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Kochi Prefecture · Shikoku

Michi-no-Eki Nankoku Furari

道の駅南国風良里

After leaving Nankoku IC, gather Tosa food and souvenirs in one stop.

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

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Location

Nankoku City

Road

National Route 32

Hours

9:00–18:00

The official Kaze no Ichi market hours are 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; other posted hours for this station may differ. Confirm before visiting. The restaurant, shop, and snack outlets have separate hours.

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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

Kaze no Ichi and Shop Furari

Choose local vegetables, flowers, sweets, blades, and station-exclusive products in one stop.

Lunch

Restaurant Furari

Hours differ between weekdays and weekends or holidays, so arrive early if lunch is your main goal.

For sweets

Kubota Ice Cream

A Kochi-style sweet treat makes a worthwhile stop even without a restaurant meal.

Explore nearby

Nishijima Horticultural Park, Kaiyodo, and Gomenmachi

A short drive adds fruit, craft experiences, or a walk through a town associated with Takashi Yanase.

Kasumi’s steps for eating and shopping

After Nankoku IC, think separately about what to eat now and what to take home.

Kasumi Hirose sees Nankoku Furari as a place to gather Tosa flavors at the start of a Kochi trip: eat lunch, pick up seasonal produce at the market, and take home ginger pies or paprika sauce. You need not fit in everything. Choosing even one of the restaurant, sweets, or shopping gives the stop a purpose.

I would take home at least one taste of ginger, paprika, yuzu, or fresh vegetables, rather than stop at the restaurant alone.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Nankoku Furari sits just off Nankoku IC on the Kochi Expressway, along National Route 32. This roadside station brings together dining, a farmers market, souvenirs, and tourist information. Browse local sweets, Tosa forged blades, and Furari’s own paprika sauce and ginger pies in the shop; choose local vegetables, flowers, and fruit at Kaze no Ichi market. For lunch, head to Restaurant Furari for ramen and Tosa flavors, or stop for a sweet treat at Kubota Ice Cream. It is a useful place to plan before heading toward the airport, central Kochi, or the Monobe River area.

#Nankoku IC
#Kaze no Ichi market
#Restaurant Furari
#Kubota Ice Cream
#Automaton clock
#Nankoku City souvenirs

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Food and shopping just off the expressway

Near Nankoku IC, it is easy to park and move between the restrooms, farmers market, shop, and dining. The location works well before entering central Kochi or heading to the airport.

Choose Nankoku flavors as well as familiar souvenirs

Alongside local sweets, sake, yuzu products, and Tosa forged blades, Furari sells its own paprika sauce and ginger pies. You can choose both classic gifts and something distinctive to this station.

Options for dining, produce, and sweets

Try Restaurant Furari for lunch, Kaze no Ichi for shopping, or Kubota Ice Cream and takoyaki (octopus balls) for a short stop. When it is busy, focusing on one purpose can help.

A glimpse of Nankoku at the automaton clock

The automaton clock features a tea-serving doll associated with Hanzo Hosokawa. With children, timing a short break for the performance on the hour can make the stop more fun.

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.

30–45 minutes just after arriving in Kochi

After Nankoku IC, browse Kochi produce and souvenirs first

After parking, start with seasonal vegetables, fruit, and flowers at Kaze no Ichi. Then look for sweets, yuzu products, paprika sauce, and ginger pies at Shop Furari. Even if you are hurrying toward central Kochi, a local flavor makes a memorable start to the trip.

Nankoku IC → roadside station → central Kochi or the Monobe River area.

The farmers market starts early; visit earlier in the day for a better choice of vegetables and seasonal goods.

Lunch break

Plan around lunch, then switch to sweets and shopping if busy

Make Restaurant Furari’s ramen or Tosa dishes the main plan. If it is crowded or closed, try Kubota Ice Cream, takoyaki, or something from the shop. Having more than one option makes the station easier to use.

Parking → restaurant → Kaze no Ichi or shop → automaton clock.

The restaurant is generally closed on Tuesdays, but holidays and seasonal periods may change its schedule. Check official notices shortly before visiting.

Break for preschool and primary school children

With children, break up the stop with the clock and a short shop visit

This is not a place for extended play, but there is a nursing room, a route to diaper-changing facilities, and outdoor restrooms. Around the clock’s hourly performance, a short sequence of ice cream, restrooms, and shopping can refresh everyone before getting back in the car.

Restrooms → sweets → automaton clock → departure.

For outdoor running and play, continue to Nishijima Horticultural Park or Oko-yama Historical Park.

A detour in Nankoku City

With half a day, add fruit or a craft stop

After food and souvenirs at the station, visit Nishijima Horticultural Park for fruit and flowers, Kaiyodo SpaceFactory Nankoku for craft activities, or Gomenmachi for Yanase Takashi Road. Use Nankoku Furari as a starting point for exploring the city.

Station → Nishijima Horticultural Park or Kaiyodo → Gomenmachi or the history and folklore museum.

Nearby facilities may have Tuesday closures, reserved activity slots, or seasonal hours. Check your next stop before leaving the station.

Days when the weather may change your plans

Choose indoor stops in rain and nearby walks in good weather

In rain, favor the shop, market, restaurant, and Kaiyodo. In clear weather, add Nishijima Horticultural Park or Oko-yama Historical Park. Adjust the size of your Nankoku detour to the weather.

Stay around the station, or continue from it to nearby indoor or outdoor attractions.

In summer, strong sun can heat the car quickly. Plan how to carry fresh produce and ice cream before buying them.

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

★★★★☆

Suitable for a short break using the nursing room, diaper-changing facilities, and indoor shops.

The market and shop are manageable while carrying a child; keep meal stops short. On hot days, think ahead about the car temperature and transporting fresh food.

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

Ice cream and the automaton clock make an easy, short change of pace.

This station works better for short stretches of eating, watching, and using the restroom than for long play. The clock’s hourly show can help avoid boredom.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Combine the clock, sweets, and shopping for a satisfying break.

If the restaurant wait is long, browse the shop or market first. For outdoor play, continue to a nearby attraction.

Primary school children

★★★★☆

A starting point for Nankoku food, automata, and craft experiences.

Choose souvenirs at the station, then visit Kaiyodo SpaceFactory Nankoku or the history and folklore museum for a half-day beyond food.

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

Furari Garden Handmade Market

This event is listed on the official event page. Event dates can affect parking and how long you stay, so check the latest announcement before setting out.

Anniversary festival and upper parking area events

Past anniversary festivals have used the upper parking area. On days with stalls or food trucks, crowds can differ from an ordinary meal stop.

Automaton clock

A tea-serving doll is listed as appearing on the hour from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When the timing works, it offers a small highlight during a short break.

Spring cherry blossoms and upper parking area

Past official posts have featured cherry blossoms around the upper parking area. Bloom conditions vary each year, so check recent posts when visiting in spring.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

At the lunch rush, have more than one option

Restaurant hours focus on lunch, and closing times differ between weekdays and weekends or holidays. On busy days, eat early or leave room to switch to ice cream or shopping.

Source: Official restaurant information, tourism association information, and review trends

Visit the farmers market early

Kaze no Ichi is listed as opening at 8:30 a.m.; arrive early for vegetables, flowers, or fruit. On a return trip, allow for remaining stock and cooling fresh produce.

Source: Official access information and Shikoku roadside station information

Several souvenirs reflect Nankoku

The original paprika sauce and ginger pies make the station’s shop worth a visit. Alongside local sweets and sake, you can choose something made with Nankoku ingredients.

Source: Official product pages

The automaton clock marks a short break

A tea-serving doll is listed as appearing on the hour. For children or first-time visitors, it offers a small sight beyond shopping.

Source: Official shared-facilities information

Use the stop differently on arrival and before a flight

The station is near Nankoku IC and convenient for the airport, central Kochi, and Gomenmachi. At the start of a trip, focus on information and lunch; on the way back, on souvenirs and items you can keep cool.

Source: Official access information and Kochi Tabi Net

Nearby trips span fruit, craft, and history

Nishijima Horticultural Park, Kaiyodo SpaceFactory Nankoku, Yanase Takashi Road, and the history and folklore museum offer different experiences. Choose one based on your group’s ages and the weather for a half-day outing.

Source: Nankoku City Tourism Association and the facilities’ official information

Spring and anniversary events can lengthen a stop

Past official posts have featured cherry blossoms and anniversary festivals. On event days, parking and dining may work differently from an ordinary rest stop. Check current event notices.

Source: Official Furuneko news posts and Nankoku City Tourism Association 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.

Restaurant Furari mainly serves lunch. Arriving before the lunch rush leaves time to shop afterward.
If buying fresh produce or flowers at Kaze no Ichi, consider a cooler bag and your onward travel time.
Kubota Ice Cream and takoyaki are useful for a quick break without a restaurant meal.
The automaton clock is scheduled for the hour. If the timing works, it offers children a short change of pace.
Adjust how much you buy and eat depending on whether you are heading toward Nankoku IC, Kochi Ryoma Airport, central Kochi, or Gomenmachi.
Store hours may change on Tuesdays, over New Year, or on event days. Check official notices just before visiting.
In summer, cars heat up quickly. Avoid a long sightseeing detour after buying ice cream or fresh produce.

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.

Restaurant
Ramen with broth made from three types of Tosa branded chicken and fish
Check the day’s menu for availability
Original souvenir
Paprika sauce from Nankoku, Kochi
Official listing: 200 ml, ¥630
Nankoku City souvenir
Ginger pies
Official listing: 10 pieces, ¥1,200
Sweets and light meals
Kubota Ice Cream
Approximately 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Food mood