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Michi-no-Eki Sakura no Sato Kisuki

道の駅さくらの里きすき

A Route 54 rest stop near the interchange for a quick taste of Kisuki's cherry blossoms and grilled mackerel.

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

Location

Unnan City

Road

National Route 54

Hours

09:00–16:30

These are the roadside station hours listed by the tourism association. Y Shop, the restaurant and the farmers' market each have separate hours.

Parking

Cars: 90 / Large vehicles: 12

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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, take care of the basics

Parking, toilets and Y Shop

A practical sequence for morning or evening stops and breaks along the drive.

If you want to eat

Izumo soba and grilled mackerel dishes

Around lunchtime, check the restaurant hours and keep the shops or snack counter in mind as alternatives.

If you want to shop

Farmers' market and cherry blossom souvenirs

Start with Tanbi ni Kite-ya and the souvenir shop to find something characteristic of Kisuki.

If you're with children

Shops, children's play space and park

Combine a short pause during shopping with some outdoor time; this is not a destination for large playground equipment.

If visiting in spring

Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossom Rows

During blossom season, plan parking and crowds separately and use the station as a place to stock up.

Toma's detour notes

Keep it simple: choose one Kisuki flavor and one place for your next break.

Toma Amamiya sees Sakura no Sato Kisuki as a place to get ready before or after entering Kisuki, rather than the destination itself. Plan for parking, toilets and opening hours first. For food, try Izumo soba or grilled mackerel; for shopping, the farmers' market and cherry blossom souvenirs. Head to the Hii River in spring, or to the park or baths at other times. Even a short break can help you decide where to go next.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Sakura no Sato Kisuki is a practical stop on Route 54 near the Kisuki–Kamo boundary, about five minutes from Mitoya-Kisuki IC on the Matsue Expressway. It brings together the Tanbi ni Kite-ya farmers' market, grilled mackerel and grilled mackerel sushi, Kisuki Milk soft serve, Izumo soba and a Y Shop, turning a toilet break on a long drive into a taste of the area. In spring, pair a short stop with the Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossom Rows; at other times, continue to the adjacent Furusato Shakunouchi Park or Orochi Yuttarikan baths for a little more of Kisuki.

#Kisuki cherry blossoms
#Grilled mackerel
#Grilled mackerel sushi
#Izumo soba
#Kisuki Milk soft serve
#Tanbi ni Kite-ya farmers' market
#Mitoya-Kisuki IC

Practical information

Registration number: 島根-18
Prefecture: Shimane Prefecture
Municipality: Unnan City
Road: National Route 54
Telephone: 0854-40-0540
Closed days: Early January is a guide; the prefectural tourism listing says the station closes on New Year's Day. Check official notices for individual shops and temporary changes.
Station stamp: Available

Address

1134-31 Yamagata, Kisuki-cho, Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture (島根県雲南市木次町山方1134-31)

Facilities

Toilets
Multipurpose toilet
Ostomate facilities
Baby-changing area
AED
Wi-Fi
Parking
Y Shop
Restaurant
Souvenir shop
Farmers' market
Snacks

2 more facilities listed.

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)www.unnan-kankou.jp (Japanese guide)www.kankou-shimane.com (Japanese guide)www.unnan-kankou.jp (Japanese guide)www.unnan-kankou.jp (Japanese guide)unnan-ud.com (Japanese guide)kisuki-line.jp (Japanese guide)www.unnan-kankou.jp (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Close to the interchange and easy to fit around a meal

Just off the Matsue Expressway on Route 54, the station is a quick place to use the toilet, get a drink and do a little shopping between the Matsue and Izumo area and Okuizumo. The Y Shop's longer hours are also useful on morning or evening drives.

Get a taste of Kisuki with grilled mackerel and Izumo soba

The prefectural tourism guide highlights grilled mackerel, grilled mackerel sushi, Izumo soba (the area's buckwheat noodles), rice cooked with Okuizumo maitake mushrooms, and Kisuki Milk soft serve. Whether you stop for lunch or pick up food to take away, there are clear local flavors to try.

A renewed farmers' market and a children's area in the souvenir shop

According to the tourism association, the Tanbi ni Kite-ya farmers' market reopened after renovation on March 26, 2026, with fresh vegetables and local specialties. It also reports a new play space for young children in the souvenir shop. The space is most useful for a short pause while shopping.

Cherry blossoms along the Hii River in spring; a park and baths at other times

As the station's name suggests, Kisuki is known for its cherry blossoms. In spring, stop before or after visiting the Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossom Rows. Outside blossom season, add Furusato Shakunouchi Park or Orochi Yuttarikan for a break that goes beyond the station.

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.

Just after leaving the Matsue Expressway or before heading toward Okuizumo

Make a Route 54 rest stop in 20–30 minutes

Use the toilet and get a drink first, then look for grilled mackerel sushi or a cherry blossom product at the farmers' market or souvenir shop. The station works best as a comfortable pause before the next destination, rather than a large attraction to tour.

Parking → toilets → Y Shop or shop → depart

The station building, souvenir shop, farmers' market and Y Shop have different hours. For a late arrival, focus on the shop with longer hours.

A meal break from 11:00 through the 14:00 hour

Make lunch taste like Kisuki

Try Izumo soba at the restaurant, then look for grilled mackerel, maitake rice or Kisuki Milk soft serve in the shops. If the restaurant is busy, the shops or snack counter offer more flexibility for your drive.

Parking → restaurant → souvenir shop → farmers' market

The regular menu is listed until 15:00. Later in the day, combine the shops, snacks and Y Shop instead.

A Kisuki visit from late March to early April

Use the station as a base for spring cherry blossoms

On a visit to the Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossom Rows, use the station for toilets, drinks and food. Temporary parking and traffic arrangements near the trees change by year, so leave room in your plan before heading toward Kisuki Station.

Roadside station → Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossom Rows → Negai Bridge → Kisuki Station area

Cherry blossom festival and illumination days are busier than usual. If the blossoms are your main reason for visiting, check the tourism association's latest information.

A rainy or hot day, or a reset before the drive home

Give the children a short break, then head to the baths

Change the pace briefly at the small children's space in the shop or the adjacent park. If everyone still has energy, continue to Orochi Yuttarikan, a facility with baths and a pool where children can unwind after time in the car.

Roadside station → Furusato Shakunouchi Park → Orochi Yuttarikan

Orochi Yuttarikan is generally closed on Wednesdays. Check pool conditions and the age rules for mixed-gender bathing before visiting.

A half-day detour for adults, or a railway and town-walking day

Combine the stop with the Kisuki Line and a town walk

Around Kisuki Station, the Hii River, Negai Bridge, Cheriva Hall and Kisuki Line connect into a town visit. The Ametuchi sightseeing train's 2026 Kisuki Line service is another reason to get food at the roadside station before heading into town.

Roadside station → Kisuki Station area → Negai Bridge or Cheriva Hall

Train and event dates are limited. Check timetables and parking shortly before you go.

Hours

Opening hours

Roadside station and souvenir shop

9:00〜16:30

Hours are approximate. The tourism association lists these hours, while the prefectural tourism guide lists 9:00–17:00; check the latest notice.

Restaurant

9:00〜15:00

Hours are approximate. Breakfast is listed for 9:00–11:00 and the regular menu for 11:00–15:00.

Y Shop Kisuki Michi-no-Eki branch

6:00–20:00; Sundays 7:00–18:00

Hours are approximate. This shop is useful for practical stops in the morning or evening.

Tanbi ni Kite-ya farmers' market

9:00〜17:00

Hours are approximate. A renovation was announced in March 2026.

Eco Farm Sasada

9:00〜17:00

Hours are approximate. Offers charcoal-grilled yakitori, fried chicken, boxed meals and more.

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

★★★★☆

The multipurpose toilet, baby-changing area and a short shopping stop are useful.

This is not a place designed for a long toddler walk. After parking, make a brief toilet and shop stop, and return to the car as needed.

Ages 2–3

★★★★☆

The children's space and park can relieve boredom while shopping.

Rather than stretching out a visit to the farmers' market or shop, break it up with soft serve or fresh air to help children reset during the drive.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Add one of the cherry blossoms, Hii River, park or baths to the stop.

See the blossom rows in spring, or head toward the baths and pool on rainy or hot days. At Negai Bridge, check the water level and footing, and skip crossing if conditions look unsafe.

Primary school age

★★★★☆

Kisuki's blossoms, the Yamata no Orochi legend and the Kisuki Line offer more to talk about.

Beyond the food, seeing the Hii River and Negai Bridge gives children a sense of the area. Check crowds and schedules ahead on summer festival or train service days.

Use the multipurpose toilet and baby-changing area first

Before or after a long drive, visiting the toilet before the shops can make the stop easier.

Plan to eat before about 15:00

Later, switch to the Y Shop, snacks or takeaway food.

Check crowds near Kisuki Station separately during blossom season

Temporary parking and event routes on the Hii River embankment change.

Avoid Negai Bridge when the river is high or footing is uncertain

It is a low-water crossing; after rain, simply viewing it can be enough.

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

Furusato Shakunouchi Park

This green space beside the station offers a short walk or room to linger during an event.

Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossom Rows

Kisuki's main spring attraction makes the station more useful as a place for food and toilets.

Kisuki Station area

Check here for cherry blossom festivals, summer festivals and Kisuki Line events.

Orochi Yuttarikan

A possible baths and pool stop before the drive home, including on days when the weather is poor.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Highly regarded as a practical stop, rather than a place to linger

Visitor comments often praise the large parking area, toilets and attached convenience shop. The station is best approached as a place to reset between Route 54 and the Matsue Expressway, rather than an all-day complex.

Source: Summary of prefectural tourism information and traveler reviews

Grilled mackerel, grilled mackerel sushi and Kisuki Milk soft serve stand out

Articles and reviews repeatedly mention grilled mackerel dishes and Kisuki Milk soft serve as characteristic Kisuki foods. Even outside meal hours, you can look in the shops for something to take away.

Source: Shimane Tourism Navi and patterns in visitor reviews

After the farmers' market renovation, children have a place to pause while shopping

A 2026 update from the tourism association describes the renovated farmers' market and a space for young children. Families can use it for a short pause during a shopping stop.

Source: Unnan City Tourism Association

In spring, pair the station with the Hii River Embankment Cherry Blossom Rows

Kisuki's cherry blossoms are a signature of the area and part of the station's name. At peak bloom, use the station for meals, toilets and shopping, and check parking and traffic arrangements near the blossom rows separately.

Source: Unnan City Tourism Association

Baths and a pool offer an option on rainy or hot days

Orochi Yuttarikan has baths and a pool within an easy drive of the station. When outdoor walking is uncomfortable, you can eat or shop at the station, then finish with a bath.

Source: Orochi Yuttarikan

On event days, distinguish the Kisuki Station area from the roadside station

Cherry blossom festivals, summer festivals and Kisuki Line events tend to center on the Kisuki Station or Hii River area. Plan to use the roadside station as a supply stop on the way there or back, rather than as the event venue.

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.

Opening hours differ for the station building, Y Shop, restaurant, farmers' market and snack counter. If you arrive late, avoid relying on a full meal.
During blossom season, check temporary parking, illuminations and events along the Hii River embankment shortly before visiting.
Grilled mackerel sushi and farm products depend on deliveries. Leave room to choose from what is available.
Before visiting Orochi Yuttarikan, check its Wednesday closure, last admission and pool rules.
Negai Bridge is a low-water crossing. After rain or when the river is high, view it instead of crossing.
Access from the Matsue Expressway is convenient, but plan separately for crowds near Kisuki Station on event days or during blossom season.

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.

Kisuki specialty
Grilled mackerel and grilled mackerel sushi
Check shop notices for stock and availability
Meal
Izumo soba
Restaurant 9:00–15:00; hours are approximate
Meal or takeaway
Rice cooked with Okuizumo maitake mushrooms
Availability changes daily; check shop notices
Sweet treat
Kisuki Milk soft serve
Varies with season and shop conditions
Snack
Charcoal-grilled yakitori and fried chicken
Eco Farm Sasada 9:00–17:00; hours are approximate
Shopping
Farm-fresh vegetables and cherry blossom products
Seasonal selection at the farmers' market and souvenir shop