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Gifu Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Sky Dome Kamioka

道の駅 宙ドーム・神岡

A break on Route 471 becomes a short journey through Hida Kamioka's flavors and astrophysics.

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Location
Hida City
Road
National Route 471
Hours
9:00–17:00
Typical hours for the local products and snack counters. In winter, the local products counter closes at 16:00; the restaurant's last order varies by season.
Parking
Cars: 109 / Large vehicles: 7
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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.

First on arrival
Check the toilets and opening hours, then visit KamiokLab

The science museum generally opens 9:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. It fits before or after food and shopping.

For lunch
Hida-style Chinese noodles or a Hida miso pork cutlet set

The restaurant focuses on lunch. Last-order times change with the season, so aim for the main lunch period.

For a light bite
Tempura manju and egoma soft serve

Add a quick taste of Kamioka's sweets, whether to cheer up a child or have a bite after lunch.

To take home
Hida souvenirs and space-related goods

The shop is a place to browse Hida souvenirs alongside items connected to the University of Tokyo's Institute for Cosmic Ray Research.

For a half-day
Visit Gattan Go!!, Kamioka Castle and Nagareha Onsen

Choose between an activity, a walk through town and a hot spring to shape the rest of your visit.

By season
Outdoor activities in spring and autumn; indoor exhibits and hot springs in winter

Weather and road conditions make a difference in the mountains. Also watch for shorter winter opening hours.

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Highlights

Sky Dome Kamioka is worth more than a toilet or meal stop. Inside is Hida Space Science Museum KamiokLab, which is free to enter and introduces the research that has made Kamioka known for Super-Kamiokande and KAGRA through experiences for children and adults. For a snack, try tempura manju (a deep-fried sweet bun) or egoma soft serve made with perilla seeds; for a meal, choose Hida-style Chinese noodles or a Hida miso pork cutlet set. The shop carries Hida souvenirs alongside astrophysics goods. On a mountain drive toward Takayama, Toyama or Okuhida, you can rest, eat and learn in one stop.

  • #Gifu Prefecture
  • #Hida City
  • #Kamioka
  • #National Route 471
  • #KamiokLab
  • #Super-Kamiokande
  • #Hida-style Chinese noodles
  • #Tempura manju
  • #Egoma soft serve
  • #With children
  • #Mountain drive
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A free science museum turns a break into a Kamioka experience

KamiokLab is inside the roadside station, so it is easy to visit before or after a meal or shopping. Super-Kamiokande, KAGRA and neutrinos may sound difficult, but videos and interactive exhibits help first-time visitors understand why Kamioka is a center for astrophysics. It is also a welcome indoor stop on rainy or hot days.

02

Enjoy Hida flavors and space-themed treats together

For a snack, choose tempura manju, a deep-fried sweet bun, or egoma soft serve flavored with perilla seeds. For a meal, try Hida-style Chinese noodles or a Hida miso pork cutlet set. Special items inspired by KamiokLab and astrophysics can keep the conversation going over food with children. The restaurant mainly serves lunch, so arrive a little early if you plan to eat there.

03

A practical mountain rest stop between Takayama, Toyama and Okuhida

The station follows a substantial stretch of mountain roads from Hida-Kiyomi IC, Toyama IC or the Matsumoto direction. Parking, toilets, meals, shops and indoor exhibits are together: drivers can rest, children can change pace and adults can pick out souvenirs. Add nearby Gattan Go!!, Kamioka Castle, a hot spring or a farm, and the stop can become a half-day outing.

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.

Families and adults traveling toward Takayama, Toyama or Okuhida

Turn a mountain-drive lunch break into a Kamioka detour

After a tiring drive, find a parking space and the toilets, then choose a meal or snack. A lunch of Hida-style Chinese noodles or miso pork cutlet, or a lighter tempura manju and egoma soft serve, gives the break a Hida Kamioka flavor. Afterward, KamiokLab turns a rest stop into a short learning experience.

On National Route 471. Easy to include in a longer journey from Hida-Kiyomi IC or Toyama IC.

With Wednesday closures and shorter winter hours, check official information before setting out if you are coming for a meal.

Parents and children on rainy or hot days or during a long drive

With children, start with the indoor exhibits

KamiokLab is free and has videos and interactive displays, making it a useful change of scene for preschool and elementary-school children. Small children can enjoy the darker video spaces and the scale of the equipment without understanding every exhibit. Even a short visit before or after a meal can refresh everyone after time in the car.

Parking → toilets → KamiokLab → snack counter or shop.

Last admission to the museum is 16:30. If arriving late in the day, visit the exhibits first.

Families with elementary-school children or older and half-day activity trips

Make Gattan Go!! the focus of a Kamioka outing

Gattan Go!! runs on the tracks of the former Kamioka Railway and is an easy drive from the station. Eat and use the toilets at the station first, then travel to the activity in time for your booking. Return for KamiokLab or the shop to connect Kamioka's mining and astrophysics stories.

Sky Dome Kamioka → Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go!! Machinaka Course.

Check reservations, operating days and age requirements for Gattan Go!!.

History lovers, rainy days and unhurried trips into the evening

For an adult trip, finish quietly at Kamioka Castle and a hot spring

After browsing Hida souvenirs at the station, visit Kamioka Castle to explore the mining town's history. Add Nagareha Onsen Neutrino, a hot spring bath, to relax after the mountain drive. Food, science, history and a hot spring all sit within reach of one another in Kamioka.

Sky Dome Kamioka → Kamioka Castle → Nagareha Onsen Neutrino.

Kamioka Castle generally closes for winter from December through March. The hot spring is generally closed on Tuesdays.

Outdoor activities, farm food and Northern Alps views

In fair weather, extend the trip to Yamanomura Farm

With extra time, continue to Okuhida Yamanomura Farm, at about 1,000 m elevation, for animals, sausages and mountain scenery. Decide whether to eat at the farm or finish with a meal at the roadside station, so your food stops fit together.

Sky Dome Kamioka → Okuhida Yamanomura Farm.

The farm closes in winter and is generally closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check the mountain-road weather too.

Hours

Opening hours

Local products counter
9:00-17:00

Approximately 9:00–16:00 in winter, November–March; check the current notice, as the opening time can change.

Snack counter
9:00-17:00

For a short stop with tempura manju or egoma soft serve.

Restaurant
11:00–15:00 last order

Last order is approximately 15:30 during Golden Week, summer vacation and autumn foliage season, and around 14:00 in winter (November–March). Check the current winter notice for the exact time.

Hida Space Science Museum KamiokLab
9:00-17:00

Last admission 16:30; free entry. Closed Wednesdays (the following day if Wednesday is a public holiday) and for New Year, December 29–January 3.

Closed days
Usually Wednesdays

If Wednesday is a public holiday, the station closes instead on the following Thursday. There are also New Year closures.

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.

Under 1 year old
★★★☆☆

KamiokLab's indoor space and a toilet break can help. This is better as a short stop than a long play session; plan nursing and diaper changes in advance.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

Videos and large exhibits can be fun even for their atmosphere. Keep the visit short and combine it with a snack, while helping children avoid running in the exhibition room.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Children of this age may respond to ideas like space, light and large equipment underground. Follow the exhibits with a space-themed menu item or souvenir to make the visit memorable.

Elementary-school children
★★★★★

Super-Kamiokande and KAGRA can become themes for the trip, with nearby activities such as Gattan Go!! and GSA to explore.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Parking is divided between the first and second lots

    Official guidance lists 53 standard-car spaces in the first lot and 56 in the second. Park near the building for a meal, or consider ease of entry and exit for a longer break.

  2. 2
    Find the toilets and indoor exhibits first

    On a mountain drive, locating the toilets and an indoor place to rest helps you settle in. KamiokLab is free, so it can also fill a short wait while companions choose food.

  3. 3
    The snack counter offers an alternative to the lunch rush

    If the restaurant timing does not work, the snack counter offers tempura manju and soft serve. Keeping a snack option in mind makes a mountain journey easier to manage.

  4. 4
    Consider a nearby hot spring later in the day

    If you arrive close to the shop and snack counter's closing time, you could finish the outing at Nagareha Onsen. In winter, check road conditions and opening days and keep the plan manageable.

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 Space Science Museum KamiokLab Musubiba

An indoor space for researcher talks and science classes. It is less affected by weather and brings visitors closer to astrophysics.

KamiokLab exhibition room

The permanent exhibits alone are worth a visit. Even without an event, they add learning to a meal and shopping stop.

Roadside station second floor and nearby venues

Tickets for GEO SPACE ADVENTURE and information about related events may be available here. Check early in years when it is held.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Easy to use as a roadside station, even when KamiokLab is the draw

Travel accounts and tourist guides commonly describe 20 minutes to about an hour at KamiokLab followed by the shop or snack counter. You can visit the museum as part of a break instead of planning a separate museum trip.

Source: Hida City and travel-account trends

A place to enjoy local snacks on a short stop

Tempura manju and egoma soft serve add a taste of Kamioka even when there is no time for a meal. Some visitor reviews describe using the snack counter much like a highway rest area; it suits a brief break.

Source: Travel-review trends

Wednesday closures and shorter winter hours shape plans

Both the station and KamiokLab generally close on Wednesdays, while the shop and restaurant have shorter hours in winter. If you are counting on a meal during a mountain drive, plan to arrive earlier.

Source: Official opening hours

Children can enjoy an introduction to the exhibits without understanding everything

Even without fully grasping neutrinos or gravitational waves, children may remember the large videos, models and game-like exhibits. Elementary-school children may find a starting point for a school project; preschoolers can use the indoor visit as a rainy-day break.

Source: KamiokLab facility guidance and visitor accounts

For event days, check age and booking rules

Researcher talks can be short, free drop-in activities. GEO SPACE ADVENTURE, however, has an elementary-school-or-older age rule, capacity limit, fee and designated meeting place. Check which events allow a casual visit and which require advance planning.

Source: KamiokLab and GSA official information

Nearby stops add new sides to Kamioka

Gattan Go!! follows the former Kamioka Railway; Kamioka Castle introduces the mining town's history; Nagareha Onsen offers a mountain hot spring break; and Yamanomura Farm offers highland outdoor time. The station is a handy place to eat, use the toilets and organize the route before exploring them.

Source: Hida City tourism information and nearby attractions' official sites
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.

  • Official guidance lists 53 standard-car spaces in the first lot, 56 in the second and seven bus spaces. The second lot currently cannot be used or parked in at night, according to the official notice; do not use it for a nighttime stop.
  • The local products and snack counters generally open 9:00–17:00. The local products counter generally closes at 16:00 in winter, November–March; check its current opening time, which can vary.
  • The restaurant’s usual last order is 15:00 after an 11:00 opening; it is generally 15:30 during Golden Week, summer vacation and autumn foliage season, and around 14:00 in winter, November–March. Check the current winter notice for the exact last order.
  • The seasonal bear soup set meal at the Hida Kozō restaurant is scheduled by the station to start in early October 2026. It costs ¥1,650 including tax and is limited to 30 servings a day, so it may sell out.
  • KamiokLab opens 9:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30 and free entry. It closes Wednesdays (the following day if Wednesday is a public holiday) and December 29–January 3.
  • Winter road surfaces, summer downpours and autumn-foliage crowds can shift arrival times on mountain roads. Leave extra time if you plan to eat here.
  • For science events such as GSA and researcher talks, age limits, capacity and application rules vary. Check official information when an event is the purpose 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.

  • Snack counter
    Tempura manju (deep-fried sweet bun)
    See in-store menu for price
  • Snack counter
    Egoma (perilla-seed) soft serve
    See in-store menu for price
  • Restaurant
    Hida-style Chinese noodles
    See in-store menu for price
  • Restaurant
    Hida miso pork cutlet set
    See in-store menu for price
  • Light meals and snacks
    KamiokLab-related menu items
    See in-store menu for price
  • Restaurant (seasonal)
    Bear soup set meal (bear meat)
    ¥1,650 including tax; limited to 30 servings per day
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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Have a full lunch

Hida-style Chinese noodles / Hida miso pork cutlet set / noodle dishes

The main choice when you want a substantial lunch break on Route 471. Even if some in your group want a snack and others a meal, both options are in the building.

The restaurant mainly serves lunch, and last order is earlier in winter.

Add a quick taste of Kamioka

Tempura manju / egoma soft serve

Good when you do not want a full meal or want to share a bite with children. Egoma soft serve is described as Yamanomura Farm Jersey-milk soft serve combined with perilla seeds.

The snack counter also has opening hours. If you arrive late in the afternoon, check the shop and snack counter first.

Enjoy space-themed items

KamiokLab-related menu items / astrophysics goods

After seeing KamiokLab's exhibits, choosing these can keep children and adults talking. They make a different kind of travel souvenir from the usual Hida gifts.

Products and menu items change, so keep alternatives in mind.

Shop for gifts

Hida souvenirs / local products / goods connected to the University of Tokyo's Institute for Cosmic Ray Research

The shop makes it easy to choose gifts for colleagues or family, bringing together products tied to Hida and to Kamioka.

Local vegetables are also advertised from spring to autumn, but the selection varies by season and time of day.

Finish at a nearby attraction

Nagareha Onsen / Yamanomura Farm sausages / farm dairy products

You can eat lightly at the station and then head to the hot spring or farm. On a half-day route, spreading the food stops out gives you more time.

The farm closes for winter and the hot spring has regular closed days, so check hours for your visit.

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Sky Dome Kamioka

A break on Route 471 becomes a short journey through Hida Kamioka's flavors and astrophysics.

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Science museum
Hida Space Science Museum KamiokLab

A free museum inside Sky Dome Kamioka that shows why Kamioka is a center for astrophysics.

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Activities and experiences
Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go!! Machinaka Course

Ride the former Kamioka Railway tracks for an activity unique to Kamioka.

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History and culture
Kamioka Castle

Explore Kamioka’s mining-town history at a quiet castle stop after eating at the station.

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Hot spring
Nagareha Onsen Neutrino

Ease the fatigue of a mountain drive at a hot spring with a distinctly Kamioka name.

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Farm and nature
Okuhida Yamanomura Farm

Continue to a farm at about 1,000 m elevation for outdoor fun and Hida Kamioka food.

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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

Science museum
Hida Space Science Museum KamiokLabJapanese guide
Inside the stationA short walk

A top choice for adding a distinctly Kamioka learning experience to a roadside break. Entry is free and it is useful as an indoor stop.

Activities and experiences
Rail Mountain Bike Gattan Go!! Machinaka CourseJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carAbout 5 minutes by car

Suited to families with elementary-school children or older and travelers seeking an activity. The station works as a place to eat, use the toilets and meet up.

History and culture
Kamioka CastleJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carAbout 5 minutes by car

Link science at KamiokLab with the town’s history at Kamioka Castle for a fuller picture of Kamioka.

Hot spring
Nagareha Onsen NeutrinoJapanese guide
About 15 minutes by carAbout 15 minutes by car

A good way to end a day after eating and shopping at the station, before the drive home. Check road conditions in winter.

Farm and nature
Okuhida Yamanomura FarmJapanese guide
About 40 minutes by carAbout 40 minutes by car

Good for families adding outdoor time on a clear day. Check its winter closure and usual Wednesday and Thursday closures, and allow at least half a day.

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