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Aichi Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Toyone Green Port Miyajima

道の駅 豊根グリーンポート宮嶋

A small stop on the mountain stretch of Route 151: eat and gather visitor information before heading into Toyone’s countryside.

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Location
Toyone Village, Kitashitara District
Road
National Route 151
Hours
9:00–17:00
Approximate hours: tourist information 9:00–17:00; shop 9:00–16:00; restaurant 10:30–15:00 (last orders 14:30). Hours may change seasonally or at short notice.
Parking
Cars: 37 / Large vehicles: 2
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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 step
Toilets and tourist information

Plan the mountain drive before continuing to Chausuyama, the hot spring or the lake.

For food
Dam curry, gohei mochi and sturgeon

Check Toyone Shokudo first for a Toyone-style lunch.

For shopping
Blueberries, yuzu and mountain produce

Seasonal products depend on deliveries, so choose from what is available in the shop.

With children
A short stop before Chausuyama or the hot spring

A short break here works well before outdoor play or a bath elsewhere.

In bad weather
Switch to food, shopping and the hot spring

If fog or rain is heavy on the plateau, avoid building the day around the view.

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A guide to planning a detour

Use the station for food and toilets, then head beyond it to enjoy Toyone.

Minato Morisaki sees this station as a small planning stop for a family drive: first the toilets, then the eatery and shop, and finally a weather-based choice between Chausuyama, the hot spring and the lake. The station alone may feel limited for a long visit, but using it to decide the next stop helps the mountain trip flow.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Toyone Green Port Miyajima was among the earliest roadside stations registered in Aichi Prefecture. It stands on National Route 151 at the entrance to Toyone Village. Though small and surrounded by mountains, it offers dam curry and gohei mochi at its eatery, sturgeon products, and village produce such as blueberries and yuzu. It is a convenient place to eat, use the toilet and gather visitor information before heading toward Chausuyama Plateau, Yu-land Pal Toyone hot spring or Shin-Toyone Dam. Gohei mochi is grilled rice on a skewer with a savory sauce.

  • #National Route 151
  • #Toyone Village
  • #Dam curry
  • #Gohei mochi
  • #Sturgeon
  • #Chausuyama Plateau
  • #Yu-land Pal Toyone
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Get food and visitor information before or after a mountain drive

Toyone Village’s destinations, including Chausuyama Plateau, the hot spring, lake and Hanamatsuri festival, are spread out. Green Port Miyajima is no large complex, but its Route 151 location puts parking, toilets, food and visitor information together for a short stop. Families can use it to reconsider where to go next.

02

Dam curry, gohei mochi and sturgeon dishes are Toyone specialties at the eatery

At Toyone Shokudo, look for curry themed on Shin-Toyone Dam, gohei mochi (grilled rice on a skewer with savory sauce) for a mountain drive, and sturgeon dishes or products linked to village aquaculture. Plan either a full meal here or a quick bite before Chausuyama or the hot spring.

03

Choose a small souvenir from blueberries, yuzu, wild vegetables and processed foods

Toyone Village products change with the seasons. Choose something to open at home, such as blueberry or yuzu products, wild vegetables, mushrooms or sweets; even a brief stop can leave a reminder of the mountain village.

04

Choose Chausuyama in clear weather, or the hot spring on cold or rainy days

The road from the station climbs toward Chausuyama Plateau, where fog, rain, winter road conditions and crowds can change the experience. On fine days, consider a plateau walk or moss phlox flowers; on cold or rainy days, combine the trip with Yu-land Pal Toyone hot spring to make travel easier for children and older companions.

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.

For a Route 151 drive when you only need the toilet and a little shopping

Organize a mountain-road break in 30 minutes

After parking, use the toilet first, then look in the shop for a blueberry, yuzu or wild-vegetable product. Even without a meal, you can check Chausuyama-area weather and events at tourist information before leaving, making the mountain route easier to plan.

Parking → toilets → shop → tourist information → departure

Wednesday closures and temporary changes are possible. For late arrivals or winter trips, check official notices.

For a family drive with a brief taste of Toyone

Make Toyone Shokudo the focus of lunch

If you can arrive around lunchtime, consider dam curry, gohei mochi and sturgeon dishes at Toyone Shokudo. Children can choose familiar curry or a snack while adults try regional food; everyone need not order the same thing.

Station → Toyone Shokudo → shop → Chausuyama Plateau or Yu-land Pal Toyone

At lunchtime, service may take longer and items may sell out. Leave room to shop or continue to the hot spring instead of depending on one dish.

For moss phlox, cool plateau walks or snow play

Head up to Chausuyama Plateau on a clear day

Eat and use the toilet at the station before heading to Chausuyama Plateau, so you can focus on your time uphill. The appeal changes with spring moss phlox, summer coolness, autumn leaves and winter skiing. Choosing one main activity at the station can help families avoid fatigue.

Station → Chausuyama Plateau → hot spring if time allows

The plateau is cooler than the station area; fog and winter roads can change the trip. Choose clothing and a route to suit conditions.

For days when outdoor play is limited or you want to rest before driving home

Finish at the hot spring on rainy or cold days

After eating at the station, head to Yu-land Pal Toyone. The hot spring can round out a rainy day. Young children may tire of long car journeys, so break the day into food, toilets and bathing.

Station → Yu-land Pal Toyone → journey home

Check the hot spring’s closing days, last admission time and crowding separately from the station.

For seeing the landscape behind the dam curry

Add a short visit to Midori Lake and Shin-Toyone Dam

After dam curry, a visit to Shin-Toyone Dam and Midori Lake connects the meal with the landscape. Views and visits depend on weather and road conditions; a short stop in clear weather may be more practical than making the lake the whole day’s goal.

Station → Shin-Toyone Dam and Midori Lake → Oiri no Sato if time allows

The roads around the dam are mountainous. With small children, keep the detour short and use the toilet and rest at the station first.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop and tourist information
Tourist information 9:00–17:00; shop 9:00–16:00

Times are approximate. Check official notices for Wednesday closures and temporary or seasonal changes.

Toyone Shokudo
Approximately 10:30–15:00 (last orders 14:30)

Check availability of dam curry, gohei mochi, sturgeon dishes and other items.

Toilets
Available as roadside-station facilities

Use them before a long drive.

Nearby places
Varies by facility

Conditions for Chausuyama, the hot spring, Hanamatsuri and the dam change with the season and weather.

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
★★★☆☆

Best for a toilet stop and break in the car rather than a long stay or a nursing stop.

Being able to stop once on the mountain road is valuable. Keep the visit short and, if using the eatery, avoid its busiest period.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Convenient for a short gohei mochi or shop stop.

Do not expect large playground equipment for extended play at the station. For active play go to Chausuyama Plateau; in rain, switch to the hot spring.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Food and shopping followed by Chausuyama or the hot spring can keep the day varied.

Dam curry and sturgeon offer ways to connect food with the region. For a plateau trip, bring an extra layer and comfortable walking shoes.

Elementary-school children
★★★★☆

The dam, sturgeon, Hanamatsuri and Chausuyama can become learning opportunities.

Add Shin-Toyone Dam, Midori Lake and the local culture of Hanamatsuri, and the stop can become a day in the mountain village. In winter, check roads and warm clothing first.

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

Chausuyama Plateau moss phlox and skiing

The reason to visit changes from spring moss phlox to a cool summer plateau, autumn leaves and winter skiing. The station is a useful food and toilet stop.

Toyone Satoyama Stamp Rally

In years when a stamp rally visits village facilities, the roadside station can be a first stop for information and shopping. Check the dates and participating places each year.

Toyone Village Hanamatsuri

This winter folk festival is a way to learn about local culture. Plan around the host district, date, nighttime travel and cold weather.

Shin-Toyone Dam and Midori Lake

The dam and lake are the landscape behind the dam curry. A short addition on a clear day connects the meal with the scenery.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

A small station is most satisfying when you choose a purpose rather than stay long

Visitor experiences tend to describe short stops for toilets, food, shopping and tourist information rather than hours in a large shopping complex. Its value is clearer as a link on the way to Chausuyama or the hot spring.

With children, pair the stop with an outdoor destination

A food break before Chausuyama Plateau, the hot spring or the lakeside is more practical than expecting hours of play at the station itself. For younger children, break food, toilets and travel into short stages.

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 and eatery menus can change. For late arrivals, winter and Wednesdays, check official notices.
  • On a mountain drive, use the toilet as soon as you arrive; it makes the onward trip toward Chausuyama or the dam easier.
  • For lunch, aim just before or after the peak; if it is busy, leave room to switch to gohei mochi or the shop.
  • Bring an extra layer for Chausuyama Plateau, where it is cooler than around the station.
  • In rain or fog, consider Yu-land Pal Toyone or the shop instead of relying on plateau views.
  • For winter Hanamatsuri or skiing, plan nighttime travel, icy roads, parking and the drive home separately.
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.

  • Meal
    Shin-Toyone Dam Curry
    Check the eatery’s current availability
  • Snack
    Gohei mochi
    Check counter availability; it may sell out
  • Local specialty
    Sturgeon dishes and related products
    Menu and stock vary
  • Take-home goods
    Blueberry and yuzu products
    Selection changes seasonally
  • Local sales
    Wild vegetables, mushrooms and local sweets
    Depends on deliveries
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 lunch

Shin-Toyone Dam Curry, set meals, sturgeon dishes

Good before Chausuyama or the hot spring if you want to avoid searching for food on mountain roads.

Have a light bite

Gohei mochi, snacks, sweets

Useful for hungry children or a break when mealtimes shift.

Try a local specialty

Sturgeon, caviar-related products, village produce

Good for adults who want to bring home something distinctive to Toyone.

Open it at home

Blueberries, yuzu products, wild vegetables, mushrooms

Even without eating at the restaurant, one shop purchase can be a reminder of the detour.

When it is crowded

Shop, tourist information, hot spring, Chausuyama

If lunchtime seating or service is uncertain, shop briefly and leave time to continue to the next stop.

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