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Mie Prefecture · Chubu

Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima

道の駅 伊勢志摩

A Route 167 rest stop for Ise-Shima seafood souvenirs, seasonal flowers and scenic viewpoints.

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Location
Shima City
Road
National Route 167
Hours
9:00–18:00
Approximate hours for the rest building. The product hall is generally open 9:00–17:00, subject to seasonal changes.
Parking
Cars: 28 / 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.

Decide first
A shopping break or a walk to the flower fields?

For a short stop, use the product hall and restrooms. In its spring, summer or autumn opening season, add the Shima City Tourist Farm behind the station for a different experience.

Eat
Matoya oysters, Anori pufferfish and Ise spiny lobster dishes

Restaurant offerings and items for sale change with the season; check opening hours first if lunch is your main reason for stopping.

Buy
Dried fish, seafood, pearls and Ise-Shima souvenirs

Think of the large product hall as a wholesale-style souvenir shop. It is handy for buying several gifts together on the way back from sightseeing.

Rest
Take care of restrooms and visitor information first

The main building offers visitor information, while the product hall is for shopping and meals. It works differently from a café where you linger.

Explore farther
Yokoyama Observatory, Izawa-no-miya Shrine and Shima Spain Village

Use the restroom and get water at the station before heading on to a viewpoint, shrine visit or theme park.

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Naruse route note

A place to get ready for a comfortable Ise-Shima trip

The name may suggest a dramatic seaside view, but this stop is inland. On Route 167, it brings restrooms, shopping, visitor information and a flower-field detour together. Use the product hall for lunch or shopping, the main building to choose your next destination, and the tourist farm behind the station for seasonal color. A stop before or after Ise-Shima's larger attractions can make the itinerary easier.

1

Parking

There are fewer regular-car spaces than at a large roadside station. During flower season or at lunchtime on weekends, deciding whether to use the restroom or shop first can keep the stop short.

2

Resting

Some visitors head to the product hall to shop, while others only need visitor information. The rest building and outside restrooms suit a stop focused on the essentials.

3

Nearby

Seasonal flowers are behind the station; Izawa-no-miya Shrine and Yokoyama Observatory are a short drive away. Allow another 30 minutes for a nearby stop to make the most of this location.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima is a convenient stop on National Route 167 when traveling from the Ise-nishi Interchange area toward Shima Spain Village or Kashikojima. The main building provides visitor information and a place to rest; the adjacent product hall is for seafood and Ise-Shima souvenirs. This inland stop is more useful for a restroom and shopping break before continuing to Shima City Tourist Farm behind the station, Yokoyama Observatory or Izawa-no-miya Shrine than for a sea view from the station itself. A michi-no-eki is a roadside station.

  • #Ise-Shima
  • #Seafood souvenirs
  • #Visitor information
  • #Shima City Tourist Farm
  • #National Route 167
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Seafood and Ise-Shima souvenirs in one stop

The adjacent product hall carries dried fish and other seafood, Ise-Shima sweets, and pearl-related souvenirs. It helps travelers buying gifts before the trip home avoid several separate tourist shops.

02

The main building and product hall have distinct roles

The main building offers visitor information and a place to rest; the product hall is for meals and shopping. It is best used as a place to take care of a few errands quickly rather than as a large food-court-style station.

03

Seasonal flower fields change the feel of the stop

Shima City Tourist Farm behind the roadside station opens around the flowering seasons for nemophila, sunflowers, kochia and cosmos. In bloom, a shopping break becomes a short outdoor walk.

04

An easy point for planning a Shima detour

Before heading to Yokoyama Observatory, Izawa-no-miya Shrine or Shima Spain Village, stop for the restroom and water. It gives both driver and passengers a chance to reset.

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.

Families with children heading to the theme park

A short break before Shima Spain Village

If you are going to the theme park in the morning, use the restroom and get drinks here, then leave the product hall for the return trip. With a modest number of parking spaces, the station suits a short preparation stop better than a long stay.

Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima → along National Route 167 toward Shima Spain Village

The park's operating days and hours vary by date. If shopping on the return journey, also check the product hall's approximate closing time.

A light walk in spring, summer or autumn

30 minutes to an hour at the flower fields and product hall

When Shima City Tourist Farm is open, walk behind the station to see the flowers, then choose seafood souvenirs at the product hall. Families with small children can get some fresh air between car journeys.

Station restroom → Shima City Tourist Farm → shopping at the product hall

The farm's opening period depends on flowering conditions. In midsummer, plan for shade and water first.

Days when you want a view of Ago Bay

A stop before or after Yokoyama Observatory

The sea is hard to see from the roadside station itself. For a view, continue to Yokoyama Observatory. Parking capacity and slopes near the observatory make it practical to travel light after your station stop.

Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima → Yokoyama Observatory → Ugata and Kashikojima area

Parking close to Yokoyama Observatory is limited. In busy periods, choose shoes suitable for the uphill walk from a lower parking area.

Adults traveling together; a rainy-day detour

A quiet shrine visit and shopping at Izawa-no-miya

For a quieter half day away from busier attractions, combine a visit to Izawa-no-miya Shrine with shopping at the station. On a rainy day, driving between the visitor information area and product hall makes this an easy combination.

Izawa-no-miya Shrine → Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima → souvenirs at the product hall

Shrine visiting hours vary by season. For early or late visits, check official Ise Jingu or tourism association information.

Hours

Opening hours

Roadside station rest building
9:00-18:00

Approximate hours listed by the Shima City Tourism Association and the Chubu Regional Development Bureau.

Product hall
9:00-17:00

Hours may change seasonally. Check the latest information before a shopping trip.

Parking, restrooms and public telephone
24 hours

Listed by the Ise-Shima Tourism website. Nighttime use of these facilities does not mean the shop is 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 and under
★★★☆☆

Convenient for a restroom stop and brief shopping.

This is not a place for a long outdoor stay. Plan a short stop for feeding or changing diapers, allowing for where the facilities are and how busy they are.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

A walk outside can be a welcome change when the flower fields are open.

Start with the restroom, then visit the flower fields or a bench, instead of expecting toddlers to run around inside the product hall.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Good for a break around a visit to Shima City Tourist Farm or Shima Spain Village.

In flower season, take photos and walk; at other times, keep shopping brief and head to the next destination before children get bored.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Pair the stop with Izawa-no-miya Shrine, Yokoyama Observatory or the theme park for history, scenery or play.

Children this age are likely to enjoy the trip more when the station is paired with a nearby attraction rather than treated as a long play stop.

Restrooms

The restrooms can be used outside shop hours. Use them before a longer drive.

Meals

Individual outlets' hours and offerings may change by season. Arrive earlier if lunch is the goal.

Outdoor play

Outside flower season, plan to continue to another nearby attraction rather than rely on play space at the station.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Locate the restrooms as soon as you park

    Keep the main building and product hall's different purposes in mind. A rest stop first lets you shop without rushing.

  2. 2
    Leave heavy purchases at the product hall until last

    If buying several seafood items or souvenirs, choose them just before returning to the car for an easier walk.

  3. 3
    Check your shoes on observatory days

    The walk to Yokoyama Observatory can involve slopes depending on where you park. Do not crowd the schedule if someone in your group needs to walk less.

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

Shima City Tourist Farm

Behind the roadside station, the farm opens in step with flowering seasons. Nemophila, sunflowers, kochia and cosmos offer different reasons to visit through the year.

Visitor information

A starting point for finding events in Shima and nearby places to visit, especially when you arrive without a firm next destination.

Product hall

Shopping traffic increases on event days and after sightseeing. Choose refrigerated products and seafood with your return journey in mind.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Treat it as an inland stop for preparing, rather than a seaside viewpoint

Traveler reviews suggest that expecting a sea view from the name can disappoint. Its product hall and visitor information make more sense as a stop between destinations. Go to Yokoyama Observatory for the view.

Source: Traveler review trends

The product hall feels more like a large souvenir store than a farm produce stand

Many reviews mention the range of dried fish, seafood, sweets and pearl-related goods. It is better for buying Ise-Shima souvenirs together than for shopping only for local vegetables. Choose refrigerated products before heading home.

Source: Traveler review trends

Useful restrooms and parking, but plan a short break

Reviews mention 24-hour restrooms and Wi-Fi, though it is best not to expect a spacious place to sit for a long time. Use the stop to break up a drive, check visitor information and shop briefly.

Source: Traveler review trends

Flower season changes the experience

Opening at Shima City Tourist Farm depends on the flowering of nemophila, moss phlox, sunflowers, kochia and cosmos. When flowers are in bloom, the walk behind the station makes it a seasonal destination in its own right.

Source: Shima City Tourist Farm

Convenient before or after Shima Spain Village or Kashikojima

On National Route 167, the station fits a drive toward Shima from the Shiraki Interchange on the Second Ise Road. A short stop before the theme park and shopping at the product hall on the return journey work well.

Source: Shima City Tourism Association

Arrive early for lunch; watch the closing time if shopping

The rest building is generally open until 18:00, but the product hall is generally open until 17:00, with seasonal changes. If a meal or seafood souvenirs are your main goal, an earlier stop is safer than leaving them until after sightseeing.

Source: Shima City Tourism Association
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 rest building is generally open 9:00–18:00 and the product hall 9:00–17:00. Hours vary seasonally, so check current information before a meal or shopping trip.
  • Parking, restrooms and the public telephone are listed as available 24 hours. Nighttime rest facilities and shop opening hours are separate.
  • The Shima City Tourism Association lists 28 regular-car spaces and two large-vehicle spaces. This suits a focused stop rather than a long stay at a large complex.
  • Shima City Tourist Farm's opening period depends on flowering. Check dates each time for spring nemophila, summer sunflowers and autumn kochia and cosmos.
  • For Yokoyama Observatory, allow for limited nearby parking and a possible uphill walk. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • For a sea view, continue beyond the roadside station to Yokoyama Observatory, Kashikojima or Ago Bay.
  • Ise-Shima Souvenir Center Osho is a shopping destination on the same grounds. Check the store's current hours.
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
    Matoya oysters, Ise spiny lobster and Anori pufferfish dishes
    Varies by season and restaurant menu
  • Shopping
    Dried fish and seafood souvenirs
    Check at the product hall on the day
  • Shopping
    Ise-Shima souvenirs and sweets
    Good for buying several gifts at once
  • Local character
    Pearl-related souvenirs
    Varies by product
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

Look for seafood dishes early

The restaurant advertises flavors from the Matoya Bay area. Around the lunch rush, leave room in your plans to shop instead if needed.

Check the outlet's information for current dishes, hours and seasonal menus.

Buy to take home

Dried fish, seafood and Ise-Shima souvenirs

After sightseeing, this is a convenient place to choose seafood and sweets together. Leave refrigerated products until last, taking your journey home into account.

Keep it light

Snacks, sweets and drinks

Before Shima Spain Village or Yokoyama Observatory, drinks and a small sweet snack may suit the car journey better than a heavy meal.

Explore local specialties

Pearls, seaweed and Ise tea products

Ise-Shima is known for more than seafood. Pearls and local sweets also give each traveler something different to browse.

Pair shopping with the flower fields

Water before the walk, souvenirs afterward

Get water before walking to the farm, then return to the product hall afterward. Make time for photos in spring and autumn, and prioritize heat precautions in summer.

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima

A Route 167 rest stop for Ise-Shima seafood souvenirs, seasonal flowers and scenic viewpoints.

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Flower fields and seasonal walks
Shima City Tourist Farm

A short seasonal flower-field walk behind the roadside station.

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Food and shopping
Ise-Shima Souvenir Center Osho, Shima Isobe roadside station store

A place at the station to choose seafood and Ise-Shima souvenirs together.

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Shrine and culture
Izawa-no-miya Shrine

Add a quiet shrine visit after a short drive from the roadside station.

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Views and nature
Yokoyama Observatory

Add the Ago Bay view that you cannot see from the roadside station.

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Theme park
Shima Spain Village

A roadside station stop on the way there or back can make a family drive easier.

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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

Shima City Tourist Farm
Flower fields and seasonal walks
Shima City Tourist FarmJapanese guide
Behind the station, within walking distanceA short walk of a few minutes

When the flowers are open, add photos and a walk to a restroom stop. Check current opening information because the season depends on flowering conditions.

Food and shopping
Ise-Shima Souvenir Center Osho, Shima Isobe roadside station storeJapanese guide
At the station, a short walkA short walk

Start here if shopping is the main purpose of your stop. Choose refrigerated products and seafood just before returning to the car, allowing for the journey home.

Shrine and culture
Izawa-no-miya ShrineJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by car; a regional road station listing estimates about 10 minutes.About 5 minutes by car; a regional road station listing estimates about 10 minutes.

Combine the station's shopping with a quieter cultural detour. Shrine visiting hours vary by season.

Views and nature
Yokoyama ObservatoryJapanese guide
About 20 minutes by car; a regional road station listing estimates about 15 minutes.About 20 minutes by car; a regional road station listing estimates about 15 minutes.

If you want a sea view, continue beyond the station to this viewpoint. Parking is limited, and you may need to walk uphill.

Theme park
Shima Spain VillageJapanese guide
About 8–10 minutes by car; a regional road station listing estimates about 15 minutes.About 8–10 minutes by car; a regional road station listing estimates about 15 minutes.

Keep the station stop before the theme park brief for restrooms and drinks, then shop at the product hall on the way back. Check the park calendar for each day.

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