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Michi-no-Eki Echizen Ono Arashima no Sato

道の駅 越前おおの荒島の郷

A spacious Okuetsu roadside station for food and play, with views of Mount Arashima and choices ranging from Kamisho taro and Kuzuryu maitake mushrooms to rice-flour baumkuchen and Montbell.

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Location
Ono City
Road
National Route 158 / beside Arashima Interchange on the Chubu Jukan Expressway
Hours
9:00–18:00
Winter hours are listed as 9:00–17:00 on weekdays and 9:00–18:00 on weekends and public holidays. Hours differ by shop.
Parking
Cars: 169 / Large vehicles: 33
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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.

Shop first
Arashima Marche

Start with vegetables, mountain greens, mushrooms and Fukui souvenirs.

For lunch
Oroshi soba, soy-sauce katsudon and Kuzuryu maitake

Choose after checking each food-court shop’s hours.

For sweets
Rice-flour baumkuchen and farm soft serve

A treat after eating or on a shopping-only visit.

With children
Wanpaku Hiroba and the mini aquarium

Fit in a short play break even in rain or snow.

Go outside
Mount Arashima mini lookout and Montbell

Get a taste of the mountain setting without a hike.

Finish the trip
Attakando

Add a bath after a hike or before a long drive.

Takumi’s Arashima no Sato notes

Take home a sense of the mountains along with local food.

Takumi Kurose sees more here than a large food market. Choose Kamisho taro and Kuzuryu maitake, pause for rice-flour baumkuchen or soft serve, then take in the mountain air at Montbell and the Mount Arashima mini lookout. Ono’s food and mountain attractions connect on the same site once you leave the car.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Echizen Ono Arashima no Sato stands at the foot of Mount Arashima, beside Arashima Interchange, and is among Fukui Prefecture’s largest roadside stations. Browse Ono vegetables, mountain greens, mushrooms and Fukui souvenirs at Arashima Marche. The food court serves oroshi soba (buckwheat noodles with grated daikon), soy-sauce katsudon (a pork cutlet rice bowl), Kuzuryu maitake and tonchan dishes. Mori no Koshikake makes baumkuchen with rice flour from Ono-grown Koshihikari; Lovely Farm soft serve and Bellside Cafe give you a sweet stop even if you miss lunch. Indoors are Wanpaku Hiroba play area and a small freshwater aquarium; outdoors are a small lookout, canoe pond, climbing pinnacle, dog run and RV park. It works for rainy days, families with children or dogs, and breaks after hiking. Takumi Kurose recommends buying a taste of Ono and taking in a little mountain air before leaving.

  • #Ono City
  • #Mount Arashima
  • #Arashima Marche
  • #Kamisho taro
  • #Kuzuryu maitake mushrooms
  • #Rice-flour baumkuchen
  • #Montbell
  • #Wanpaku Hiroba play area
  • #Canoe experience
  • #RV park
  • #Rainy day
  • #Weekend drive
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Browse Okuetsu ingredients together at Arashima Marche

The official guide lists farm and forest products and local goods from the direct-sales association, plus Okuetsu mountain greens and mushrooms and souvenirs from across Fukui. Walk the aisles before eating to spot local specialties such as Kamisho taro and Kuzuryu maitake mushrooms.

02

Choose among Ono specialties at the food court

Meisui Chaya Ono Zanmai serves oroshi soba, sauce katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with sauce) and soy-sauce katsudon. Arashima Terrace offers Kuzuryu maitake ramen and tonchan ramen. Even a short stop can include a taste of Okuetsu.

03

Rice-flour baumkuchen and farm soft serve make a sweet follow-up

Mori no Koshikake describes its baumkuchen as made with fresh-milled rice flour from Ono-grown Koshihikari and eggs from Fukui Prefecture. Lovely Farm’s Jersey soft serve and Bellside Cafe offer sweets even when lunch is not on your itinerary.

04

Montbell and activity facilities bring the mountain setting close

Fukui Prefecture’s first Montbell store, a canoe experience pond, climbing pinnacle and small lookout are all here. You can enjoy the feel of a mountain gateway even without hiking Mount Arashima.

05

Indoor play and 24-hour toilets make a weather-flexible stop

Wanpaku Hiroba, a small aquarium of Kuzuryu River freshwater fish, a baby care room and 24-hour toilets make this a useful break in rain or snowy weather.

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.

Fukui and Okuetsu souvenirs and ingredients for dinner

Start your shopping break at Arashima Marche

Browse Kamisho taro, Kuzuryu maitake mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, mountain greens and processed foods at Arashima Marche first. Choosing what to buy before eating makes it easier to return after your meal.

Parking → Arashima Marche → food court → rice-flour baumkuchen → buy chilled goods before leaving.

Fresh produce and popular products vary by season and delivery. In the evening, it is safer to shop first.

A lunch break before or after Arashima Interchange

Sample Ono food with lunch and sweets

Choose Fukui oroshi soba or Ono’s soy-sauce katsudon at Meisui Chaya Ono Zanmai, or a Kuzuryu maitake or tonchan dish at Arashima Terrace. Follow with Mori no Koshikake or Lovely Farm for a taste of Ono even on a short visit.

Food court → takeout sweets → farm shop → check road information.

Each shop has its own hours and winter schedule. Check the official shop guide when planning a particular meal.

Families with children up to the early primary-school years

Make it a rainy-day break with children

Wanpaku Hiroba, the Kuzuryu River Freshwater Fish Mini Aquarium and a baby care room are indoors, so rain or snow need not reduce the stop to a toilet break. Adults can browse the market and sweets while children enjoy a short play break.

Toilets → Wanpaku Hiroba → mini aquarium → soft serve or baumkuchen → depart.

Wanpaku Hiroba’s indicative hours are 10:00–17:00, and it is intended for children through third grade of primary school. During busy times, a brief turn may be easier than a long stay.

Before or after hiking, mountain lovers and Montbell shoppers

Add Mount Arashima and outdoor activities

Even without a full hike, the Mount Arashima mini lookout, Montbell Echizen Ono Store, canoe experience pond and climbing pinnacle give you a taste of the mountain gateway. After hiking, the shower room or Attakando bath facility offers a way to wash off sweat before leaving.

Montbell → mini lookout → sweets → Attakando / Mount Arashima trailhead.

Check operating days, age requirements, weather and reservation rules for canoeing and climbing.

A half-day visit or first trip to Ono

Continue to Echizen Ono Castle and the old town

After eating and shopping at the roadside station, head to Echizen Ono Castle, Shichiken Morning Market and Yui Station. You can experience the large mountain-foot station and the old castle town in one day. Aim for the sea of clouds or morning market when the time of day suits.

Roadside station → Echizen Ono Castle → Shichiken Morning Market and Yui Station → town cafe.

Check official information on the castle’s seasonal opening, bear sightings and the condition of the uphill route.

Hours

Opening hours

Roadside station
9:00-18:00

Winter hours are listed as 9:00–17:00 on weekdays and 9:00–18:00 on weekends and public holidays.

Arashima Marche
9:00-18:00

Winter weekday hours are approximately 9:00–17:00.

Meisui Chaya Ono Zanmai
10:00-16:00

Check roadside-station closure days.

Arashima Terrace
Weekdays 9:00–16:00 / weekends and public holidays 9:00–17:00

From Dec 1 to Mar 31: 10:00–15:30 (varies by menu). Closed every Tuesday from Dec 12 to Mar 19, and Dec 31 and Jan 1.

Mori no Koshikake
9:30-17:00

The shop guide lists weekdays 9:30–16:30 and weekends/public holidays 9:30–17:00; the homepage lists winter hours as 9:30–16:30. Check the shop guide for hours.

Lovely Farm Milk no Sato
9:30-17:30

Closed on the roadside station’s closure days (Dec 31 and Jan 1).

Montbell Echizen Ono Store
10:00-19:00

Listed as open year-round.

Bellside Cafe Echizen Ono Store
9:00-17:00

Last order around 16:00, according to the official Montbell store listing and homepage.

Wanpaku Hiroba
10:00-17:00

For children through third grade of primary school.

24-hour toilets
24 hours

Available along with the road information corner.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Ages 1 and under
★★★★☆

The baby care room, 24-hour toilets and an indoor rest area help with short feeding and diaper-changing stops.

Mealtimes can be busy; find the baby care room and seats first.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

Wanpaku Hiroba, the mini aquarium and soft serve offer a change of pace.

Focus on indoor play and keep the stay fairly short rather than centering it on outdoor activities.

Ages 4–6
★★★★★

Wooden play equipment at Wanpaku Hiroba, the mini lookout and watching canoeing add variety within the station.

On activity or insect-event days, plan around crowds and event times.

Primary-school children
★★★★★

Canoeing, climbing, Montbell and the Mount Arashima mini lookout give a taste of the outdoors.

Check age limits, bookings and weather for hands-on activities. The castle town or Attakando can extend the outing.

Indoor play

Wanpaku Hiroba: indicative hours 10:00–17:00; for children through third grade of primary school.

Feeding and diaper changes

Information lists a hot-water dispenser, nursing room, diaper-changing area and children’s toilet.

Rainy days

Visit the mini aquarium, market, food outlets and Montbell mostly indoors.

Outdoor play

Check weather and operating conditions for the mini lookout, dog run, canoeing and climbing.

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

Cultural heritage room

Used for insect encounter events, photo exhibitions and hands-on activities. Check school-holiday and weekend programs.

Outdoor space

Often hosts charcoal-grilled Hangesho mackerel sales, harvest festivals and outdoor stalls. Arrive early for events that end when sold out.

Arashima Marche

Look for direct-sale goods, seasonal vegetables, mountain greens, mushrooms and sales by partner municipalities.

Activity facilities

Canoeing, climbing, Wanpaku Hiroba and the mini aquarium suit family and outdoor events.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Among Fukui’s largest roadside stations, at Mount Arashima’s foot and beside Arashima Interchange

On National Route 158 and the Chubu Jukan Expressway route, this station also serves as a starting point for Ono sightseeing. Food, the mountain and the castle town can all fit into a visit.

Source: Ono City / official access guide

Local farm and forest products lead at Arashima Marche

The market carries produce and local goods from Ono’s direct-sales association, including Okuetsu mountain greens and mushrooms. Browse it first for food and shopping; selection varies with season and deliveries.

Source: Official Arashima Marche guide

Food outlets have different hours and winter schedules

Meisui Chaya, Arashima Terrace, Mori no Koshikake, Milk no Sato and Bellside Cafe each have their own hours. Sweets and market shopping can round out a visit when a particular lunch outlet is closed.

Source: Official food-court and hours guides

Mori no Koshikake’s baumkuchen uses 100% rice flour from Ono-grown Koshihikari

It uses freshly milled rice flour and eggs from Fukui Prefecture. Soft and firm textures and limited-quantity freshly made items give sweets fans several options.

Source: Official Mori no Koshikake guide

Montbell, canoeing and climbing add outdoor activities

Fukui Prefecture’s first Montbell shop, a canoe experience pond and a climbing pinnacle offer options for families as well as Mount Arashima hikers. Check weather, reservations and age rules before planning an activity.

Source: Official outdoor-facilities and Montbell guides

RV park and 24-hour toilets support longer drives

Reviews of overnight vehicle stays mention the broad, level parking area but also note the distance from the RV park to the toilets. Check the reserved pitch and nighttime route before arrival.

Source: RV-Park.jp / overnight-stay reviews

Event listings change with the season

As of July 2026, listings included an insect encounter event, an Ono grape sale and charcoal-grilled Hangesho mackerel sales. Event schedules change; check the current official calendar before making plans.

Source: Official event listings
Movie

Preview the place on video

Official videos show the market and nearby park before you visit. Audio and captions are in Japanese.

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.

  • Arashima Marche’s indicative hours are 9:00–18:00, with winter weekdays listed through 17:00. Shop first if arriving late in the day.
  • Meisui Chaya Ono Zanmai, Arashima Terrace, Mori no Koshikake, Milk no Sato and Bellside Cafe have different hours. Check each outlet if lunch is your main purpose.
  • Wanpaku Hiroba’s indicative hours are 10:00–17:00, and it is for children through third grade of primary school. Keep the visit short if it is busy on a rainy or snowy day.
  • For canoeing, climbing and bicycle rental, check weather, age requirements, reservations and current operation.
  • For a trip onward to Mount Arashima or the castle town, check trail, parking, bear-sighting and winter conditions with Ono City or official tourism sources.
  • The RV park uses reserved pitches. Check the nighttime route to the toilets, pet rules, power, water and check-in time on the booking page.
  • In winter, the station also has shorter weekday hours, and mountain roads may have snow or ice. Use the road information corner and live cameras.
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.

  • Farm shop and local ingredient
    Kamisho taro
    Check season and stock
  • Meal
    Kuzuryu maitake ramen
    Arashima Terrace / check serving hours
  • Fukui and Ono cuisine
    Oroshi soba and soy-sauce katsudon
    Meisui Chaya Ono Zanmai / 10:00–16:00 (indicative business hours)
  • Sweets and souvenirs
    Baumkuchen with rice flour from Ono-grown Koshihikari
    Mori no Koshikake / some items have limited quantities
  • Sweet treat
    Jersey soft serve
    Lovely Farm Milk no Sato / 9:30–17:30 (indicative business hours)
  • Shopping
    Arashima Marche vegetables, mountain greens, mushrooms and souvenirs
    9:00–18:00 / shorter hours on winter weekdays
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.

Farm shop

Kamisho taro / Kuzuryu maitake / mountain greens / seasonal vegetables

The main take-home choices for Okuetsu ingredients, whether for dinner or gifts. Walk the aisles first to avoid missing something.

Selection changes with season and deliveries.

Meals

Oroshi soba / soy-sauce katsudon / Kuzuryu maitake ramen

Ways to taste Ono and Fukui even on a short lunch stop.

Check each shop’s hours, winter schedule and sold-out items.

Sweets

Rice-flour baumkuchen / Jersey soft serve / crepes

Easy rewards for children or a day when you miss lunch.

Freshly made and limited-quantity items depend on what is available that day.

Cafe

Bellside Cafe bread / curry / sweets

A convenient meeting point when some visitors are shopping at Montbell and others at the market.

Last order is around 16:00.

Seasonal food culture

Hangesho mackerel / harvest festival / farm-shop events

Events can make Fukui and Ono’s seasonal food a reason to visit. Hangesho mackerel is a local midsummer custom.

Check official event listings for dates and events that end when sold out.

Access

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Echizen Ono Arashima no Sato

A spacious Okuetsu roadside station for food and play, with views of Mount Arashima and choices ranging from Kamisho taro and Kuzuryu maitake mushrooms to rice-flour baumkuchen and Montbell.

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On-site outdoor activities
Montbell Echizen Ono Store and outdoor activity area

Get a quick taste of Mount Arashima’s foothills at Montbell, the canoe pond, climbing pinnacle and mini lookout.

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Mountain and nature
Mount Arashima

One of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, also called Ono Fuji. It connects a food and rest stop with a memorable mountain landscape.

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Castle and old town
Echizen Ono Castle

After eating and shopping at Mount Arashima’s foot, change pace with a half-day walk through Ono’s castle town.

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Bathing and rest
Attakando

Pair a meal at Arashima no Sato with a bath in Ono after a hike, cycle ride or before a long drive.

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Morning market and castle-town walk
Shichiken Morning Market and the Echizen Ono Yuirakuza area

Add Ono’s morning market and small shops in the castle town to a visit to Arashima no Sato’s large market.

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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

Illustrative photo, not taken at Montbell Echizen Ono Store and outdoor activity area
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On-site outdoor activities
Montbell Echizen Ono Store and outdoor activity areaJapanese guide
On siteA short walk

Good for a break after eating, shopping before or after a hike, and children’s outdoor activities.

Mountain and nature
Mount ArashimaJapanese guide
Approximately 15 minutes by car to the Kadohara trailheadDrive to the trailhead

Good for supplies before or after hiking, road information, and a drive with mountain views.

Castle and old town
Echizen Ono CastleJapanese guide
Approximately 15–25 minutes by carDrive into town, then walk from the castle approach

Good for first-time Ono visitors, a half-day outing and castle-town walks.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Attakando
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Bathing and rest
AttakandoJapanese guide
Approximately 10–20 minutes by carBy car

Good after hiking, on rainy days, as a family finale or before a long drive.

Morning market and castle-town walk
Shichiken Morning Market and the Echizen Ono Yuirakuza areaJapanese guide
Approximately 15–25 minutes by carDrive into town, then explore on foot

Good for a morning in Ono, castle-town shopping or a half-day walk paired with Echizen Ono Castle.

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