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Nagasaki Prefecture · Kyushu

Roadside Station 251 Iimori Jaga Road

道の駅 251いいもりじゃがーロード

Isahaya's first roadside station, set amid Iimori's potato fields, makes its farm shop and croquettes a destination.

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Location
Isahaya City
Road
National Route 251
Hours
08:00–17:00
Approximate hours for the farm shop. 251 Kitchen generally opens 8:30–16:30; the information and rest area is available 24 hours a day.
Parking
Cars: 93 / Large vehicles: 8
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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
Fresh 251 farm shop

Look here for Iimori potatoes, local vegetables, seafood, cut flowers and prepared dishes. The selection is generally better in the morning.

For a bite
Toge no Korokke and 251 Kitchen

Choose a croquette for a quick bite, or curry and other kitchen dishes for a seated meal. If items sell out or it gets busy, swap the order of eating and shopping.

With children
Toilets, food and the lawn plaza

Shop indoors, then head to the lawn plaza if the weather is good. For a longer play session, continue to Tsuki no Oka Park instead of stretching out the stop here.

On a rainy day
Pair the farm shop with the onsen

Keep shopping and a snack at the station brief, then head to Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen for a half day less dependent on the weather.

To go farther
Tsuki no Oka Park, Tsuki no Oka Onsen and Yuinohama

Choose the park or sea in clear daytime weather and the onsen on a rainy day or before heading home. These stops keep travel along National Route 251 relatively short.

Highlights

Roadside Station 251 Iimori Jaga Road is a new stop amid the fields of Iimori-cho, Isahaya, on National Route 251. At the Fresh 251 farm shop, browse Iimori potatoes, local vegetables, seafood and prepared dishes; stop briefly for a meal at 251 Kitchen or for a Toge no Korokke potato croquette. With a lawn plaza and a covered plaza, families can give children a break before continuing to Tsuki no Oka Park, Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen or Yuinohama Marine Park.

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  • #National Route 251
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

A station amid the fields where you can buy and eat potatoes

The station's appeal lies less in the size of its building than in its proximity to Iimori's fields. Depending on the season, the farm shop stocks potatoes, local vegetables, cut flowers, seafood and prepared dishes. Croquettes and curry from the kitchen let you eat food from the growing area right here.

02

A useful stop for a short break or a family detour

The farm shop generally opens 8:00–17:00 and 251 Kitchen 8:30–16:30. The information and rest area can be used 24 hours a day. There is also a lawn plaza, covered plaza, experience and training room, and multipurpose community space, so children can spend a little time outdoors after shopping.

03

Add Tsuki no Oka and Yuinohama for a half-day outing

Nearby Tsuki no Oka Park offers play equipment and room to roam; Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen offers bathing and food; and Yuinohama Marine Park offers summer swimming and camping. Choose the park or sea in good weather, and the onsen on rainy days or before heading home.

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 break on National Route 251

Buy potatoes and take a short croquette break

After parking, use the toilets, then browse Iimori potatoes and local vegetables in the farm shop. If hungry, try a Toge no Korokke croquette or a kitchen dish. Shopping and snacks are close together, making this a handy stop between the Nagasaki City and Shimabara Peninsula directions.

Parking → toilets → farm shop → croquette or 251 Kitchen → departure

As a new station, it can get crowded on holidays, and popular items may run low later in the day. Keep prepared dishes from the shop or a meal at the nearby onsen as alternatives to a single planned dish.

Families with preschool and elementary school children

Let children move around, then continue to Tsuki no Oka Park

Keep food and shopping at the station brief, then pause at the lawn plaza if the weather is good. For more play, move on to Tsuki no Oka Park, which has hillside play equipment.

Station toilets and snack → lawn plaza → Tsuki no Oka Park

Events and weather can affect use of the lawn plaza. Play equipment can get hot in summer, so prepare hats and water for daytime play.

A half-day drive from after lunch to early evening

Finish with an onsen on a rainy day or before heading home

Pick up vegetables or prepared dishes for dinner at the farm shop, have a light bite, then head to Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen. It is next to Tsuki no Oka Park, so you can choose the park in clear weather and the onsen in rain.

Station → Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen → home

The onsen closes on the third Wednesday and during the New Year period. Check its final admission time and restaurant hours before leaving.

A summer half day with swimming or camping

Prepare at the station before heading to Yuinohama in summer

Before going to Yuinohama Marine Park, use the station toilets and prepare drinks, snacks and any shopping that needs a cooler. Buying supplies at the Iimori farm shop can make children's meals and dinner on the way home easier to plan.

Station toilets, drinks and snacks → Yuinohama Marine Park → onsen or straight home

Swimming is limited to its opening season and swimming hours. The parking contribution, showers and camping conditions may change each year; check the latest summer notice.

Hiyori Asakura's detour notes

Link eating, shopping and play in one route

Start at the farm shop to see what makes Iimori distinctive, settle hunger with a croquette or kitchen meal, then move to the lawn or Tsuki no Oka Park when children need activity. Choose the onsen in rain and Yuinohama in summer. National Route 251 makes it easy to pick the next stop when family members want different things.

Food

Potatoes are more than a purchase: croquettes and curry let you taste them here.

Shopping

Vegetables, seafood, cut flowers and prepared dishes can carry the visit through to dinner at home.

With children

Keep the station stop short and move to Tsuki no Oka Park for play. Switch to the onsen in hot or rainy weather.

Hours

Opening hours

Farm shop
8:00-17:00

Hours are based on the official station site and tourism information. Stock varies with the season and deliveries.

251 Kitchen
8:30-16:30

Check official Instagram and other notices for sellouts or temporary changes.

Information and rest area
24 hours

A place to check road and tourism information and to take a break.

Community and rest facilities
8:30-17:00 / 8:00-17:00

Based on the city's facility guide; some uses require an application.

Family

Visiting with children

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

Ages 1 and under
★★★☆☆

Best for a short toilet and shopping stop. Plan feeding, changing and meal order before staying long.

A baby changing bed and accessible toilet are listed. If crowded, keep browsing brief and take a break at the lawn plaza or in the car.

Ages 2–3
★★★★☆

The lawn plaza offers space to move around briefly.

Children need to avoid handling the shop displays. For more play, continue to Tsuki no Oka Park so the stop is easier for both adults and children.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Croquettes, the lawn and the park make an easy combination.

The newer combined play equipment at Tsuki no Oka Park has suggested ages. Stay close to younger children and watch for hot equipment in summer.

Elementary school age
★★★★★

Potato varieties, farm views, hillside play equipment and the sea all add interest.

After seeing local produce at the station, continue to Tsuki no Oka Park or Yuinohama for more than a shopping stop.

Toilets

There is a 24-hour route to the information and rest area.

Baby facilities

A baby changing bed is listed; check its location and availability on site.

Outdoor play

The lawn plaza suits a short break. For more substantial play, go to Tsuki no Oka Park.

Rainy days

Keep food and shopping at the station brief, then move to the onsen to keep plans flexible.

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

Experience and training room

An indoor space suited to cooking classes and workshops about food and farming. Use requires an application under the city's guidance.

Multipurpose community space

A space for local events and sales. On event days, allow for parking and food area crowds.

Covered and lawn plazas

Places suited to outdoor markets and rest breaks. With children, pause here for a little fresh air, then move to the nearby park for longer play.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

At this new station, plan food and farm shop visits separately on holidays

The station has drawn attention since opening, and waits or sellouts for popular croquettes and kitchen dishes can vary by time of day. Plan to switch to the farm shop, prepared dishes or a meal at the nearby onsen instead of relying on lunch alone.

How to buy potatoes changes with variety and season

Iimori potatoes are central to the station's identity. Varieties and quantities change with harvests and deliveries. Use the in-store cooking guidance to choose potatoes for dinner as well as gifts.

Keep outdoor play at the station brief; go to Tsuki no Oka Park for more

The lawn plaza is useful for a break during a drive, but Tsuki no Oka Park has play equipment. If children want more play, decide to move on before everyone tires in the farm shop.

Shopping plus the onsen works well on rainy days

Outdoor plazas and Yuinohama depend on the weather. In heavy rain or wind, shop and snack at the station, then head to Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen to keep much of the outing intact.

Yuinohama in summer; the park and farm views in spring or autumn

For summer swimming at Yuinohama, check the opening dates and parking and shower conditions. Spring and autumn suit farm views and park play; in winter, plan a shorter visit around New Year closures and onsen closing days.

About a 20-minute drive from Isahaya IC and JR Isahaya Station

The station is easy to add to journeys toward Nagasaki City, the Shimabara Peninsula or the coast. Make the station a destination in itself, or add Tsuki no Oka and Yuinohama for a half-day drive.

For children, check hunger and toilets before shopping

Adults may enjoy browsing the farm shop shelves, but toddlers can find a long visit hard. Use the toilet on arrival, choose a croquette or prepared dish if hungry, then shop once everyone is settled.

Also useful as a disaster information and rest stop

The information and rest area is available 24 hours a day for road and tourism information. Late at night or early in the morning, use the station for toilets, rest and road updates rather than shopping.

Movie

Preview the place on video

Official videos show the market and nearby park before you visit. Audio and captions are in Japanese.

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Roadside Station 251 Iimori Jaga Road

An official promotional video showing Isahaya's first roadside station, its setting among fields, farm shop and rest facilities.

Source: Isahaya City
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 generally has more choice in the morning.
  • Popular Toge no Korokke croquettes can sell out; also consider prepared dishes and kitchen menu items.
  • A cooler bag makes it easier to buy vegetables, seafood and prepared dishes in summer.
  • The lawn plaza suits a short break. For play equipment, continue to Tsuki no Oka Park.
  • Pair the station with Tsuki no Oka Onsen on rainy days, or Yuinohama on a clear summer day.
  • Check official notices when nearby facilities may close around New Year or on the third Wednesday.
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.

  • Snack
    Toge no Korokke croquettes
    A local specialty made with Iimori potatoes; availability varies on the day.
  • Meal
    251 Curry
    251 Kitchen generally opens 8:30–16:30.
  • Farm shop produce
    Iimori potatoes
    Varieties and quantities vary by season.
  • Shopping
    Local vegetables, seafood and prepared dishes
    Available at Fresh 251 farm shop, generally 8:00–17:00.
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.

Eat the local specialty quickly

Toge no Korokke croquettes

A light snack made with Iimori potatoes to taste on site. Take a breather before or after shopping rather than eating in the car.

Popular items can sell out later in the day.

Make it a meal

251 Curry and the 251 Kitchen menu

Around lunchtime, plan around the kitchen. With children, check for seats and whether they are hungry before leaving shopping until later.

The kitchen generally opens 8:30–16:30.

Buy food to take home

Iimori potatoes, local vegetables, seafood and cut flowers

If shopping for dinner, consider a cooler bag and when you will get home. Potato varieties suit different dishes, so use the shop signs to choose.

Something to tide children over

Prepared dishes, boxed meals and snacks

On a rainy day or when the dining wait is long, check the farm shop's prepared dishes first to keep the outing flexible.

Choose with the season

Potato varieties, cut flowers, seafood and seasonal vegetables

The shelves at Iimori's farm shop change with the seasons. Check how each potato variety cooks, bring a cooler in summer and keep New Year closures in mind in winter.

Deliveries vary by day. If you want one particular item, check the station's official social media posts.

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Roadside station
Roadside Station 251 Iimori Jaga Road

Isahaya's first roadside station, set amid Iimori's potato fields, makes its farm shop and croquettes a destination.

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Farm shop and light meals
Fresh 251 Farm Shop and 251 Kitchen

The heart of the station for buying and eating Iimori potatoes.

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Park and outdoor play
Tsuki no Oka Park

A park on an Iimori hill for more outdoor play than the station provides.

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Day-use hot spring baths
Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen

Finish an Iimori drive with a hot spring bath on a rainy day or before heading home.

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Seaside and camping
Yuinohama Marine Park

Extend a summer drive in Iimori to the sea for swimming and camping.

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Farm scenery and driving
Iimori Potato Fields and the National Route 251 View

A drive through fields that shows why the station bears the potato name.

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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

Farm shop and light meals
Fresh 251 Farm Shop and 251 KitchenJapanese guide
Inside the stationA short walk

Start here for shopping, snacks or something to tide children over.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Tsuki no Oka Park
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Park and outdoor play
Tsuki no Oka ParkJapanese guide
About 5–10 minutes by carAbout 5–10 minutes by car

For preschool and elementary school children who want more outdoor play than the station lawn offers. Watch for hot play equipment on warm days.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Iimori Tsuki no Oka Onsen
Illustrative image
Day-use hot spring baths
Iimori Tsuki no Oka OnsenJapanese guide
About 5–10 minutes by carAbout 5–10 minutes by car

For families or adults on rainy days, after the sea or park, or before heading home. Check closures on the third Wednesday and during New Year.

Illustrative photo, not taken at Yuinohama Marine Park
Illustrative image
Seaside and camping
Yuinohama Marine ParkJapanese guide
About 10–15 minutes by carAbout 10–15 minutes by car

For summer swimming, camping or a seaside walk. Prepare food or snacks at the station before heading out.

Farm scenery and driving
Iimori Potato Fields and the National Route 251 ViewJapanese guide
Around the stationViews from the car or a short walk

For seeing the fields and the Iimori character behind the station name. View them from around the station and do not enter farmland without permission.

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