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Kyoto Prefecture · Kinki

Michi-no-Eki Miyama Fureai Plaza

道の駅 美山ふれあい広場

Start a small journey along Route 162 toward Kayabuki no Sato, with Miyama milk soft serve in hand and the farm shop and tourist information close by.

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Location
Nantan City
Road
National Route 162
Hours
9:00–17:00
Furatto Miyama lists 9:00–17:00 for fiscal 2026. The Miyama no Megumi Milk Studio is open 10:00–16:00 and the visitor center 9:00–17:00. The transport ministry and tourism listings also show seasonal hours, so check the latest schedule for each facility.
Parking
Cars: 65 / Large vehicles: 4
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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
Locate the toilets and your parking spot

The toilets and parking are listed as available 24 hours. Pause here before heading toward Kayabuki no Sato.

If you are shopping
Visit Furatto Miyama first

Browse vegetables, rice, eggs, miso, dairy products, boxed meals and light snacks. Go earlier in the day if you have a particular item in mind.

For something sweet
Soft serve and gelato at the Milk Studio

The listed hours are 10:00–16:00. Daily and seasonal flavors are easier to choose before closing time.

Before sightseeing
Ask at the visitor center

Ask about Kayabuki no Sato, bicycle rentals, activity tours, lodging and lunch options.

With children
Plan a short break

This is not a destination for large playground equipment. Use the nursing room and baby changing facilities, or take a short riverside break, before moving on.

For a half-day outing
Continue to Kayabuki no Sato or try an e-bike

Pick up food and information here, then continue to Kayabuki no Sato, about 10 minutes away by car, or take an e-bike from the visitor center.

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Highlights

Miyama Fureai Plaza is a welcome pause after driving north from Kyoto City on Route 162. Browse vegetables, rice, eggs, miso and dairy products at Furatto Miyama, then choose soft serve or a daily gelato flavor at the Miyama no Megumi Milk Studio. At the visitor center, ask about Kayabuki no Sato, bicycle rentals, river activities and Ashiu Forest; it is a useful place to decide how to spend the rest of your time in Miyama. Parking and toilets are available 24 hours, while each shop has its own hours and closing days. Check the timing if you plan to eat or shop.

  • #Kyoto Prefecture
  • #Nantan City
  • #Miyama
  • #National Route 162
  • #Farm shop
  • #Miyama milk
  • #Soft serve ice cream
  • #Gelato
  • #Kayabuki no Sato
  • #Visitor center
  • #Bicycle rental
  • #24-hour toilets
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Take in Miyama's scenery before you shop

The red Hiraya Bridge, Miyama River, green mountains and nearby thatched houses tell you that you have arrived in Miyama. This is a small roadside station rather than a large complex. Check the toilets and where you parked, then stretch your legs by the river or plaza before visiting the farm shop.

02

Miyama milk and the farm shop make a short stop satisfying

Furatto Miyama brings together vegetables, rice, eggs, miso, processed game meat, dairy products and sweets. Soft serve and daily gelato flavors draw visitors to the Milk Studio. With no large sit-down dining hall, this stop works well for a light bite and a sweet treat.

03

Plan your visit to Kayabuki no Sato here

At the visitor center, ask about Kayabuki no Sato, e-bike rentals, Ashiu Forest, river activities and seasonal events. Checking crowd conditions, parking, toilets and rest stops before setting off can make for a more relaxed trip.

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 drive north on Route 162

Stop before entering Miyama from Kyoto City

The route from Kyoto City is described as taking about 90 minutes, with some mountain driving before arrival. Settle in at the toilets and parking area, browse the farm shop, and add a sweet treat from the Milk Studio. Even a quick stop offers a taste of Miyama.

Kyoto City area → National Route 162 → Miyama Fureai Plaza → Kayabuki no Sato area.

On weekends and event days, be mindful of parking turnover and consider keeping your stop short.

A stop outside the usual lunch hour

Enjoy a light meal and shopping rather than a full restaurant meal

There is no large restaurant on the grounds. Combine a boxed meal or oyaki from Furatto Miyama with soft serve, gelato and local produce. Oyaki are filled Japanese dumplings. You can also sample Miyama flavors here when dining elsewhere.

Farm shop → Milk Studio → supplies for the drive.

Boxed meals and popular items may become less available later in the day.

A first visit to Miyama

Prepare for crowds and a toilet break around Kayabuki no Sato

Kayabuki no Sato is a preserved village; follow its parking, toilet and vehicle rules. Use the roadside station to plan toilet stops, parking, visit length and meals before going, then consider returning for a Milk Studio treat.

Miyama Fureai Plaza → about 10 minutes by car → Kayabuki no Sato.

Check Kayabuki no Sato's parking hours, parking contribution and vehicle restrictions within the village.

Adults and families with junior high school age children or older on a clear day

Experience Miyama's rural landscape by e-bike

The visitor center offers electric bicycle rentals. Ride slowly along the river and between villages that pass quickly by car. The cycling route to Kayabuki no Sato is described as about 40 minutes, giving a short sightseeing trip more depth.

Ask at the visitor center → e-bike → Kayabuki no Sato area.

Consider rain, heat, road conditions and your energy for the return trip.

A seasonal drive

Think of ayu and the river in summer, foliage in autumn, and snow in winter

In summer, look for Miyama River ayu, a local sweetfish, and food trucks; in autumn, foliage and markets; in winter, snowy views at Kayabuki no Sato and the winter lantern event. The roadside station is a useful place to check current events and road conditions.

Miyama Fureai Plaza → seasonal events and nature spots.

This is a mountain area: check early for rain, snow, icy roads and event cancellations.

Hours

Opening hours

Furatto Miyama farm shop
9:00-17:00

The fiscal 2026 schedule lists shortened hours of 9:00–15:00 on September 30 and December 30, 2026, and March 31, 2027. There are winter closure days; check the official schedule if shopping is your main purpose.

Miyama no Megumi Milk Studio
10:00-16:00

Closed Mondays, or the following Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday. It lists no regular closing days in August.

Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center
9:00-17:00

Closed Wednesdays and over New Year. Some years have special opening days.

Toilets and parking
24 hours

The transport ministry and Miyama Navi list these as available 24 hours. Overnight access does not mean the shops are 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.

Under 1 year
★★★★☆

The visitor center lists a baby changing table, nursing room and baby chair, making it useful for a break on a long drive.

Come for toilets, feeding and a chance to cool down rather than playground equipment.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

The riverside park and plaza offer a brief change of scene, but keep children close by the water and consider a short stay.

Buy a treat, walk a little and use the toilets before moving on.

Ages 4–6
★★★☆☆

Soft serve and farm shop browsing can be fun, though there is no large playground for an extended visit.

Pair the stop with Kayabuki no Sato or a river activity.

Primary school age
★★★★☆

A good starting point for exploring e-bikes, Kayabuki no Sato and seasonal activities involving ayu, the river and forest.

Choose cycling and river activities to suit the weather, equipment and children's stamina.

Nursing and baby changing

Listed as visitor center facilities; plan to use them during opening hours.

Meals

Combine boxed meals, farm shop goods, the Milk Studio and event stalls. Consider nearby restaurants for a full meal.

Outdoor play

There is a riverside area and plaza; check safety near the water first.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Approach the parking area as a modest-sized one

    The listed capacity is 65 standard cars and four large vehicles. On weekends and event days, choose a convenient spot early rather than expecting the space of a large roadside station.

  2. 2
    Locate the toilets and benches first

    The listings include 24-hour toilets, an accessible toilet and a baby changing bed. Choosing a rest spot before shopping makes it easier to wait for companions.

  3. 3
    Do not plan around a full restaurant meal

    This station combines a farm shop, boxed meals, light snacks, the Milk Studio and event stalls. For a full meal, consider a nearby restaurant with a reservation or the Kayabuki no Sato area.

  4. 4
    Prioritize road conditions in winter and rain

    Miyama is mountainous. Snowy winter views can be beautiful, but snow or icy roads may call for a shorter 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

Festival plaza

The transport ministry describes an outdoor stage and cherry trees here. The space hosts markets and local events.

Riverside park

A place for a change of scene by the Miyama River. Summer can feel cooler here, but supervise children carefully at the water's edge.

Visitor center

A starting point for seasonal events, activity tours, bicycle rentals, and lodging and lunch advice. Recheck your plans here in bad weather.

Roadside station grounds

Food vendors may gather on weekends and holidays, as with the summer 2026 Nigiwai food truck event.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Soft serve sets the mood for a break

Reviews and travel accounts often describe visitors stopping for Miyama milk soft serve or gelato. Even a short stop with one sweet treat can feel distinctly Miyama.

Source: Travel site and review trends

A place to plan your trip, rather than a restaurant destination

Some travel listings say there is no restaurant on the grounds. Combine boxed meals, snacks, the Milk Studio, food trucks and nearby restaurants rather than relying on a full sit-down meal here.

Source: Jalan and official event information

Prepare before the crowds at Kayabuki no Sato

Kayabuki no Sato has guidance on parking, contributions, vehicle restrictions within the village and toilet hours. Use the roadside station's toilets and information before setting off.

Source: Miyama Navi: Kayabuki no Sato

Summer brings riverside activities and ayu, autumn markets, and winter road checks

Miyama changes with the seasons. Summer ayu and river activities, autumn foliage and markets, and winter snow scenes are appealing; match plans to event dates, weather and road conditions.

Source: Miyama Navi 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.

  • Furatto Miyama lists 9:00–17:00 for fiscal 2026, with shortened hours of 9:00–15:00 scheduled for September 30 and December 30, 2026, and March 31, 2027.
  • The Miyama no Megumi Milk Studio lists 10:00–16:00, closed Mondays or the following Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday, no regular closures in August, and a New Year closure.
  • The visitor center lists 9:00–17:00, closed Wednesdays and over New Year. It lists a nursing room, baby changing table, baby chair, wheelchair rental and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
  • Toilets and parking are listed as available 24 hours. The stated capacity is about 65 standard vehicles, four large vehicles and four accessible spaces.
  • Do not count on a large restaurant on the grounds; combine farm shop boxed meals and snacks, the Milk Studio, weekend food trucks or nearby restaurants.
  • Kayabuki no Sato is about 10 minutes away by car. Plan to observe its parking contribution, opening hours and vehicle restrictions within the village.
  • In winter, watch for snow and ice on mountain roads. In summer, consider sun exposure and safety by the river, and limit children's time by the water.
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.

  • Miyama no Megumi Milk Studio
    Miyama milk soft serve ice cream
    See the shop menu
  • Miyama no Megumi Milk Studio
    Daily gelato flavors
    See the shop menu
  • Furatto Miyama and the oyaki stand
    Oyaki made with Miyama ingredients (filled Japanese dumplings)
    See the shop menu
  • Furatto Miyama farm shop
    Miyama-grown rice, eggs and miso
    Prices vary by product
  • On Nigiwai food truck event days
    Ayu sweetfish, game meat and venison burgers, among others
    Prices vary by vendor
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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Shop first

Vegetables / rice / eggs / miso / dairy products at Furatto Miyama

These are purchases that can bring back memories of Miyama after you return home. The shop says it collects rice from the district, inspects it, then mills it.

Selection changes with the season and time of day.

Eat something light

Boxed meals / oyaki filled dumplings / weekend stand snacks

This suits a light meal in your car or on a bench more than a long sit-down lunch. It also works if lunch is planned elsewhere.

The oyaki stand is listed as open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, with occasional unscheduled closures.

Add a sweet treat

Miyama milk soft serve / daily gelato flavors

An easy reward at this stop. Gelato flavors change daily and mainly use Miyama ingredients, making seasonal flavors part of the fun.

The Milk Studio is generally listed as open 10:00–16:00 and closed Mondays.

Look for weekend specials

Nigiwai food trucks / ayu sweetfish / game meat / Miyama vendor stalls

In summer 2026, food trucks were scheduled mainly for weekends and public holidays, offering ayu, venison burgers and Miyama egg dishes among other choices.

Stall dates vary by month; check the event page or Instagram for the day's lineup.

Take something home

美し米 rice / free-range eggs / handmade miso / pickles / sausages / gelato

Rice, eggs, dairy products and prepared foods are central to the selection, which also extends to an online shop. A cooler bag helps if you buy chilled goods.

In summer, or if you will sightsee for several hours, consider buying perishables last.

Access

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Start a small journey along Route 162 toward Kayabuki no Sato, with Miyama milk soft serve in hand and the farm shop and tourist information close by.

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Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center
Tourist information and bicycle rental
Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor CenterJapanese guide
Within the stationA short walk

When you want advice on Kayabuki no Sato, e-bikes, river activities, Ashiu Forest or the rest of your Miyama visit

Miyama Kayabuki no Sato
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Miyama Kayabuki no SatoJapanese guide
About 6.6 kmAbout 10 minutes by car

When you want to use the roadside station's toilets, shop and ask for sightseeing advice before a relaxed walk through the village

Miyama e-bike rental
Bicycle rental
Miyama e-bike rentalJapanese guide
Rental desk within the stationA short walk

When you want to enjoy the Miyama River and the route to Kayabuki no Sato by bike on a clear day

Miyama Nature and Culture Village Kajikaso
Lodging, day bathing and camping
Miyama Nature and Culture Village KajikasoJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by carAbout 6 km

When operations resume and you want to add lodging, bathing or camping near Kayabuki no Sato

Ashiu Forest
Old-growth forest and guided tours
Ashiu ForestJapanese guide
Travel by car to join a tourHalf a day or more

When you want to explore Miyama's forest in depth and can plan ahead with a reservation and proper equipment

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