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Shizuoka · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Izu Tsukigase

道の駅 伊豆月ケ瀬

Connected directly to Tsukigase IC: pause by the Kano River with the aroma of Izu wasabi.

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Location
Izu City
Road
National Route 414 and the Amagi-kita Road of the Izu Jukan Expressway
Hours
9:00–17:00
Shop 9:00–17:00; Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen 10:00–17:00 (last order 16:00); Riverside Stand approximately 10:00–16:00. Hours may change by season.
Parking
Cars: 52 / Large vehicles: 5
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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.

Eat first
Boar monaka soft serve or an Izu wasabi rice bowl

Either dessert or a meal gives you a taste of Tsukigase.

What to buy
Wasabi, plums, shiitake and local produce

A convenient place to choose Izu souvenirs from beyond the coast.

Where to sit
Terrace or window seats overlooking the river

Enjoy the view without going down to the river.

With children
Start with the restroom and a short dessert break

Better for a change of pace during a journey than for large playground equipment.

Go farther
Tsukigase Plum Grove, Joren Falls or Shuzenji Onsen

Add one stop according to the season and weather.

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Natsuki’s detour notes

Eat from mountain-side Izu; rest with the Kano River breeze.

Natsuki Amemiya sees Izu Tsukigase as more than a convenient break at Tsukigase IC. Choose one thing to eat—wasabi, plums, shiitake, Amagi game chicken, amago trout or boar monaka soft serve—and the station’s character comes into focus. Stop for food and souvenirs, then choose the plum grove, Joren Falls or Shuzenji Onsen as your next step.

Even if you stop only for dessert, Tsukigase lets you take home a taste of mountain-side Izu.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Izu Tsukigase connects directly to Tsukigase IC on the Amagi-kita Road of the Izu Jukan Expressway, making it a useful stop when heading toward Amagi, Shuzenji or Shimoda. Browse Izu wasabi, plums, shiitake mushrooms and local produce at the farm shop. Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen offers choices ranging from Amagi game chicken, amago trout and local freshwater crab to seafood from Suruga Bay. For a short sweet break, buy boar-shaped monaka soft serve on the second floor at Riverside Stand and look out over the Kano River. Monaka is a crisp wafer shell.

  • #Izu wasabi
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  • #Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen
  • #Kano River
  • #Tsukigase IC
  • #Tsukigase Plum Grove
  • #Joren Falls
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Wasabi, mountain produce and river views come together over food

Izu Tsukigase is more than a rest stop beside an interchange: it offers a quick taste of Amagi’s clear streams and local ingredients. The restaurant centers on creative dishes using Izu wasabi, shiitake, Amagi game chicken, amago trout and local freshwater crab. Even without a meal, boar-shaped monaka soft serve or guricha kuzuneri—a chilled sweet made with local green tea and kudzu starch—makes a worthwhile stop.

02

Shop for Izu souvenirs from its mountain side

Alongside seafood products, the shop carries vegetables and fruit from local growers and products featuring wasabi, plums and shiitake. If you want something beyond coastal souvenirs, you can pick up a taste of Shuzenji or Amagi here.

03

Riverside seating changes the pace of a long drive

The building stands beside the Kano River, with a sense of the water from terrace and window seats. The official guidance says visitors cannot go down to the river to play, but looking across the water after a meal or over dessert offers a change of pace before or after the mountain drive from Numazu.

04

The direct Tsukigase IC connection makes the stop easy to fit in

You can pull in straight from the Izu Jukan Expressway before Shuzenji Onsen, before Joren Falls and the Amagi Pass route, or on the way back for souvenirs. This is not a vast sightseeing-area car park, so at lunchtime leave room to switch from a restaurant meal to the shop or stand.

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 stop before entering Amagi from Numazu or Mishima

Pick up mountain-side Izu souvenirs and a sweet in 30 minutes

After entering from Tsukigase IC, use the restroom first, then browse wasabi, plums, shiitake and local vegetables at the farm shop. If you do not want a full meal, choose boar monaka soft serve or guricha kuzuneri, a green-tea-and-kudzu sweet, for a memorable short stop.

Parking → restroom → farm shop → Riverside Stand → departure

The stand is generally open 10:00–16:00. In the morning or evening, plan mainly around the shop.

A drive toward Shuzenji or Amagi around lunchtime

Make lunch a mountain-food meal at Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen

For lunch, consider an Izu wasabi rice bowl, Amagi game chicken, amago trout or a seafood rice bowl. The open riverside setting makes it easy to follow the meal with a sweet from the second-floor stand.

Station → Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen → farm shop → seat with a river view

Some dishes have limited quantities, and seat reservations are unavailable. Around lunchtime on holidays, allow for a switch to a snack or souvenir shopping.

Flower viewing approximately from early February to early March

Pair the stop with Tsukigase Plum Grove in plum season

During plum season, eat and use the restroom at the station before heading to Tsukigase Plum Grove. The grove spreads across a mountain slope; check the ground and flowering conditions. Even a short stroll can be enjoyable without committing to a long walk.

Station → Tsukigase Plum Grove → return to the station for souvenirs

A March 8, 2026 notice said the peak bloom had ended. Check the latest flowering information just before a flower-focused visit.

An Amagi drive toward water and woodland

Stock up before Joren Falls or Namerisawa Gorge

Before continuing to Joren Falls or Namerisawa Gorge, take care of drinks, a snack and the restroom at the station. Falls and gorges can involve stairs, wet rocks and seasonal cold; regrouping here makes the outing easier with children or older companions.

Station → Joren Falls or Namerisawa Gorge → toward Michi-no-Eki Amagigoe

Parts of the gorge can be slippery. In rain or with small children, consider viewing the falls or staying around the station instead.

A day traveling by car around the hot-spring town

Add a short food and souvenir stop before or after Shuzenji Onsen

Have a light sweet before Shuzenji Onsen or pick up souvenirs at the farm shop afterward. Leave time in the hot-spring town for the Bamboo Forest Path and street food, and choose one taste of mountain-side Izu at the station.

Shuzenji Onsen → station, or station → Shuzenji Onsen

Plan separate parking for the hot-spring town. It is not within walking distance from the station car park.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop
9:00〜17:00

Hours are approximate. Check official notices for seasonal or temporary changes.

Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen
Approximately 10:00–17:00; last order 16:00

Limited quantities and fair menus; seat reservations unavailable.

Izu Tsukigase Riverside Stand
Approximately 10:00–16:00

Boar monaka soft serve and seasonal sweets depend on availability.

Nearby attractions
Varies by facility and season

Check the appropriate operator for the plum grove, falls, gorge or hot-spring town.

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 1 year
★★★☆☆

Keep feeding and diaper-change stops short; useful for a shopping-focused visit.

An ostomate-equipped restroom and rest area can break up a long journey. Although the station is riverside, do not plan to play down by the river; keep the time carrying a child short.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Good for a sweet and a short rest, rather than a long outdoor play session.

Boar monaka soft serve or a drink can provide a change of pace, but this is not a station with large playground equipment. Adults should watch the terrace, stairs and waterside.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Combine a sweet and river views with either Tsukigase Plum Grove or the falls.

Choose walking shoes if going on to the grove or Joren Falls after eating. At the gorge, assess wet rocks and footing and keep the plan manageable.

Primary-school age
★★★★☆

Link wasabi, clear streams, plum groves and falls to get a feel for the area.

Connect Izu wasabi and amago trout with the water at Joren Falls or Namerisawa Gorge. If also strolling through Shuzenji Onsen, using the station mainly for food and souvenirs keeps the day simple.

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

Seasonal fairs at Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen

An amago fair was announced from June 19, 2026, with limited dishes pairing clear-stream fish and Izu wasabi. Check official notices for its end date or menu changes.

Seasonal sweets at Riverside Stand

A collaborative sweets fair with MOMI COFFEE was announced from June 1, 2026. Alongside boar monaka soft serve, seasonal sweets can be another reason to visit.

Tsukigase Plum Grove

Plum blossom viewing is generally from early February to early March, with plum picking around early June. Pair a seasonal detour with food and souvenirs at the station.

A break beside the Kano River

River views are part of the station’s appeal, but official guidance prohibits going down to the river, barbecuing and playing in the water. Enjoy it from the viewing areas.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Boar monaka soft serve invites a photo before the first bite

Visitor accounts often highlight the boar-shaped monaka wafer on the soft serve and the choice of sweet red bean, yuzu bean paste or sweet potato paste. In warmer weather, choose your riverside seat promptly after buying it so it does not melt.

Source: Summary of official menu and visitor-review trends

Leave room for limited dishes, sellouts and no seat reservations

Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen has a broad menu, but official information notes limited quantities and no seat reservations. At holiday lunchtime, consider an Izu wasabi rice bowl or Amagi game chicken first, while keeping stand sweets or the farm shop as a backup.

Source: Official restaurant page

Use the farm shop for mountain-side Izu products

Izu souvenirs often mean seafood, while this station offers wasabi, plums, shiitake and local vegetables. It suits a stop on the way back from Shuzenji or Amagi to add mountain-side flavors.

Source: Summary of official station and tourism information

Enjoy the open river view without planning river play

Looking out over the Kano River is a distinctive part of a stop here. The official site prohibits going down to the river, barbecuing and playing in the water, so enjoy the view when visiting with children or dogs.

Source: Official site visitor rules

The direct Tsukigase IC connection makes a last-minute stop easy

Its position directly off Tsukigase IC on the Izu Jukan Expressway works before Shuzenji Onsen, before continuing into Amagi, or when picking up souvenirs on the return. Lunchtime can concentrate visitors, so decide whether you want a quick break or a meal.

Source: Summary of official and Shizuoka Prefecture tourism information

Plums, clear streams and autumn leaves change the nearby appeal by season

Depending on the season, add Tsukigase Plum Grove from early February to early March, amago trout or coffee sweets in early summer, or the Joren Falls and Namerisawa Gorge area in autumn. For flowers or foliage, check current conditions and use the station as a food and supply stop.

Source: Summary of Izu City tourism information and official notices
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 restaurant, stand and shop have different hours. In the morning or late afternoon, keep your options open.
  • Tsukigase Terrace Kitchen has limited-quantity dishes. For lunch, aim to arrive before the peak; if it is busy, switch to sweets or the farm shop.
  • The station is riverside, but going down to the river, barbecuing and water play are prohibited. With children or dogs, enjoy the view from above.
  • Tsukigase Plum Grove is on a slope. Check each year’s latest information for peak bloom, the plum festival and plum-picking dates.
  • For Joren Falls or Namerisawa Gorge, choose shoes and allow time for stairs, wet rocks and mountain-side cold.
  • If pairing with Shuzenji Onsen, use the station for food and souvenirs and the hot-spring town for strolling and bathing.
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.

  • Dessert
    Boar monaka soft serve
    Approximately ¥500 including tax. Fillings such as sweet red bean, yuzu bean paste and sweet potato paste vary with availability.
  • Meal
    Pungent and savory Izu wasabi rice bowl
    Approximately ¥1,100 including tax.
  • Meal
    Amagi game chicken simmered cutlet set or oyakodon set
    Approximately ¥1,760 including tax. Oyakodon is a chicken-and-egg rice bowl.
  • Limited-time
    Tsukigase Clear Stream Amago Fair
    Started June 19, 2026. Check official notices for the end date or changes to the offering.
  • Farm shop and souvenirs
    Wasabi, plum and shiitake products
    Varies by season and stock.
  • Snacks and sweets
    Shizuoka guricha kuzuneri, Tsukigase Mocchicchi and plum soda
    Check current availability at Riverside Stand.
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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Choose a signature sweet first

Boar monaka soft serve, Shizuoka guricha kuzuneri and Tsukigase Mocchicchi

Good options for companions even when your break falls outside lunchtime.

Make it an Izu meal

Izu wasabi rice bowl, Amagi game chicken, amago trout, local freshwater crab and seafood rice bowl

A way to explore both mountain and coastal Izu in one restaurant.

Take something home from the farm shop

Wasabi, plums, shiitake, local vegetables, fruit and prepared foods

Pick something for your accommodation or home from a different angle than seafood souvenirs.

A fallback when it is busy

Sweets at the stand, the farm shop or a short nearby stroll

When the restaurant is busy, move the meal later and take a sweet break instead.

Look for seasonal menus

Amago fair, coffee sweets, plum soda and more

Fairs change by season, so check official notices before choosing a particular item.

Access

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Michi-no-Eki Izu Tsukigase

Connected directly to Tsukigase IC: pause by the Kano River with the aroma of Izu wasabi.

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Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Sweets and light snacks
Izu Tsukigase Riverside StandJapanese guide
Inside the stationA short walk

Good for a break outside lunchtime or a quick change of pace with children.

Dining
Tsukigase Terrace KitchenJapanese guide
Inside the stationA short walk

For a lunch of local flavors on the way toward Amagi or Shuzenji.

Flowers and seasonal walks
Izu Tsukigase Plum GroveJapanese guide
Approximately 5–10 minutes by carAllow 1–2 hours for the station and a short plum-viewing walk

Pair station food and souvenirs with blossoms from early February to early March or plum picking in June.

Waterfall and nature
Joren FallsJapanese guide
Approximately 15 minutes by carLess than half a day for the falls and a station break

For a short extension into Amagi nature after a meal or sweet at the station.

Gorge and woodland walk
Namerisawa GorgeJapanese guide
Approximately 20–25 minutes by carA half-day detour including a station break

For a woodland and stream outing after a meal, especially on hot days or during autumn leaves.

Hot-spring town walk
Shuzenji Onsen and the Bamboo Forest PathJapanese guide
Approximately 15 minutes by carHalf a day for a station break and a walk around the hot-spring town

For a day with time to stroll in the town and a shorter meal or souvenir stop at the station.

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