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Michi no Eki Hiromi Mori no Sankakuboshi

道の駅 広見森の三角ぼうし

Meet Oniomaru, try pheasant curry, and browse Kihoku produce in one short, memorable stop.

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Location
Kihoku Town, Kitauwa District
Road
National Route 320
Hours
8:00–17:30
These hours are for the open-air produce and specialty goods sections. Irodori Chaya and the lottery counter have different hours.
Parking
Cars: 48 / Large vehicles: 2
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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
Oniomaru and the shops

Take a photo, then browse for a Kihoku souvenir to remember the stop.

If eating
Pheasant curry at Irodori Chaya

If coming for lunch, check lunch hours and closing days first.

If shopping
Fresh vegetables, yuzu, miso, and soy sauce

Stock varies, so choose what appeals to you when you see it.

With children
Use the outdoor toilets first

There is an accessible, ostomy-friendly toilet with a baby changing bed. There is no nursing room.

Continue to
Poppo Onsen or Takatsuki Onsen

Following your meal with a hot spring visit can make the next leg of the drive more restful.

Summer options
Setsuyasu Fureai no Mori and Yasumori Cave

Check seasonal operating dates and river safety conditions just before visiting.

Ayano's break notes

Let Oniomaru mark a pause, then choose a meal and your next stop.

Ayano Kashiwagi sees this station as a place to feel that you have arrived in Kihoku and plan the rest of the drive. Settle in at the parking lot and outdoor toilets, see Oniomaru, then decide between Irodori Chaya and yuzu or condiments in the shops. With children, plan around the lack of a nursing room, the crossing from the second parking lot, and the route onward to a hot spring or Niji no Mori.

Highlights

About 15 minutes from Mima Interchange via National Route 320, Michi no Eki Hiromi Mori no Sankakuboshi makes an easy stop for rest and shopping at the entrance to Kihoku Town. The central Oniomaru demon statue is a striking photo landmark. The shops offer freshly harvested vegetables, Kihoku's aged pheasant meat, yuzu citrus, miso and soy sauce, woodwork, pottery, and demon-themed goods. Consider pheasant curry or Oni Pork dishes at Irodori Chaya. The outdoor toilets are available 24 hours, helping families and long-distance drivers plan a break.

  • #Oniomaru demon statue
  • #Kihoku Town
  • #Pheasant curry
  • #Freshly harvested vegetables
  • #Irodori Chaya
  • #Takatsuki Onsen
  • #National Route 320
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

The roughly 5 m-tall Oniomaru makes this stop memorable at once

The Oniomaru statue at the station's center evokes Kihoku's unusual identity as a town of demons. After taking a photo, browse demon-themed goods, pottery from Kihoku Kiln, and woodwork for more reminders of the area.

02

Build a meal around pheasant curry at Irodori Chaya

Irodori Chaya offers curry with aged pheasant meat, a Kihoku specialty, along with rice bowls and udon noodles made with Oni Pork. Lunch set meals have limited hours, so arrive early for lunch; later, consider snacks or the produce shop instead.

03

Fresh vegetables and condiments make even a short shopping stop worthwhile

The open-air produce and specialty goods sections are manageable places to browse local farmers' vegetables and fruit, yuzu, miso, soy sauce, ponzu citrus sauce, and processed pheasant products. Pick a Kihoku item before continuing your journey.

04

Outdoor toilets and a second parking lot make a driving break easier

Parking is listed for 48 standard vehicles, two large vehicles, and two accessible spaces, with a second lot across the road. Outdoor toilets are available 24 hours. The accessible and ostomy-friendly toilet has a baby changing bed, useful when stopping with children or older companions.

05

Nearby hot springs and river activities can fill half a day

Takatsuki Onsen in Kihoku Town is about 20 minutes away by car, and Poppo Onsen in Matsuno Town is about 10 minutes away. In summer, consider Setsuyasu Fureai no Mori or the flowing somen noodles at Yasumori Cave; on rainy days, consider Niji no Mori Park Matsuno. A meal and shopping stop here can anchor the 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.

A short break just after leaving Mima Interchange or before heading toward Uwajima

Take a little of Kihoku home in 30 minutes

After parking, use the toilets, see Oniomaru, then visit the open-air produce and specialty goods sections. Even one choice among freshly harvested vegetables, yuzu products, miso, soy sauce, or processed pheasant can make the stop feel distinctly Kihoku.

Parking lot → outdoor toilets → Oniomaru → shops → departure

If the main lot is full, a second lot is available across the road. Hold children's hands when crossing.

A drive around lunchtime with pheasant curry or Oni Pork in mind

Plan lunch at Irodori Chaya

Plan around Irodori Chaya's last order and lunch hours. You can choose the pheasant curry's spice level. For children or anyone who dislikes spicy food, consider udon, rice bowls, or snacks.

Station → Irodori Chaya → shops → photo in front of Oniomaru

The station is normally closed Mondays, and hours can change or dishes sell out. Snacks and shopping give you other options.

A day when you want a break from driving or an earlier chance for children to settle down

Add a hot spring for a half-day outing

Eat and shop at the station, then drive about 10 minutes to Morinokuni Poppo Onsen or about 20 minutes to Takatsuki Onsen. A toilet and shopping break before the bath can make the evening drive feel less rushed.

Station → Irodori Chaya or shops → Poppo Onsen / Takatsuki Onsen

Hot spring closing days, last admission, and prices can change. Check each facility's official information, especially if arriving late.

Families on a hot day, or anyone wanting to add a little time outdoors

Consider river play and flowing somen in summer

Setsuyasu Fureai no Mori and Yasumori Cave offer seasonal activities such as river play, fishing, and nagashi somen, noodles caught from flowing water. Buy drinks and snacks at the station first to make the mountain drive easier.

Station → drinks and snacks at the shops → Setsuyasu Fureai no Mori or Yasumori Cave

Summer operations, weather, rising water, and parking conditions affect a visit. Check conditions on site before small children approach the river.

Families who cannot play outdoors, or anyone with time after shopping

On rainy days, head to Niji no Mori Park Matsuno

Make a short stop for Oniomaru and shopping, then go to Niji no Mori Park Matsuno in Matsuno Town for its aquarium and local products shop. Decide whether to eat here or there based on weather and crowds.

Station → Niji no Mori Park Matsuno → Poppo Onsen

Check each facility's closing days, activity booking hours, and crowd conditions separately.

Hours

Opening hours

Open-air produce and specialty goods sections
8:00〜17:30

Closed Mondays, except public holidays.

Irodori Chaya
10:30〜17:00（LO 16:30）

Lunch set meals are available until about 14:30. The official facility page says opening is 10:30, while the official FAQ says 10:00; confirm with the shop before an early visit.

Lottery counter
9:30–17:30 (closed 13:00–14:00)

Closed Mondays.

Outdoor toilets
Available 24 hours

Accessible and ostomy-friendly toilet with a baby changing bed.

Nearby hot springs and nature sites
Varies by facility

Check official information for Takatsuki Onsen, Poppo Onsen, Yasumori Cave, and the Setsuyasu area.

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 or younger
★★★☆☆

Convenient for toilets and a short shopping stop.

The toilet with a baby changing bed helps, but there is no nursing room. A brief sequence of toilets, shops, and a break in your vehicle may work best.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

An Oniomaru photo and snack break are about right.

The station is not a destination for large play equipment. Hold hands when walking from the second parking lot or along the national highway.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Oniomaru, snacks, and a hot spring offer variety.

After seeing Oniomaru, try shibamochi or ice cream, then continue to Poppo Onsen for a mix of food, sights, and rest. Assess local conditions before summer river play.

Elementary school age
★★★★☆

Kihoku food, nature, and nearby attractions can fill a day.

Combine pheasant curry, demon-themed goods, river play, and the aquarium at Niji no Mori Park for activities beyond the roadside station.

Use the toilet first

The accessible and ostomy-friendly toilet has a baby changing bed.

Nursing

With an infant, plan for care in your vehicle or at the next facility.

Parking

It is across the road, so keep trips across short with children.

Summer outdoor play

For Setsuyasu and Yasumori Cave, check operating dates, rising water, and ground conditions.

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

Oniomaru monument

A symbol of the station and an introduction to the area's character. It also makes an easy meeting and photo point during events.

Open-air produce and specialty goods sections

Fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit, and locally processed products change with deliveries. Drop in to see what is in season.

Irodori Chaya

A place to eat pheasant curry or Oni Pork. Check lunch hours, last orders, and closing days before deciding to dine.

Nearby events

Pair a station stop with Kihoku events such as the Chikanaga Summer Festival, Dechikonka, or flowing somen at Yasumori Cave.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Oniomaru adds to the pleasure of shopping, beyond the photo

Visitors often remember going from the giant Oniomaru statue to demon-themed goods and local products inside. Its size may surprise children and can make even a brief stop feel distinctly Kihoku.

Source: Kihoku Town tourism website

Keep alternatives to a meal of pheasant curry

Pheasant curry is a signature dish, but lunch hours, last orders, and Monday closures matter. Later in the day or when busy, consider udon, rice bowls, snacks, or prepared foods from the shops.

Source: Official facility information

With children, plan for both the toilets and the lack of a nursing room

The outdoor toilets are available 24 hours, including an accessible and ostomy-friendly toilet with a baby changing bed. There is no nursing room, so plan infant care in your vehicle or at the next facility.

Source: Official FAQ

The second parking lot helps, but requires a road crossing

A second lot is useful when the first is full. It is across the road, so watch vehicles and keep the crossing short with small children or older companions.

Source: Official access information

A hot spring can turn a short stop into a half-day break

The official FAQ lists Takatsuki and Poppo as nearby day-use hot springs. Eat or shop at the station before going on to a bath; it can ease driving fatigue and help children settle.

Source: Official FAQ

Summer nature outings are appealing, but depend on the weather

Setsuyasu Fureai no Mori and flowing somen at Yasumori Cave are summer options. Weather and rising water can change river and mountain conditions, so decide where to go after a break at the station.

Source: Kihoku Town tourism event information
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 official facility page lists the open-air produce and specialty goods sections as 8:00–17:30 and Irodori Chaya as 10:30–17:00, with last orders at 16:30. The official FAQ lists Irodori Chaya opening at 10:00 instead. Confirm with the shop if you plan to eat just after opening, and check Monday closures and temporary changes.
  • The outdoor toilets are available 24 hours. The accessible and ostomy-friendly toilet has a baby changing bed, but there is no nursing room.
  • Parking accommodates 48 standard vehicles, two large vehicles, and two accessible spaces. A second lot across the road is available when the main lot is full.
  • About 15 minutes from Mima Interchange, the station suits a stop soon after leaving the expressway or before driving toward Uwajima or Matsuno.
  • The selection of vegetables, fruit, and snacks changes with deliveries and time of day. Later in the day, condiments, processed foods, or demon-themed goods may be a better reason to stop than a meal.
  • Dates for summer activities at Setsuyasu Fureai no Mori and flowing somen at Yasumori Cave, and the autumn Dechikonka festival, change by year. Check Kihoku Town's latest information when planning around an event.
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.

  • Meal
    Kihoku aged pheasant curry
    At Irodori Chaya; check the shop's current menu and spice levels.
  • Meal
    Shifuku Oni Pork rice bowls and udon
    Check lunch hours and availability; items can sell out.
  • Farm-direct produce
    Freshly harvested vegetables and fruit
    Varies by season and harvest.
  • Souvenirs
    Miso, soy sauce, and ponzu
    Choose mainly from local businesses and Kihoku-made products.
  • Local specialties
    Demon-themed goods, woodwork, and pottery
    Good for a travel memento or small gift.
  • Snack
    Manju buns, shibamochi rice cakes, and ice cream
    For a light break without a full meal.
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.

The main lunch choice

Kihoku aged pheasant curry

A clear first choice for tasting a Kihoku specialty. Choose naan or rice and a spice level to suit your group.

The facility page lists Irodori Chaya as open 10:30–17:00, with last orders at 16:30 and lunch set meals until 14:30. The official FAQ instead lists a 10:00 opening; confirm before an early visit.

Share with children

Udon, rice bowls, fried chicken, and inari sushi

For children who dislike spicy food or eat selectively, keep lighter choices alongside pheasant curry.

Take home

Yuzu, miso, soy sauce, ponzu, and processed pheasant products

Even without eating at the cafe, you can take home Kihoku flavors in condiments and prepared foods.

A short break

Manju buns, shibamochi rice cakes, ice cream, prepared dishes, and rice balls

If meal hours do not work, choose a snack from the shops for your driving break. It may also help settle a child.

When it is crowded

Browse the shops first, then go to a hot spring or Niji no Mori

When parking or dining is busy, focus on Oniomaru, the toilets, and the shops before heading to the next stop.

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Hot spring bath in a railway station
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Roadside station, aquarium, and activity facilities
Niji no Mori Park Matsuno

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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

Hot spring bath in a railway station
Morinokuni Poppo OnsenJapanese guide
About 3 minutes by carAbout 1 km

For a hot spring after a meal, shopping, and a walk around castle ruins or the gorge.

Hot spring and gorge
Takatsuki Onsen and Narukawa GorgeJapanese guide
About 20 minutes by carEasy to add between lunch and evening

For a Kihoku meal and souvenirs at the station, followed by nature and a hot spring in the town.

Roadside station, aquarium, and activity facilities
Niji no Mori Park MatsunoJapanese guide
About 10–15 minutes by carA convenient next stop after shopping

For adding indoor activities or hands-on experiences for children when Oniomaru and shopping make too short a visit.

River play, camping, and nature activities
Setsuyasu Fureai no MoriJapanese guide
About 40 minutes by carSuited to a half-day nature outing in summer

For families who want a break and shopping at the station before river play or other nature activities on a hot day.

Station area and events
Chikanaga Station and the Chikanaga Puratto Home areaJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carMost worthwhile as a destination on event days

For using the roadside station as a daytime break and the Chikanaga area as an evening destination on festival or market days.

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