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Fukuoka Prefecture · Kyushu

Michi-no-Eki Kurume

道の駅 くるめ

A roadside station for shopping and a break amid Kurume's vegetables, fruit, and nursery plants.

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Location
Kurume City
Road
National Route 210
Hours
Farmers' market: 9:00〜18:00
Generally closed on the third Wednesday of each month and from December 31 to January 3. Phone: 0942-47-4111.
Parking
Cars: 111 / Large vehicles: 10
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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.

Start here
Farmers' market

Browse Kurume vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, processed foods, local sake, and Kurume kasuri woven textiles in one place. Come earlier if you are looking for a particular item.

For lunch
Hotomeki-an

Generally open 11:00–15:00. A good choice when you want to sit down and enjoy regional and creative dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

For a short break
maimai

Soft-serve ice cream, kaitenyaki filled griddled cakes, and smoothies make a quick refreshment before returning to the car. Generally closed on Wednesdays.

For a convenient stop
First parking lot and 24-hour toilets

The official facilities page lists 99 standard-car, 10 kei-car, 10 large-vehicle, and 5 accessible spaces in the first lot. Parking immediately to the west is also listed for weekends and public holidays.

Explore farther
Ryokka Center, Senkoji Temple, and the wax-tree avenue

After shopping, explore nursery plants, hydrangeas, or autumn leaves for a detour through the northern foothills of the Mino Mountains.

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Toru's break notes

Leave room for discoveries: sort out parking and toilets before browsing.

On arrival, use the first parking lot and 24-hour toilets to take a break, then look at vegetables and fruit in the market before choosing a meal or a sweet treat. Kurume's produce changes with the seasons. If what you wanted has sold out, leave time for maimai, processed foods, or the neighboring Ryokka Center.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Kurume is a roadside station centered on its farmers' market on National Route 210, about 10–15 minutes by car from Kurume IC in the northern foothills of the Mino Mountains. In the morning, the market stocks Kurume vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, boxed meals, sweets, local sake, Kurume ramen, and Kurume kasuri, a locally woven patterned textile. For a meal, head to Hotomeki-an; for sweets and light refreshments, try Yutatto Cafe maimai. Together with the neighboring Kurume Ryokka Center, Senkoji Temple, the Yanagisaka Sone wax-tree avenue, and Kora Mountain, the station makes an easy starting point for a half-day drive through Kurume's farms and greenery.

  • #Farmers' market
  • #Hotomeki-an
  • #Yutatto Cafe maimai
  • #Kurume Ryokka Center
  • #National Route 210
  • #Northern foothills of the Mino Mountains
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Enjoy choosing Kurume produce in the morning

Kurume grows a wide range of crops, including grapes, persimmons, leafy greens, rice, wheat, soybeans, and strawberries. The farmers' market is described as one of Fukuoka Prefecture's larger direct-sale outlets for both selection and shipment volume; you can browse vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, processed foods, and souvenirs in one stop. If you have a particular item in mind, an earlier visit gives you more choice.

02

Switch between a meal, a snack, and shopping on one site

For a full meal, try Hotomeki-an's regional and creative cooking. For a short break before getting back in the car, maimai offers its Gokujo Milky Soft soft-serve ice cream, kaitenyaki (small griddled filled cakes), and smoothies. The market also sells boxed meals and sweets, so a busy lunchtime need not depend on getting a restaurant table.

03

Plan around the parking, toilets, and information lounge

The official facilities page lists 99 standard-car spaces, 10 kei-car spaces, 10 large-vehicle spaces, and 5 accessible spaces in the first parking lot, which is open 24 hours. Toilets are also available 24 hours, while the information lounge is generally open 7:30–18:00. On weekends and public holidays, the parking lot at neighboring JA Zen-Noh Fukuren to the west is also listed as available, giving you another option on busy shopping days.

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 the morning market your main stop

Turn in from National Route 210, use the toilet first, then visit the farmers' market. Browse Kurume-grown vegetables, fruit, boxed meals, sweets, and cut flowers. If you have a long drive home, choose items you can keep cool. For a particular product, call or check official updates about what has been delivered that day.

First parking lot → toilets → farmers' market → a sweet treat at maimai → depart

Fresh produce may sell down during the day. In summer, a cooler bag gives you more options for shopping.

A relaxed lunch break for adults

Spend lunch tasting Kurume

Eat a seasonal meal at Hotomeki-an, then stop at maimai for soft-serve ice cream or a smoothie. The market also stocks local sake, Kurume ramen, and Kurume kasuri patterned textiles, so you can take home something of the region after eating.

Park → Hotomeki-an → farmers' market → maimai → information lounge

Hotomeki-an is generally open until 15:00. At the lunchtime peak, the market's boxed meals or maimai offer alternatives.

Detours in spring, early summer, and autumn

Make it a half-day drive among flowers and greenery

After shopping at the station, walk to neighboring Kurume Ryokka Center for nursery trees and flower seedlings. In June, visit Senkoji Temple for hydrangeas; in autumn, head for the Yanagisaka Sone wax-tree avenue. If time allows, add a view from Kora Mountain. Check the station's information lounge for local guidance before choosing the day's seasonal highlight.

Station → Kurume Ryokka Center → Senkoji Temple or Yanagisaka Sone wax-tree avenue → return trip

Flowering and autumn-color windows are short. Parking and pedestrian routes at the temple and avenue can change by day; allow extra time during events.

Families with preschool and elementary-school children

Use the station as a family break, then play farther afield

The station has a baby rest area, nursing rooms, diaper-changing tables, and a multipurpose toilet, making it easier to pause around meals and shopping. It is not a place for prolonged play on large playground equipment. If children need to move around, a short trip toward Kora Mountain or a seasonal flower spot can change the pace of the day.

Toilets and nursing at the station → maimai or a boxed meal → farmers' market → nearby flowers or nature

The market has many goods on display, so watch stroller clearance and small children's hands. Keep outdoor time shorter on hot days.

Hours

Opening hours

Farmers' market
9:00〜18:00

Generally closed on the third Wednesday of each month and from December 31 to January 3. Phone: 0942-47-4111.

Hotomeki-an
11:00〜15:00

Generally closed on the third Wednesday of each month and over the New Year holidays. Phone: 0942-47-4222.

Yutatto Cafe maimai
10:30〜15:30

Generally closed on Wednesdays and over the New Year holidays.

Information lounge
7:30〜18:00

Check road traffic, weather, tourism, and flower, autumn-color, and walking information for the northern Mino foothills.

First parking lot
24 hours

The official facilities page lists 99 standard-car, 10 kei-car, 10 large-vehicle, and 5 accessible spaces, plus bicycle parking.

Toilets
24 hours

Men's and women's toilets, baby seats, diaper-changing tables, and a multipurpose toilet.

Baby rest area
8:00〜18:00

Two nursing rooms, one with a diaper-changing table; other changing tables are also available.

EV charger
24 hours

The official facilities page lists a PowerX Hypercharger with two charging ports, app-based payment, and advance app reservation. Check the latest facility information before use.

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.

Ages 1 and under
★★★★☆

Nursing rooms, diaper-changing tables, and a multipurpose toilet make it easier to take a break.

The baby rest area is generally open 8:00–18:00. Keep meals and shopping brief: nurse or change diapers, then make a short market visit.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Good for a sweet treat and short shopping trip, though the station is not a place for hours of play.

Watch little hands among the many products in the market. Break for maimai's soft-serve or kaitenyaki filled griddled cakes, and save outdoor play for a nearby spot.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Fruit, flowers, and soft-serve ice cream make easy small goals.

Choose seasonal fruit, look at flower seedlings at Kurume Ryokka Center, or take a short walk at Senkoji Temple or the wax-tree avenue to keep the visit varied.

Elementary-school children
★★★★☆

An easy way to connect Kurume's farming, nursery plants, and historic sites.

After looking at produce origins in the market, visit Kurume Ryokka Center, Senkoji Temple, or Kora Taisha Shrine to link food, shopping, and local history.

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

Event plaza

There is a plaza used for in-person sales and events. An event can make shopping more interesting but may also change the usual parking and dining flow, so decide whether this will be a short break or a half-day visit.

Information on Midori no Sato and the Mino Scenic Byway

The information lounge provides road traffic, disaster, weather, and local information, including flowers, autumn leaves, walking routes, and events in the northern foothills of the Mino Mountains. Volunteer visitor guides also generally help on weekends and public holidays.

Information related to the spring 2026 Green Marche

Neighboring Kurume Ryokka Center updates information about its spring and autumn nursery-plant festivals and lottery results. If you are combining market shopping with a flower or tree event, check the event dates and parking arrangements before leaving.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Visit in the morning to see the market at its fullest

The station's official website and visitor information describe this farmers' market as one of the larger outlets in the prefecture for produce selection and shipment volume. Reviews and visit reports also emphasize vegetables, fruit, and seasonal items; allow time to shop as well as eat.

Source: Official farmers' market and Kurume official tourism website

Fresh produce varies by time and delivery

The official FAQ says daily deliveries vary by item and can be checked by contacting the station. If you want seasonal grapes, blueberries, persimmons, or strawberries, arriving earlier is more reliable than leaving the choice entirely to what remains on display.

Source: Official FAQ and official seasonal produce notices

Hotomeki-an and maimai serve different kinds of break

Hotomeki-an serves regional and creative dishes with seasonal ingredients, while maimai suits a takeaway stop for soft-serve ice cream or smoothies. Around lunchtime, boxed meals from the market or a sweet treat offer alternatives to waiting for the restaurant.

Source: Official Hotomeki-an and maimai pages

The parking and toilets make a practical rest stop

The first parking lot and toilets are open 24 hours, and the information lounge is generally open 7:30–18:00. The official access page also lists the neighboring JA Zen-Noh Fukuren parking lot to the west for weekends and public holidays, so keep that option in mind on busy days.

Source: Official facilities and access pages

Family facilities are available; look farther afield for play

Nursing rooms, diaper-changing tables, and a multipurpose toilet are available, but the station is not designed for extended play on large playground equipment. Break shopping, food, and sweets into short stops for young children; for flowers or nature, head toward Kurume Ryokka Center or Kora Mountain.

Source: Official facilities and nearby visitor information

Spring, early summer, and autumn reward an extra stop

The station lies in the Midori no Sato and Mino Scenic Byway area. Kurume Ryokka Center is next door; Senkoji Temple draws visitors for hydrangeas in June, and the Yanagisaka Sone wax-tree avenue for autumn color. Adding one seasonal spot to a market visit offers a closer look at eastern Kurume.

Source: Official nearby information and Kurume official tourism website
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 farmers' market is generally open 9:00–18:00 and closed on the third Wednesday of each month and from December 31 to January 3.
  • Hotomeki-an is generally open 11:00–15:00 and closed on the third Wednesday of each month. For a late lunch, consider maimai or takeaway food from the market.
  • maimai is generally open 10:30–15:30 and closed on Wednesdays. Soft-serve ice cream and smoothies suit a short break.
  • The first parking lot and toilets are open 24 hours. On weekends and public holidays, the neighboring JA Zen-Noh Fukuren parking lot to the west is also listed as available.
  • A cooler bag helps when buying fresh produce. Especially for summer fruit and leafy greens, consider how long the trip home will take.
  • Event dates, flowering and autumn-color peaks, and parking arrangements change. Check the latest notices from the station, Kurume tourism, and Kurume Ryokka Center.
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
    Kurume-grown vegetables and fruit at the farmers' market
    Generally 9:00–18:00; closed on the third Wednesday of each month
  • Meal
    Regional and creative cooking at Hotomeki-an
    Generally 11:00–15:00; closed on the third Wednesday of each month
  • Sweet treat
    Gokujo Milky Soft soft-serve ice cream
    A signature item at maimai
  • Takeaway
    Komatsuna greens smoothie and strawberry juice
    A break with locally grown produce
  • Take home
    Ikinari manju (steamed sweet-potato buns), boxed meals, sweets, and local sake
    Choose at the market according to season and available stock
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.

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Morning shopping

Kurume-grown vegetables, fruit, cut flowers, boxed meals, and sweets

Make the high-volume farmers' market the focus. Arrive earlier if you want a particular item, and choose with the heat on your return trip in mind.

A full lunch

Hotomeki-an

For a seated meal of regional and creative cooking. Hours are generally 11:00–15:00, so have another plan for a late lunch.

A short break

Gokujo Milky Soft soft-serve ice cream, kaitenyaki filled griddled cakes, and smoothies

Pick up something at maimai to enjoy in the car or on a bench. Plan around its usual Wednesday closure.

Regional souvenirs

Local sake, Kurume ramen, Kurume kasuri woven textiles, and processed foods

Leave time to find Kurume specialties as well as produce, even on a short stop.

When it is busy

Boxed meals and sweets from the market; takeaway from maimai

If the dining room is crowded, buying food and pausing in the car can keep the lunchtime visit flexible.

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Michi-no-Eki Kurume

A roadside station for shopping and a break amid Kurume's vegetables, fruit, and nursery plants.

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Nearby

Places to visit nearby

Flowers, trees, and gardening
Kurume Ryokka CenterJapanese guide
Just a short walk from the stationAbout 1 minute on foot

For a short look at flowers, trees, and garden shops after market shopping. Spring and autumn events add more to the visit.

Temple and flowers
Ryugozan Senkoji TempleJapanese guide
About 5–10 minutes by car from the stationA short drive

For a June flower outing or a seasonal stroll after shopping at the market.

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Nature and autumn leaves
Yanagisaka Sone Wax-Tree AvenueJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by car from the stationA short drive

For autumn leaves and a short walk after market shopping. Check parking and pedestrian routes during the festival.

Shrine and views
Kora Taisha Shrine and Kora MountainJapanese guide
About 20–30 minutes by car from the stationA drive from the station

For adults or families with elementary-school children wanting history, views, and a short walk before or after heading toward Kurume IC.

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