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Mie Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Okuise Odai

道の駅 奥伊勢おおだい

Odai tea, station bento, mochi and burgers: a Route 42 stop for Okuise flavors from the morning onward.

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Location
Odai Town, Taki District
Road
National Route 42
Hours
8:00–18:00
Approximate hours for retail sales. Magokoro Shokudo and Magokoro Yatai have separate hours and closing days.
Parking
Cars: 50 / 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.

Start here
Farm produce and local specialty shops

Seasonal vegetables, shiitake, Odai tea, mochi sweets, Miyagawa ayu sweetfish and woodcraft are all on offer. A lap around the shops before eating makes it easier to decide what to buy.

For a meal
Station bento or Oishika Burger

Choose Magokoro Shokudo for a seated meal or the food stand for a quick bite. Go early for weekday-only or limited-quantity items.

For sweets
Odai tea sweets and mochi

Naisho mochi, Pocchari mochi, Futokoro mochi and tea sweets suit a break in the car or a gift to take home; mochi is a Japanese rice cake.

For more information
Okuise Terrace

At the tourism information center next door, pick up brochures and find woodcraft, dam-card distribution information and seasonal events before setting off. A dam card is a collectible information card about a dam.

To get outdoors
Misedani Dam or Miyagawa River SUP

Walk to Misedani Dam for a short outing, or extend a half-day trip to stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on Okuise Lake or to Forestpia.

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Minato's notes on food stops

Browse the shops before you eat. Okuise is enjoyable for the flavors you take home, too.

Minato Chitose sees this station as more than a lunch stop. Odai tea sweets, traditional mochi, seasonal vegetables, Miyagawa ayu and the stand's burger let even a short break leave you with a local flavor. If the restaurant is busy, try the stand; if afternoon produce is sparse, choose mochi or tea sweets. Being able to choose again is part of the appeal.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Okuise Odai is a gateway to Okuise food, just off National Route 42 from the Omiya-Odai interchange on the Kisei Expressway. In the morning, browse seasonal vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, Odai tea and mochi sweets at the farm and specialty shops. At lunch, try the daily station bento and handmade side dishes at Magokoro Shokudo, or make a shorter stop for an Oishika Burger or Ouchiyama soft serve from Magokoro Yatai. Misedani Station is within walking distance. Add the neighboring Okuise Terrace, Misedani Dam about 5 minutes away on foot, or a short drive to SUP on the Miyagawa River or Okuise Forestpia for a half-day outing beyond shopping.

  • #Odai tea
  • #Today's station bento
  • #Oishika Burger
  • #Naisho mochi
  • #Miyagawa River
  • #National Route 42
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

An Okuise farm shop worth visiting early

The station stocks seasonal vegetables and shiitake from Odai and neighboring areas, Odai tea, Miyagawa ayu sweetfish and woodcraft. The tourism association says fresh vegetables can sell out in the morning, so shoppers may prefer to browse before lunch.

02

A restaurant and food stand for lunch or a small bite

Magokoro Shokudo serves today's station bento with handmade side dishes, noodles and set meals. Magokoro Yatai specializes in a local burger on an Odai tea bun, Ouchiyama soft serve and fried snacks. The restaurant, stand and ready-made dishes in the shop give you three choices if lunch is busy.

03

Easy links to places beyond the station

Misedani Station is a 10-minute walk away, the Omiya-Odai interchange is a few minutes' drive away, and Okuise Terrace is next door. Misedani Dam is about 5 minutes away on foot, a SUP reception point is within about 5 minutes by car, and Okuise Forestpia is around 20 minutes by car. It is easy to head into nature after eating and shopping.

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 30–45-minute break on National Route 42

Make a short morning shopping stop

After parking, use the restroom first, then visit the farm produce and specialty shops. Browse vegetables, shiitake, mochi and Odai tea sweets; consider your journey home when choosing anything needing refrigeration. Even without a restaurant meal, soft serve from the stand or a snack from the shop can bring a taste of Okuise to your stop.

Parking → restrooms → farm produce → specialty shop → food stand or departure

Farm produce and limited-quantity items are best sought in the morning. Choices may be fewer in the afternoon, so allow for tea sweets or mochi instead.

A lunch break for adults

Eat lunch at the restaurant and take sweets home

Choose today's station bento, noodles or a set meal at Magokoro Shokudo. Afterward, buy Naisho mochi, Pocchari mochi and tea sweets at the specialty shop. Handmade local side dishes followed by tea sweets make this a good way to sample several specialties in one visit.

Restaurant → specialty shop → Okuise Terrace → departure

The restaurant is listed as closed Fridays, with last orders at 15:00. For a late lunch, consider the food stand or prepared dishes instead.

A 15–30-minute post-meal walk

Walk from the station to Misedani Dam

After shopping, check dam cards and tourist information at Okuise Terrace next door, then take a short walk around Misedani Dam. The waterside view turns a roadside break into an Okuise outing.

Station → Okuise Terrace → Misedani Dam area → back to station

In summer, watch the sun and stay safe near the water; after rain, mind your footing. Walk during daylight.

A summer drive with family or friends

Extend a half-day outing to the Miyagawa waterside

Have lunch or a snack at the station. If you can book, head to Verde Odai Tourism for SUP; for a slower day, try the hot spring and barbecue at Okuise Forestpia. The station works as a meeting point for supplies, restrooms and tourist information.

Station → Miyagawa SUP or Okuise Forestpia → buy sweets on the return journey

Water activities and barbecues depend on the season, reservations and weather. You can keep the day's meal at the station and check the operators' latest activity information before going.

Hours

Opening hours

Retail and farm produce
8:00〜18:00

The station's official site, the tourism association and Mie tourism listings give the same hours.

Magokoro Shokudo restaurant
8:00〜15:30

Last orders are generally at 15:00; it is listed as closed Fridays, except public holidays. Takeout from the in-store bento counter is listed for its closing day. Some listings give a 16:00 closing time; for a late visit, check the station's current notice or on-site information.

Magokoro Yatai food stand
Weekdays 11:00–16:00 / weekends and public holidays 10:00–16:00

Generally closed Wednesdays. Bad weather or temporary closures may affect service.

Parking and restrooms
Open 24 hours

The Odai Town Tourism Association lists round-the-clock access. At night, use these facilities for a break rather than expecting the shops to be open.

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 or under
★★★☆☆

Suitable for a restroom stop and short shopping visit.

An accessible restroom is listed with a diaper-changing table. A short stop for feeding, changing and shopping is more practical than a long stay at the station.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

A soft serve from the stand and a short walk can help keep children engaged.

The shops have many items, so keep children close. After eating, take a brief walk toward Misedani Dam or drive to a waterside park or activity venue for a change of scene.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Mochi, soft serve and a dam walk give children small goals.

Eat and shop at the station, then in summer extend the day to a Miyagawa waterside activity or Forestpia. Always keep an adult close to children near the water.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Works well with SUP or nature-school programs.

Check age and shared-board rules for Okuise Lake SUP before booking. The station can serve as a place to eat, shop and use the restroom before meeting your group.

Lunch rush

The restaurant tends to draw a wait even on weekdays. Have the food stand, prepared dishes or sweets as alternatives.

A waterside day

Bring a change of clothes, towel, shoes that can get wet and sun protection. Check weather and reservations for SUP or river play.

Shopping

A cooler bag helps if you buy fresh produce, mochi or dairy products.

A rainy day

Indoor shopping and meals are still options. Skip waterside walks and activities if conditions are poor; use Okuise Terrace to gather information instead.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Choose a parking spot

    Around 50 car spaces are available. Around lunchtime it may be busy, so use the restroom and browse the shops first rather than rushing your meal.

  2. 2
    Choose the restaurant or food stand

    Choose the restaurant for a seated meal or the stand for a quick bite. Later in the day, check last orders and closing days.

  3. 3
    Get more information at Okuise Terrace

    Useful for nearby sights, dam cards and seasonal events. It is a short walk and helps you choose your next stop.

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

Okuise Waiwai Market and Waiwai events

Official and prefectural listings describe events centered on seasonal foods and specialties such as detarame-yaki, a local grilled dish. Frequency and details vary, so check official notices and the tourism association's events shortly before your visit.

Okuise Forestpia summer and autumn programs

For 2026, the tourism association lists barbecue lunches with hot spring access, seasonal summer lunches, fishing and fish-catching experiences. They fit a half-day plan after eating or shopping at the station and then driving over.

Osugidani Nature School river and forest programs

Programs include summer-holiday river play, day camps and nature experiences for elementary school children in the Miyagawa area. Allow travel time from the station before the meeting time.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

The farm shop is most rewarding in the morning

The tourism association says fresh vegetables sometimes sell out by morning's end. Reviews also often mention the range of local vegetables and shopping visits, so browse the shop soon after arriving if buying produce is a priority.

Source: Odai Town Tourism Association and review trends

Remember tea, mochi and the venison burger

The station's specialty listings include Odai tea sweets and mochi such as Naisho and Pocchari; the food stand offers an Oishika Burger with an Odai tea bun and venison patty. These 3 categories make a useful starting point on a first visit.

Source: Official specialty and food-stand pages

Shopping and meals remain options in rain

The restaurant, specialty shop and Okuise Terrace offer mostly indoor options. Reviews mention sheltering from rain during a break; if the weather turns, skip the waterside walk and focus on shopping and sweets.

Source: Tabelog and travel-review trends

With children, plan an outing beyond the station

Family information lists 24-hour restrooms, a diaper-changing table and resting space at Okuise Terrace. For a longer activity, divide the day between the station and a Misedani Dam walk, SUP or Forestpia.

Source: Baby travel information and tourism association events

Okuise Terrace helps shape the rest of the trip

Run by the tourism association, Okuise Terrace is next to the station. It has brochures, local products, event information and details on Misedani Dam cards. Stop there after eating to discover Odai options for your next destination.

Source: Odai Town Tourism Association, Okuise Terrace

The seasons change the options for produce and river outings

From spring through autumn, options include Miyagawa SUP and Forestpia barbecues; summer brings river play, while autumn brings mushroom and new-rice shopping. The station is generally closed January 1–2, and shortened hours may be announced in late December, so check shortly before a year-end or New Year drive.

Source: Official notices and tourism association events
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.

  • Visit in the morning if you want vegetables or limited-quantity meals.
  • Check the usual Friday closing for the restaurant and Wednesday closing for the food stand before going.
  • At the lunch rush, keep the restaurant, stand, prepared dishes and sweets in mind as options.
  • Keep a change of clothes and a towel in the car for a waterside outing.
  • Check nearby events and dam-card information at Okuise Terrace.
  • For the New Year period or bad weather, check official notices for current arrangements.
  • The EV fast charger is listed as out of service for renewal work, with no reopening date set. Check official notices when planning where to charge.
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.

  • Restaurant
    Today's station bento
    About ¥910; limited to 30 servings on weekdays
  • Food stand
    Oishika Burger
    About ¥650
  • Sweets
    Ouchiyama soft serve and Ise tea soft serve
    About ¥460
  • Souvenirs
    Naisho mochi and Pocchari mochi
    From about ¥590
  • Souvenirs
    Odai tea sweets
    From about ¥210
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

Today's station bento, set meals and noodles at Magokoro Shokudo

For a meal with handmade side dishes. The station bento is limited to weekdays and a set quantity, so try early; later, choose a set meal or noodles.

The restaurant is generally open 8:00–15:30, with last orders at 15:00, and is listed as closed Fridays.

A quick bite

Magokoro Yatai's Oishika Burger, croquettes and fried octopus balls

Good for a quick snack and a change from sitting in the car. The local Oishika Burger has an Odai tea bun and a venison patty.

Generally open weekdays 11:00–16:00 and weekends/public holidays 10:00–16:00; listed as closed Wednesdays.

A sweet break

Ouchiyama soft serve, Ise tea soft serve and Odai tea sweets

A reason to stop even without eating at the restaurant. Choose soft serve in summer, or tea cookies and dacquoise pastries to take home.

Take-home shopping

Naisho mochi, Pocchari mochi, Futokoro mochi, seasonal vegetables and shiitake

Take a taste of Okuise home: mochi rice cakes make gifts, and vegetables can be used for dinner.

Fresh produce and mochi can sell out and need careful storage. A cooler bag helps on hot days.

Regional flavors

Odai tea, Miyagawa ayu sweetfish, local sake and processed Miyagawa products

Gifts that convey Odai's character. Tea, river fish, sake and woodcraft together reflect this town of clear streams and mountains.

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Michi-no-Eki Okuise Odai

Odai tea, station bento, mochi and burgers: a Route 42 stop for Okuise flavors from the morning onward.

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Tourist information and local specialties
Okuise Terrace

Next to the roadside station, this tourist information center has brochures, woodcraft, seasonal-event details and dam-card information.

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Waterside walk
Misedani Dam area

About five minutes on foot from the station, a short dam walk adds an Okuise waterside view after a meal.

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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

Tourist information and local specialties
Okuise TerraceJapanese guide
Next to the stationA very short walk

Good after eating and shopping at the station if you want information on Misedani Dam, Miyagawa activities or seasonal events.

Misedani Dam area
Waterside walk
Misedani Dam areaJapanese guide
About five minutes on foot from the stationA 5–10-minute walk

A good choice after lunch or sweets at the station when you want waterside scenery without a long transfer.

Verde Odai Tourism and Okuise Lake SUP
Water activities
Verde Odai Tourism and Okuise Lake SUPJapanese guide
SUP reception is about five minutes' drive from the stationAbout 5–10 minutes by car

Good for families or groups of friends heading for summer waterside activities after lunch or a snack and a restroom stop at the station.

Okuise Forestpia
Hot spring, barbecue and lodging
Okuise ForestpiaJapanese guide
Around 20 minutes by car toward OkuiseAbout 20 minutes by car

Use the roadside station for supplies and lunch, then spend the afternoon at the hot spring, barbecue or river.

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