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Michi-no-Eki Aristo Numakuma (道の駅 アリストぬまくま)

道の駅 アリストぬまくま

A roadside station at the gateway to the Numakuma Peninsula, best visited in the morning for seafood, vegetables and herbs.

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Location
Fukuyama City
Road
Prefectural Route 47 | Tomo–Matsunaga Line
Hours
8:00–16:00
These are Jiyu Ichiba's weekday hours. On weekends and public holidays it opens at 7:30; other facilities have separate hours.
Parking
Cars: 65 spaces / Large vehicles: 3 spaces
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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.

See first
Seafood and vegetables at Jiyu Ichiba

Seafood direct from fishers, local vegetables, processed foods and freshly baked bread are central to the station. On weekends and public holidays, opening is generally at 7:30.

If you want a meal
Herb dishes at TOCO2

Restaurant meals generally begin at 11:00. Consider herb chicken, herb fried chicken or local fish dishes for lunch.

If you want to shop
Fresh fish, vegetables and herb seedlings

Keep fresh fish cool and consider the temperature inside your car when buying seedlings. The herb garden has more varieties of seedlings from April to June.

If you need a break
24-hour toilets and information corner

Most shops are open until around 16:00. Later in the evening, use the toilets and check your next destination.

If you want to explore
Edahiro Residence, Shinshoji Temple and Abuto Kannon

Start with a cultural center within walking distance, or drive to coastal views and gardens. Choose according to the weather and your companions.

Keiko's rest-stop notes

Browse seafood and herbs, then find your rhythm for a peninsula drive.

Keiko Yoshimi sees this station as a practical base for a relaxed circuit of the Numakuma Peninsula. Sort out parking and toilets first, browse the day's seafood and vegetables at Jiyu Ichiba, and, if the timing works, try herb dishes at TOCO². With children, keep the station visit manageable and save play or sightseeing for Miroku no Sato or Tomonoura.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Aristo Numakuma is Fukuyama City's only roadside station, on Prefectural Route 47 in Numakuma-cho (沼隈町). At the Jiyu Ichiba market, local growers' vegetables and processed foods sit alongside seafood delivered directly by fishers and freshly baked bread. The adjoining herb garden and Restaurant TOCO² add a taste and scent of Numakuma even to a short stop. Before or after visiting Tomonoura, Abuto Kannon, Shinshoji Temple or Miroku no Sato, this is a useful place to plan parking, a 24-hour toilet stop, food and shopping.

  • #Seafood direct from local fishers
  • #Freshly harvested vegetables
  • #Herb garden
  • #TOCO2
  • #Numakuma Peninsula
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Visit Jiyu Ichiba market early for seafood and vegetables

According to the official site, local fishers deliver seafood caught that day directly to the market. Jiyu Ichiba is generally open 8:00–16:00 on weekdays and 7:30–16:00 on weekends and public holidays. Stop before heading to Tomonoura or Abuto Kannon to have a better choice of fresh fish, vegetables, processed foods and freshly baked bread.

02

The herb garden and TOCO² give this station its character

The herb garden sells seedlings and flowers year-round, with a wider selection from April to June. At Restaurant TOCO², options include herb chicken, herb fried chicken, a seafood rice bowl featuring local fish, and daily lunch specials. Make time for seedlings, bread and a little shopping as well as a meal.

03

Plan how you will use this rest stop

There are parking spaces for cars, accessible parking and large vehicles, and the toilets are available 24 hours. Many shops close around 16:00, so plan meals and shopping by daytime; later in the evening, use the station for toilets and checking your route.

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 30–45-minute shopping break

Make a short morning market stop

After parking, use the toilet first, then browse seafood, vegetables and bread at Jiyu Ichiba. If you are heading to Tomonoura or Abuto Kannon, avoid buying too much fresh food before sightseeing; choose what you can keep cool or leave purchases until your return.

Parking → toilets → Jiyu Ichiba market → brief look at the herb garden → depart

Fresh fish and vegetable supplies vary. Come ready to choose what looks good that day rather than counting on a particular item.

A relaxed lunch and shopping break for adults

Take your time over lunch and the herb garden

Time your visit around Restaurant TOCO²'s meal service and consider herb chicken or local fish. After eating, browse seedlings and flowers in the herb garden, then choose something to take home from Jiyu Ichiba for a rounded taste of the station.

Toilets → TOCO2 → herb garden → Jiyu Ichiba market

The herb garden and restaurant are generally closed on Wednesdays. Around Wednesdays and New Year, check before making a meal here the sole aim of your trip.

Families with preschoolers and elementary school children

Keep the station stop short with children, then play at Miroku no Sato

The station suits shopping and meals but is not a place for hours of play on large equipment. Keep the toilet stop, a snack, bread and flowers brief for younger children, then drive to Miroku no Sato when they need active play.

Toilets and lunch at the station → buy bread or a sweet treat → Miroku no Sato

Miroku no Sato's opening days and hours vary by season. Check its official calendar before stopping at the station.

A half-day drive on a clear day

Continue to the scenery of the Numakuma Peninsula

After browsing seafood and herbs at the station, head for the sea views at Abuto Kannon, the port town of Tomonoura or the gardens at Shinshoji Temple. Use the roadside station as a stop for parking and toilets on the way to other places on the peninsula.

Station → Abuto Kannon → Tomonoura or Shinshoji Temple → return

Abuto Kannon has stairs and a route along a cliff. With young children or older visitors, watch your footing and the wind, and do not push on if conditions feel unsafe.

Hours

Opening hours

Jiyu Ichiba market
Weekdays 8:00–16:00 / weekends and public holidays 7:30–16:00

Generally closed January 1–3. Seafood, vegetables, processed foods and bakery bread.

Herb garden
8:00-16:00

Generally closed Wednesdays and January 1–3. The seedling selection is widest from April to June.

Restaurant TOCO2
Cafe 8:00–16:00 / restaurant 11:00–16:00

Restaurant last orders are generally at 15:00. Generally closed Wednesdays and around New Year.

Numakuma soba restaurant
11:00-14:30

Generally closed Tuesdays and the first and third Mondays. A nearby meal option operated by the roadside station.

Information corner
8:00-17:00

For tourism information on Fukuyama City and the Numakuma Peninsula.

Toilets
24 hours

Fukuyama City lists them as available 24 hours a day, year-round.

Parking
24 hours

Fukuyama City lists 3 large-vehicle spaces, 65 car spaces and 3 accessible spaces. Opening hours and closure days are general guides.

Family

Visiting with children

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

Age 1 and under
★★★☆☆

Useful for a 24-hour toilet stop, but better for a short visit than a long stay.

Most shops close around 16:00. Check official or on-site information before visiting for current nursing or diaper-changing facilities.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Bread, flowers and a short meal can provide a change of pace.

Products are within reach in the market and seedling area, so keep children close and make a short circuit. For play, continuing to Miroku no Sato makes more sense.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Good for a small experience of seeing fish, vegetables and herb seedlings.

Keep the wait for food manageable by breaking it up with a look around the herb garden or a choice of bread.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Easy to connect the food of the Numakuma Peninsula with nearby sightseeing.

Make Abuto Kannon, Tomonoura, Shinshoji Temple or Miroku no Sato your destination, and use the station as a base for food, shopping and toilets.

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

Events in front of Jiyu Ichiba and around the station

The station sometimes hosts anniversary appreciation festivals and local events. Parking and meal areas can be busier than usual on event days, so allow extra time.

Herb garden workshops

The official facility guide mentions planned workshops such as mixed planting. Spring to early summer and autumn also bring seasonal seedlings and flowers.

Numakuma Peninsula experience events

Regional events such as Setouchi Elegy extend across the Numakuma Peninsula, including the area around the station. Check official information for dates and venues.

Local information on redevelopment

Fukuyama City has published a basic redevelopment plan for Michi-no-Eki Aristo Numakuma. Check official station notices and the city's information for any construction or changes in operation.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Seafood is a signature here, but enjoy what comes in that day

The official site and tourism information emphasize seafood delivered directly by local fishers. Seafood and vegetables also feature strongly in visitors' accounts. Fresh-food selection changes with weather and time of day, so enjoy browsing the market instead of counting on one product.

Source: Official site, tourism information and visitor accounts

Time a restaurant visit for lunch

At TOCO², the cafe and bakery generally open at 8:00; the restaurant opens at 11:00 and takes last orders at 15:00. Arrive early for lunch, and leave room in your plans to switch to bread or market takeaway if it is busy.

Source: Official facility guide

With children, divide the day between the station and another destination

The station offers toilets, meals, shopping and flowers, but no large play equipment for hours of play. Family visitor information also focuses on breaks and shopping. Leave active play for Miroku no Sato and scenery for Abuto Kannon or Tomonoura.

Source: Family visitor information and nearby official sources

After 16:00, think of the station mainly as a rest stop

Jiyu Ichiba, the herb garden and TOCO² generally close by 16:00. On an evening return trip, plan on the 24-hour toilets, parking and route checking rather than a meal or shopping.

Source: Fukuyama City and official facility guide

Herb seedlings in spring and early summer; cooling precautions in summer; peninsula walks in autumn

The herb garden has a wider range of seedlings from April to June. In summer, keeping fresh purchases cool matters. In autumn, combine a station break with outdoor walks at Abuto Kannon, Tomonoura or the gardens at Shinshoji Temple.

Source: Official facility guide and nearby tourism information

Check redevelopment news before visiting

Fukuyama City published a basic redevelopment plan in April 2026. It does not currently indicate an interruption to ordinary visits, but construction, layout or operating changes may follow; check official station notices and the city's page before visiting.

Source: Fukuyama City basic redevelopment plan
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.

  • Jiyu Ichiba market is generally open 8:00–16:00 on weekdays and 7:30–16:00 on weekends and public holidays. Go early for fresh fish and vegetables.
  • The herb garden and Restaurant TOCO2 are generally closed on Wednesdays; Numakuma soba restaurant is generally closed on Tuesdays and the first and third Mondays.
  • Restaurant TOCO2 generally serves meals 11:00–16:00, with last orders at 15:00. Time your visit if lunch is your aim.
  • Toilets are available 24 hours. After shops close in the evening, use the station for a break and route checking.
  • Bring a cooler bag when buying seafood or vegetables, and avoid buying too much fresh food before sightseeing.
  • Before going to Abuto Kannon or Tomonoura, consider road width, parking and walking distance, and use the station's toilets first.
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.

  • Shopping
    Seto Inland Sea seafood direct from fishers
    Availability varies by day
  • Direct sales
    Freshly harvested vegetables and processed foods
    Sold at Jiyu Ichiba market
  • Meal
    Herb chicken at Restaurant TOCO²
    Check restaurant serving hours
  • Meal
    Seafood rice bowl featuring local fish
    Availability depends on the day
  • Light meal
    Freshly baked bread from the bakery
    Check at Jiyu Ichiba and around TOCO²
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.

A full lunch

Restaurant TOCO2's herb chicken, daily lunch special and seafood rice bowl

The main choice when you want local ingredients and herbs. The restaurant is generally open 11:00–16:00, with last orders at 15:00.

It is generally closed on Wednesdays and around New Year. Dishes change by day, so check official information if you have a particular meal in mind.

A quick bite

Cafe and bakery; freshly baked bread

Bread and light food make a convenient break even without a sit-down meal. They also work before a morning departure or for a child's snack.

Take-home food

Seafood direct from fishers, freshly harvested vegetables and processed foods

These are the core of Jiyu Ichiba market. If you have a long journey home, choose with a cooler bag and the temperature inside your car in mind.

Bring home a scent of the garden

Herb seedlings, flowers and aroma goods

The seedling selection is especially varied from April to June. Part of the pleasure of the herb garden is choosing plants while asking how to grow them.

Another lunch option

Numakuma soba restaurant

Handmade soba noodles near the station. Hours are generally 11:00–14:30, with closures on Tuesdays and the first and third Mondays, so plan around lunchtime.

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Aristo Numakuma (道の駅 アリストぬまくま)

A roadside station at the gateway to the Numakuma Peninsula, best visited in the morning for seafood, vegetables and herbs.

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Herbs and flowers
Numakuma Herb Garden

Add the scent of herb seedlings and flowers to a shopping stop, right inside the station.

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Cultural center and garden
Fukuyama City Numakuma Cultural Center (Edahiro Residence; 枝広邸)

Close to the station, this quiet garden and sukiya-style architecture make a peaceful stop after a meal.

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Garden and museum
Shinshoji Temple: Zen and Garden Museum (神勝寺)

After the busy market, switch pace with gardens and Zen experiences on a quieter adult outing.

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Coastal scenery and temple
Abuto Kannon (Bandaiji Temple; 阿伏兎観音・磐台寺)

After a toilet and shopping stop at the station, head for this red-painted Kannon hall on a cliff.

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Historic port-town walk
Tomonoura (鞆の浦)

A classic half-day route from a market break to a port town once used by ships waiting for favorable tides.

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Amusement park and family outing
Miroku no Sato (みろくの里)

After food and toilets at the station, give children plenty of time to play at this destination.

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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 Numakuma Herb Garden
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Herbs and flowers
Numakuma Herb GardenJapanese guide
Inside the station; a short walkA short walk from Jiyu Ichiba market

Good for browsing flowers and herb seedlings between shopping and a meal.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Fukuyama City Numakuma Cultural Center (Edahiro Residence; 枝広邸)
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Cultural center and garden
Fukuyama City Numakuma Cultural Center (Edahiro Residence; 枝広邸)Japanese guide
About 700 m from the stationAbout 10 minutes on foot / a few minutes by car

Good for quietly exploring Numakuma's culture and garden after eating or shopping at the station.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Shinshoji Temple: Zen and Garden Museum (神勝寺)
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Garden and museum
Shinshoji Temple: Zen and Garden Museum (神勝寺)Japanese guide
About 15 minutes by car from the stationAbout 15 minutes by car

Suits adults who eat or shop at the roadside station, then spend the afternoon with quiet gardens and architecture.

Coastal scenery and temple
Abuto Kannon (Bandaiji Temple; 阿伏兎観音・磐台寺)Japanese guide
About 20 minutes by car from the stationAbout 20 minutes by car

On a clear day, stop at the station for toilets and drinks before going to see the Seto Inland Sea view.

Historic port-town walk
Tomonoura (鞆の浦)Japanese guide
About 20 minutes by car from the stationAbout 20 minutes by car

Good for a day when you eat and shop at the station, then explore the port town on foot in the afternoon.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Miroku no Sato (みろくの里)
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Amusement park and family outing
Miroku no Sato (みろくの里)Japanese guide
About 15 minutes by car from the stationAbout 15 minutes by car

Good for families who want to handle food and toilets before moving to the amusement park, rather than spending a long time playing inside the station.

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