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Shizuoka Prefecture · Chubu region

Michi-no-Eki Amagigoe

道の駅 天城越え

Fresh wasabi, the Showa-no-Mori grounds, and a break on the mountain pass.

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Location
Izu City
Road
National Route 414
Hours
8:30–16:30
General opening hours are approximately 8:30–16:30, but vary by facility and shop. At Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori, the restaurant opens 9:30–15:00 and the shop 8:30–16:30. Showa-no-Mori Hall and Amagi Green Garden open 8:30–16:30. The toilets, main parking area, and public telephone are listed as available 24 hours a day.
Parking
Cars: 200 / Large vehicles: 9
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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
Fresh wasabi at Amagi Wasabi no Sato

This shop quickly shows what makes the station distinctive. Add wasabi soft serve and you can taste the flavor before choosing a souvenir.

For a meal
Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori

The restaurant generally opens 9:30–15:00. Its dishes center on black rice, wasabi, Izu beef, and wild boar. Meal options narrow after lunch hours.

For shopping
Shiitake and local sake at Midori no Mori souvenir shop

The shop brings together Izu specialties and processed wasabi products. Buying fresh wasabi near departure makes it easier to carry.

If it rains
Showa-no-Mori Hall

The Forest Information Center and souvenir corner are free; the Izu Museum of Modern Literature costs ¥300 for adults and ¥100 for children. Hours are 8:30–16:30, with closure on the third Wednesday.

For an outing
Joren Falls (about three minutes by car)

This drive time comes from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The Old Amagi Tunnel is about ten minutes away, both within easy reach from the station.

For a short stop
Toilets, wasabi soft serve, and a fresh wasabi rhizome

The toilets, main parking area, and public telephone are listed as available 24 hours a day. Even a short stop can include a taste of Amagi.

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Natsuki's stopover note

Buy a wasabi rhizome, then drive three minutes to the falls.

Natsuki Kazama sees this station as a place to regroup before crossing Amagi Pass. The parking area and toilets are listed as available 24 hours a day, while shopping, dining, and indoor exhibits are all in one place. You can take care of everything before heading over the pass. With children, walk a little by the courtyard waterwheel and wasabi field; if it rains, head to the Forest Information Center. Choose a fresh wasabi rhizome before leaving, and you can enjoy a taste of Amagi at home.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Amagigoe is a roadside station in Yugashima, Izu City, on National Route 414 over Amagi Pass. On one site, Amagi Wasabi no Sato sells fresh wasabi and wasabi soft serve; Midori no Mori offers shiitake mushrooms and local sake; Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori serves dishes featuring Izu beef and wild boar; and Showa-no-Mori Hall houses the Forest Information Center and Izu Museum of Modern Literature. Joren Falls is about a three-minute drive away. Editor Natsuki Kazama recommends using the toilets and parking area first, choosing a fresh wasabi rhizome, then continuing to the falls.

  • #Fresh wasabi
  • #Wasabi soft serve
  • #Showa-no-Mori Hall
  • #Izu Museum of Modern Literature
  • #Joren Falls
  • #National Route 414
  • #Izu City
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A place to taste wasabi as well as buy it

Amagi Wasabi no Sato stocks fresh wasabi grown in Amagi's clear streams and processed wasabi products. Its signature treat is wasabi soft serve: freshly grated wasabi is added to vanilla soft serve, letting you taste it before choosing a souvenir. A wasabizuke-making activity, in which wasabi is mixed with sake lees, is offered year-round by reservation (about 20 minutes, ¥1,500 including tax). Harvesting fresh wasabi is suspended for the time being, according to an announcement from operator Amagi Wasabi no Sato dated June 1, 2024.

02

Spend time indoors at Showa-no-Mori Hall when it rains

At the center of the grounds, Showa-no-Mori Hall contains the Forest Information Center, which covers Mt. Amagi's nature and the history of agriculture and forestry, and the Izu Museum of Modern Literature, which holds materials on writers connected to Izu. The information center and souvenir corner are free; admission to the literature museum is ¥300 for adults and ¥100 for children. The courtyard has a wasabi field, waterwheel, maple grove, and the relocated former home of writer Yasushi Inoue. The indoor exhibits give you somewhere to adjust your plans if the weather turns on the pass.

03

A turning point for Joren Falls and the Old Amagi Tunnel

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Joren Falls is about three minutes away and the Old Amagi Tunnel about ten minutes away by car. Eat, shop, and use the toilets here before setting off, and the drive across Amagi can become a half-day outing. The main parking area is listed as available 24 hours a day, making it a useful place to regroup before the pass.

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 30–40 minute driving break

Make a pass crossing more memorable with wasabi

After parking and using the toilets, head to Amagi Wasabi no Sato. Taste the aroma of wasabi in its soft serve, then choose a fresh wasabi rhizome or a processed wasabi product. Even if there is no time for a meal, taking Amagi wasabi home makes the stop worthwhile.

Parking → toilets → Amagi Wasabi no Sato → Midori no Mori → depart

General hours are about 8:30–16:30, with differences between shops. Later in the day, visit the shops first to avoid finding them closed.

A stay of around 90 minutes

Settle in for lunch and Showa-no-Mori Hall

Eat dishes featuring black rice, Izu beef, or wild boar at Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori, then head to Showa-no-Mori Hall. See exhibits about Mt. Amagi's nature at the Forest Information Center before visiting the Izu Museum of Modern Literature (¥300 for adults, ¥100 for children); the pass's literary associations become more tangible.

Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori → Showa-no-Mori Hall → courtyard wasabi field, waterwheel, and Yasushi Inoue's former home → Midori no Mori

The restaurant generally opens 9:30–15:00, and Showa-no-Mori Hall closes on the third Wednesday. Check both schedules if you plan to visit both.

A half-day Amagi Pass drive

Use the station as a base for Joren Falls and the Old Amagi Tunnel

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Joren Falls is about three minutes away by car and the Old Amagi Tunnel about ten minutes away. Eat, shop, and use the toilets at the station before leaving so you have more time at the falls and old road. You can also return to buy fresh wasabi at the end.

Rest and eat at the station → Joren Falls → Old Amagi Tunnel → return to the station or continue home

Mountain weather and road conditions affect travel times. The route toward the Old Amagi Tunnel includes unpaved sections, so allow time and consider your vehicle.

A break with young children

Split a family stop between indoors and outdoors

Showa-no-Mori Hall lists infant facilities and has one wheelchair available to borrow free of charge. The courtyard's wasabi field, waterwheel, and maple grove make for a short walk; the Forest Information Center is free, so you can move indoors when children tire of walking.

Parking → toilets → courtyard (wasabi field and waterwheel) → Forest Information Center → wasabi soft serve

The Shizuoka Prefecture tourism guide lists the facility as not allowing pets. Plan a different kind of stop if traveling with a dog.

Hours

Opening hours

Roadside station overall
8:30-16:30

Hours vary by facility and shop.

Amagi Wasabi no Sato
8:30-16:30

Fresh wasabi, processed wasabi products, and wasabi soft serve. Closing days are irregular. Reserve the wasabizuke-making activity in advance.

Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori (restaurant)
9:30-15:00

Dishes using black rice, wasabi, Izu beef, and wild boar. Listed as open year-round.

Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori (shop)
8:30-16:30

Midori no Mori sells Izu specialties, shiitake mushrooms, local sake, and other souvenirs.

Showa-no-Mori Hall
8:30-16:30

Closed on the third Wednesday. Listed as open every day during the rhododendron, Obon, autumn foliage, New Year, and Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival travel seasons.

Amagi Green Garden
8:30-16:30

A garden beside Showa-no-Mori Hall.

Izu Museum of Modern Literature
8:30-16:30

Admission: ¥300 for adults, ¥100 for children. The Forest Information Center and souvenir corner are free.

Toilets, main parking area, and public telephone
24 hours

Listed as available 24 hours a day. Follow notices on site during maintenance.

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.

Up to age 1
★★★☆☆

Infant facilities and 24-hour toilets make the station useful for a short break.

The infant facilities are listed at Showa-no-Mori Hall. A brief stop for feeding, changing, and toilets may work better than a long visit.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Children can alternate between a courtyard walk and indoor time, although the station is not centered on playground equipment.

The courtyard has a wasabi field and waterwheel. Keep children close near water and the parking area; move to the Forest Information Center when they tire of walking.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

The waterwheel, wasabi field, maple grove, and Forest Information Center give children things to explore and discuss.

The free Forest Information Center has exhibits on Mt. Amagi's plants and animals. Wasabi soft serve can be a treat to look forward to after the walk.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

The visit can extend to wasabizuke-making and the literature museum.

The wasabizuke-making activity is offered year-round by reservation, takes about 20 minutes, and costs ¥1,500 including tax. Child admission to the Izu Museum of Modern Literature is ¥100. Add Joren Falls, about three minutes away by car, for a fuller day on Amagi Pass.

Toilets and infants

Check signs on site for the locations of these facilities.

Wheelchairs

Only one wheelchair is available; if you need it, call 0558-85-1110 beforehand.

Meal hours

Food choices narrow outside lunch hours. If arriving late, consider the shop or a light snack.

Rain and temperature

The pass can feel different from the lowlands. Bring an extra layer if you plan to walk in the courtyard.

Pets

Because managing a safe car temperature for a dog can be difficult, reconsider how you will stop if traveling with one.

Day of visit

It is listed as open every day during the rhododendron, Obon, autumn foliage, New Year, and Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival travel seasons. Temporary closures may occur, so check shortly before visiting.

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

Showa-no-Mori Hall

The Forest Information Center and souvenir corner are free; the Izu Museum of Modern Literature costs ¥300 for adults and ¥100 for children. Hours are 8:30–16:30, and it closes on the third Wednesday. It is listed as open every day during peak travel seasons.

Activities at Amagi Wasabi no Sato

The wasabizuke-making activity is offered year-round by reservation. It takes about 20 minutes and costs ¥1,500 including tax. Fresh wasabi harvesting is suspended for the time being, according to a June 1, 2024 announcement from Amagi Wasabi no Sato. Ask about dates and group sizes once your visit date is set.

The grounds through the seasons

According to Izu City, spring brings Somei Yoshino and Edo Higan cherry blossoms and other colorful flowers on the grounds, while autumn brings changing leaves. The courtyard's maple grove is another seasonal highlight.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Check Showa-no-Mori Hall's third-Wednesday closure

The station is generally open year-round, but Showa-no-Mori Hall closes on the third Wednesday. If you are counting on the Forest Information Center or Izu Museum of Modern Literature, check this date first. The hall is listed as open every day during the rhododendron, Obon, autumn foliage, New Year, and Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival travel seasons.

Source: Izu City tourism information site, Showa-no-Mori Hall

An indoor option for rainy days

The Forest Information Center covers Mt. Amagi's nature and its agriculture and forestry history; the Izu Museum of Modern Literature displays materials on writers connected to Izu. Part of the hall is free to visit, making it a useful place for a short stop when the weather changes.

Source: Izu City official portal, Showa-no-Mori Hall
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.

  • Hours, closing days, individual shop schedules, and activity bookings can change. Check the Izu City tourism information site and signs on site just before visiting.
  • General hours are about 8:30–16:30. Shops and dining close by late afternoon, so plan an earlier stop during a drive across Amagi Pass.
  • Showa-no-Mori Hall closes on the third Wednesday. Check this first if you want to see its indoor exhibits.
  • The wasabizuke-making activity is offered year-round by reservation (about 20 minutes, ¥1,500 including tax). Ask when your date is set rather than relying on a walk-in place. Fresh wasabi harvesting is suspended for the time being, according to a June 1, 2024 announcement from Amagi Wasabi no Sato.
  • The toilets, main parking area, and public telephone are listed as available 24 hours a day. Use the stop to regroup before the pass.
  • The Shizuoka Prefecture tourism guide lists the facility as not allowing pets. Plan a different kind of stop if traveling with a dog.
  • Joren Falls is about three minutes away and the Old Amagi Tunnel about ten minutes away by car, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Mountain weather and road conditions can change these travel times.
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.

  • Local specialty
    Wasabi soft serve (Amagi Wasabi no Sato)
    Freshly grated wasabi on vanilla soft serve / Check the shop for the current price
  • Take home
    Fresh wasabi and processed wasabi products (Amagi Wasabi no Sato)
    High-quality wasabi grown in Amagi's clear water and local conditions / 8:30–16:30
  • Meal
    Local dishes at Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori
    Dishes using black rice, wasabi, Izu beef, and wild boar / Restaurant 9:30–15:00
  • Shopping
    Local products including shiitake and sake (Midori no Mori)
    Izu specialties and processed wasabi products / Shop generally 8:30–16:30
  • Activity
    Wasabizuke-making activity (Amagi Wasabi no Sato)
    Year-round; reservation required / About 20 minutes / ¥1,500 including tax. Fresh wasabi harvesting is suspended for the time being.
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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A full lunch

Mountain Restaurant Midori no Mori

Dishes with black rice, wasabi, Izu beef, and wild boar offer a taste of Amagi. You can sit overlooking the courtyard.

The restaurant generally opens 9:30–15:00. If you will miss lunch hours, switch to the shop or a light snack.

Eat on site

Wasabi soft serve

Freshly grated wasabi is placed on vanilla soft serve. Even a short stop can include the station's signature flavor.

Check the shop on the day for availability and price.

Take home

Fresh wasabi and processed products such as wasabizuke

Find wasabi for home at Amagi Wasabi no Sato. For fresh wasabi, consider keeping it cool and choosing it just before departure.

The shop opens 8:30–16:30. If stopping on the return journey, allow for its afternoon closing time.

Gather souvenirs

Local products including shiitake and sake (Midori no Mori)

A place to gather Izu souvenirs other than wasabi, with local specialties on sale.

Stock varies by season. Ask ahead if you are looking for a particular product.

Try an activity

Wasabizuke-making activity

For a hands-on visit, make wasabizuke—a preserved wasabi preparation—with Izu Amagi wasabi and house-made sake lees, then take it home.

Offered year-round by reservation; about 20 minutes, ¥1,500 including tax. Fresh wasabi harvesting is suspended for the time being. Confirm available dates and group sizes directly with Amagi Wasabi no Sato.

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Fresh wasabi, the Showa-no-Mori grounds, and a break on the mountain pass.

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