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Oita Prefecture · Kyushu

Michi-no-Eki Mizube no Sato Oyama

道の駅 水辺の郷おおやま

An Oku-Hita roadside station where you can combine Oyama plums and fruit, a riverside break, and Attack on Titan sights in Hita.

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Location
Hita City
Road
National Route 212
Hours
Farmers' market: Weekdays 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / weekends and public holidays 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Business days and hours may change.
Parking
Cars: 103 / Large vehicles: 4
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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.

To buy
Oyama plum products and seasonal fruit

The farmers' market generally opens at 9:30 a.m.; arrive early for a wider selection.

To eat
Gelato, salt-grilled ayu, and light meals

Hours differ by shop, so allow extra time if you plan to eat lunch.

To see
Attack on Titan in HITA Museum

Admission is free for visitors under 18 and charged for adults. Hours are guided by the roadside station's operation.

To rest
The riverside, lawn, and waterside park

In rain or high water, keep outdoor play short and focus on the market and museum.

Nearby
Oyama Dam, Umehibiki, and plum groves

Choose an extension to suit your plans, from a few minutes by car to the spring plum festival.

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Haruka's food and shopping notes

At this station, see the plums and fruit first, then expand your plans.

Haruka Shinohara guides visitors by first considering parking, restrooms, places to rest, and opening hours. On a drive along National Route 212, choose Oyama plums and seasonal fruit at the market, pause for gelato, and, if time permits, continue to the museum, Oyama Dam, or a hot spring. Food and shopping offer an easy introduction to Oku-Hita's local character.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Mizube no Sato Oyama sits beside National Route 212 in Oyama-machi, Hita City. This riverside stop offers plums, fruit and vegetables from the Oyama and Hita area, gelato, and light meals. The Attack on Titan in HITA Museum is on site, and Oyama Dam, Oku-Hita Onsen Umehibiki, and the spring plum festival are easy additions, making the station a starting point for a half-day trip as well as a shopping stop.

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  • #GELATERIA LAB3680 OKUHITA
  • #Attack on Titan in HITA
  • #Oyama River
  • #National Route 212
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Buy plums and fruit to take a taste of Oku-Hita home

The farmers' market centers on vegetables and fruit from the Oyama and Hita area, along with pickled plums, plum liqueur, and other plum products. They show why Oyama is known as a plum-growing town. Seasonal pears, watermelons, grapes, and chestnuts add to the visit. If shopping is your main purpose, you will have a better selection in the morning or before noon than just before closing.

02

Make even a short stop satisfying with gelato and snacks

GELATERIA LAB3680 OKUHITA serves gelato made with regional ingredients, including strawberries from Fukuoka and Oita and pears and watermelon from Hita. When you do not have time for a full meal, soft serve, light meals, and salt-grilled ayu (sweetfish) offer other ways to make a driving break more than a restroom stop.

03

Continue easily to Attack on Titan sights and Oyama Dam

The on-site Attack on Titan in HITA Museum is an introduction to Oyama-machi, which is connected to the series. After seeing the exhibition, head to the plaza below Oyama Dam to combine shopping, displays, and the scale of the dam in one outing. On a fan trip, companions can spend time at the farmers' market or by the river.

04

Linger by the river, then finish with a hot spring

The station has an open setting beside the Oyama River, with a lawn and waterside park available during business hours. If you have time, Oku-Hita Onsen Umehibiki and Umeshu-gura Oyama are a few minutes away by car, letting you finish a shopping stop with a hot spring and a choice of plum liqueurs.

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 stop while traveling between central Hita and the Tsuetate or Oguni area

A 30-minute food and shopping break on National Route 212

After parking, use the restroom first, then look for plum products and fruit at the farmers' market. On a hot day or with children, follow that with gelato to get a taste of Oyama even during a short stay.

National Route 212 → parking → restroom → farmers' market → gelato or light meal → departure.

Many shops are listed as closing at 4 p.m. on weekdays. If arriving in the evening, plan mainly for a restroom break rather than shopping.

Fans making a short tour of series-related places, including drives with companions

Connect Attack on Titan sights from the station to Oyama Dam

See the exhibition in the on-site museum, pause while companions visit the market or get gelato, then head to the plaza below Oyama Dam. This combines the displays with the scenery of Oyama-machi, the creator's hometown.

Roadside station museum → farmers' market and snacks → plaza below Oyama Dam → toward Hita Station if needed.

The museum closes on irregular days and follows the roadside station's operation. Check its official social media for closure dates and weather-related changes to opening hours.

The February–March plum festival or a day of shopping for plum products

Spend half a day in Oyama during plum season

During the plum festival, choose plum products at the roadside station, then visit a festival site or Umeshu-gura Oyama to connect the area's farming and food. Some plum groves are private property, so follow the announced public access periods and guidance.

Roadside station → Okubodai Plum Grove or Furuyadai Plum Grove → Umeshu-gura Oyama → Umehibiki area.

The plum festival changes from year to year. Follow each year's official information on flowering, venues, and traffic.

Days when you want to shorten a riverside walk, during heavy summer rain or winter cold

Focus on shopping and the museum on a rainy day

In rain, keep the visit to the farmers' market, gelato, and museum instead of forcing a trip to the waterside park or Oyama Dam. The Oyama River changes with the weather; when water is high, keep back from the river and spend more time indoors.

Parking → restroom → farmers' market → museum → gelato or light meal.

Posts may announce changes to opening hours during heavy rain. Check the official Facebook or X account just before visiting.

Adult travelers, drives with older family members, or the return from sightseeing in Hita

End a relaxed Oku-Hita trip at a hot spring

Buy plums and fruit at the station, take a short sweet break, then head to Oku-Hita Onsen Umehibiki for a small hot-spring outing. Day-use bath reception ends relatively early, so leave enough time after the station.

Roadside station → Oku-Hita Onsen Umehibiki → Umeshu-gura Oyama → return journey.

Umehibiki's day-use bathing may close on Wednesdays or other irregular days, and reception ends early. Check the time first if the bath is your main goal.

Hours

Opening hours

Farmers' market
Weekdays 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / weekends and public holidays 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Business days and hours may change.

GELATERIA LAB3680 OKUHITA
Weekdays 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / weekends and public holidays 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The shop's Instagram is another source for recent information.

Attack on Titan in HITA Museum
Generally weekdays 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / other days 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Irregular closures; hours are listed as following the roadside station's operation.

Salt-grilled ayu
Generally 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / weekends and public holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Listed as closed on Wednesdays and other irregular days.

Closure days
December 31 and January 1, plus irregular winter closures

Follow official social media for monthly closure dates and changes during heavy rain.

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.

Age 1 and under
★★★☆☆

Suitable for a restroom stop, brief shopping, and a break in the car.

Tourism information lists a nursing room. Keep outdoor time short according to the weather and river conditions.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Gelato or soft serve can make an easy change of pace at this age.

Rather than a long walk around the market, divide the stop into short spells of eating, going outside, and returning to the car.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

A riverside break or the waterside park pairs well with the museum.

In rain or high water, skip outdoor play and focus on the museum and shopping.

Elementary school age
★★★★★

You can add the Attack on Titan museum, Oyama Dam, and a look at the area's plum-growing heritage.

For a trip to Oyama Dam, plan for walking, stairs, and heat; bring water and check when you need to return.

Restrooms

Use them first during a stop on National Route 212, then shop at an easier pace.

Nursing room

Follow on-site guidance for its location and availability when you visit.

Outdoor play

Available during business hours. Keep the visit brief in rain, after heavy rain, or in midsummer heat.

Easy food options

Gelato and soft serve suit a quick break; check opening hours if you want a meal.

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

Hita Oyama Plum Festival

This seasonal event takes place in Oyama-machi from February to March. In 2026 it ran from February 15 to March 15 at Okubodai and Furuyadai plum groves. For later years, follow the flowering conditions and official announcements.

Lawn and waterside park

An outdoor place to stretch beside the station. The riverside setting is pleasant, but after heavy rain or when the water rises, stay back and move your break indoors.

Attack on Titan in HITA Museum

This exhibition space at the station is a starting point for related sights at Oyama Dam and in central Hita. Admission is listed as free for visitors under 18 and charged for adults.

Oyama Furusato Summer Festival

The Kyushu Regional Development Bureau's roadside-station information lists this as a nearby event in July. Whether it is held and where it takes place can change each year; check current information from Hita City or the tourism association.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

After rain or heavy rain, focus on indoor stops

The Oyama River setting is appealing in fair weather, but official social media has also announced changes to opening hours during heavy rain. In poor weather, keep visits to the waterside park and dam short and spend more time shopping or at the museum.

Source: Official social media and patterns in travel reviews

For public transport, plan departures and the return journey first

Information is available for buses and rental bicycles from Hita Station, but service frequency and return times can limit a trip. To combine the station with Oyama Dam, choose a manageable route by car or taxi from Hita Station, or by bicycle from the Oku-Hita Tourist Information Center.

Source: Official Attack on Titan in HITA access 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 farmers' market is generally listed as open 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.
  • GELATERIA LAB3680 OKUHITA is generally listed as open 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.
  • The Attack on Titan in HITA Museum follows the roadside station's hours and has irregular closure days.
  • Closures can include December 31, January 1, irregular winter days, and dates announced monthly.
  • Parking is listed for 4 large vehicles and 103 cars.
  • The station is listed as about 20 minutes by car from Hita IC or JR Hita Station, and about 20 minutes from the Tsuetate Onsen area.
  • Heavy rain can prompt changes to opening hours; check official social media shortly before visiting.
  • Access to the plum groves outside the festival period may be restricted. For a spring visit, follow the latest guidance from Hita City.
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.

  • To take home
    Oyama pickled plums, plum liqueur, and other plum products
    Souvenirs from a plum-growing town; compare flavors and package sizes.
  • Farmers' market
    Vegetables and seasonal fruit from around Hita and Oyama
    The selection shifts with the seasons, including pears, watermelons, grapes, and chestnuts.
  • Light snack
    Gelato from GELATERIA LAB3680 OKUHITA
    A quick break with flavors made from regional ingredients.
  • Meal
    Salt-grilled ayu, toriten, takoyaki, and other light meals
    Good for a lighter lunch or sharing with children. Toriten is Oita-style chicken tempura; takoyaki are octopus batter balls.
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 to before noon

Plum products, vegetables, and fruit at the farmers' market

The best time to make shopping the focus. Choose pickled plums, plum liqueur, fruit, and vegetables first for satisfying take-home finds.

Selection changes with the season and time of day.

A light sweet treat

GELATERIA LAB3680 OKUHITA

Good for a quick taste of regional ingredients such as Hita pears and watermelon.

The shop's Instagram may have the most recent information.

A small bite

Salt-grilled ayu, soft serve, and light meals

Useful when you want a lighter lunch or something to eat before heading to Oyama Dam.

Salt-grilled ayu is listed as closed on Wednesdays and other irregular days.

To take home

Plum liqueur, pickled plums, jam, and processed fruit products

Souvenirs that bring a taste of Oyama home. A hot spring or plum-liqueur brewery visit adds to the pleasure of choosing them.

When it is crowded

Prioritize the market, rest by the river, or switch to the museum

At lunchtime on weekends, move between shopping, the exhibition, and a riverside break rather than waiting too long for snacks.

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Michi-no-Eki Mizube no Sato Oyama

An Oku-Hita roadside station where you can combine Oyama plums and fruit, a riverside break, and Attack on Titan sights in Hita.

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Exhibition and culture
Attack on Titan in HITA Museum

Start with the series in its hometown of Oyama-machi, then continue to Oyama Dam.

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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

Exhibition and culture
Attack on Titan in HITA MuseumJapanese guide
Inside the stationA short walk

Good for a short visit to a series-related place, a rainy day, or a group with different interests.

Nature and series-related site
Plaza below Oyama DamJapanese guide
About 7 minutes by carAbout 7 minutes by car

Good for adding another series-related stop after the museum. Keep the visit short in rain or extreme heat.

Hot spring and scenery
Oku-Hita Onsen UmehibikiJapanese guide
About 5 minutes by carAbout 5 minutes by car

Good for adult travelers or drives with older family members who want a hot spring and plum-liqueur brewery after shopping.

Seasonal flowers
Hita Oyama Plum FestivalJapanese guide
Travel by carVaries by venue

Good for combining Oyama plum products with blossoms at the groves from February to March.

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