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Tokushima Prefecture · Shikoku

Michi-no-Eki Wajiki

道の駅わじき

A small stop on Route 195 for kamaage udon and views of the Naka River.

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

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Location

Naka Town, Naka District

Road

National Route 195

Hours

9:00–17:00

The produce shop is generally open 9:00–17:00; udon is generally served 11:00–14:00. Closed Thursdays and over the New Year holidays.

Parking

Cars: 24 / Large vehicles: 4

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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.

Eat first

Kamaage Udon Maruo

Generally 11:00–14:00. Arrive early if lunch is your main reason for stopping.

For shopping

Kito yuzu, sudachi and Awa bancha

Browse processed foods from Naka Town's mountain area in a short stop.

For a sweet treat

Mugwort soft-serve ice cream

Adds a taste of the station even without a restaurant meal.

Where next

Wajiki Line

A route toward riverside walks, canoeing and camping.

Keep in mind

Small station; closed Thursdays

It works best for a focused lunch, toilet and shopping stop rather than a long stay.

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Yuro's detour notes

At a small station, plan your meal time and the next river view together.

Wajiki is not a large station for a full day of activities. It works well when you connect lunchtime udon, the yuzu and bancha tea at Nogiku no Yakata, and the onward route to Wajiki Line. Coming from Anan, eat and shop here before continuing to riverside and mountain stops.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Wajiki is a small, useful stop in eastern Naka Town as Route 195 leads from the Anan area into the Nibutani valley. Browse Kito yuzu citrus and local processed foods at the Nogiku no Yakata shop, and aim for the 11:00–14:00 lunch window at Kamaage Udon Maruo. Though modest in size, it combines toilets, road information, a little shopping and lunch before or after a visit to Wajiki Line, Wajiki Line Forest Camp Village or the Tairyuji Ropeway.

#Kamaage Udon Maruo
#Nogiku no Yakata
#Kito yuzu
#Mugwort soft-serve ice cream
#Wajiki Line
#Naka River
#Tairyuji Ropeway

Practical information

Registration number: 徳島-06
Prefecture: Tokushima Prefecture
Municipality: Naka Town, Naka District
Road: National Route 195
Telephone: 0884-62-3553
Closed days: Every Thursday and the New Year holidays
Station stamp: Available

Address

34-56 Sekigahara, Nakayama, Naka Town, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture 771-5204 (〒771-5204 徳島県那賀郡那賀町中山字関ヶ原34-56)

Facilities

Parking
Toilets
Accessible toilet
Nogiku no Yakata produce shop
Kamaage Udon Maruo
Road information display
Tourist information board
EV charging station
Michi-no-Eki stamp

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)www.sk-michinoeki.jp (Japanese guide)www.awanavi.jp (Japanese guide)shikoku-tourism.com (Japanese guide)www.instagram.com (Japanese guide)www.town.tokushima-naka.lg.jp (Japanese guide)www.town.tokushima-naka.lg.jp (Japanese guide)i-naka.jp (Japanese guide)es-wajiki.com (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Check the udon hours before planning a lunch stop

For a meal at Wajiki, the main draw is Kamaage Udon Maruo inside the facility. Service is generally 11:00–14:00, closed Thursdays, and ends when sold out, so a late lunch or evening stop is less reliable for food. A bowl of warm kamaage udon (freshly boiled noodles served in hot water), kama-tama butter udon or meat kama-tama udon makes a useful break before driving along the Naka River.

Shop for small tastes of Naka Town

Nogiku no Yakata is not a large farm market. Its compact shelves make it easy to browse mountain-area products from Naka Town: Kito yuzu, sudachi citrus, Awa bancha tea, soba-mai buckwheat grains, local sweets and processed mountain vegetables. When mugwort soft-serve is available, it adds a local treat even to a stop without a restaurant meal.

Use the station before or after Wajiki Line

The station works best as a place to prepare for Wajiki Line, the camp village, canoeing or the Tairyuji area, rather than as an all-day destination in itself. Route 195 follows river and mountain scenery, while meals and shops are less plentiful than in town. A toilet stop, lunch, drinks and a small souvenir here make later detours easier to plan.

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 60-minute break on Route 195 from the Anan area

Have lunch here before following the Naka River

On arrival, check whether udon is being served. If it is, have kamaage udon for lunch, then browse Kito yuzu, Awa bancha and soba-mai souvenirs at Nogiku no Yakata while waiting or after eating.

Park → toilets → udon → produce shop → toward Wajiki Line.

After 14:00, use the station for shopping and road information if open; on Thursdays, the shop and udon service are closed, so check access to other facilities.

A day combining the Tairyuji Ropeway and Washi no Sato area

Prepare before or after Tairyuji and a Shikoku pilgrimage visit

Before or after visiting the Tairyuji Ropeway area, stop here for drinks, small souvenirs and toilets. Michi-no-Eki Washi no Sato serves a similar purpose; choose between them by what you want to eat and your direction of travel.

Michi-no-Eki Wajiki → Tairyuji Ropeway area, or a lunch break on the return trip.

Check official ropeway notices for operating times and responses to severe weather.

A nature-focused half day with school-age children or older visitors

Add outdoor time at Wajiki Line

Keep lunch and shopping at the station brief, then head for the riverside at Wajiki Line or the camp village for outdoor experiences beyond the station. Planning ahead and booking canoeing or rafting for the May–October season makes the day easier to organize.

Station → Wajiki Line → Wajiki Line Forest Camp Village.

Weather, water levels and booking availability can greatly affect river activities. With younger children, focus on sightseeing.

A toilet and shopping break during a mountain-road drive

Keep rainy-day visits short

Skip an ambitious outdoor itinerary and use the station briefly for toilets, udon and the shop. Kito yuzu or Awa bancha makes a Naka Town souvenir even when rain rules out a riverside walk.

Park → toilets → produce shop → udon, or depart after a short break.

The facility is small, so do not count on it for a long rainy-day stay.

Hours

Opening hours

Nogiku no Yakata produce shop

9:00-17:00

Closed Thursdays. Road and tourist information, and local product sales.

Kamaage Udon Maruo

11:00-14:00

Closed Thursdays; service ends when sold out.

Toilets and parking

Available 24 hours

The infrastructure ministry's station listing says parking is available 24 hours.

Family

Visiting with children

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

Age 1 and under

★★☆☆☆

Suitable for toilets and a short break; less suited to a long stay or outdoor play.

Check nursing and diaper-changing facilities in advance. There is less reason to linger if you miss mealtime.

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

Works for a short shopping stop or mugwort soft-serve.

The shop and parking area are not places to run around; plan playtime at Wajiki Line or the camp village.

Ages 4–6

★★★☆☆

After an udon break, moving on to riverside scenery helps keep the visit interesting.

River play requires attention to water levels and safety. Use the station mainly for toilets and food.

Elementary school age

★★★★☆

Combine Wajiki Line, canoeing and Tairyuji to experience the area's natural setting.

Outdoor activities depend on bookings and weather; use the station as a meeting point and a place for lunch and shopping.

Toilets

Use them before heading farther into the mountains.

Meal hours

Udon is generally served 11:00–14:00; watch for sellouts and Thursday closures.

Outdoor play

Wajiki Line or the camp village is a more natural choice for extended play than the station itself.

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

Nogiku no Yakata

The shopping highlight changes with deliveries of Naka Town products such as Kito yuzu, sudachi, Awa bancha and soba-mai.

Kamaage Udon Maruo

Opening days, serving hours and sellouts affect lunch plans, so it is worth checking the shop's posts.

Wajiki Line and Naka River

The season, weather and water level affect the suitability of canoeing, rafting and riverside walks.

Exciting Summer in Wajiki

This large summer event at the outdoor stage of Otsuka Pharmaceutical's Tokushima Wajiki Factory can change traffic and demand for rest stops around town.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Miss the lunch window and food options narrow

Official information and the shop's posts indicate udon service generally runs 11:00–14:00, with Thursday closures and service ending when sold out. Reviews also suggest people choose udon partly because nearby meal options are limited; arrive early if lunch is the goal.

Source: Summary of the official Shikoku Michi-no-Eki portal, Kamaage Udon Maruo Instagram and review trends

Its small size suits a brief break

Visitor accounts often describe a small, simple roadside station in a mountain area. Expect a quick stop for toilets, road information, udon and local products rather than a long stay.

Source: Summary of travel reviews and visitor accounts

Look for mountain-area products from Naka Town

Tourism and product information highlights Kito yuzu and yuzu products, Awa bancha and soba-mai as Naka Town souvenirs. At the station, check that day's deliveries for useful items to take home.

Source: Summary of Naka Town tourism association and local product information

Wajiki Line is a strong next stop for nature

Naka Town describes Wajiki Line as scenery of rapids and unusual rocks, with a walking path and canoeing. A meal and shopping stop at the station can lead into a half-day riverside detour.

Source: Naka Town official Wajiki Line information

Summer events can change travel conditions in Wajiki

The official event notice scheduled Exciting Summer in Wajiki for August 13, 2026. The event is not held at the station, but it may affect local travel, rest stops and meal demand. Check the current schedule when planning a summer visit.

Source: Official Exciting Summer in Wajiki information

Shorten river plans during rain or high water

Weather and water levels change both the experience and safety of Wajiki Line, canoeing and rafting. On such days, use the station for udon and shopping and check Tairyuji-area operations before adjusting a car-based itinerary.

Source: Summary of nearby facilities' official information and visitor accounts

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 produce shop is generally open 9:00–17:00 and udon is generally served 11:00–14:00. Arrive early for lunch.
The facilities close Thursdays and over the New Year holidays. Meal options become limited on the mountain road, so eat beforehand on a closure day.
The Shikoku Regional Development Bureau of Japan's infrastructure ministry lists 24 standard, 4 large-vehicle and 1 accessible parking space, with parking available 24 hours. The official Shikoku Michi-no-Eki portal instead lists 22 standard, 2 large-vehicle and 2 accessible spaces. Allow for a brief early stop on busy days.
For Wajiki Line or river activities, check weather, water levels and bookings; use the station for lunch and preparation.
Tairyuji Ropeway and Michi-no-Eki Washi no Sato are in the nearby area. Choose your stop order according to whether food, the ropeway, pilgrimage or river scenery is the main goal.
On days when Exciting Summer in Wajiki takes place, plan for different traffic and rest-stop demand around town.
On rainy days, shorten riverside walks and favor udon, the produce shop and sights reachable by car.

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A closer look

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.

Kamaage Udon Maruo
Kamaage udon (freshly boiled noodles served in hot water)
Regular size ¥800 and other options, according to the official Shikoku Michi-no-Eki portal. Service is generally 11:00–14:00; closed Thursdays and may finish when sold out.
Udon
Kama-tama butter udon and meat kama-tama udon
Named in customer reviews and the shop's posts as lunch options. Check the day's in-store notice for availability.
Sweet treat
Mugwort soft-serve ice cream
A Naka Town-style sweet option for a short break.
Local products and souvenirs
Kito yuzu, sudachi, Awa bancha and soba-mai zosui
Take home flavors of Tokushima's mountain area. Soba-mai zosui is a buckwheat grain porridge; stock and selection vary by season.
Local products and souvenirs
Local sweets and processed mountain vegetables
Browse the small shop for something to open in the car or after returning home.