Shimane · Chugoku
道の駅 むいかいち温泉
Just beyond Muikaichi Interchange, shop for local produce, have lunch and enjoy a hot spring in one stop. This roadside station makes a drive through westernmost Shimane easier to unwind.
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Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.
Farm-direct sales generally run 9:00–17:00. Look for Yoshika vegetables, processed foods and kaku-zushi, a local pressed sushi, to take away.
Lunch runs 11:00–14:30, with last orders at 14:00. Public dinner service is reported as unavailable, so lunch is the safer choice if you are coming to eat.
The hot spring is open 10:00–21:00, with last admission at 20:00. A soak after driving is one of the station's chief attractions.
Hanae Mori's tapestry and the building's architecture give you something to enjoy even when the weather turns bad.
Suigen Park is about 10 minutes by car, and Fukatani Bridge about 15 minutes. Fresh green foliage, autumn leaves and winter scenery each change the view.
The shop and hot spring admissions both generally end at 20:00. Plan dinner elsewhere rather than counting on a late meal at the station.
Michi-no-Eki Muikaichi Onsen deserves more than a quick transit stop. Browse Yoshika vegetables and kaku-zushi, a local pressed sushi, at Yakuro direct-sales and souvenir hall; then eat a lunch made with local rice and handmade tofu at Vanvert no Mori. After a stiffening drive, unwind in free-flowing spring water, an outdoor bath and a mist sauna. Near Muikaichi Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, it also fits a route from Hiroshima or Yamaguchi toward Tsuwano, Masuda or Fukatani Gorge. With the parking, toilets and opening hours in mind, even a short break can become a small taste of Yoshika.
Close to Muikaichi Interchange, this is an easy first stop when entering western Shimane from Hiroshima or Yamaguchi. The hot spring, restaurant and farm-direct shop are separate, so choose Yakuro for a short stop, the restaurant for lunch or the baths when you need a longer rest.
The appeal lies in the pairing of Yakuro direct-sales and souvenir hall with the Yu-ra-ra hot spring. Look for fresh vegetables and Yoshika local dishes at Yakuro, then rest in Yu-ra-ra's free-flowing spring water and outdoor bath. There is time both to buy something to take home and to sit down and relax.
By car, you can also reach the Takatsu River's Suigen Park, its lone cedar, Fukatani Bridge and seasonal flowers. On a clear day, head toward water and forest; in rain or toward evening, choose the hot spring. The station makes a convenient starting point for Yoshika's natural attractions.
Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.
Just off the expressway, you can start with the toilets, shop and farm-direct hall. During a long drive, decide on site whether to eat, shop or add a hot spring visit.
Muikaichi Interchange → Michi-no-Eki Muikaichi Onsen → Tsuwano or Masuda
The hot spring, restaurant and direct-sales hall have different hours. For dinner, consider places outside the station too.
At the restaurant, choose dishes made with mountain-village ingredients such as Yoshika-grown rice and handmade tofu from Muikaichi soybeans. At Yakuro, browse vegetables and kaku-zushi, the local pressed sushi, for something to take home after the meal.
Shop at Yakuro → lunch at Vanvert no Mori → extra souvenirs at the shop
Lunch last orders are at 14:00. If lunch is your main goal, do not arrive too late.
Free-flowing spring water, an outdoor bath and a mist sauna make this a place to loosen up after driving. Return after a walk at Fukatani Gorge or Suigen Park to combine nature and a bath.
Suigen Park / Fukatani Bridge → Muikaichi Onsen Yu-ra-ra
There are monthly closure days. If the bath is your main purpose, check the official notices first.
When the outdoor views are poor, spend less time heading to the gorge and more time in the hot spring, restaurant and indoor art displays. The glass-rich building and lobby exhibits offer more to enjoy than a bath alone.
Yakuro → inside Yu-ra-ra → hot spring
The direct-sales hall and hot spring have different hours. Check closing times even if you are stopping to escape the rain.
Add Suigen Park's lone cedar, Orochi-ga-ike Pond and the views from Fukatani Bridge for a sense of Yoshika as a town of water. Lunch and shopping at the station followed by one natural attraction in the afternoon make a comfortable plan.
Roadside station → Suigen Park → Fukatani Bridge, or reverse the route and finish at the hot spring
Road conditions and views around Fukatani Gorge change with the season and weather. Keep plans flexible in winter and after heavy rain.
Closed on the second Wednesday of each month. Check tourism and official notices for exceptions, including those in August and November.
Last admission is 20:00. Closures are irregular; check official monthly notices.
Last order is 14:00. Notices say evening service is unavailable to non-overnight guests.
On the hot spring side, this is useful for a small purchase in the morning or early evening.
For a night stop, consider where to park, the surrounding lighting and movements of large vehicles.
Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.
A nursing space and multipurpose toilet are listed, making a short break practical. If you also plan to bathe, check closures and crowds and keep the day manageable.
The station works better for toilets, a little shopping and a short meal break than for a long stay centered on large play equipment. Reaching Suigen Park requires a drive.
This station suits children old enough to enjoy the baths and direct-sales hall together. For more outdoor play, add just one stop such as Suigen Park or a seasonal flower site.
Combine the hot spring, Suigen Park and Fukatani Bridge for nature and learning. Weather changes the feel of the river and gorge areas, so a clear-day half trip works well.
A multipurpose toilet and Western-style toilets are listed; toilet use is permitted even for people who are not facility customers.
Shimane Tourism Navi lists a nursing room or nursing space.
Rather than spending a long time playing at the station, choose Suigen Park or another seasonal nature stop.
Yakuro, Yu-ra-ra and the restaurant keep different hours. Decide which you want first to avoid unnecessary walking between them.
Restaurant last orders are at 14:00. Later in the day, the shop and hot spring may be easier options than a meal.
Closures are irregular and announced by month. Last admission is 20:00, so check timing before an evening visit.
Suigen Park and Fukatani Bridge are appealing but require driving. Picking one to match your energy makes for a slower-paced trip.
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.
Seasonal events such as a cyclamen fair are sometimes advertised. Visit for farm-direct goods and changing flowers.
Look here for changes to monthly closures, prices, restaurant service and lodging plans. Check these notices before a bath-focused visit.
Seasonal sites for dogtooth violets, weeping cherry trees, rhododendrons, red spider lilies and red buckwheat are listed about 5–25 minutes away by car.
Water and local culture meet at events such as the Suigen Festival. Check the town or tourism association for the current year's schedule.
Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.
Visitor reports on the roadside-station network mention the convenient position near Muikaichi Interchange for night breaks. If stopping after dark, check bath admission, shop closing time and parking-lot lighting, and rest at a comfortable pace.
The official site lists free-flowing spring water, an outdoor bath and a mist sauna. Shimane Tourism Navi classifies the water as a simple weakly radioactive spring and lists its indicated benefits. If the bath is your goal, allow more time than a shopping stop.
The restaurant's lunch last order is 14:00. Notices say public dinner service is unavailable, so arriving to eat in the evening leaves fewer options. Lunch around midday, then the baths and shop later, is a practical split.
Alongside vegetables and local kaku-zushi pressed sushi, Yakuro has seasonal events such as a cyclamen fair. If shopping is your aim, start there to see what the season brings.
For children, use the toilets, nursing space, lunch and a little shopping, then extend to Suigen Park if their age suits it. With younger children, keep the stop manageable rather than trying to fit in every activity, including a bath.
Look beyond the station for spring dogtooth violets and weeping cherry blossoms, early-summer rhododendrons, autumn red buckwheat and leaves, and snowy winter views around Fukatani Bridge. Use the station as a rest base before or after a drive to these places.
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.
With local rice, handmade tofu from Muikaichi soybeans, sushi lunches, set meals, rice bowls and noodles, the restaurant offers options for different tastes in your group.
Lunch is 11:00–14:30, with last orders at 14:00. Notices say dinner service is unavailable to non-overnight guests.
Yakuro is a place to bring a taste of Yoshika home. Browse local kaku-zushi pressed sushi, seasonal vegetables and processed foods, making the stop about more than the hot spring.
Farm-direct stock changes with the season and time of day. Arrive early if you have something specific in mind.
Open 7:30–20:00, the shop offers a place for small purchases outside the direct-sales hall's hours. Pick up drinks or souvenirs before or after your bath.
For a full meal, plan around the lunchtime restaurant.
After bathing, take a little time to rest, then collect a drink or small souvenir at the shop before driving on.
Last bath admission is 20:00, when the shop also closes. Buying first may work better in the evening.
Yakuro sometimes advertises seasonal events such as a cyclamen fair. Flowers and vegetables give the same station a different appeal at different times of year.
Seasonal events have limited dates. Check the latest official website or Facebook announcements before visiting.
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Just beyond Muikaichi Interchange, shop for local produce, have lunch and enjoy a hot spring in one stop. This roadside station makes a drive through westernmost Shimane easier to unwind.
Do more than shop at the station: a relaxing bath brings out what makes this stop special.
Browse Yoshika vegetables, kaku-zushi pressed sushi and seasonal flowers to take home more than a hot spring memory.
Visit the source of the Takatsu River to see how the station’s baths and farm-direct shop connect to this town of water.
Add mountain views that change from fresh green leaves to autumn colors and snow before or after a bath.
For a hot spring break after a long drive, gorge walk or shopping
For a little Yoshika shopping, even on a short stop
For a short walk near the Takatsu River’s source before or after a bath on a clear day
For one more viewpoint with fresh greenery, autumn leaves or snow alongside a hot spring visit
Send your travel companions a possible stop.
