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Michi-no-Eki Seiryu Shirakawa Cuore no Sato

道の駅 清流白川 クオーレの里

A destination on Prefectural Route 62 for taking home Shirakawa tea and keichan chicken.

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Location
Shirakawa Town, Kamo District
Road
Prefectural Route 62 | Gero–Shirakawa Line
Hours
9:00–17:00
Wakuwaku Park Area is open 9:00–17:00, with closing at 16:00 in some periods. Wakuwaku House serves morning sets 9:00–11:00 and lunch 11:00–16:00; it closes at 16:00 on weekdays and in winter. Outdoor Area is open 8:30–17:00.
Parking
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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
Wakuwaku House shop

Start here for Shirakawa tea and the locally made Kurokawa keichan chicken series.

For a meal
Morning set or local-style set meal

Morning sets are served 9:00–11:00; lunch is 11:00–16:00.

To buy
Shirakawa tea and keichan chicken series

Choose something to open at home or at your lodging, even on a short stop.

To take a break
Information corner and Michi-no-Eki Wi-Fi

Parking is free for about 30 minutes when visiting for a toilet break, dining or shopping.

For more to do
Trout fishing and hand-catching at Sakana Wakuwaku Park

Outdoor Area visits require advance reservations.

Natsuki's stopover notes

One Shirakawa tea, one keichan chicken item: even 30 minutes makes the stop memorable.

Natsuki Saegusa sees this as a station with separate places to eat and to play. Use Wakuwaku Park Area for a roadside-station stop. If you arrive during morning set or lunch hours, eat at Wakuwaku House; otherwise, choose Shirakawa tea and the keichan chicken series at the shop. Outdoor Area is for a day booked in advance. On a passing visit, finish with shopping and then continue your drive.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Seiryu Shirakawa Cuore no Sato lies on Prefectural Route 62 (the Gero–Shirakawa Line) in Shirakawa Town, Kamo District. It has two areas: Wakuwaku Park Area for meals and shopping, and Outdoor Area for camping and fishing. Official guidance directs roadside-station visitors to Wakuwaku Park Area. Natsuki Saegusa suggests eating a morning set or set meal at Wakuwaku House if the timing works; otherwise, choose Shirakawa tea and the locally made Kurokawa keichan series, seasoned chicken products, at the shop.

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  • #Keichan chicken series
  • #Wakuwaku House
  • #Nishikigoi auction
  • #Prefectural Route 62, Gero–Shirakawa Line
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Use Wakuwaku Park Area for a roadside-station stop

The station has Wakuwaku Park Area (97-1 Izumi) for food and shopping, and Outdoor Area (181-1 Izumi) for camping and fishing. They are one minute apart by car. Official guidance says both can be used for a toilet break, but directs roadside-station visitors to Wakuwaku Park Area. Park there first on an initial visit to avoid confusion.

02

Take home Shirakawa tea and keichan chicken

The shop sells food and souvenirs including Shirakawa tea, a local specialty. The facility recommends its locally made Kurokawa keichan series, products based on Gifu's seasoned chicken dish. Even if you miss mealtime, you can take home a taste of Shirakawa Town from the shop. Hours are 9:00–17:00, sometimes ending at 16:00.

03

The menu changes with the time of day

Wakuwaku House serves morning sets 9:00–11:00 and lunch, including set meals drawing on local flavors, 11:00–16:00. Because it closes at 16:00 on weekdays and in winter, check the shop first on a late-afternoon visit rather than counting on a meal.

04

A destination station: reserve ahead for activities

Registered in autumn 2012 as Gifu Prefecture's 54th roadside station, the facility describes itself as a destination rather than just a stop along the road. The Outdoor Area, including trout fishing and water play, requires reservations for entry; visitors without one cannot enter. Think of a passing visit as a chance to shop or eat, and reserve ahead for a day of activities.

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 short break while traveling on Prefectural Route 62

Take home Shirakawa tea and keichan in 30 minutes

Park in Wakuwaku Park Area, visit the toilets and information corner, then head to the shop. Choose Shirakawa tea or an item from the keichan chicken series to take a taste of Shirakawa Town along on your trip without staying long.

Park in Wakuwaku Park Area → toilets → information corner → shop → depart.

According to the facility, parking for a roadside-station visit (toilet break, dining or shopping) is free for about 30 minutes. Longer stays or overnight parking cost ¥400 per vehicle, for up to one night.

A day planned around a meal

Have breakfast or lunch at Wakuwaku House

Morning sets are served 9:00–11:00 and lunch 11:00–16:00. The lunch choices include set meals featuring local flavors; visit the shop afterward to combine dining and shopping in one stop.

Park → eat at Wakuwaku House → visit the shop → check the surrounding area at the information corner.

Closed Wednesdays (or the following day if Wednesday is a public holiday). It closes at 16:00 on weekdays and in winter; off-season hours may also be shorter.

A day to see a local event distinctive to this station

Visit for the nishikigoi auction

Ornamental nishikigoi carp have been bred in Shirakawa Town since around 1955. The auction is open to spectators, and an auction number ticket (¥1,000) lets you bid. It runs for about two to three hours from noon.

Visit the shop and eat in the morning → watch the auction from noon → head home.

Dates and the number of fish offered may change without notice. Smoking is prohibited at the auction market.

Families with children spending half a day or longer

Reserve the Outdoor Area before a day of activities

Sakana Wakuwaku Park's trout fishing and hand-catching, the grassy open area, camping and cottages are in Outdoor Area. A day-use cottage or bungalow plan also offers indoor space to rest, eat and leave belongings, with a stay from 9:00 to 16:00.

Book online in advance → check in at Outdoor Area → fish or play in the water → shop at Wakuwaku Park Area.

Entry is by reservation only; visitors without one cannot enter. Water play is only for facility users and requires a booking even for a day visit. Trout fishing and hand-catching may close suddenly depending on trout availability.

A day without driving

Travel by public transport

From Shirakawaguchi Station on the JR Takayama Line, take the Odekake Shirakawa (Shirakawa–Higashishirakawa Line) bus for about seven minutes to Cuore no Sato stop, then walk about one minute. The fare is ¥200 per ride; preschool children travel free and elementary and junior high school students pay half fare.

Shirakawaguchi Station → bus, about 7 minutes → Cuore no Sato stop → walk, about 1 minute.

Services are limited and some departures do not run on weekends or public holidays. If the times do not work, consider a reservation-based bus or a special service booked by the previous day.

Hours

Opening hours

Wakuwaku Park Area
9:00-17:00

May close at 16:00 in some periods.

Wakuwaku House (dining)
Morning sets 9:00–11:00 / lunch 11:00–16:00

Closes at 16:00 on weekdays and in winter; off-season hours may be shorter.

Shop
9:00-17:00

May close at 16:00.

Barbecue building
10:00-15:00

Reservation required; unavailable July through September.

Outdoor Area
8:30-17:00

Reservation required for entry.

Michi-no-Eki stamp
Outdoor Area: 24 hours

Wakuwaku Park Area: during opening hours in the information corner.

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 younger
★★★☆☆

A short break and shopping in Wakuwaku Park Area can be manageable.

Wakuwaku Park Area has a small toilet block: one Western-style stall and two urinals for men, two Western-style stalls for women, and one wheelchair-accessible Western-style toilet. One diaper-changing table is in the multipurpose toilet in Outdoor Area.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Keep eating, shopping and returning to the car in short stages.

Play facilities are in the reservation-only Outdoor Area, so a passing visit is easier when limited to the restaurant and shop.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Reserving the Outdoor Area can make for a more satisfying stay.

Hand-catching trout and the grassy open area are attractions. The facility says caught fish can be grilled and eaten on site.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Add fishing, water play or day camping to the visit.

The October nishikigoi auction is open to spectators and offers a look at a local industry.

Rest indoors

Parking for a roadside-station visit is free for about 30 minutes.

Facilities for young children

Wakuwaku Park Area has a small toilet block, including one wheelchair-accessible Western-style toilet.

Play outdoors

Reserve ahead; entry without a reservation is not permitted. Water play is also restricted to facility users.

Eat

Check before planning around a Wednesday closure (or the following day when Wednesday is a public holiday).

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

Nishikigoi auction

This market reflects ornamental carp breeding in Shirakawa Town since around 1955. Spectators are welcome, and an auction number ticket (¥1,000) lets you bid. The schedule is set each year at the Nishikigoi Promotion Association's general meeting in early April.

Official notices

These cover changes in opening hours, temporary closures and trout availability. Check shortly before a visit planned around dining or fishing.

Outdoor Area events

Events such as autumn camping activities are announced for visitors combining them with an overnight stay or day camping. Plan participation alongside a reservation.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

For the roadside station, start at Wakuwaku Park Area

Both areas can be used for toilet breaks, but official guidance directs roadside-station visitors to Wakuwaku Park Area. The areas are one minute apart by car and have different addresses and phone numbers, so set your navigation for 97-1 Izumi (和泉97-1).

Source: Cuore Fureai no Sato official roadside-station guide

Understand the parking charge before your visit

General parking in both areas costs ¥400 per vehicle for up to one night. A visit specifically for the roadside station is free for about 30 minutes when using the toilets, restaurant or shop. Plan a quick stop and a longer activity stay accordingly.

Source: Cuore Fureai no Sato official access guide

Stamp and commemorative ticket availability differ by area

Both areas use the same roadside-station stamp design. The stamp in the Outdoor Area lobby is available 24 hours; the one in Wakuwaku Park Area's information corner is available during opening hours only. Commemorative roadside-station tickets (¥200 each) are sold only in Wakuwaku Park Area.

Source: Cuore Fureai no Sato official roadside-station guide

Reserve activities; fishing also depends on trout availability

The Outdoor Area requires reservations; entry without one is not permitted. Water play is for facility users only and requires advance booking even for a day visit. Trout fishing and hand-catching may close suddenly if trout supplies are unavailable.

Source: Cuore Fureai no Sato official website notices

Check travel times before adding nearby stops

The official access guide lists Mito no Shidarezakura weeping cherry at 4 minutes by car, Mino Shirakawa Piacere and Yoiichi 41 Mino Shirakawa at 13 minutes, and Oyama Hakusan Shrine at 22 minutes. The former nearby Mino Shirakawa roadside-station hot spring closed in March 2022, so choose another facility if you plan to bathe.

Source: Cuore Fureai no Sato official access guide
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.

  • Wakuwaku Park Area is open 9:00–17:00, but may close at 16:00 in some periods. Check the shop first on a late-afternoon visit.
  • It closes Wednesdays, or the following day if Wednesday is a public holiday. Contact the facility about year-end and New Year hours.
  • Parking for roadside-station use is free for about 30 minutes. Longer visits or overnight parking cost ¥400 per vehicle for up to one night.
  • The Outdoor Area requires reservations. Book online in advance even for a day visit solely for fishing or water play.
  • Trout fishing and hand-catching may close suddenly depending on trout availability. Check official notices shortly before a fishing visit.
  • Two EV charging spaces are in Outdoor Area only. Allow extra time if your visit depends on charging.
  • The barbecue building requires reservations and is open 10:00–15:00. It is unavailable from July through September because it has no heating or air conditioning.
  • Bus service from Shirakawaguchi Station is limited, and some departures do not run on weekends or public holidays. Check the timetable first; consider a reservation-based bus or special service if needed.
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.

  • Breakfast
    Morning set
    Served 9:00–11:00
  • Lunch
    Set meals featuring local flavors
    Served 11:00–16:00
  • Take-home purchase
    Shirakawa tea
    Sold at the shop; see in-store prices
  • Take-home purchase
    Keichan chicken series (made in local Kurokawa)
    Recommended by the facility's shop
  • Reserve a meal
    Barbecue building
    Standard set ¥2,500 / premium set ¥3,600 / seat only ¥500
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 in the morning

Morning set

Served 9:00–11:00. If you drive Prefectural Route 62 in the morning, time your stop to make breakfast part of the trip.

Stop at lunchtime

Set meals featuring local flavors

Lunch is 11:00–16:00. Closing is listed as 16:00 on weekdays and in winter, so allow time for a late lunch.

Buy something to take home

Shirakawa tea, keichan chicken series and local specialty products

The shop is open 9:00–17:00 (sometimes only until 16:00). Choose one item for the car and another for home if you like.

Eat with a group

Barbecue building (six tables seating six each)

Reservations are required. Hours are 10:00–15:00; call 0574-74-0050 to book. With no heating or air conditioning, it is unavailable from July through September. Bringing your own food or drinks is not permitted.

When short on time

Shirakawa tea and souvenirs from the shop

If the restaurant is busy or has closed for the day while the shop remains open, choosing an item from the shop still makes the stop worthwhile.

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