Tottori Prefecture · Chugoku region
道の駅 ほうじょう
A food stop on National Route 9, serving Hojo Sand Dunes specialties—Nebarikko yam, rakkyo (small onion-like bulbs), and Daiei watermelon—in set meals, curry buns, and dune-inspired sweets.
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Long yams and rakkyo from the Hojo Sand Dunes, Daiei watermelon, and grapes take turns as the seasonal highlights.
Nebarikko set meals, sashimi set meals, Tottori Wagyu, and baked cheese curry make it easy to have local ingredients for lunch.
Toridori Bakery opens at 9:00. Allow time for batches coming out of the oven and possible queues.
Stretchy Nebarikko soft-serve, pear or watermelon drinks, and dune-inspired parfaits suit a short break.
The campground in the north area, pine woods, dunes, and sea breeze make this food stop a starting point for outdoor time.
At Hojo, Toma Miyasaka would first look through the shop and bakery. Have Nebarikko at the restaurant, or take home a cheese curry bun? When Daiei watermelon or rakkyo is in season, check the sweets and limited products before lunch so you do not have to decide all over again afterward. Even on a Route 9 rest stop, it pays to plan for three things here: a meal, shopping, and dessert.
Michi-no-Eki Hojo started a new chapter in 2025 as a food-themed roadside station on National Route 9. General facilities run approximately 9:00–17:00; Nebarikko Shokudo restaurant 10:00–16:00; the bakery 9:00–17:00; and the Suna Toridori sweets shop 10:00–16:00. Try Nebarikko, a long yam grown in the Hojo Sand Dunes, rakkyo shallots, Daiei watermelon, grapes, crab, and Tottori Wagyu as meals, shopping, or sweets. Add the Hojo Auto Campground to the north, a walk toward the Sea of Japan and dunes, the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory, or Hojo Winery to turn a brief stop into a half-day drive.
The restaurant serves Nebarikko set meals and Nebarikko baked cheese curry; the bakery makes stretchy Nebarikko cheese curry buns; and the sweets shop offers soft-serve made with Nebarikko powder. Choose whether to eat this local yam while seated, buy it for the car, or try it as a sweet.
The station’s concept highlights long yams, rakkyo, and grapes from sandy ground, along with Daiei watermelon grown in dark kuroboku soil, vegetables, and flowers. In season, events such as the Rakkyo Festival and Watermelon Fest connect the harvest with the shop.
The main building brings together shopping, dining, a kids’ area, and a nursing room; the north area has an auto campground. Adults can focus on food and souvenirs, children on sweets and the kids’ area, and outdoor fans on the campground or seaside.
Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.
If you arrive around 11:00, choose lunch at Nebarikko Shokudo first. Afterward, browse rakkyo, processed Nebarikko products, and seasonal fruit in the shop, then take a curry bun from the bakery for later. Even a short visit gives you a taste of Hokuei Town.
Parking → Nebarikko Shokudo → shop → Toridori Bakery → depart.
Restaurant last orders are around 15:30. If you arrive late, focus on the bakery and sweets instead.
On a long drive, combine a quick stop at the kids’ area, nursing room, restroom, and Suna Toridori Sweets. Instead of waiting a long time for the restaurant, choose among soft-serve, pudding, and curry buns to suit the children.
Restroom → kids’ area → Suna Toridori Sweets → brief look around the shop.
If heading outdoors, consider sea wind, heat, and wet ground after rain; keep a walk in the north area or dunes short.
Before or after heading to Hojo Auto Campground in the north area, buy food or souvenirs at the shop, something for breakfast at the bakery, and lunch on arrival at the restaurant. Checking the south area’s food options adds to the camping day.
Roadside station south area → shop and bakery → Hojo Auto Campground.
Campground bookings and site conditions are separate. For an overnight stay, check the campground’s official guidance first.
When visiting the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory or Conan Street, lunch and shopping at Hojo first can simplify the trip. Focus on sightseeing around Yurashuku, then food and souvenirs at Hojo.
Michi-no-Eki Hojo → Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory → Conan Street and Yura Station area.
The museum’s admission hours and closed days can change; check its official information for your visit.
After looking at rakkyo and processed Nebarikko products in the station shop, visit Hojo Winery for another taste of the sandy area. A passenger can choose wine to take home while the driver stays focused on the road.
Michi-no-Eki Hojo → Hojo Winery → Kurayoshi or Kotoura area.
The winery is listed as closed on Sundays. Check its opening day if you plan to taste or buy wine.
Generally listed as open year-round; hours may change with the season or events.
Arrive earlier if lunch is your main purpose.
Availability of popular products and fresh batches varies by day.
Some watermelon or pear items are seasonal, and some products pause in winter.
Tottori’s Universal Design Map lists these as available 24 hours a day.
Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.
A nursing room, restrooms, and a short indoor break offer useful support.
A brief round of the shop, bakery, and nursing room may work better than a long wait at the restaurant.
The kids’ area and sweets can provide a change of pace during a car journey.
Look for Suna Toridori sweets or pudding; if busy, switch to a quick shopping stop.
Stretchy soft-serve, curry buns, and a walk in the north area can break up the trip.
For the seaside or campground, watch the heat and wind and keep the visit short.
Comparing foods, learning about Hojo Sand Dunes ingredients, and heading to Conan town offer conversation starters.
Pairing the stop with the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory makes a food-and-sightseeing half-day outing.
The kids’ area, nursing room, and restrooms suit a short break.
Choose among the restaurant, curry buns, and sweets. At lunchtime, it helps to have more than one option in mind.
You can continue toward the campground or Sea of Japan, but consider summer sun, sea wind, and wet ground after rain.
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.
A center for seasonal events featuring local produce, including the Rakkyo Festival, Watermelon Fest, and delivery offers for seasonal fruit.
Seasonal menus and special-price products may appear. On event days, check takeaway options as well as meals.
For an overnight stay or BBQ, shop and eat at the main roadside station before heading over.
Continue to the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory, Conan Street, or Hojo Winery to extend a food stop into a Hokuei Town outing.
Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.
Accounts and dining reviews since the 2025 grand opening describe a busy building, queues for curry buns, and the need to watch baking times. Consider the restaurant, bakery, sweets shop, and retail shop separately rather than relying on a single lunch choice.
Toridori Bakery’s official menu lists Nebarikko cheese, crab-filled, and coarse-ground meat with beef tongue curry buns. Reviews also mention fresh batches and queues, so checking stock on arrival can be more useful than waiting until after lunch.
In 2026, a Rakkyo Festival was announced from late May and Watermelon Fest from mid-June through July 7. Those dates have passed; check the day’s shop information for rakkyo, Daiei watermelon, melon, Nebarikko, and delivery offers.
Hokuei Town lists a nursing room, kids’ area, restrooms, and rest facilities. It suits a short break on the road, with sweets or a snack before the next destination.
Hojo Auto Campground highlights dunes, the Sea of Japan, pine woods, BBQ, and campfires. The main station serves food and shopping, while the north area offers overnight stays and outdoor time. Plan differently for a day stop and a camping trip.
Families and first-time visitors can continue to the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory and Conan Street; adults shopping for gifts can add Hojo Winery. Choose the next stop to suit your group.
Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.
Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.
A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.
If you can visit during restaurant hours, 10:00–16:00, start with a seated lunch. The restaurant is the main choice when you want to try several local ingredients at once.
Last orders are around 15:30. At lunchtime, leave room to switch to the bakery or sweets shop.
A bakery specialty made with wheat and rice flour from Tottori Prefecture. Baking times and stock vary, so check early.
Even without a restaurant meal, curry buns offer a taste of Tottori or a more substantial treat. Sharing different flavors makes choosing easier for a family.
Good for a short stop or a change of pace with children. Look for watermelon flavors in summer, or pear and caramel offerings as the seasons change.
During the Rakkyo Festival or Watermelon Fest, check the shop and delivery offers as well as the event. Shipping can help when buying for someone far away.
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A food stop on National Route 9, serving Hojo Sand Dunes specialties—Nebarikko yam, rakkyo (small onion-like bulbs), and Daiei watermelon—in set meals, curry buns, and dune-inspired sweets.
Good for a restaurant meal, shopping, curry buns, or sweets before or after camping.
Use the roadside station for food and souvenirs, and the Yurashuku area for a walk and museum exhibits.
Suited to an adults’ drive that links food shopping with wine shopping.
Good for a brief look at the dunes and sea breeze after eating or shopping, when the weather is favorable.
Send your travel companions a possible stop.
