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Michi-no-Eki Onan no Sato

道の駅 邑南の里

A new starting point for food and side trips in Onan Town, centered on the Mizuho farmers' market.

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Location
Onan Town, Ochi District
Road
National Route 261
Hours
Michi-no-Eki Onan no Sato: Around 9:00–18:00
Based on Shimane's official tourism information and Onan Town's guidance. Individual shops may change their hours; check the latest notices.
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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.

Look first
Mizuho farmers' market

Browse vegetables, rice, processed foods, and prepared dishes first. Seasonal products often give the clearest taste of Onan Town.

For a meal
Dining area and bakery

Plan either a full lunch or a brief stop for bread or a light meal, depending on your schedule.

With children
Toilets, meals, and lawn

Take care of indoor needs first, then let children move around outside if the weather allows. On rainy days, switch to nearby indoor facilities.

For a break
Second-floor lounge

There is space to meet your companions or pause during a drive instead of leaving immediately after shopping.

For a side trip
Hanzake Nature Museum or Koboku no Mori

Choose a short learning stop, outdoor play, or bathing according to the weather and your children's energy.

Toma's side-trip notes

Browse the market before eating, and have a rainy-day alternative before playing.

At this station, the market, dining, tourist information, and lawn are close together. With family, start with toilets and a meal. Go outside in fine weather or choose indoor learning in rain. Decide what to buy, what to eat, and where to go next, one step at a time, to use it as a gateway to Onan Town.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Onan no Sato is a roadside station on National Route 261 where you can plan food stops and sightseeing in Onan Town. It opened under its new name in April 2025. The Mizuho farmers' market, dining area, bakery, second-floor lounge, lawn, and tourism association information are all here. Families can use the toilets and eat first, then visit the lawn or nearby Fureai Park in fine weather, or Mizuho Hanzake Nature Museum or Koboku no Mori on a rainy day.

  • #Mizuho farmers' market
  • #A-Grade Gourmet town
  • #Lawn area
  • #Tourism association information
  • #National Route 261
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A new base for shopping, meals, and travel advice in one stop

Following the former Michi-no-Eki Mizuho, this station began operating as Michi-no-Eki Onan no Sato in April 2025. Browse local vegetables and processed foods at the Mizuho farmers' market, eat inside, and ask the tourism association about your next stop. It is a useful starting point for a first visit to Onan Town.

02

Easy to choose what to eat now and what to take home

Onan Town promotes its food under the name A-Grade Gourmet, a local food identity. At the station, vegetables, rice, prepared dishes, bread, and local processed foods let you choose separately for lunch, the car, and home. Stock changes with the season and time of day, so browse the market before deciding on a meal.

03

Room for a simple family stop: lawn and lounge

On a long drive, a short walk can help children reset. Use the toilets and eat indoors, then head to the lawn in fine weather. In strong heat or rain, use the second-floor lounge or a nearby indoor facility. It is easy to plan play, toilets, meals, and a rainy-day alternative in sequence.

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 45–75-minute meal break

Arrive before lunch for a short market and meal stop

Use the toilets first, then browse vegetables, prepared dishes, and bread at Mizuho farmers' market. The selection can help you decide between the dining area and a light meal with shopping, depending on how hungry the family is.

Parking → toilets → Mizuho farmers' market → dining area or bakery → second-floor lounge

At holiday lunchtimes, leave room to switch from the dining area to bread, prepared dishes, or takeaway.

Families with preschool and elementary-school children

Let children stretch their legs and reset after the drive

This is a place to combine toilets, a meal, and a short walk outside, rather than a full day of play. In fine weather, stretch on the lawn; for more play, drive a short distance to Fureai Park. In heat or rain, switch to the second-floor lounge or Hanzake Nature Museum.

Toilets → meal → lawn → Fureai Park or Hanzake Nature Museum

The lawn is exposed to weather and sun. In summer, it is easier to take an indoor break first.

A half-day drive with variety for adults and children

Spend half a day with Onan Town's food and fragrances

After lunch and shopping at the station, head to Koboku no Mori. You can add a herb garden, fragrance experiences, and bathing facilities to experience more of Onan Town than shopping alone.

Onan no Sato → Koboku no Mori Park → Kiri no Yu bath or a cafe break

Opening days and prices differ among Koboku no Mori facilities. Check official guidance when bathing or an experience is the main purpose of your visit.

A short nature walk in fine weather

Add Dangyokei Gorge's scenery on a nature-focused day

After sampling the town's food through shopping and a meal, head to Dangyokei Gorge to connect Onan's rural landscape with its gorge scenery. With small children, enjoy the view where footing is good instead of planning a long walk.

Onan no Sato → Dangyokei Gorge → journey home

After rain or in winter, prioritize safe footing, roads, and conditions along the river.

Hours

Opening hours

Michi-no-Eki Onan no Sato
Around 9:00–18:00

Based on Shimane's official tourism information and Onan Town's guidance. Individual shops may change their hours; check the latest notices.

Mizuho farmers' market
Around 9:00–18:00

The market sells local produce, processed foods, and souvenirs. Stock depends on the season and deliveries.

Dining area and bakery
Mainly around lunchtime

Food service may vary with the day of the week, preparations, and events. Check official social media if you are visiting to eat.

Tourism association information
Generally follows indoor opening hours

Useful for local sightseeing and event information and for picking up brochures.

Toilets and parking
Available as roadside-station facilities

A break point on a long drive. On busy or event days, decide where to park early.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Ages 1 and under
★★★☆☆

A short feeding and meal break works best if you start with the toilets and an indoor rest.

Keep the stop brief: park, use the toilets, eat, then visit the second-floor lounge. A stroller may be harder to maneuver when the market is crowded.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Children can move around on the lawn, but watch their hands near merchandise shelves.

One adult can shop briefly while the other waits outside or in the lounge. On rainy days, switch to Hanzake Nature Museum.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

A meal, lawn time, and a nearby park combine well for a driving break.

For more play than the station alone offers, add Fureai Park or Koboku no Mori. Keep outdoor play shorter in summer.

Elementary-school children
★★★★☆

Hanzake Nature Museum, Dangyokei Gorge, and Koboku no Mori add learning and outdoor walking.

Choose one theme—wildlife, scents, or the gorge—to make a side trip beyond shopping.

Indoor rest

Use the second-floor lounge to meet companions or take shelter from the weather.

Outdoor play

Combine a short stop on the lawn with time at a nearby park.

Rainy days

Switch to Hanzake Nature Museum or an indoor facility at Koboku no Mori.

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

Lawn area and events in front of the station

The outdoor plaza and indoor areas may host events. Check official social media for dates, stalls, and rain-related changes.

Seasonal arrivals at Mizuho farmers' market

Vegetables, rice, processed foods, and prepared dishes vary by season and time of day. A morning stop is a good choice when shopping is your priority.

Onan Town Tourism Association event information

A place to check food, nature, and cultural events around town when planning a further stop from the station.

Experiences and closing days at nearby facilities

How you use Koboku no Mori, Hanzake Nature Museum, and Dangyokei Gorge depends on the season, weather, and facility hours.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Plan your route on a first visit to the station opened under its new name in 2025

Onan Town and official tourism information describe the April 2025 opening as Michi-no-Eki Onan no Sato, bringing together Mizuho farmers' market, dining, a lounge, lawn, and tourism association information. If you know the former name, search for both Onan no Sato and Mizuho farmers' market.

Think beyond the dining area: market and bakery options

Mizuho farmers' market is strong in farm produce and local goods; social media can provide timely stock and event updates. Choose between a sit-down meal, a quick bread or prepared-food stop, and purchases to take home, especially around busy holiday lunchtimes.

Source: Mizuho farmers' market and its official social media

On rainy days, focus on shopping and indoor learning

In rain, make the market, meal, second-floor lounge, and Mizuho Hanzake Nature Museum the main stops rather than the lawn or Dangyokei Gorge. Add a nature stop if conditions improve.

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.

  • For a meal-focused visit, keep the dining area, bakery, and prepared foods as three options, especially around busy holiday lunchtimes.
  • If buying fresh produce or dairy at the market, bring a cooler bag in summer to make the journey home easier.
  • The lawn is good for a break on a fine day; in heat or rain, use the second-floor lounge or an indoor facility.
  • Some information still uses the former name Michi-no-Eki Mizuho. Search for Onan no Sato, Mizuho farmers' market, and Michi-no-Eki Mizuho to find it.
  • For Dangyokei Gorge, check footing and roads after rain and watch for ice in winter.
  • Koboku no Mori facilities have different opening days and prices. Check official information if bathing or an experience is your main aim.
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.

  • Shopping
    Vegetables, rice, and processed foods at Mizuho farmers' market
    Check seasonal stock and deliveries on site or through official social media.
  • Lunch
    Dining area inside the station
    Mainly available around lunchtime; follow the day's notices for what is being served.
  • Light meals
    Bakery and light meals
    A useful alternative while waiting for the dining area or during a short break.
  • To take home
    Onan Town dairy and processed foods
    A cooler bag gives you more options for the journey home.
  • Events
    Event stalls and seasonal menus
    Check official social media and event notices for dates.
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.

A full lunch

Dining area inside the station

For a lunchtime stop while traveling National Route 261. If your companions are very hungry, check seating and food availability before visiting the market.

Hours and menus can change. On a meal-focused visit, follow official social media or on-site notices.

A quick bite

Bakery, prepared dishes, and light meals

Good when children cannot wait or you are hurrying to the next stop. Choose separately what to eat in the car and what to take home.

Food to take home

Vegetables, rice, processed foods, and dairy products

Bring Onan Town's food home. A cooler bag expands your options in summer or on a long journey.

Seasonal finds

In-season produce and event products

The leading market products change through the four seasons. Check official social media for deliveries and events before deciding when to stop.

An alternative when busy

Second-floor lounge and takeaway

If the dining area is crowded, buy prepared food or bread and take a break first. This flexibility is useful with young children.

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Michi-no-Eki Onan no Sato

A new starting point for food and side trips in Onan Town, centered on the Mizuho farmers' market.

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Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Illustrative photo, not taken at Mizuho Hanzake Nature Museum
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Indoor exhibits
Mizuho Hanzake Nature MuseumJapanese guide
Approximately within a 10-minute driveShort indoor side trip

Good for a day when you want children to learn about local wildlife while avoiding rain or heat after eating at the station.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Onan Town Fureai Park
Illustrative image
Park
Onan Town Fureai ParkJapanese guide
A few minutes by car, approximately30–60 minutes after a meal

Good for a day when you have eaten and shopped at the station and want children to play outside for a while.

Park and bathing
Koboku no Mori ParkJapanese guide
Roughly 20–29 minutes by carSuited to a half-day route

Good when you want to follow market shopping and a meal with fragrances and bathing to explore more of Onan Town.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Dangyokei Gorge
Illustrative image
Gorge
Dangyokei GorgeJapanese guide
Roughly 20–29 minutes by carAn extra walk on a fine day

Good for adults or families with elementary-school children who want scenery after a meal. Prioritize safe footing after rain or in winter.

Community hub
Hinui HitohiJapanese guide
Roughly 20–29 minutes by carA side trip when opening days align

Good when you want to experience Onan Town's daily life and community activities as well as shopping at the station.

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