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Michi-no-Eki Tataraba Ichibanchi

道の駅 たたらば壱番地

Just off the Matsue Expressway at Unnan-Yoshida IC, pause for Izumo soba and egg sweets at the gateway to Okuizumo.

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Location
Unnan City
Road
Unnan-Yoshida Interchange municipal road
Hours
9:00–18:00
The Unnan City Tourism Association and Shimane Michi-no-Eki Guide list 9:00–18:00, with the restaurant opening at 10:30. Older listings show 8:30–19:30; check the latest official information.
Parking
Cars: 90 / Large vehicles: 9
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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, on arrival
Check the shop for egg sweets and snacks

Even if you plan to eat at the restaurant, checking Mamatamago sweets and curry bread availability first makes choosing easier.

For lunch
Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage

A good choice for a substantial break with a Shimane meal. Allow extra time around lunch.

For a quick stop
100-Hour Curry Bread and a drink

An easy way to take away a taste of the station during a short break before or after the expressway.

To add local culture
Head to Sugaya Tatara Sannai

See the heritage behind the station's name. A short visit after lunch gives a deeper sense of Unnan-Yoshida.

With children
Eat at the station, then play in the forest

For a day with more active play, pair the station with Forest Adventure Tatara no Sato.

To finish the day
Izumo Yumura Onsen

After driving mountain roads, a hot spring bath can make a relaxing end to the trip.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Tataraba Ichibanchi sits beside Unnan-Yoshida IC on the Matsue Expressway, a useful break on a mountain drive. Eat at Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage, take home Mamatamago egg sweets or 100-Hour Curry Bread, then continue to Sugaya Tatara Sannai or the Iron History Museum. More than a toilet stop before or after the expressway, it introduces the region's tatara ironmaking heritage and Unnan's food.

  • #Shimane Prefecture
  • #Unnan City
  • #Unnan-Yoshida IC
  • #Matsue Expressway
  • #Izumo soba
  • #Mamatamago
  • #100-Hour Curry Bread
  • #tatara ironmaking
  • #Sugaya Tatara Sannai
  • #farm produce shop
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Step off the expressway into the flavors of Okuizumo

Right by Unnan-Yoshida IC, the station is easy to include as a break on a Matsue Expressway drive. It offers more than convenience: Izumo soba, sweets made with local eggs, curry bread, and Unnan products bring the mountain region into focus as soon as you leave the car.

02

Eat, shop, and learn a little along the way

The name “Tataraba” evokes the region's tatara ironmaking tradition. Eat soba at the station, choose souvenirs in the shop, and, if time allows, visit Sugaya Tatara Sannai and the Iron History Museum. A food stop can become an introduction to local history.

03

A destination or a final stop on the way home

In the morning, browse farm produce and sweets; have Murage's soba for lunch; then take home curry bread or egg sweets in the afternoon. Add Forest Adventure Tatara no Sato, Izumo Yumura Onsen, or Ashidani Gorge, and a family or adult outing can fill half a day.

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.

Drives between Matsue or Izumo and Miyoshi

Turn a Matsue Expressway break into a soba and sweets stop

The station is just off Unnan-Yoshida IC, making it easy to plan a stop. For a short visit, choose Mamatamago sweets or curry bread at the shop; with time for lunch, eat at Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage. You can take a taste of Unnan with you.

Just off Unnan-Yoshida IC on the Matsue Expressway; convenient before or after using the expressway.

At lunchtime or on holiday weekends, keep snacks and souvenirs as alternatives to a restaurant-only plan.

Regional culture, history enthusiasts, and adult travelers

Start a half-day route through tatara culture

If the station's name catches your interest, continue to Sugaya Tatara Sannai and the Iron History Museum. After eating and shopping, the historic site and exhibits help connect Izumo soba and local products with life in the region.

Tataraba Ichibanchi → Sugaya Tatara Sannai → Iron History Museum.

Check museum closing days and winter road conditions before setting out.

Families with elementary-school children seeking outdoor play

With children, regroup at the station and play in the forest

Use the station for food, shopping, and a toilet break, then head to Forest Adventure Tatara no Sato for active play. Choose between eating before the forest or ending the outing with sweets afterward.

Drive from the station to Forest Adventure Tatara no Sato.

Age and height rules, operating days, and reservation availability affect which activities you can use.

Adult trips, drives after rain, and hot spring lovers

Slow down on the way home with mountain scenery and a hot spring

Add Ashidani Gorge or Izumo Yumura Onsen to link the station's food and shopping with a nature stop. Choose the gorge in good weather or a bath when tired. One extra stop, suited to your energy for the drive home, is enough.

Tataraba Ichibanchi → Ashidani Gorge Yamame no Sato / Izumo Yumura Onsen.

Mountain roads change with weather and snow. Check road conditions in winter and after rain.

Hours

Opening hours

Shops and station facilities
9:00-18:00

These are guide hours based on the Unnan City Tourism Association and Shimane Michi-no-Eki Guide.

Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage
From 10:30

Shimane Tourism Navi also lists 10:30–18:00 and a 17:30 last order in its family restaurant information.

24-hour toilets
24 hours

Useful for early morning or night breaks before or after the expressway.

Kinchan-tei
Closed permanently

The Unnan City Tourism Association says Kinchan-tei closed on May 24, 2026. Leave it out of current meal plans.

Family

Visiting with children

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

Under age 1
★★★☆☆

The 24-hour toilets make breaks easy, but there is little space for extended play inside. A brief stop for food and a diaper change suits this age.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Good for a shopping and snack break. For outdoor play, check the weather and add a nearby destination.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Children can enjoy soba and sweets; the scenery at Sugaya Tatara Sannai or forest play can make the trip memorable.

Elementary-school children
★★★★★

Forest Adventure and tatara heritage visits pair well with a half-day plan starting at the station.

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

Local specialty shop

Seasonal farm produce, egg sweets, and souvenirs shape the visit. The official social media is useful for checking new products and availability.

Restaurant and snack options

Choose between Murage, snacks, and takeout. Shops can change, so check current meal options before relying on one.

Unnan-Yoshida cultural gateway

The station works as an entry point to tatara heritage sites and nearby seasonal events, rather than a large event venue itself.

Rest stop beside the IC

Road conditions, snow, and holiday crowds affect a visit. On Matsue Expressway travel days, check the latest traffic information.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Check shop changes before you travel

The Unnan City Tourism Association reports that Kinchan-tei has ceased trading; food options at the station can change. Check the station's official social media for current shops and stock rather than relying on older travel accounts.

Source: Unnan City 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 Unnan City Tourism Association and Shimane Michi-no-Eki Guide list 9:00–18:00, the restaurant from 10:30, and no regular closed days.
  • The Unnan City Tourism Association has announced Kinchan-tei's closure; do not plan meals from older listings without checking.
  • Near Unnan-Yoshida IC, the station suits a short break before or after the Matsue Expressway.
  • Shimane Michi-no-Eki Guide lists parking for 9 large vehicles, 90 cars, 1 charging vehicle, and 2 wheelchair-accessible spaces.
  • In winter or after rain, check mountain road conditions before adding Sugaya Tatara Sannai, Ashidani Gorge, or the onsen. One manageable extra stop is easier.
  • For active children, pair the station with a nearby attraction such as Forest Adventure Tatara no Sato, subject to its operating days.
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.

  • Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage
    Izumo soba
    See restaurant menu
  • Egg sweets and souvenirs
    Mamatamago
    See in-store prices
  • Snacks and takeout
    100-Hour Curry Bread
    See in-store prices
  • Farm shop and local specialties
    Unnan farm produce and processed foods
    Varies by season and product
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.

Eat a full meal

Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage

The main choice when you want a meal that feels distinctly Shimane. Even on a short expressway break, sitting down for soba makes the stop feel fuller. Izumo soba is a regional buckwheat noodle specialty.

Allow for a wait at lunch and check the official last-order time near closing.

Buy something sweet

Mamatamago / egg sweets

Sweets made with local eggs make a station-specific souvenir even without a restaurant meal. Choosing something to share in the car can be fun.

Popular products may sell low at certain times of day.

Have a light bite

100-Hour Curry Bread / snacks

Handy when you are in a hurry, a child is hungry, or you want to avoid a restaurant wait. Even a quick stop can feel worthwhile.

Freshly fried bread and stock vary by day.

Take something home

Unnan farm produce / processed foods / Shimane souvenirs

The mountain-area farm shop is worth browsing for vegetables and processed foods. Choose something to bring back to your table.

Selection varies by season and time of day.

Change your meal plan

Murage / Mamatamago / curry bread

If the restaurant is crowded, an item sells out, or your group has different tastes, soba, sweets, and snacks offer alternatives.

Kinchan-tei closed on May 24, 2026, so it is no longer a current meal option.

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Just off the Matsue Expressway at Unnan-Yoshida IC, pause for Izumo soba and egg sweets at the gateway to Okuizumo.

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Restaurant inside the station
Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage

Turn a break near Unnan-Yoshida IC into a meal of Izumo soba, Shimane's regional buckwheat noodles.

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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.
Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Illustrative photo, not taken at Izumo Soba Restaurant Murage
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Restaurant inside the station
Izumo Soba Restaurant MurageJapanese guide
Inside the station; a short walkA short walk

A good choice for a proper Shimane lunch on a break before or after the expressway.

Historic walking area
Sugaya Tatara SannaiJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by carFrom a short walk

Suits adults and history lovers curious about the station's name and local culture.

Museum
Iron History MuseumJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by carAllow at least 30 minutes for the exhibits

A calm cultural stop after lunch, especially for adult travelers or on a rainy day.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Forest Adventure Tatara no Sato
Illustrative image
Forest activity park
Forest Adventure Tatara no SatoJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by carBest for a half-day

Make it the main active destination for children after eating and shopping at the station.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Izumo Yumura Onsen Urushini no Yu
Illustrative image
Day-use hot spring
Izumo Yumura Onsen Urushini no YuJapanese guide
About 25 minutes by carAllow at least 1 hour including bathing

A relaxing finish after mountain driving when food and shopping alone do not feel enough.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Ashidani Gorge Yamame no Sato
Illustrative image
Gorge and nature
Ashidani Gorge Yamame no SatoJapanese guide
About 25 minutes by carA detour for good weather

Add mountain scenery and the feel of the river to a station visit.

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