Shimane Prefecture · Chugoku region

Michi-no-Eki Green Road Daiwa

道の駅グリーンロード大和

A small roadside station remembered for walks overlooking the Gonokawa River, shiitake and silver vine products at Mahoroba Farmers' Market, and homemade lunches.

Updated 2026-10-01Michi-no-Eki Journal Read in Japanese

Location

Misato Town, Ochi District

Road

National Route 375

Hours

9:00–18:00

Approximate hours for Mahoroba Farmers' Market and the mart. The cafe and meal service have separate hours.

Parking

Cars: 20 / 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.

First priority

Lunch and local produce

Start with a set meal, then browse shiitake, silver vine products and local vegetables next door at Mahoroba Farmers' Market.

A change of scene

Gonokawa riverside path

Walk around the back after eating for a view of the Gonokawa River winding through the mountains. Cherry blossoms are a highlight in spring.

On the road

A stop along National Route 375

The station fits a break on a mountain drive from either the Miyoshi Interchange area or Oda City.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Green Road Daiwa suits a stop to eat, take a short walk and look out over the Gonokawa River while driving National Route 375. It is a small roadside station rather than a large sightseeing complex, but the set meals at Cafe Green Road, Misato-grown shiitake and silver vine products at Mahoroba Farmers' Market, the path behind the station and spring cherry blossoms all make good reasons to stop. On a mountain drive between the Miyoshi and Oda areas, you can combine lunch, shopping, a toilet break and a change of scene by the river.

#Gonokawa River
#Mahoroba Farmers' Market
#Cafe Green Road
#Misato-grown shiitake mushrooms
#Silver vine (matatabi)
#National Route 375

Practical information

Registration number: 島根-06
Prefecture: Shimane Prefecture
Municipality: Misato Town, Ochi District
Road: National Route 375
Telephone: 0855-82-2812
Closed days: Year-end and New Year holidays; the cafe is also listed as closed on Thursdays.
Station stamp: Available

Address

Around 230-2 Nagafuji, Misato Town, Ochi District, Shimane Prefecture (島根県邑智郡美郷町長藤230-2周辺)

Facilities

Farmers' market
Cafe
Dining area
Toilets
Multipurpose toilet
Nursing space
EV charging
Wi-Fi
Parking
Walking path overlooking the Gonokawa River

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)www.kankou-shimane.com (Japanese guide)www.oochijikan.com (Japanese guide)www.sanbesan.jp (Japanese guide)www.jalan.net (Japanese guide)tabelog.com (Japanese guide)

Market first

Remember this stop for its food and local shopping

Green Road Daiwa is a small station rather than a sprawling leisure complex. A midday set meal, shiitake and silver vine products from the market, and a few minutes overlooking the Gonokawa River make a satisfying combination. Add shopping and a walk before or after eating instead of choosing just one activity.

Eat

Arrive early enough for the cafe's meal service.

Shop

Browse shiitake, silver vine products and local vegetables, even on a short stop.

Walk

Make time for the river behind the station, especially in cherry blossom season.

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Homemade lunches with plenty of small side dishes take center stage

Cafe Green Road, the station's dining spot, serves lunches made with local rice and vegetables. Tourist information highlights pork cutlet, fried chicken and mackerel simmered in miso set meals. Each teishoku set meal comes with several small side dishes, offering a homestyle reason to stop.

Shop for Daiwa specialties at Mahoroba Farmers' Market

Alongside fresh vegetables, the market offers products made with silver vine (matatabi) from the Daiwa area, thick Misato-grown shiitake mushrooms, processed foods and crafts. Even if you skip the dining area, there is something local to take home.

Rest with a view of the Gonokawa River after eating

A path behind the station overlooks the Gonokawa River, so you can stretch your legs instead of leaving straight from the parking area. Spring cherry blossoms, summer river events and autumn mountain colors each offer a different reason to stop.

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 meal stop

Make lunch the focus, then bring home local produce

Arrive during the 11 o'clock hour with a Cafe Green Road set meal in mind, then browse shiitake, silver vine products and local vegetables at Mahoroba Farmers' Market. Meal service is fairly short, so an early lunch works better than a late arrival.

Parking -> cafe -> Mahoroba Farmers' Market -> short walk toward the Gonokawa River

This is a small station, and menus and products vary by day. Keep alternatives in mind in case an item sells out.

A short break

Add a river view to a Route 375 rest stop

Even if you stop only for a drink and the toilets, a few minutes on the path behind the station brings the Gonokawa River into view. Stretch your legs on a long drive rather than spending the whole break inside.

Parking -> toilets and shop -> path behind the station -> return to National Route 375

In rain or high water, keep away from the riverbank and make the shop and parking area your main stop.

A half-day drive

Stop before or after a Gonokawa River activity

If you are heading to Canoe no Sato Ochi, shopping and a light meal here can fit before or after your river outing. The activity center may require bookings and has closure days, while the roadside station makes a flexible stop along the way.

Roadside station -> National Route 375 and prefectural roads -> Canoe no Sato Ochi

Canoeing is listed as closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with possible temporary closures. Check ahead if it is the main purpose of your trip.

Seasonal events

Make the station your destination on a summer event day

At station events such as Summer ASOBI, this usually quiet rest stop becomes a place for children to catch ayu sweetfish and enjoy shaved ice. Plan for parking, clothes that can get wet and items that may sell out early.

Check event details -> station parking -> activities and food -> farmers' market

Events may change or be canceled due to weather. Close to the date, check the tourism association and station Instagram.

Hours

Opening hours

Mahoroba Farmers' Market and mart

9:00-18:00

Listed as closed over the year-end and New Year holidays. Hours may change with the season or events.

Cafe Green Road

10:00-15:00

The tourism association lists meal service from 11:30 to 13:30 and closures on Thursdays and over the year-end and New Year holidays. The official Instagram also gives different cafe hours for weekdays and weekends/public holidays.

Parking and toilets

Available 24 hours

Listed in the Shimane tourism federation's facility information.

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 0-1

★★★☆☆

A nursing space and multipurpose toilet are listed, making this useful for a short stop.

The dining area is at a small station; at busy times, allow room to carry your child and take a break in the car.

Ages 2-3

★★★☆☆

Children can move around a little on the path behind the station, though this is not a playground stop.

The river view is appealing, but in rain or high water, stay around the shops instead.

Ages 4-6

★★★★☆

A brief walk to see the Gonokawa River after eating, or ayu and shaved ice at a summer event, gives this age group a simple focus.

On ordinary days, continue on to Canoe no Sato or an onsen, a Japanese hot spring bath, rather than planning a long stay here.

Primary school age

★★★★☆

The river, canoeing, bridges, fireworks and Summer ASOBI together offer ways to experience the area's riverside setting.

Canoeing and events depend heavily on bookings, weather and availability. Plan beyond the roadside station itself.

Nursing and toilets

The Shimane tourism federation lists a nursing space, multipurpose toilet and Western-style toilet.

Play area

The main activity is a short walk overlooking the Gonokawa River, not playground equipment.

Rainy days

You can rest at the cafe and market, though the river view and nearby activities are more rewarding in fine weather.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

1
Park near the shops
Parking is listed for 20 standard cars and 5 large vehicles. Arriving before the meal-time rush may make the stop easier.
2
Choose food or shopping first
Meal service is fairly short, so go to the cafe first if lunch is the goal. If you only want to shop, start at the farmers' market.
3
Keep the walk short if conditions call for it
The Gonokawa view is appealing, but in rain or heat, or if the ground feels difficult, rest inside instead.

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

Outdoor space around the station

Events such as Summer ASOBI use the roadside station as a venue, turning an ordinary rest stop into a place for children's river activities and seasonal food.

Community events along the Gonokawa River

Events farther from the station, such as the Misato Summer Festival fireworks, can also affect a drive through the area. Consider crowds and traffic restrictions separately.

Mahoroba Farmers' Market

Watch for autumn harvests and seasonal products. Social media updates can help you plan what to buy and check for changes in opening hours.

Cafe Green Road

Seasonal decorations and homemade sweets bring small changes even on ordinary days.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

A small rest stop close to local daily life

Traveler reviews describe a locally used station offering light food and daily necessities where there are few other shops nearby. Expect a practical place for lunch, shopping and a toilet stop rather than a large tourist attraction.

Source: Jalan

Plan your meal for the short midday window

The cafe is listed as open from 10:00 to 15:00, with meals from 11:30 to 13:30. If you want a set meal, allow time to switch to the market or a cafe break if you arrive late or your preferred dish is unavailable.

Source: Misato Town Tourism Association

Spring brings cherry blossoms and river views behind the station

Both prefectural and regional tourism guides describe the path behind the station, its Gonokawa River view and spring cherry blossoms. Make time for a few minutes' walk after eating.

Source: Shimane Tourism Navi

Look for shiitake and silver vine at the market

Mahoroba Farmers' Market offers local vegetables, silver vine products from the Daiwa area and thick Misato-grown shiitake. For a souvenir, consider local ingredients alongside sweets.

Source: Oochi Jikan

Summer events change the station's pace

Summer ASOBI is held at the station, with activities such as catching ayu sweetfish, salt-grilled fish, shaved ice and games. On event days, plan clothes, timing and weather for a family outing rather than an ordinary quiet break.

Source: Misato Town Tourism Association

A useful stop on the way to Gonokawa River activities

Canoe no Sato Ochi, also in Misato Town, combines canoeing, kayaking, camping and trailer-house stays along the Gonokawa River. Green Road Daiwa works as a place to eat and shop before or after a visit.

Source: Misato Town Tourism Association

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.

The cafe's approximate meal hours are 11:30-13:30. Arrive early if lunch is your main reason to stop.
Mahoroba Farmers' Market is generally listed as open 9:00-18:00. The choice of fresh and seasonal goods changes through the day.
Addresses differ between listings: 230-2 and 248-2 both appear for Nagafuji (長藤). Search by the facility name and phone number as well when planning your route.
Look for riverside cherry blossoms in spring, river activities and ayu events in summer, harvest produce in autumn, and mountain road conditions in winter.
National Route 375 runs through mountainous country. At night or in bad weather, plan rest, fuel and meal stops early.
On days with town events such as the Misato Summer Festival, nearby roads and dining spots may be busier even if the station is not the venue.

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.

Cafe Green Road
Pork cutlet, fried chicken and miso-simmered mackerel set meals
Check the day's menu for availability.
Lunch
Homemade lunch with small side dishes
Approximate meal service: 11:30-13:30
Mahoroba Farmers' Market
Misato-grown shiitake mushrooms
Varies by season and delivery.
Daiwa-area specialties
Silver vine (matatabi) products
Listed as sold at the farmers' market.

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.

Lunch

Set meals and small side dishes

If dining is your main reason to visit, plan around the cafe's meal hours. A substantial lunch here can make the next stop easier to schedule on a mountain drive.

Meal service is fairly short. If you arrive late, leave room to switch to a snack or shopping.

Local produce

Shiitake and local vegetables

Misato-grown shiitake are highlighted by several local guides. If available, they make an easy food souvenir after lunch.

Fresh produce varies by delivery day and time. An earlier stop may offer a wider choice.

Regional specialties

Silver vine (matatabi) products

Look for silver vine products if you want something distinctive to the Daiwa area. They offer a small taste of the locality rather than a conventional tourist sweet.

Sweets and a break

Coffee and homemade sweets

The official Instagram posts about seasonal sweets and cafe hours, so a coffee break may be possible even if you miss meal service.

Social media information changes quickly. Check same-day posts or ask at the shop if you are seeking a particular item.

Event days

Ayu sweetfish, shaved ice and somen noodles

At events such as Summer ASOBI, river activities and seasonal foods take priority over the usual menu, giving this normally quiet station a different character.

Activities and food may end when supplies run out.

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Michi-no-Eki Green Road Daiwa

A small roadside station remembered for walks overlooking the Gonokawa River, shiitake and silver vine products at Mahoroba Farmers' Market, and homemade lunches.

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River activities

Iwami Winery Canoe no Sato Ochi

Extend a day of looking at the Gonokawa River into a half-day on the water.

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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.

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