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Kyoto Prefecture · Kinki

Michi-no-Eki Mizuho no Sato Sarabiki

道の駅 瑞穂の里・さらびき

A small gateway on National Route 173 for Kyotamba vegetables, 100% buckwheat soba, and a green sports complex.

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Location
Kyotamba Town, Funai District
Road
National Route 173
Hours
9:00–18:00
Hours following the July 18, 2026 grand reopening are a guide. From December through February, the market and MIZU Cafe close at 17:00; the restaurant operates 10:30–15:30, with last orders at 15:00.
Parking
Cars: 45 / Large vehicles: 15
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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 market and toilets

Parking has 45 car spaces and 15 large-vehicle spaces. On busy days, decide where to take your break before shopping.

For lunch
Come early for Sarabiki 100% buckwheat soba

Sarabiki Dining runs 10:30–15:30, with last orders at 15:00. Avoid arriving too late if soba is your goal.

To take something home
Vegetables, tea, mushrooms, chestnuts, and eggs

The selection changes with the seasons. In autumn, black edamame (fresh black soybean pods) and chestnuts become popular purchases.

For a sweet break
MIZU Cafe and black soybean soft serve

Soft serve is generally available 10:00–17:00; the stated winter cutoff is 16:00.

With children
Pair the station with a nearby outing

The station suits shopping, meals, and toilet breaks. For active play, add Greenland Mizuho or Tamba Nature Sports Park.

For a half-day trip
Add Kotodaki Falls or Tamba Wine

Choose Kotodaki Falls for a short nature walk, or Tamba Wine House for shopping and an adult-oriented stop.

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Highlights

Mizuho no Sato Sarabiki is a rest stop in western Kyotamba, just off National Route 173 from the Kyoto Jukan Expressway's Kyotamba Mizuho Interchange. Since its full reopening on July 18, 2026, Sarabiki Market, MIZU Cafe, and Sarabiki Dining have brought together freshly harvested vegetables, soba made entirely from Kyotamba buckwheat flour, black soybean soft serve, Sarabiki tea, mushrooms, chestnuts, and eggs. Whether you are heading to the neighboring Greenland Mizuho complex or driving Route 173, you can plan around its parking, toilets, and dining hours.

  • #Kyoto Prefecture
  • #Kyotamba Town
  • #National Route 173
  • #Kyotamba Mizuho Interchange
  • #Farm produce market
  • #100% buckwheat soba
  • #Black soybean soft serve
  • #Sarabiki tea
  • #Greenland Mizuho
  • #24-hour toilets
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Small market, many reasons to shop

Alongside freshly harvested vegetables, you may find Sarabiki 100% buckwheat soba, Sarabiki tea, Hatake-shimeji and Daikoku-hon-shimeji mushrooms, UMEUME, chestnuts, Tamba wine, sake from Choro Brewery, and eggs from Mizuho Farm. Its appeal is the chance to pick up distinctively Kyotamba products in a short stop rather than browse a large market.

02

Plan lunch around buckwheat soba

Sarabiki Dining centers on soba made entirely from Kyotamba buckwheat flour. Limited-quantity tenzaru soba, chilled noodles with tempura, black soybean soft serve, and original take-home 100% buckwheat soba cover both lunch and souvenirs. The restaurant takes last orders at 15:00, so an earlier break works better than a late lunch.

03

A gateway to Greenland Mizuho

You can extend a stop here to neighboring Greenland Mizuho, Tamba Wine, or Kotodaki Falls. Before sports, an overnight stay, a walk, or shopping, the station is useful for planning a toilet break and meal.

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.

Drivers from the Osaka or Tamba-Sasayama direction

Turn a short Route 173 break into Kyotamba shopping

The compact station makes it easy to visit the toilets, market, and cafe in a short time. Even a few vegetables, eggs, mushrooms, tea, or soba make the drive through Kyotamba feel more connected to the area.

On National Route 173; listed as about 4 minutes from Kyotamba Mizuho Interchange and about 15 minutes from Tamba Interchange.

Opening days and crowd levels may shift soon after the summer 2026 renovation; check official notices before visiting.

Two adults, older visitors, and a relaxed lunch break

Soba for lunch, then a light sweet treat

Make Sarabiki Dining's 100% buckwheat soba your lunch, then stop at MIZU Cafe for soft serve. You can also shop without turning the stop into a long visit.

Browse the market → Sarabiki Dining → MIZU Cafe → pick up any final purchases.

Restaurant last orders are at 15:00. Limited dishes or popular vegetables may run out as the day goes on.

Greenland Mizuho visitors, training camps, and family groups

Meet before sports or an overnight stay

Neighboring Greenland Mizuho has a field hockey pitch, multipurpose ground, tennis courts, gymnasium, and cottages. The station is handy for toilets and drinks before meeting up, or for vegetables and souvenirs on the way back.

Rest at the roadside station → head to your Greenland Mizuho facility.

Some sports facilities and accommodation require reservations. Same-day access cannot be assumed.

Weekend drives to buy local ingredients

Drive out for black edamame, chestnuts, and vegetables in autumn

Kyotamba is known for chestnuts, black edamame (fresh black soybean pods), mushrooms, rice, and vegetables. Seasonal changes are especially visible in the market, giving autumn visits a clear shopping purpose.

Sarabiki Market in the morning → a short detour to Tamba Wine House or Kotodaki Falls.

Seasonal arrivals and sellouts are unpredictable. Go earlier if you have a particular item in mind.

Fine days and adults who want to walk a little

Add a short walk to Kotodaki Falls

Kotodaki Falls is a notable Kyotamba nature spot. Walking its path to the waterfall adds an outdoor element to the trip. Eating and shopping at the station first makes a manageable half-day route.

Mizuho no Sato Sarabiki → Kotodaki Falls by car; check the weather and footing on arrival.

Watch for slippery ground after rain, insects in summer, and heat. Parking information also says large buses cannot use the site.

Hours

Opening hours

Sarabiki Market
9:00-18:00

Closes at 17:00 from December through February. Produce and souvenirs vary by season and time of day.

MIZU Cafe
9:00-18:00

Open until 17:00 from December through February. Soft serve is generally served 10:00–17:00, or until 16:00 in winter.

Sarabiki Dining
10:30-15:30

Last orders at 15:00. Visit earlier for 100% buckwheat soba and limited-quantity dishes.

Toilets and parking
24 hours

The official information lists 10 men's and 10 women's toilet units and one accessible toilet for each.

Greenland Mizuho
9:00-17:00

Sports facilities have their own reservation and evening-use rules; check the specific facility before your visit.

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
★★★☆☆

The listed diaper changing table in the accessible toilet is useful. The station works best for shopping and a short break, rather than a long play session.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Meals and toilet breaks are convenient, but children wanting room to play may enjoy the adjacent area or Tamba Nature Sports Park more.

Ages 4–6
★★★☆☆

Black soybean soft serve and shopping can be fun. For active play, add Greenland Mizuho or a walk at Kotodaki Falls.

Elementary-school age
★★★★☆

Children this age can enjoy shopping for ingredients, soba, the cafe, and nearby walks together. Add sports facilities or nature spots for a half-day visit.

Diaper changes

Official information lists a diaper changing table in the accessible toilet. Locate it on arrival if the station is busy.

Meal timing

Restaurant hours favor lunch. If a child needs a nap or meal at a different time, the cafe and market offer a shorter stop.

Outdoor play

Pair the station with Greenland Mizuho or Tamba Nature Sports Park rather than relying on the station alone for play.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Plan around the modest parking capacity

    The station has 45 car and 15 large-vehicle spaces. At holiday lunchtimes or soon after the renovation, leave room in your plan to switch from a targeted meal to shopping or the cafe.

  2. 2
    Toilets are open 24 hours; meals are centered on lunch

    Toilets and parking are available around the clock, but the restaurant takes last orders at 15:00. Plan differently for a rest stop and a lunch stop.

  3. 3
    Closing time is earlier in winter

    From December through February, the market and MIZU Cafe close at 17:00. On a winter evening drive, shop before it gets too late.

  4. 4
    Drive between nearby attractions

    Kotodaki Falls, Tamba Wine, and Tamba Nature Sports Park are best added by car. Choosing one destination makes for a more relaxed outing.

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

Sarabiki Market

The shopping center after the renovation, with seasonal vegetables, local specialties, and processed foods to explore.

MIZU Cafe

A convenient place for a short break or soft serve, giving drivers a simple reason to stop.

Sarabiki Dining

Plan lunch here around 100% buckwheat soba. Allow extra time on event days and holidays.

Greenland Mizuho

This adjacent complex makes it easy to include the roadside station before or after sports events, overnight stays, or group visits.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

A compact station suits a focused visit

Visitor accounts suggest coming with one purpose—buying vegetables, eating soba, or taking a toilet break—rather than planning to spend hours browsing as at a large station. The cafe added another short-break option after the renovation.

Source: Jalan visitor review trends and official renovation notices

Autumn brings the market to life

Visitors mention driving here for black edamame, chestnuts, autumn vegetables, and glutinous rice. The official shop guide also features chestnuts, mushrooms, eggs, and local processed products. A trip to buy seasonal ingredients makes the station a stronger destination.

Source: Jalan visitor review trends and official shop guide

On rainy days, check the walk between toilets and buildings

Older visitor accounts mention the distance between the toilets and building in wet weather. The route may have changed since the renovation; families and older visitors can choose a resting point on arrival.

Source: Jalan visitor review trends

A useful break around sports visits

Greenland Mizuho is a complex with a field hockey pitch, tennis courts, gymnasium, and cottages. Before or after training camps, tournaments, or family visits, the station brings together drinks, toilets, and local souvenirs.

Source: Official Greenland Mizuho website
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 stated closing day after the grand reopening is Tuesday; the station opens if Tuesday is a national or other public holiday.
  • Sarabiki Market and MIZU Cafe are open 9:00–18:00, until 17:00 from December through February. Soft serve is available 10:00–17:00, until 16:00 in winter.
  • Sarabiki Dining is open 10:30–15:30, with last orders at 15:00. Go earlier for 100% buckwheat soba or limited-quantity dishes.
  • Parking has 45 car spaces, 15 large-vehicle spaces, and one accessible space. Allow extra time during long holidays or soon after the renovation.
  • From Kyotamba Mizuho Interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway, it is about 4 minutes via National Route 173; from Tamba Interchange, about 15 minutes via Routes 9 and 173.
  • Autumn increases interest in black edamame, chestnuts, mushrooms, and rice. An earlier visit gives you a better choice of seasonal goods.
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.

  • Sarabiki Dining
    Sarabiki 100% buckwheat soba
    See the restaurant menu
  • Sarabiki Dining
    Limited-quantity tenzaru soba with tempura
    See the restaurant menu
  • MIZU Cafe
    Black soybean soft serve ice cream
    See the restaurant menu
  • Sarabiki Market
    Sarabiki tea
    Varies by product
  • Sarabiki Market
    Hatake-shimeji and Daikoku-hon-shimeji mushrooms
    Varies by product
  • Sarabiki Market
    Eggs from Mizuho Farm
    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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Full lunch

Sarabiki 100% buckwheat soba / limited-quantity tenzaru soba with tempura

For noodles made with 100% Kyotamba buckwheat flour, make Sarabiki Dining the focus of lunch. An earlier visit gives you more choice.

10:30–15:30, with last orders at 15:00. Limited dishes may sell out.

Sweet break

Black soybean soft serve / MIZU Cafe

Even without a full meal, soft serve and a drink make a useful driving break.

The official guide gives soft serve hours as 10:00–17:00, ending at 16:00 in winter.

Enjoy at home

Sarabiki 100% buckwheat soba / Sarabiki tea / UMEUME

Alongside food to eat here, you can take home the station's original soba, local tea, and processed products.

Consider cooling needs and your journey home when choosing chilled or seasonal goods.

Shop the season

Freshly harvested vegetables / chestnuts / black edamame / mushrooms / eggs

If Kyotamba ingredients are your goal, look around the market first. Autumn makes it especially appealing as a destination.

Stock changes by season, day, and time; there may be less choice in the evening.

Wine, sake, and adult gifts

Tamba wine / sake from Choro Brewery

For a companion who is not driving or to enjoy after you get home. Pairing the stop with Tamba Wine House adds another shopping opportunity.

Save drinking until after the drive. Check winery hours and closing days before visiting.

Access

Location and surroundings

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Mizuho no Sato Sarabiki

A small gateway on National Route 173 for Kyotamba vegetables, 100% buckwheat soba, and a green sports complex.

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Sports and accommodation
Greenland Mizuho

A green complex for sports and overnight stays just behind the roadside station.

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Winery and shopping
Tamba Wine House

Extend a taste of Kyotamba into an adult winery visit and shopping.

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Waterfall and forest walk
Kotodaki Falls Park

After eating and shopping, add forest sounds and a 43 m waterfall to a short nature outing.

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Park and family outings
Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature Sports Park

A large park for active children beyond the roadside station.

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Repurposed school and dining
Shitsumi Shorakuko (former Shitsumi Elementary School)

A rainy-day option with a nostalgic wooden schoolhouse, food, picture books, and small goods.

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Mountain and hiking
Mount Choro (Chorogatake)

A mountain destination that reveals more of Kyotamba; check the weather and trail information before choosing it.

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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

Sports and accommodation
Greenland MizuhoJapanese guide
About 2 minutes by car / within approximate walking distanceAbout 0.5 km from the roadside station

For training camps, tournaments, family groups, and shopping or a break before or after a stay.

Winery and shopping
Tamba Wine HouseJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by carAbout 10 minutes by car

For adding Kyotamba sake and wine culture after a meal. If tasting, arrange for someone else to drive.

Waterfall and forest walk
Kotodaki Falls ParkJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carAllow about 30–60 minutes

For a short nature walk on a fine day, especially for adults or children of elementary-school age and up.

Park and family outings
Kyoto Prefectural Tamba Nature Sports ParkJapanese guide
About 10–15 minutes by carListed as about 10 minutes from Kyotamba Mizuho Interchange

For outdoor play from preschool to elementary-school age, a change of pace after eating, or a spacious park visit after rain.

Repurposed school and dining
Shitsumi Shorakuko (former Shitsumi Elementary School)Japanese guide
About 15–20 minutes by carVisit when the individual shops are open

For rainy days, a relaxed adult detour, or a visit with children to enjoy picture books and the school building.

Mountain and hiking
Mount Choro (Chorogatake)Japanese guide
At least about 40 minutes by carPlan at least half a day for the hike

For days when the station is a place to stock up or rest before a separately planned hike.

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