • Sweet treat
    Soft-serve ice cream
    For a short break in the plaza
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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Morning focus

Morning set and freshly baked bread

If you can arrive by 11:00 a.m., have a light meal and take bread away.

Service and selection change through the morning, so look at the morning options early.

Lunch focus

Tsurumurasaki udon and Mugegawa bento

For a meal that feels local to Mugegawa-cho, choose the udon or a bento.

At lunchtime, keep bread or prepared foods in mind if your first choice is unavailable.

Take home

Local vegetables, prepared foods and Gifu souvenirs

Pick something to open at home or your accommodation, even if this is a short stop.

Pause for something sweet

Soft-serve ice cream

Children and adults can take a quick break while looking over the outdoor plaza or waterside.

If items sell out

Bread, prepared foods and light meals

If popular bread or dishes are running low, switch to prepared foods from the farm shop or a light meal.

See what's in season

New breads and seasonal vegetables

Check official notices or Instagram for new breads and a recent look at the shelves before choosing what to seek out.

Access

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Michi-no-Eki Mugegawa

Freshly baked bread, tsurumurasaki udon and vegetables picked that morning. Make a stop on the Gifu–Mino road memorable for the flavors of Mugegawa.

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Day-use hot spring
Mugegawa Onsen (武芸川温泉)

After bread and farm-shop browsing, turn your Route 94 break into time at the onsen.

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Park for families
Gifu Prefecture Centennial Park (岐阜県百年公園)

Eat and shop at the station, then let the children play in a large wooded park.

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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

Mugegawa Onsen (武芸川温泉)
Day-use hot spring
Mugegawa Onsen (武芸川温泉)Japanese guide
About 8–12 minutes by carAbout 8–12 minutes by car

Good for relaxing at the onsen after lunch and shopping at the station. Check for equipment inspections and irregular closures before setting out.

Mugegawa Homi Bridge Waterside Park (武芸川宝見橋水辺公園)
Riverside park
Mugegawa Homi Bridge Waterside Park (武芸川宝見橋水辺公園)Japanese guide
About 8–12 minutes by carAbout 8–12 minutes by car

A short sunny-day walk when the station stop feels too brief. Skip it if water levels, heat or footing are a concern.

Teraogahara Senbonzakura Park (寺尾ヶ原千本桜公園)
Flowers and nature
Teraogahara Senbonzakura Park (寺尾ヶ原千本桜公園)Japanese guide
About 20 minutes by carAbout 20 minutes by car

For a flower-viewing drive from late March to mid-April. Check blooms, parking and illuminations before deciding whether to eat at the station or see the blossoms first.

Gifu Prefecture Centennial Park (岐阜県百年公園)
Park for families
Gifu Prefecture Centennial Park (岐阜県百年公園)Japanese guide
About 15–20 minutes by carAbout 15–20 minutes by car

Good when you want lunch or bread at the station and active play for children in the afternoon. Check closed days and seasonal events first.

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