Kochi Prefecture · Shikoku

Michi-no-Eki Tosa Washi Craft Village

道の駅土佐和紙工芸村

A riverside roadside station where you can enjoy views of the Niyodo River alongside a farm shop, a weekly changing lunch, Tosa washi crafts and a medicinal-herb bath.

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

Location

Ino Town, Agawa District

Road

National Route 194

Hours

9:00–21:00

These are indicative hours for the facility overall. The farm shop, restaurant, activities and bath each have different hours.

Parking

Cars: 75 / Large vehicles: 5

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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, on arrival

Compare opening times for Yama to Kawa farm shop and the restaurant

Your plan will differ for shopping only, lunch, or a longer visit with an activity.

For a meal

Weekly changing lunch or reservation-only dinner

Lunch is a midday option; dinner is a leisurely course meal that requires a reservation.

For shopping

Local vegetables, fruit and Tosa washi goods

The shop closes relatively early, so do not leave it until too long after your bath or activity.

For activities

Papermaking, weaving and Niyodo River canoeing

Check Wednesday closures, reservations and seasonal operation, then choose one main activity for the day.

To finish

Medicinal-herb bath or Nagoya Chinkabashi Bridge

Choose a bath on a rainy or cold day, or the bridge view for a short fair-weather stop.

Kasumi's food and shopping notes

There is more to do here than a quick farm-shop stop.

At Tosa Washi Craft Village, you can buy vegetables or small washi items and head on. If you arrive before noon, though, consider adding restaurant lunch, papermaking, a herb bath or a view of the riverbank. Rather than one signature dish, the appeal is choosing a combination of eating, shopping, making and resting to suit the weather.

Eat

The weekly changing lunch anchors a midday visit. At night, a reservation-only dinner makes for an adult-focused trip.

Shop

Look at local vegetables and Tosa washi goods in the farm shop first, before closing time becomes a concern.

Leave room in the plan

When river activities are not possible, switching to papermaking and the herb bath can keep the day enjoyable.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Tosa Washi Craft Village is a group of facilities beside the Niyodo River in Kashiki, Ino Town, on National Route 194. Browse local vegetables and washi paper goods at the Yama to Kawa farm shop, have a weekly changing lunch or a reservation-only dinner at QRAUD Restaurant, and, if time allows, try papermaking, weaving, canoeing or a medicinal-herb bath. It works as a short shopping stop, but combining a meal, crafts, river activities and a bath makes a fuller visit. Kasumi Nanjo suggests starting with lunch and souvenirs, then making time for the Niyodo River scenery.

#Ino Town
#Niyodo River
#Tosa washi paper
#QRAUD
#Yama to Kawa farm shop
#Weekly changing lunch
#Niyodo French cuisine
#Papermaking experience
#Weaving experience
#Medicinal-herb bath
#Nagoya Chinkabashi Bridge
#National Route 194

Practical information

Registration number: 高知-10
Prefecture: Kochi Prefecture
Municipality: Ino Town, Agawa District
Road: National Route 194
Telephone: 088-892-1001
Closed days: Usually Wednesday. Follow official notices for August opening, the New Year period and facility-specific closures.
Station stamp: Available

Address

1226 Kashiki, Ino Town, Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture (高知県吾川郡いの町鹿敷1226)

Facilities

Yama to Kawa farm shop
QRAUD Restaurant
Botanica Gallery
Papermaking experience
Weaving experience
Canoeing experience
Kurhaus Yu bath
Lodging
Toilets
Parking
Information corner
EV charging

1 more facilities listed.

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)www.qraud-kochi.jp (Japanese guide)www.qraud-kochi.jp (Japanese guide)www.inofan.jp (Japanese guide)kochi-tabi.jp (Japanese guide)www.sk-michinoeki.jp (Japanese guide)niyodoblue.jp (Japanese guide)niyodoblue.jp (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Start your Niyodo River trip with food and the farm shop

Yama to Kawa is a compact shop for vegetables, fruit, washi goods and souvenirs. The restaurant serves lunch and reservation-only dinner, making it suitable for either a midday break or a food-focused overnight stay.

Try Tosa washi crafts right at the station

Choose from papermaking, fold dyeing, fan making and weaving on the same site. Weaving is a practical option for elementary-school-age children and older, and the activities also make a memorable rainy-day stop.

Stay longer with the herb bath and river activities

The Kurhaus Yu bath, lodging, and canoeing and rafting, generally from April to November, can turn a roadside break into a half-day visit.

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.

Weekend drive from central Kochi

Enjoy a short lunch and shopping stop by the Niyodo River

About a 30-minute drive from central Kochi, this works as a visit before noon for a restaurant meal and a look at local vegetables and small washi goods in the farm shop. It is a quiet riverside complex rather than a large produce hall.

Ino IC area → Michi-no-Eki Tosa Washi Craft Village → Nagoya Chinkabashi Bridge.

The farm shop and restaurant are generally closed on Wednesdays. Check the official Instagram for private bookings or changed hours.

Families with children, rainy days and cultural activities

Make papermaking and weaving the focus of your trip

At the station you can choose papermaking, fold dyeing or weaving. Allow time to take home what you make; it gives a visit to this Tosa washi paper town a tangible reminder.

Farm shop → papermaking or weaving → lunch or herb bath.

Check reservations for groups of 20 or more and certain activities, reception times and closure days.

Summer holidays, elementary-school-age children and older, and outdoor enthusiasts

Spend half a day on the river and in the herb bath

With canoeing or rafting, generally from April to November, the station becomes a meeting point for Niyodo River activities. On a day in the water, leave time for meals, changing clothes and a bath.

Meet at the station → Niyodo River activity → Kurhaus Yu bath → farm shop.

River activities depend on weather, water levels and bookings. In summer, browse the shop first to avoid missing it before closing.

Adult trips, anniversaries and days without a rushed drive

Stay overnight and enjoy Niyodo French cuisine

Pair the lodging building, with 12 rooms in all, with a reservation-only dinner for a small riverside inn experience. The market in daytime, river at dusk and dinner at night each give a different impression.

Check in at the station → stroll and bathe → reservation-only dinner.

The lodging information says there is no elevator; check room arrangements if stairs are a concern for anyone in your group.

Hours

Opening hours

Whole facility

9:00-21:00

Hours vary by facility. Wednesday is the usual closure day.

Yama to Kawa farm shop

9:00-16:30

Some tourism listings give an 8:30 opening. Check the official listing for the latest hours.

QRAUD Restaurant

Lunch 11:00–14:30 / Dinner 18:00–20:00

Times are indicative. Dinner requires a reservation. Check Instagram for private bookings or changes.

Papermaking and weaving

9:00–17:00 / Last admission 16:00

Times are indicative. Usually closed Wednesdays and during the New Year period. Prices and durations vary by activity.

Kurhaus Yu bath

11:00–20:00 / Last admission 19:30

Times are indicative. Check the official site or Shikoku Michi-no-Eki for prices and admission.

Niyodo River canoeing

April–November / Indicative reception hours 10:00–20:00

Depends on reservations, weather and water levels.

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

★★★☆☆

Best for short visits to the shop, toilets, restaurant or herb bath. Let older siblings lead papermaking or river activities, and plan extra breaks while carrying a baby.

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

The waterfront and activity facilities may appeal, but attention spans are short. A farm-shop visit, brief walk and bath make a suitable shorter plan.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Fold dyeing, fan making and riverside views can be memorable. Choose water play after checking the season and safety guidance.

Elementary-school age

★★★★★

Papermaking, weaving, canoeing and the low-water bridge offer plenty to explore. They can form a half-day family trip or a summer holiday research project.

Waterfront

The Niyodo River is appealing, but water levels and weather change the experience.

Activities

Choose papermaking or weaving with age requirements and duration in mind.

Meals

Arrive early for lunch. If you have to wait, visit the farm shop or walk around the grounds.

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

Yama to Kawa farm shop

Seasonal arrivals of vegetables, fruit and washi goods change what you can buy.

QRAUD Restaurant

Weekly changing lunches, private bookings and reservation-only dinners vary; check the official social media when going specifically for a meal.

Papermaking and weaving experiences

Group use and reservation conditions for 20 or more people apply. Allow time for reception on busy days.

Niyodo River activities

Canoeing, rafting and SUP depend on season, water level, weather and reservations.

Nearby events

Ino Paper Museum, the spring and autumn festivals at Sugimoto Shrine, and Niyodo Blue sightseeing routes combine well with a visit.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Think of it as a place to stay awhile, not a large farm shop

Reviews and travel accounts suggest that visitors expecting a large retail selection may find it small, while those combining meals, bathing, activities and lodging tend to be more satisfied. Decide what to add to shopping alone.

Source: Official information, tourism association and review trends

The restaurant works for lunch or as part of an overnight stay

Lunch centers on weekly changing dishes using local ingredients; dinner is closer to a reservation-only course meal. Check hours and private bookings before traveling for food.

Source: Official information and Niyodo Blue Tourism Council

Papermaking can stay in children's memories

Papermaking, fold dyeing and fan making offer options starting at around 40 minutes. They are easy to plan on a rainy day, and taking home a handmade item suits a family trip.

Source: Niyodo Blue Tourism Council and Kochi Tabi Net

Groups may mean a wait for activities

Same-day activities may be available, but with group visits and reservation requirements for 20 or more people, leave room on a busy day to visit the farm shop, gallery or bath instead of relying on papermaking alone.

Source: Activity information and lodging review trends

River activities suit summer; the herb bath offers a weather alternative

Niyodo River canoeing generally runs from April to November. Weather and water levels shape a river day. If you skip water activities, the herb bath and a meal offer another plan.

Source: Kochi Tabi Net and Shikoku Michi-no-Eki

The lodging suits a quiet stay, but check the stairs

Lodging reviews often praise Niyodo River views and meals, while accommodation information also says there is no elevator. Check room details ahead if traveling with older guests or heavy luggage.

Source: Accommodation booking sites and official booking page trends

Nagoya Chinkabashi Bridge adds a Niyodo River view in a short stop

A few minutes by car from the station, Nagoya Chinkabashi Bridge offers a short riverside detour. A chinkabashi is a low-water crossing without railings; it is also a local road, so give local vehicles priority and keep photo stops brief.

Source: Ino Town tourism guide and Hidaka Village Tourism Association

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 farm shop is expected to close around 4:30 p.m. If you plan to shop after bathing or an activity, walk through it first.
The restaurant is generally closed on Wednesdays, and private bookings or changed hours are possible. Check its official Instagram before a meal-focused visit.
Check reception times and reservation rules for papermaking, weaving and river activities, then choose one main activity for the day.
In summer, canoeing and rafting can extend your stay, but weather and water levels may change plans. Keep the herb bath and lunch as alternatives.
Nagoya Chinkabashi Bridge is close, but is a local road. Avoid stopping on the bridge for long and give local vehicles and pedestrians priority.
An overnight stay offers river views and dinner. Check stair access and room location when booking if these matter to anyone in your group.

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.

Lunch
QRAUD Restaurant's weekly changing lunch
Indicative opening hours: 11:00–14:30
Reservation-only dinner
Niyodo French course
Indicative opening hours: 18:00–20:00
Shopping
Vegetables and fruit at Yama to Kawa farm shop
Subject to arrivals
Souvenirs
Tosa washi paper products
Check at the farm shop and gallery
Trip keepsakes
Niyodo River postcards and more
Check conditions for purchase perks

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.

Main midday meal

QRAUD Restaurant's weekly changing lunch

Make a lunch featuring vegetables from local growers and other ingredients the focus of a Niyodo River stop.

Lunch orders close relatively early. If it is busy, use the farm shop or take a walk nearby while you wait.

Take home

Vegetables, fruit and washi goods from Yama to Kawa farm shop

Even without a restaurant meal, local produce and Tosa washi accessories offer a reminder of the station.

Stock and closing times vary. A look around before an activity is wise.

An adult dining destination

Niyodo French course

For an overnight stay or anniversary meal, a reservation-only dinner adds another side to the station.

Book dinner in advance. Follow official notices for private bookings and closures.

A rest after activities

Restaurant, herb bath and drinks from the farm shop

There are places on site to rest after papermaking or river activities.

After river activities, coordinate changing, bath admission and meal times.

Extend the outing nearby

Kochi Ice Niyodo River Cafe shop and other stops

If driving toward Nagoya Chinkabashi Bridge, add riverside scenery and a sweet treat to a short trip.

Nearby shops have different closure days from the station; check especially for Mondays and the New Year period.

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Michi-no-Eki Tosa Washi Craft Village

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