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Kyoto Prefecture · Kinki

Michi-no-Eki Springs Hiyoshi

道の駅 スプリングスひよし

At the foot of Hiyoshi Dam, this multifacility roadside station in Kyoto's forest country lets you plan a day around hot springs, a pool, a farmers' market, dam curry, BBQ, and indoor play.

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Location
Nantan City
Road
Kyoto Prefectural Route 19, Sonobe–Hiraya Line
Hours
9:30–21:30
Sato no Ichi: weekdays 9:30–18:00; weekends and public holidays 9:30–19:00. Hot springs and heated pool: 10:00–21:30, last admission 21:00. Hours vary by facility.
Parking
Cars: 273 / Large vehicles: 5
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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.

When you arrive
Check the market and restaurant hours

Dining, shopping, hot springs, and activities keep different hours. If food is your priority, check Restaurant Katsuragawa or Rakuga's hours first.

What to eat
Hiyoshi Dam Curry and local-ingredient set meals

Restaurant Katsuragawa offers Hiyoshi Dam Curry, set meals featuring local ingredients, and game-meat options. Rakuga, inside the hot-spring building, operates on weekends and public holidays and suits a meal before or after bathing; admission to the building is required.

What to take home
Nantan vegetables, processed foods, sesame oil, and Tamba souvenirs

Sato no Ichi and Saika Saien sell vegetables, cut flowers, processed foods, and camping and BBQ supplies. Selection changes by evening, so shop early if buying is a main goal.

With children
Plan around the pool or PLAY ARENA

Choose a pool day, indoor active play, or outdoor BBQ according to the weather. Elementary-school children may especially enjoy a longer stay.

For adults
Take it slowly at the hot springs and hot-stone bath

The day-use hot springs are listed as open until 21:30, making them a good last stop before returning toward Kyoto City or Sonobe. Check the hot-stone bath's conditions and fees before choosing it.

Explore farther
Hiyoshi Dam, the forest, and bicycle rentals

For a short visit, explore around Hiyoshi Dam. With half a day, add Hapiro! no Mori Kyoto or bicycle rentals at JR Hiyoshi Station for more time in Kyoto's forest country.

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Highlights

Springs Hiyoshi offers more than a quick rest stop: choose food, shopping, a hot-spring break, or a waterside walk to suit the weather. Browse Nantan vegetables and processed foods at Sato no Ichi, then try Hiyoshi Dam Curry or a set meal made with local ingredients at Restaurant Katsuragawa. If time allows, visit Hiyoshi Onsen or the heated pool. On days when children need to move, head to HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA; when you want to be outdoors, switch to BBQ or a walk around Hiyoshi Dam. Whether driving from Kyoto City or passing through toward Miyama or Keihoku, even a short stop can feel like a small trip.

  • #Kyoto Prefecture
  • #Nantan City
  • #Hiyoshi Dam
  • #Hiyoshi Onsen
  • #Heated pool
  • #Farmers' market
  • #Dam curry
  • #BBQ
  • #Camping
  • #Indoor activities
  • #Kyoto's forest country
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Eat, shop, then unwind in the hot springs

Choose Nantan vegetables, processed foods, and Tamba-style souvenirs at Sato no Ichi, then move on to Hiyoshi Dam Curry or a set meal made with local ingredients at Restaurant Katsuragawa. You can also switch to the hot springs, hot-stone bath, or heated pool on the same grounds. A visit for just food or shopping can be satisfying, while a longer visit leaves time to rest and recharge.

02

Change your plans with the weather

On sunny days, choose BBQ, camping, the riverside, or a walk around Hiyoshi Dam. In rain or extreme heat, turn to the hot springs, pool, or HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA. With so much in one area, family members who want active play can easily meet up with those browsing the market or relaxing in the baths.

03

Dam views turn a stop into a trip

Hiyoshi Dam is just beside the roadside station. A short walk after eating brings you to waterside views and the huge dam structure. Information about the Info Gallery and dam visits adds time with the water and mountains of Kyoto's forest country to a shopping break.

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 day drive from Kyoto City or the Sonobe interchange area

Stop for lunch and shopping

Browse vegetables and processed foods at Sato no Ichi first, then eat at Restaurant Katsuragawa. Hiyoshi Dam Curry or a set meal with local ingredients will give even a short visit a sense of place. Popular products may sell out later, so take an initial lap around the market before lunch.

From the Sonobe interchange area or Kyoto City, take Prefectural Route 19; have lunch and visit Sato no Ichi, then take a short walk around the dam.

Watch for Wednesday closures and individual shop hours. Allow extra time for dining and parking around lunchtime on holidays.

An adult break or a day to recover from driving

Spend half a day and finish at the hot springs

You can leave after dining and shopping, but adding Hiyoshi Onsen makes for a fuller visit. With an open-air bath, sauna, hot-stone bath, and heated pool, you can either rinse off and leave or rest longer. If you save the baths for evening, work backward from the drive home.

Sato no Ichi → Restaurant Katsuragawa → Hiyoshi Dam walk → Hiyoshi Onsen.

Hot-spring and pool fees, hot-stone bath conditions, and last-admission times may change.

Families with preschoolers through elementary-school children, or visits in rain or extreme heat

Choose indoor play and the heated pool on rainy days

When outdoor play is difficult, HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA and the heated pool offer active options. Children can get moving and break up a long drive. Adults can plan meal and bath times around play so the return trip does not get too late.

PLAY ARENA → restaurant or snack → heated pool and hot springs.

Pool swimming may be announced for limited periods. Check swimwear, towels, age and height rules before leaving.

Friends, visitors with dogs, and trips before or after camping

Spend sunny days outdoors with BBQ and a dam walk

On a BBQ or camping day, use the area as a waterside outdoor base. Look for ingredients or missing supplies in the shop, then visit Hiyoshi Dam or the riverside after eating. With a dog, a short dog-run visit or walk can break up the drive.

BBQ or camping → buy extra supplies at Sato no Ichi → walk around Hiyoshi Dam.

Check BBQ and camping reservations, hours, winter closure, and pet rules in advance.

Independent study for elementary-school children and older, or a short adult walk

Walk to Hiyoshi Dam for a learning stop

The Hiyoshi Dam Info Gallery offers a chance to see inside the dam body. Add the dam's role and waterside views to a meal stop for a walk with a sense of the Hiyoshi area of Nantan. Dam tours may also be offered during summer holidays, so check event timing early.

Roadside station → Fureai Bridge and the Hiyoshi Dam area → Info Gallery.

The Info Gallery closes Wednesdays and over New Year. Check event end dates and reservation rules.

Hours

Opening hours

Sato no Ichi local products market and shop
Weekdays 9:30–18:00 / weekends and public holidays 9:30–19:00

Nantan City vegetables, cut flowers, processed foods, Tamba specialties, BBQ and camping supplies, and more.

Restaurant Katsuragawa
Weekdays 11:00–18:00 / weekends and public holidays 11:00–20:00

Last orders: weekdays 17:00, weekends and public holidays 19:00, according to official hours. Takeout: weekdays 11:00–17:00; weekends and public holidays 11:00–18:00.

Hiyoshi Onsen and heated pool
10:00-21:30

Last admission 21:00. The limited summer 2026 swimming period, with a separate fee and pool hours of 10:00–20:00, ended September 27. Thereafter, official hours for both the hot springs and heated pool are 10:00–21:30, with last admission at 21:00. Swimming availability and fees vary by season and period.

HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA
10:00-19:00

Indoor inflatable play equipment, tube slides, and more. Check official information for fees and eligibility.

BBQ garden
Weekdays 11:00–17:00 / weekends and public holidays: first session 11:00–15:00, second session 16:00–20:00

DOD RIVERSIDE BBQ. On weekdays, last check-in is 14:00 and last orders are 16:00. On weekends and public holidays, last check-in is 13:00 for the first session and 18:00 for the second. Each booking lasts three hours from its start. Closed for winter from December through February.

24-hour toilets and parking
24 hours

Use the rest facilities quietly at night; baths and shops are available during their own opening hours.

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.

Ages 0–1
★★★☆☆

Check the nursing and diaper-changing route within the facilities on the day. A short bath or meal visit can work, but avoid overdoing long outdoor stays or pool time.

A stroller may be harder to move between facilities or through crowds on busy days.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

The pool, indoor play, or a short walk can be refreshing. Set playtime first so children do not become overtired while waiting for meals or around bath time.

Check PLAY ARENA and pool eligibility, adult supervision rules, and what to bring.

Ages 4–6
★★★★★

Make HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA, the heated pool, BBQ, or a dam walk the main activity. The choice can change with rain or sunshine, making this a flexible family stop.

Play can run long, so set meal and departure times first.

Elementary-school children
★★★★★

Dam visits, indoor activities, hot springs, and camping can suit their curiosity and energy. A learning event such as a summer dam tour can also support a school research project.

Trying to fit the pool, arena, and dam into one visit can be tiring. Pick one main activity.

Rainy day

Focus on PLAY ARENA, the heated pool, hot springs, and food to reduce time outdoors.

Extremely hot day

Keep outdoor BBQ and walks short; center the visit on the pool or indoor facilities.

Pool day

Check swimwear, towels, spare clothes, and last-admission time first. Watch for notices that limit swimming to a set season.

Visiting with a dog

Check dog-run and BBQ rules, and plan how to spend time while indoor facilities are off limits to the dog.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    After parking, check the distance between facilities

    The baths, market, restaurant, and dam walk lead in different directions. Choose your main activity first to avoid walking farther than you intended.

  2. 2
    Eat outside the lunch rush

    Holiday lunch waits are common, so browse the market first or eat after the baths for a more relaxed visit.

  3. 3
    Rest in the hot springs before the drive back

    After a long driving day, a bath before heading toward Kyoto City or Sonobe can make the trip home more comfortable.

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

Hiyoshi Dam area

A place for dam visits, walks, and possible summer-holiday activities. On event days, check meeting times and reservation rules first.

BBQ garden

A center for outdoor visits, with covered spaces and plans that supply equipment. Conditions change with the season and weather.

HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA

Indoor activities preserve a play option in rain or extreme heat. Expect crowds during long school breaks.

Sato no Ichi and the restaurants

The center for shopping and food. Seasonal products and limited menus are easier to choose earlier in the day.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Holiday visits bring dining, baths, and play together

Visitors often combine several purposes rather than coming only for the baths, camping, or market. Avoid concentrating everything around the lunchtime restaurant rush: shop first and eat later, or leave time for a light meal after the baths.

Visit the market early for the best choice

The choice of vegetables, cut flowers, and processed foods changes during the day. If shopping matters, visit Sato no Ichi soon after arrival, then pick up anything awkward to carry on your way out.

Good indoor options on rainy days

Indoor activities, a heated pool, hot springs, and dining make it easier to adapt to the weather. Families can switch to an indoor day instead of forcing in an outdoor dam walk.

The waterside and dam make an impression even on short visits

Hiyoshi Dam and riverside views are close to the roadside station. Even a 15-minute walk after eating can feel different from a shopping break. In heat or rain, the Info Gallery is a practical indoor alternative.

Plan ahead for BBQ and camping

Even plans that supply equipment are shaped by check-in times, winter closure, reservations, and pet rules. Treat an outdoor activity day differently from a quick meal stop while driving.

Set a departure time to avoid staying too long

Hot springs, the pool, PLAY ARENA, and the dam walk can keep families with children here longer than expected. If you plan an evening bath, set food and departure times first.

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.

  • Wednesday is the usual closure day. Check official notices for substitute closures, special hours during long breaks, and New Year schedules.
  • The hot springs and pool, restaurants, Sato no Ichi, PLAY ARENA, and BBQ keep different hours. If you have one priority, check its schedule first.
  • Pool swimming, summer events, and BBQ plans vary by season. Check swimwear, towels, reservations, and last-admission time before leaving.
  • For a walk around Hiyoshi Dam, consider heat, rain, footing, and the dam visitor facility's closure days; choose between a short outdoor walk and an indoor visit.
  • If combining PLAY ARENA, the pool, and hot springs with children, set a departure time first to avoid overdoing the day.
  • For shopping, visit Sato no Ichi early. The choice of fresh produce and popular goods changes through the day.
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.

  • Restaurant
    Hiyoshi Dam Curry
    Around ¥935 according to the Mori no Kyoto listing; check the restaurant for current availability and price.
  • Restaurant
    Set meals with local ingredients and game-meat dishes
    Served at Restaurant Katsuragawa; offerings vary by season and menu.
  • Snacks and sweets
    Miyama Milk soft serve and Sofupo
    Sweet treats at the takeout counter; check availability on the day.
  • Farm produce and souvenirs
    Nantan vegetables, mibuna greens, sesame oil, and Tamba specialties
    Take-home choices at Sato no Ichi and Saika Saien.
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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A full meal

Hiyoshi Dam Curry / set meals with local ingredients / game-meat dishes

A good choice when you want lunch to be the main reason for stopping. Seeing the dam before eating dam curry adds to the local specialty's appeal.

Holiday lunches can be busy. Leave room for the market or a walk rather than planning your entire visit around one meal.

A light meal around bath time

Rakuga dining area / snacks / sweets

The dining area by the hot springs is another option before or after bathing. With children or after swimming, choosing an easy meal in advance can make the journey home simpler.

Rakuga opens weekends and public holidays 11:30–20:30, with last orders at 20:00; admission to the hot-spring building is required. No weekday hours are listed, so check Restaurant Katsuragawa's hours instead.

Shop for home

Sato no Ichi / Saika Saien / Nantan vegetables / processed foods

Even without a restaurant meal, local vegetables and processed foods give a reason to stop. Mibuna greens, sesame oil, and Tamba souvenirs let you continue enjoying the area at home.

Fresh produce selection changes through the day. If shopping is your main goal, walk through the market soon after arrival.

Prepare for outdoor play

BBQ supplies / camping supplies / drinks

On a BBQ or camping day, use the shop to check for things you still need as well as souvenirs. Even with a package that supplies equipment, look for drinks or snacks for children.

BBQ and camping have reservation and bring-your-own rules; do not rely on deciding everything on arrival.

Shift your meal time

Market first / sweets after lunch / a light meal after the baths

Instead of heading straight to the restaurant on a busy holiday lunch, see Sato no Ichi first. If there is a wait, switch to a dam walk or sweets. A light meal after the baths is another option, so meals need not fall at one fixed time.

By evening, market selection narrows and restaurant last-order times matter. Do not leave important shopping too late.

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Michi-no-Eki Springs Hiyoshi

At the foot of Hiyoshi Dam, this multifacility roadside station in Kyoto's forest country lets you plan a day around hot springs, a pool, a farmers' market, dam curry, BBQ, and indoor play.

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Hot springs and pool
Hiyoshi Onsen and Heated Pool

After dining and shopping, rest at the hot-spring facilities on the roadside-station grounds.

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Indoor activities
HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA

Indoor play on the roadside-station grounds lets children burn off energy in rain or extreme heat.

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Dam visits and learning
Hiyoshi Dam Info Gallery

Walk over after a meal and see inside the dam for a Hiyoshi-area outing.

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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

Hot springs and pool
Hiyoshi Onsen and Heated PoolJapanese guide
On the roadside-station grounds; a very short walkA very short walk

Good for ending a food and shopping visit with a bath, or spending a rainy or very hot day mainly indoors.

HIYOSHI PLAY ARENA
Indoor activities
HIYOSHI PLAY ARENAJapanese guide
On the roadside-station grounds; a very short walkA very short walk

Good for preschoolers through elementary-school children on rainy or very hot days, and for families combining play with the pool or hot springs.

Hiyoshi Dam Info Gallery
Dam visits and learning
Hiyoshi Dam Info GalleryJapanese guide
About 0.9 kmWithin walking distance / a few minutes by car

Good for a short walk after eating, learning with elementary-school children, or an adult stroll for dam views.

Hapiro! no Mori Kyoto (Kyoto Prefectural Hiyoshi Forest Park)
Forest park
Hapiro! no Mori Kyoto (Kyoto Prefectural Hiyoshi Forest Park)Japanese guide
About 2 kmAbout 3–5 minutes by car

Good for a short forest walk in fine weather, outdoor play away from the roadside-station crowds, or more time in the nature around the dam.

JR Hiyoshi Station Bicycle Rental
Bicycle rental
JR Hiyoshi Station Bicycle RentalJapanese guide
About 1.6 km from the roadside stationAbout 10 minutes by bus from the station to the roadside station / bicycle use depends on the weather

Good for arriving in Hiyoshi by public transport, exploring more of the Hiyoshi Dam area, or an unencumbered adult outing.

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