Hiroshima Prefecture · Chugoku

Michi-no-Eki Restore Station

道の駅リストアステーション

Look for the Dome of Light and take home Soryo konnyaku, Taso yokan, and the small signs of spring in the satoyama countryside at Hiroshima Prefecture's first roadside station.

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

Location

Shobara City

Road

National Route 432

Hours

9:00–17:00

Shobara Tourism Navi lists the specialty shop as open 9:00–17:00; the official Hiroshima tourism site also lists 9:00–17:30. Check the facility's current notice if the hours change.

Parking

Cars: 50

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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 stop

Look for Soryo konnyaku and sweets in the specialty shop

Konnyaku products, Taso yokan sweet bean jelly, local sake, and local vegetables are the signature things to buy here.

For a meal

Time your visit for lunch at avenir town

Lunch is listed as 11:00–14:00 and café time as 14:00–16:00. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

In early spring

Check setsubunso information at the Dome of Light first

During public viewing, flowering updates and directions to open sites help you decide where to go.

For a short break

Shop, then spend a little time outdoors by the Taso River

A short walk to the riverside park offers fresh air between driving stretches.

Driving route

About 15–20 minutes from Shobara IC via National Route 432

An easy stop between central Shobara, Joge, and the Taishakukyo area.

Highlights

Restore Station was the first michi-no-eki (roadside station) certified in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a compact stop, with a specialty shop packed with Soryo konnyaku, Taso yokan, local sake, and local vegetables, plus the avenir town restaurant serving Hiba beef and local ingredients. It turns a break on National Route 432 into a taste of Soryo. In early spring, it also serves as a base for visiting wild setsubunso flowers: start at the Dome of Light before heading into the satoyama countryside.

#Hiroshima Prefecture
#Shobara City
#Soryo-cho
#National Route 432
#Hiroshima Prefecture's first roadside station
#Soryo konnyaku
#Taso yokan
#Local sake
#Hiba beef
#Setsubunso flowers
#Dome of Light

Practical information

Registration number: 広島-01
Prefecture: Hiroshima Prefecture
Municipality: Shobara City
Road: National Route 432
Telephone: 0824-88-3050
Closed days: Closed every Tuesday, or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday. A year-end/New Year closure is also listed. The restaurant and café are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Address

1-3 Shimoryoke, Soryo-cho, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県庄原市総領町下領家1-3)

Facilities

Specialty products shop
Restaurant
Café
Dome of Light
Meeting room
Tourist information
Setsubunso information desk (during the public viewing period)
Riverside park
Restrooms
Parking
EV charging equipment

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)www.shobara-info.com (Japanese guide)dive-hiroshima.com (Japanese guide)www.city.shobara.hiroshima.jp (Japanese guide)www.shobara-info.com (Japanese guide)www.shobara-info.com (Japanese guide)satomono.jp (Japanese guide)www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp (Japanese guide)drive.jafnavi.jp (Japanese guide)www.navitime.co.jp (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

A small stop that brings Soryo's flavors close

The shop is smaller than those at large roadside stations. That makes its Soryo konnyaku (a firm jelly food made from konjac), Taso yokan (sweet bean jelly), local sake, seasonal mochi rice cakes, and local vegetables easy to spot. Even on a short break, you can quickly decide what to take home. If you have come to eat and shop, circle the specialty shop first and choose your souvenirs.

Make avenir town the reason for your meal stop

West of the Dome of Light, avenir town MIRAINO-MACHI is a restaurant to visit for lunch or café time. Its dishes feature Hiba beef and local ingredients, and some visitors come specifically for the restaurant. It closes Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so check the day before planning a meal around it.

An early-spring base for setsubunso flowers

Soryo-cho is known for wild setsubunso, small early-spring flowers. Information about public viewing usually appears from mid-February to early March. During the viewing period, the Dome of Light serves as an information base, where you can check flowering conditions before visiting the natural habitats. The flowers are tiny, and weather and blooming conditions affect what you see, so allow time for a gentle walk through the satoyama countryside.

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 drive from Shobara IC toward Joge and Sera

Turn a Route 432 break into a Soryo shopping stop

There is more here than restrooms and a drink. Walk around the specialty shop to find Soryo konnyaku, Taso yokan sweet bean jelly, local sake, and local vegetables; even a short stay lets you take home local flavors.

Head south from Shobara IC on National Route 432. Shop at the station, then continue toward Joge and Sera.

The station closes Tuesdays. Evening closing times differ between listings, so arrive earlier if shopping is your main purpose.

A leisurely adult lunch or a destination on a northern Hiroshima drive

Build a meal stop around avenir town

avenir town is known for creative dishes using local ingredients and Hiba beef. Even at this small roadside station, a meal here can be a reason to stay longer. After eating, pick up sweets or konnyaku products in the specialty shop for an easy eat-and-shop visit.

Arrive during the 11:00 hour for lunch, browse the specialty shop afterward, and head toward the Taso River if time allows.

The restaurant closes Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Seating and menu availability may vary by day; check the restaurant's current information if traveling far specifically for a meal.

Satoyama walks and wildflower lovers from mid-February to early March

In setsubunso season, start here before visiting the flowers

Soryo-cho's setsubunso are tiny flowers at your feet, rather than a broad field of blooms to view from afar. During the public viewing period, information is available around the station. Check conditions at the Dome of Light first, then choose a natural habitat site you can comfortably visit.

Restore Station → setsubunso information desk → an open natural habitat site. Shop at the specialty products shop on your return.

Blooming depends on the weather. Paths can be damp, so wear comfortable walking shoes.

Families with toddlers or primary school children on a long drive

Give children a brief outdoor break

This is not a place for hours of play on large equipment, but the park and riverside by the Taso River offer space to stretch after a drive. Keep the stop short rather than trying to fit in a full meal and shopping session.

Restrooms → a drink or sweets in the specialty shop → a short outdoor break by the riverside park.

Weather and water levels change conditions by the river. Stay close to small children.

A half-day drive around Shobara and Taishakukyo

Add a taste of the area before or after Shobara and Taishakukyo

Even if Taishakukyo or central Shobara is your main destination, a stop here adds a memory of Soryo's food and flowers. Place it before or after a larger attraction for a gentler pace.

Visit Restore Station from central Shobara or Shobara IC, then add Ryukoji Temple or a setsubunso habitat site if time permits.

A car is the usual way to explore the surrounding area. For an evening stop, plan around the specialty shop and restaurant hours.

Hours

Opening hours

Specialty products shop

9:00-17:00

Hours listed by Shobara Tourism Navi. Other listings give a 17:30 or 18:00 closing time; check the facility's current notice before an evening visit.

avenir town lunch

11:00-14:00

Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Restaurant phone: 0824-88-3051.

avenir town café

14:00-16:00

Last order is listed as 15:30.

Dome of Light and meeting room

During facility opening hours

Hours are approximate. Paid rental is listed; use may change during events.

Setsubunso information desk

10:00–15:00 during the public viewing period

Hours are approximate. Viewing dates vary by year and flowering conditions; check current updates from Shobara City and Shobara Tourism Navi in early spring.

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

★★☆☆☆

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

Ages 4–6

★★★☆☆

Primary school age

★★★★☆

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

Dome of Light

The station's landmark is listed as a rentable space for 100 people. It often serves as an information point during setsubunso public viewing and as a base for local events.

Setsubunso information desk

Set up inside Restore Station during the public viewing period, this desk shares flowering conditions and helps visitors start a tour of the natural habitat sites.

Taso River and riverside park

The river behind the station offers a little outdoor time after eating or shopping.

Movie

Preview the place on video

Official videos show the market and nearby park before you visit. Audio and captions are in Japanese.

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Episode 470: Hirooku Dayori, Shobara City — Soryo's Bounty! Michi-no-Eki Restore Station

Source: Hirooku Dayori

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 station closes Tuesdays and the restaurant closes Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check the day before planning a meal.
Evening hours vary between listings, so arrive early if you want to buy specialty products.
Setsubunso viewing dates and flowering conditions vary by year. Check Shobara City and Shobara Tourism Navi before visiting in February or March.
At natural flower sites, follow paths and signs; do not step off the path to take photos.
Weather and water levels affect access to the Taso River. Keep visits short with small children.
Even without a restaurant visit, konnyaku, yokan sweet bean jelly, and local sake let you take home a taste of this station.

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.

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.

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Michi-no-Eki Restore Station

Look for the Dome of Light and take home Soryo konnyaku, Taso yokan, and the small signs of spring in the satoyama countryside at Hiroshima Prefecture's first roadside station.

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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 avenir town MIRAINO-MACHI

Illustrative image

Restaurant and café

avenir town MIRAINO-MACHIJapanese guide

At the stationA short walk

For a visit centered on a meal at Restore Station. After lunch, it is easy to shop for Soryo konnyaku and Taso yokan sweet bean jelly in the specialty shop.