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Ishikawa Prefecture · Hokuriku

Michi-no-Eki Togi Umikaido

道の駅 とぎ海街道

A short walk from Masuho-no-Ura Beach, this roadside station turns a seaside break into a small trip with sweet shrimp, Danshaku potato soft serve and pink sakuragai shells.

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Location
Shika Town, Hakui District
Road
National Route 249
Hours
9:00–17:00
The official site lists winter hours of 9:00–16:00 from December through February and closure on Thursdays. Individual shops and the temporary shopping street have different hours and irregular closing days.
Parking
Cars: 45 / Large vehicles: 3
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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 on arrival
Check the restaurant and direct-sales shop

Look over the sweet shrimp, seafood, Noto pork, soft serve and sazae monaka. Deciding what to eat and buy before heading to the sea helps make even a short visit satisfying.

If you want to see the sea
Walk to the World's Longest Bench

Masuho-no-Ura Beach is known for sunsets and pink sakuragai shells. In strong wind or rain, keep the walk short and switch to the museum or shopping inside the station.

For something sweet
Danshaku potato and soy-sauce soft serve

Soft serve blended with Danshaku potatoes or paired with sweet soy sauce makes a distinctive stop here. Either suits a short break after a meal.

To take something home
Sakuragai shells, Kaneyo soy sauce and sazae monaka

Choose a seaside memento, a flavor used in Noto home cooking and a sweet souvenir in one stop. Direct-sales stock varies by season and time of day.

With children
Choose between the multipurpose plaza and the museum

The plaza, open for general use since 2026, suits a day for physical activity. Check the rules on adult supervision for younger children and helmets before using it.

For a half-day visit
Continue to Ganmon or a bath

Go to Ganmon for more coastal scenery, or relax at Seaside Villa Bokkai before heading home. The evening illuminations at Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa are another option.

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Highlights

Togi Umikaido is a gateway to the sea at Masuho-no-Ura, as well as a stop on National Route 249. Try a sweet-shrimp kakiage burger, with shrimp fried in a crisp mixed fritter, or Danshaku potato soft serve; choose sakuragai shells, Kaneyo soy sauce and sazae monaka, a shell-shaped wafer sweet, at the direct-sales shop; and, if time allows, walk to the World's Longest Bench. A multipurpose plaza opened for general use in 2026, a temporary shopping street and a sakuragai shell museum bring together seaside pleasures and the commerce of Togi after the earthquake.

  • #Ishikawa Prefecture
  • #Shika Town
  • #National Route 249
  • #Masuho-no-Ura Beach
  • #World's Longest Bench
  • #Sweet-shrimp kakiage burger
  • #Danshaku potato soft serve
  • #Sakuragai shells
  • #Temporary shopping street
  • #Multipurpose plaza
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A reason to eat before heading to the sea

Choose a sweet-shrimp kakiage burger, Danshaku potato soft serve, soy-sauce soft serve, a seafood rice bowl or a hearty Noto pork rice bowl. With both snacks and restaurant meals, this is an enjoyable place to eat before walking to Masuho-no-Ura. Seafood varies with the catch and season, so leave room for a different choice if your first choice is unavailable.

02

Shopping becomes a memory of Togi

The direct-sales shop stocks sakuragai shells, toasted rice cakes, Kaneyo soy sauce and sazae monaka, a sweet of filled wafer shells, among other local finds. The temporary shopping street also has vendors of boxed meals, fresh fish, pizza, sweets and clothing. Stopping there supports Togi's local commerce after the earthquake.

03

The sea is within walking distance; Noto Kongo is a drive away

The World's Longest Bench and Masuho-no-Ura Beach are a short walk away. Even a quick look at the sea can make a short stop worthwhile. For a half-day outing, combine a Ganmon sightseeing boat, the illuminations at Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa, and a bath at Seaside Villa Bokkai for a drive built around food and coastal views.

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 weekend drive toward Noto Kongo

Turn a Route 249 lunch break into a seaside food stop

Choose a sweet-shrimp kakiage burger or a Noto pork rice bowl at the restaurant, then add Danshaku potato soft serve. Browse sazae monaka and Kaneyo soy sauce at the direct-sales shop before walking to the World's Longest Bench. The stop becomes a taste of Togi's coast rather than a simple break.

Eat and shop at the roadside station → walk to Masuho-no-Ura Beach and the World's Longest Bench.

Seafood rice bowls and shellfish from the live tank vary with supplies and fishing conditions. Allow for items selling out around lunchtime.

Families with elementary-school children; days when rain or wind makes a long beach walk difficult

Make a short family visit around sakuragai shells

See the different shell varieties at the Sakuragai Shell Museum, then try a craft session if you have a reservation. In good weather, go to the beach to see the sand and shells of Masuho-no-Ura for yourself. The museum and direct-sales shop connect shell collecting to the area's wider story.

Sakuragai Shell Museum → direct-sales shop → Masuho-no-Ura Beach.

Shell hunting changes with the season, waves and weather. Winter to spring may be promising, but watch your footing and the wind.

Stretching during a long drive; a stop timed for an event

Give children and young adults an active break at the multipurpose plaza

The multipurpose plaza, open for general use since 2026, has a 3-on-3 basketball court, a skateboard facility and a stage. A chance to move around can make the drive more enjoyable for companions who might find only the restaurant and shop less engaging.

Food and shopping → multipurpose plaza → beach walk.

Rules cover eating, drinking, smoking and helmets. Children in third grade or below must be accompanied by a guardian.

A half-day drive for adults; a day for photography

Continue to Ganmon for more of the Noto Kongo coast

After eating and shopping at Togi Umikaido, drive to Ganmon: the scenery shifts from Masuho-no-Ura's gentle beach to the rugged rocks of Noto Kongo. On operating days, a sightseeing boat offers another view of the coast from the water.

Michi-no-Eki Togi Umikaido → Ganmon; about 15–20 minutes by car.

The sightseeing boats close for winter and may be cancelled because of sea conditions. A walk alone can still make a worthwhile visit on a windy day.

A day when you want one more stop before heading home

Finish the evening with illuminations or a bath

In summer and winter, Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa are illuminated. The September 2026 Hikari no Kizuna gathering has ended, but the World's Longest Bench illuminations continue through October 31. Food and the beach in daylight, lights at dusk and a final bath at Seaside Villa Bokkai make a compact Noto outing.

Roadside station → Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa / World's Longest Bench illuminations → Seaside Villa Bokkai.

Watch your footing and the wind by the sea at night. Event days can also change parking and road congestion.

Hours

Opening hours

Main roadside-station building
9:00-17:00

The official site lists winter hours of 9:00–16:00 from December through February, with Thursdays closed. Its footer also says 9:00–17:30, so check the official information for the day before visiting.

Temporary shopping street
Varies by shop

Hatoen serves from 11:30 until sold out, while Brasserie Takayama lists 11:00–14:00, for example. Each shop may have irregular closing days or limited quantities.

Sakuragai shell craft experience
Reservation required

The official site says to book at least five days ahead. Sessions start at 30 minutes and have a capacity of four people.

Multipurpose plaza
Sunrise–20:00

General use is free and requires no reservation. Exclusive use and night lighting require an advance application and a fee.

Seaside Villa Bokkai day-use bathing
15:00-23:00

Close to the roadside station. This is also a lodging facility, so check its guidance for day-use bathing admission and conditions.

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 younger
★★★☆☆

The station's rest area, direct-sales shop and museum are convenient, while wind and sun can change how the beach and bench feel.

Keep the visit short and plan ahead for nursing and diaper changes.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Children this age may enjoy the beach and plaza, but adults need to stay close on beach steps and along roads.

At the multipurpose plaza, accompany younger children and keep visits brief.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Combining the Sakuragai Shell Museum, soft serve, a beach walk and the multipurpose plaza helps keep the visit varied.

In strong wind or heat, shorten the beach walk and focus on the museum and shopping.

Elementary-school children
★★★★★

The World's Longest Bench, shells, craft sessions, 3-on-3 basketball and skateboard facility make it easy to combine learning with activity.

Users under 18 must wear helmets when using wheeled play equipment.

Multipurpose restroom

The station has men's and women's restrooms and a multipurpose restroom.

Outdoor activity area

There is a multipurpose plaza, a 3-on-3 basketball court and a skateboard facility.

Rainy-day alternatives

Keep the visit short and focus on the Sakuragai Shell Museum, direct-sales shop, restaurant and temporary shopping street.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Park near the station and keep the first stop compact

    Parking capacity is smaller than at large roadside stations. Eat, shop and use the restroom first; then decide whether to walk to the beach or drive on, to avoid tiring yourself.

  2. 2
    You need not walk the full length of the bench

    The World's Longest Bench is 460.9 m long. Sitting at a scenic point and turning back can be just as satisfying as walking from end to end.

  3. 3
    Watch your footing and the wind in the evening

    Sunsets and illuminations are appealing, but darkness makes footing and wind more demanding by the sea. A bath or a rest in the car can round out the visit.

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

Multipurpose plaza

Opened for general use on June 29, 2026. This new outdoor venue can host sports, community activities and music events.

Stage

The stage supports sound equipment for music events and community activities. Bluetooth connection is also listed.

3-on-3 basketball court

A dedicated 18 m × 14 m court. Individual and group use is listed as free without reservations.

Skateboard facility

A mini-pool-style facility. Check the rules, including helmets for those under 18, before use.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Even a short stop feels memorable with a walk to the sea

Reviews and travel accounts often describe a visit to the World's Longest Bench followed by food and shopping in under an hour. Adding the nearby sea to a station stop can make the visit more satisfying.

Source: Jalan and travel-review trends

Treat seafood as a discovery on the day

The live tank and seafood rice bowl are local draws, but their contents change with fish delivered from the port and fishing conditions. Keep seasonal sweet shrimp, crab and turban shells in mind; if unavailable, try soft serve or a sweet souvenir.

Source: Official website and review trends

Sakuragai shells are especially appealing from winter to spring

The official site describes sakuragai shells washing onto Masuho-no-Ura in winter. In summer, make the beach walk and sunset your focus; from winter through spring, look for shells and visit the museum.

Source: Roadside-station official website

Shopping in the temporary street carries added meaning after the earthquake

Shops in the temporary shopping street reopened after the disaster. Boxed meals, fresh fish, pizza, sweets and clothing make this a place for everyday local shopping as well as tourist souvenirs.

Source: Roadside-station official website

The multipurpose plaza offers younger companions an active break

Open for general use since 2026, the plaza adds sports and events to a station centered on food and shopping. It gives families and friends another reason to linger.

Source: Shika Town website

Let the weather guide a Noto Kongo outing

Ganmon, Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa are striking in clear weather and at dusk, but strong wind or storms make walking harder. Use the roadside station as a food and shopping base and add scenic stops according to the day's weather.

Source: Ishikawa tourism website and Shika Town 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 official facility guide lists 3 spaces for large vehicles, 45 for standard cars and 1 for a driver with a disability. Tourism sites give different counts, so allow extra time on busy days.
  • From December through February, hours are shorter and Thursdays are listed as closed. Coastal winds can also be strong; eating and shopping first makes the visit easier.
  • Shops in the temporary shopping street have irregular days off, limited quantities and sellouts. Keep the restaurant, direct-sales shop and sweets as alternatives to any one lunch choice.
  • The beach and bench are a short walk away, but the bench is long and the route includes steps and slopes. A short out-and-back walk is enough with young children, older visitors, or in rain and wind.
  • The Ganmon cruise, illuminations and Masuho-no-Ura events change with season and weather. Make the roadside station your reliable rest stop and choose nearby outings to suit the day's conditions.
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.

  • Light meal
    Sweet-shrimp kakiage burger
    Check restaurant notices for availability
  • Sweet treat
    Danshaku potato soft serve
    Check restaurant notices for availability
  • Sweet treat
    Soy-sauce soft serve
    Check restaurant notices for availability
  • Meal
    Seafood rice bowl
    Generally not sold in winter
  • Meal
    Hearty Noto pork rice bowl
    Check restaurant notices for availability
  • Sweet souvenir
    Sazae monaka, a shell-shaped wafer sweet
    Check in-store notices
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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Start with a meal

Sweet-shrimp kakiage burger / seafood rice bowl / hearty Noto pork rice bowl

Main options before heading to the sea: the shrimp burger is a light meal, the seafood bowl features fish delivered from the fishing port, and the Noto pork bowl suits a fuller appetite.

The seafood rice bowl is generally not sold in winter; seafood depends on supplies.

Add something sweet

Danshaku potato soft serve / soy-sauce soft serve

Even on a short break, these sweets offer a taste of this station: try Danshaku potatoes or sweet soy sauce in soft serve.

When eating outside, consider the sea breeze and heat; the terrace or car may be more comfortable.

Browse and buy seafood

Live-tank turban shells / Kano crab / Kobako female snow crab / sweet shrimp

On days when seasonal seafood arrives, the station takes on a market feel. Turban shells are associated with summer, crabs with late autumn through winter, and sweet shrimp with winter through spring.

The catch and shipments vary, so treat what is in stock as part of the day's discovery.

Take something home

Sakuragai shells / toasted rice cakes / Kaneyo soy sauce / sazae monaka sweets

Along with a meal, take home a seaside memento, a taste of Noto home cooking or a sweet souvenir. Browsing the direct-sales shop gives a fuller sense of Togi.

Seasonal and popular items may run low later in the day.

Visit the temporary shopping street

Hatoen boxed meals / Togi Store prepared foods and fresh fish / Brasserie Takayama pizza / Okashi no Kobori sweets

Local shops operating in temporary premises after the earthquake offer a glimpse of everyday life and commerce. They add choices for lunch, takeaway food and sweet souvenirs.

Many have irregular closing days or limited quantities. For a particular shop, check its official information or notices at the storefront.

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Togi Umikaido

A short walk from Masuho-no-Ura Beach, this roadside station turns a seaside break into a small trip with sweet shrimp, Danshaku potato soft serve and pink sakuragai shells.

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Seaside and sunset
World's Longest Bench and Masuho-no-Ura Beach

A short walk after eating brings you to the 460.9 m bench and the sea at Masuho-no-Ura, completing a Togi Umikaido stop.

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Sports and events
Michi-no-Eki Togi Umikaido Multipurpose Plaza

Go beyond the restaurant and direct-sales shop with 3-on-3 basketball, skateboarding or an event at this new outdoor venue.

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Coastal scenic area
Ganmon and Noto Kongo Sightseeing Boat

From the gentle sea at Masuho-no-Ura to Noto Kongo's rugged rocks: a possible highlight of a half-day drive.

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Sunset and illuminations
Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa Illuminations

Add summer or winter lights to an evening on the Noto Kongo coast after food and shopping.

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Bathing and lodging
Seaside Villa Bokkai Day-Use Bath

After seaside food and shopping, add a bath within walking distance before heading home.

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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

Seaside and sunset
World's Longest Bench and Masuho-no-Ura BeachJapanese guide
About 130 m from the stationAbout 2 minutes on foot

A short seaside walk after eating, a sunset or the atmosphere of sakuragai shells.

Michi-no-Eki Togi Umikaido Multipurpose Plaza
Sports and events
Michi-no-Eki Togi Umikaido Multipurpose PlazaJapanese guide
Around the stationA short walk

Activity for elementary-school-age children and older, a break for younger companions or a visit timed for an event.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Ganmon and Noto Kongo Sightseeing Boat
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Coastal scenic area
Ganmon and Noto Kongo Sightseeing BoatJapanese guide
About 12 km from the stationAbout 15–20 minutes by car

A coastal drive for adults, photography or a day combining scenery with a sightseeing boat.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa Illuminations
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Sunset and illuminations
Old Fukuura Lighthouse and Hatago-iwa IlluminationsJapanese guide
About 10 km from the stationAbout 15 minutes by car

An evening stop, coastal photography or a short night drive before a bath.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Seaside Villa Bokkai Day-Use Bath
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Bathing and lodging
Seaside Villa Bokkai Day-Use BathJapanese guide
About 300 m from the stationAbout 5 minutes on foot

After a beach walk, before an evening drive home or as a bathing finish on a rainy or windy day.

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