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Michi-no-Eki Kannabe Highlands

道の駅 神鍋高原

A highland stop on National Route 482 for Kannabe vegetables, soba, sweets and a hot spring in one visit.

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Location
Toyooka City
Road
National Route 482
Hours
09:00–17:00
Shop and farm stand: weekdays 9:00–17:00, weekends and public holidays 9:00–17:30. Kogen Kitchen 469: 11:00–16:30. Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi: weekdays 13:00–21:00, weekends and public holidays 12:00–21:00.
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Cars: 115 / 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.

Shop first
Fureai Farm

Highland vegetables, soba, honey, miso and foods preserved in koji bring Kannabe flavors together at the farm stand and shop.

For a sweet treat
Hiraya Milk soft serve

A reason to stop briefly even when you are not dining at the restaurant.

For lunch
Kogen Kitchen 469

Lunch runs 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:00). Weekdays have sets with an appetizer buffet; weekends and public holidays have a lunch buffet.

To round off the visit
Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi

The adjacent hot spring is a convenient break after highland activities, skiing, camping or a long drive.

To head outdoors
Mount Kannabe or Up Kannabe

Options range from a walk within reach of the station to ski slopes and activities a few minutes away by car.

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Sakurako's detour notes

Choose one thing to eat and the highland day falls into place.

Sakurako Hayase sees this station as a gateway for taking Kannabe foods home as well as a rest stop with a hot spring. Some visits are for cabbage and tomatoes, others for soft serve alone or lunch at the reopened restaurant. Add the hot spring, Mount Kannabe, a campsite or the ski slopes, and it works for a quick detour or half a day.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Kannabe Highlands sits up the highland along National Route 482 from the Hidaka-Kannabe Kogen interchange, bringing together a farm stand, dining, a hot spring and tourist information. Browse Kannabe Highlands cabbage, tomatoes, soba, Tajima processed foods and Hiraya Milk soft serve, then unwind at Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi. Following its August 2, 2026 reopening, the restaurant Kogen Kitchen 469 operates from 11:00 to 16:30, with sets including an appetizer buffet on weekdays and a lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays. Combine shopping, a meal and a bath with highland activities nearby.

  • #Kannabe Highlands cabbage
  • #Fureai Farm
  • #Kannabe Restaurant (former name of Kogen Kitchen 469)
  • #Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi
  • #Hiraya Milk
  • #National Route 482
  • #Highland activities
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Bring home seasonal Kannabe produce from the farm stand

The station lists souvenirs made with ingredients from the Kannabe Highlands and surrounding area, alongside farm produce such as cabbage, tomatoes and pumpkins. What you can buy changes with the seasons: highland vegetables in summer, newly harvested rice and processed foods in autumn, and shopping paired with a hot spring after skiing in winter.

02

Taste farm-stand vegetables at the restaurant next door

The restaurant reopened as Kogen Kitchen 469 on August 2, 2026. It operates 11:00–16:30 (lunch 11:00–15:00, last order 14:00; café 15:00–16:30), serving sets with an appetizer buffet on weekdays and a lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays. Other options include Kami Soba made entirely from buckwheat, curry and rice bowls; soft serve at café time; and Kannabe Highlands honey financiers (small almond cakes) and country-style soba in the shop. There is plenty to eat or buy even on a short stop.

03

An adjacent hot spring makes a post-activity break easy

Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi is a day-use hot spring with an open-air bath, indoor bath, jet bath, cold bath, TV-equipped sauna, nursing room and rest area. Add a bath after skiing, camping, walking or driving to turn a shopping stop into a half-day outing.

04

Mount Kannabe, Tajima Dome, campsites and ski slopes are close by

Mount Kannabe lies north of the station, campsites are within walking distance, and Up Kannabe and Zentan Bus Tajima Dome are a few minutes away by car. You can switch plans with the weather and season: outdoor activities on clear days, the hot spring or dome on rainy or hot days, and a stop after the ski slopes in winter.

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 short break on National Route 482

A 30-minute stop for produce and sweets

After climbing from the Hidaka-Kannabe Kogen interchange, use the toilets first, then browse highland vegetables and souvenirs at Fureai Farm. Even without a restaurant meal, Hiraya Milk soft serve or a financier makes this a Kannabe-style break.

Parking → toilets → farm stand and shop → sweet treat → departure

Choose fresh produce with your journey home and the temperature inside your car in mind. A cooler bag helps in summer.

After skiing, camping or walking

Add a hot spring for a half-day outing

After an active day on Mount Kannabe or at Up Kannabe, shop at the station and head to Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi. Its open-air bath, sauna and rest area make it easier to relax before the journey home.

Nearby activities → snack and shopping at the station → Yutorogi → journey home

The hot spring is normally closed Wednesdays, with irregular or special opening schedules in summer and winter. Check the last admission time too.

Families with preschool and elementary-school children

With children, use the station as a stop before outdoor play

The station makes toilet breaks, nursing and hot-spring rest easy, but it is not mainly a play-equipment destination. Keep meals and sweets brief for younger children; with elementary-school children, continue to Mount Kannabe, the campsite, Tajima Dome or the ski slopes for a highland day out.

Get ready at the station → sweets or a light meal → Mount Kannabe, campsite or Tajima Dome area

Watch for icy roads in winter and strong sun or sudden showers outdoors in summer. Spare clothes and towels in the car make a hot-spring stop easier.

Summer evenings and agricultural events

On event days, plan beyond the restaurant

On days with Kannabe Beer Night, the Cabbage Festival or events featuring watermelon, newly harvested rice or green onions, the station becomes a food-event venue. Allow more time than for an ordinary shopping stop, including parking, bathing and the drive home.

Arrive early → farm stand and event food → hot spring or nearby overnight stay → journey home

Details of dated events may change afterward. Check official information for dates, reservations and public transport.

Hours

Opening hours

Shop and farm-produce stand
Weekdays 9:00–17:00 / weekends and public holidays 9:00–17:30

The sales area was refreshed in June 2026. The farm stand is open year-round; the shop closes irregularly.

Kogen Kitchen 469 (restaurant)
11:00–16:30 (lunch 11:00–15:00, last order 14:00 / café 15:00–16:30)

Reopened August 2, 2026. No regular closing day, but occasional closures (September 9, 17 and 30 in 2026). Lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays.

Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi
Weekdays 13:00–21:00 / weekends and public holidays 12:00–21:00

Last admission 20:30. Normally closed Wednesday (Thursday if Wednesday is a public holiday). Closures vary in summer (July–August) and winter (January–February); temporary maintenance closures may occur.

Toilets and parking
24 hours

Outside shop hours, plan to use these mainly for a rest stop.

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
★★★☆☆

A short stop is easiest when using the nursing room and the hot spring's changing facilities.

Keep the toilet, nursing and shopping stops brief rather than staying at the station for a long time. If using the hot spring, check Wednesday closures and admission hours, and work around the baby's routine.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Suited to a sweet treat and toilet break; head elsewhere nearby for outdoor play.

At this age children may reach for the many items at the farm stand. Decide on food early, then make a short move toward Mount Kannabe or the campsite for a change of scene.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Soft serve, the hot spring, campsite and Tajima Dome can give structure to the day.

In rain or extreme heat, combine the hot spring with the Tajima Dome area; on clear days, add Mount Kannabe or the campsite for more than a station stop.

Elementary-school children
★★★★★

Volcanic terrain, ski slopes, camping and the adventure museum can connect learning with play.

Combine a Mount Kannabe walk, activities at Up Kannabe and the Naomi Uemura Adventure Museum for a full highland day rather than only a rest stop.

Nursing and getting ready

Even without bathing, check that day's guidance on whether the facilities can be used.

Strollers

On event days and around lunchtime, avoid stopping for too long in the aisles.

Outdoor play

Choose a nearby spot in advance, since the station itself is not a place for an entire play session.

Winter travel

On days heading toward the ski slopes, check your tires, footwear, spare clothes and the hot spring's last admission time.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Use the toilets after the drive up from the interchange

    The station is about 15 minutes from the Hidaka-Kannabe Kogen interchange. As a break point near the mountain road, find parking and use the toilets first.

  2. 2
    Choose fresh food based on your journey home

    Cabbage and tomatoes are tempting, but in summer let the car temperature guide how much you buy. Processed foods and sweets are easier to take home alongside them.

  3. 3
    Plan backward from the hot spring's last admission

    Yutorogi is open into the evening, but has a last admission time. Decide the order of dining, shopping and bathing in advance to avoid rushing.

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

West entrance (front) parking lot

Listed as the venue for the 35th Marronnier Festival on October 25, 2026. Parking and routes through the site may differ from usual on the event day.

East entrance parking lot

Listed as a venue for outdoor events such as Kannabe Beer Night. Parking and routes through the site may differ from usual on event days.

Fureai Farm

A farm-stand base for produce-focused events featuring cabbage, watermelon, green onions and newly harvested rice.

Kogen Kitchen 469

The restaurant reopened after renovation and offers a lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays. Limited-period dinner service is sometimes announced. Check monthly notices for occasional closure days.

Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi

A place to rest after events or highland activities. Check opening days, last admission and special summer or winter schedules before visiting.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Treat summer 2026 as the renovation transition period

Official notices tracked the shop and farm stand refresh, the restaurant's closure for renovation and the planned August 2 reopening. For a visit during that transition, consider snacks, food trucks, the farm stand and the hot spring as well as restaurant service, so a closure need not undo the whole trip.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Kannabe Highlands website

At weekend lunchtime, leave room for sweets and shopping as well as dining

Restaurant and travel reviews mention soft serve, shop visits and crowds during tour-bus, ski and summer-holiday periods. A lunch-only plan can be disrupted by crowds or closures; a plan that can move to the farm stand, sweets or hot spring is more flexible.

Source: Tabelog and travel-review trends

Highland vegetable events may have limited quantities or require booking

Cabbage Festival activities have used numbered tickets, limited quantities and advance applications. Beer Night has also required reservations and a minimum number of participants. For event days, check bookings, tickets, public transport and rain arrangements, not just when to arrive.

Source: Official Michi-no-Eki Kannabe Highlands event notices

In winter, allow for road conditions as well as the convenience of a post-ski stop

The Kinki Regional Development Bureau and Up Kannabe describe the highlands as a four-season resort for skiing, grass skiing and paragliding. A hot spring and shopping fit well after winter activities, but allow extra time for snow, ice and crowds.

Source: Kinki Regional Development Bureau and official Up Kannabe website

On rainy days, turn toward Tajima Dome and the hot spring

Mount Kannabe and the campsites are outdoor draws, while Zentan Bus Tajima Dome is described as an all-weather facility. If the weather turns, shop and have a snack at the station, then head toward the dome or hot spring to make the most of the highland trip.

Source: Nearby sightseeing information and official Tajima Dome 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.

  • Kogen Kitchen 469 operates 11:00–16:30 (lunch 11:00–15:00, last order 14:00; café 15:00–16:30). It has no regular closing day, but occasional closures; in September 2026 it closed on the 9th, 17th and 30th.
  • The shop and farm stand open weekdays 9:00–17:00 and weekends and public holidays 9:00–17:30. The farm stand is open year-round; the shop closes irregularly.
  • Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi opens weekdays 13:00–21:00 and weekends and public holidays 12:00–21:00, with last admission at 20:30. It is normally closed Wednesday (Thursday if Wednesday is a public holiday); schedules vary in summer (July–August) and winter (January–February), and temporary closures also occur.
  • Toilets and parking are available 24 hours. Outside shop hours, use the site primarily for a rest stop.
  • The station is about 15 minutes from the Hidaka-Kannabe Kogen interchange, but allow extra time for snow and ice in winter and event-day crowds in summer.
  • Event days may involve reservations, limited quantities or numbered tickets. Follow official notices for event and end dates, public transport and rain arrangements.
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 stand
    Kannabe Highlands cabbage and highland vegetables
    Varies by season and availability
  • Sweets
    Hiraya Milk soft serve
    Check the in-store menu
  • Souvenirs
    Kannabe Highlands honey financiers
    An original Michi-no-Eki product
  • Meal and souvenir
    Kami Soba (神そば, Kogen Kitchen 469) and Kannabe Highlands country-style soba
    Kami Soba à la carte: ¥1,300 including tax. Check the shop for country-style soba.
  • Take-home foods
    Tajima honey, sansho pepper miso and salmon preserved in koji
    Check the shop and online store
  • Event food
    Food from visiting food trucks
    Check the food-truck calendar
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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Farm stand

Kannabe Highlands cabbage, tomatoes and pumpkins

Shop for produce shaped by the highland's cool climate. Going earlier in the day may offer more choice; consider the trip home and how to keep fresh food cool.

Sweets

Hiraya Milk soft serve

Good for a break that does not call for a restaurant meal. Reviews also often mention a quick stop for sweets while driving.

Restaurant

Lunch and café at Kogen Kitchen 469

On weekdays, a set pairs a chosen lunch dish with an appetizer buffet (adults ¥2,500; elementary-school age and younger ¥2,000; single dishes can also be ordered). On weekends and public holidays, the lunch buffet costs ¥2,500 for adults, ¥1,500 for elementary-school children and ¥1,000 for preschoolers; children age two and under eat free. All prices include tax. Café time is 15:00–16:30.

There are occasional closure days, so check that month's opening notice before planning lunch.

Souvenirs

Honey financiers, country-style soba, sansho pepper miso and koji-preserved foods

When you want to avoid chilled products, soba, sweets and seasonings are easier to take home. Look for regional ingredients such as Kannabe Seiryu salmon and Tajima honey.

Event food

Food stalls at the Marronnier Festival and seasonal farm-stand events

Food stalls are planned for the Marronnier Festival on October 25, 2026. Stall details and the schedule are still being arranged, so check the official updates before setting out.

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Michi-no-Eki Kannabe Highlands

A highland stop on National Route 482 for Kannabe vegetables, soba, sweets and a hot spring in one visit.

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Day-use hot spring
Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi

Finish a day of highland activities or a long drive with a hot spring bath beside the station.

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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

Kannabe Onsen Yutorogi
Day-use hot spring
Kannabe Onsen YutorogiJapanese guide
At the station; a short walkA short walk

For after highland activities or winter skiing, getting ready with children, or an adult's break. Check last admission and the normal Wednesday closure first.

Mount Kannabe
Nature and volcanic terrain
Mount KannabeJapanese guide
North of the Michi-no-EkiWithin walking distance to a short drive

For a short outing after a meal, exploring the terrain with elementary-school children, or a brief walk on a clear day.

Up Kannabe
Highland activities
Up KannabeJapanese guide
About 2 minutes by carAbout 2 minutes by car

For outdoor play from elementary-school age, a stop after winter skiing, or a half-day visit with a hot spring.

Kannabe Highlands Campsite
Camping and outdoor play
Kannabe Highlands CampsiteJapanese guide
About 500 mAbout 5 minutes on foot / about 1 minute by car

For supplies before camping, a hot spring after packing up, or a highland stay with children.

Zentan Bus Tajima Dome
All-weather sports facility
Zentan Bus Tajima DomeJapanese guide
About 1 minute by carAbout 1 minute by car

For rainy or extremely hot days, sports-event days, or letting children use up some energy.

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