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Oita Prefecture · Kyushu

Kamae Roadside Station (道の駅かまえ)

道の駅かまえ

A seaside roadside station opposite Kamae Fishing Port for yellowtail, seafood rice bowls, and dried fish to take home.

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Location

Saiki City

Road

National Route 388 / Prefectural Route 37 | Saiki–Kamae Line

Hours

Kirari Kamae-kan direct sales shop: 9:00-17:00

Fresh fish, dried fish, fish paste, hiougi scallops, and more; selection and prices change with the catch.

Parking

Cars: 96 / 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.

See first

Kirari Kamae-kan direct sales shop

First see what Kamae offers to take home: fresh fish, dried fish, fish paste, hiougi scallops, and amanatsu citrus peel.

For a meal

Lunch at Uminaritei

Seafood rice bowls, atsumeshi (marinated fish on rice), and yellowtail rice bowls are the highlights. Guide hours are 11:00–15:00, with last orders at 14:30.

For a short break

Toilets and shop stand

Toilets and Wi-Fi are available 24 hours. During the day, the shop stand and direct sales shop offer a brief stop.

To take home

Dried fish, fish paste, and hiougi scallops

Seafood selection changes with the catch. A cooler bag helps in summer or on a long journey.

To explore beyond the station

Takahira's view or the Fukashima ferry

On a clear day, head to Takahira for sea views. For an island trip, check ferry operations and weather first.

Haruka's shopping notes

Fill up on a seafood bowl, then choose dried fish and hiougi scallops to take home.

Haruka Kuramochi sees this station as a place to bring Kamae's food home in the car, as well as a road break. You can eat at the restaurant, shop at the direct sales store, or choose Thursday bread or the shop stand. Keeping those eating and shopping options open helps you enjoy Kamae despite weather or crowds.

Highlights

Kamae Roadside Station sits beside the fishing port in Kamae, Saiki City, and is a stop for seafood. At the Kirari Kamae-kan direct sales shop, look for fresh fish, dried fish, fish paste, and colorful hiougi scallops according to the day's catch. At the Uminaritei restaurant, choose a seafood rice bowl, atsumeshi (rice topped with marinated fish), a yellowtail rice bowl, or a yellowtail cutlet burger for a Kamae-style lunch. The station is a short detour from Kamae Interchange: use it for a meal break between Saiki and Nobeoka or as the start of a half-day drive toward Fukashima, Takahira, and Senzaki.

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#Hiougi scallops
#Kamae Interchange

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Eat, shop for, and take home fish in one stop

Kamae Fishing Port is in front of the station. Fresh fish, dried fish, fish paste, and colorful hiougi scallops are the main draws at the direct sales shop, so you can take home a taste of Kamae even without eating at the restaurant. Selection changes with the catch and season; keep your choices flexible and bring a cooler bag.

Uminaritei is a strong choice for a fish lunch

The restaurant's guide hours are 11:00–15:00, with last orders at 14:30. Seafood rice bowls, atsumeshi (rice topped with marinated fish), sashimi set meals, yellowtail rice bowls, and yellowtail cutlet burgers suit a substantial fish lunch. It normally closes on Mondays and may close on other days, so check its latest Instagram or Google Maps updates if lunch is your main reason to visit.

Close to Kamae Interchange, with easy onward trips along southern Saiki's coast

It is a few minutes from Kamae Interchange on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway via National Route 388. On a journey between the Oita–Saiki and Miyazaki–Nobeoka areas, you can combine a toilet stop, lunch, and shopping. With more time, add the view from Takahira Campground, Senzaki Tsutsuji Park, or the ferry to Fukashima to see more of Kamae's coast.

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 lunch break between Saiki and Nobeoka

Make Kamae's fish the focus of lunch

After leaving the expressway at Kamae Interchange, visit the toilets and direct sales shop, then check how busy Uminaritei is. Eat a seafood rice bowl or atsumeshi, then buy dried fish or fish paste: even a short stop covers both eating and shopping for Kamae fish.

Kamae Interchange → Kamae Roadside Station → Uminaritei → Kirari Kamae-kan → National Route 388

The restaurant normally closes on Mondays and also has irregular closures. If you are coming for lunch, check its latest Instagram or Google Maps updates.

Shopping before Takahira Campground or heading home

Stock up on seafood for camp or dinner at home

Choose fresh fish, dried fish, hiougi scallops, and fish paste at the direct sales shop; add a stop at Umibe no Ichi if you need more. Kamae's seafood is prized for freshness, so plan your return time and bring a cooler bag before buying.

Station direct sales shop → Umibe no Ichi or Takahira Campground → lodging or home

Seafood selection and prices depend on the catch. For camp cooking, bring seasonings and ice separately.

A half-day drive after lunch

Add a viewpoint and coastline on a clear afternoon

After eating fish at the station, drive to Takahira Campground outdoor lab. for views over Kamae's sea and islands. In spring, add Senzaki Tsutsuji Park for azaleas; in hot weather, enjoy the coastal breeze; in autumn and winter, enjoy the view in clearer air.

Kamae Roadside Station → Takahira Campground → Senzaki Tsutsuji Park or the coast

Weather changes the experience at viewpoints. On rainy or foggy days, focus on the shop and a meal instead.

Island trips, fishing, and adults who enjoy the sea

Prepare before or after a trip to Fukashima or Yakatajima

On a day using the scheduled ferry from Kamae Port to Yakatajima and Fukashima, eating, using the toilet, and shopping at the roadside station first can make the trip easier. Weather and waves can change sailings, so check the ferry office or official social media before deciding how long to spend at the station.

Kamae Roadside Station → Kamae Port → Yakatajima and Fukashima ferry route

Island ferry services are limited. Plan around sailing times before the restaurant's hours.

Hours

Opening hours

Kirari Kamae-kan direct sales shop

9:00-17:00

Fresh fish, dried fish, fish paste, hiougi scallops, and more; selection and prices change with the catch.

Uminaritei restaurant

11:00-15:00

Last orders at 14:30. Normally closed Mondays, with occasional additional closures.

Shop stand

11:00-15:00

Check for snacks and takeaway when you need another option.

Toilets and multipurpose toilet

24 hours

Basic facilities for a driving break.

Internet Wi-Fi

24 hours

Guide hours based on the station's official access page.

Parking

Approximately 96 car spaces and 5 large-vehicle spaces

The Saiki City tourism guide instead lists 90 car spaces and 3 large-bus spaces; follow signs on site on busy days.

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

★★★☆☆

Good for a toilet break and a short shop visit; allow for crowds and time at the table if eating.

There is a multipurpose toilet and facilities for infants, but this is not a place for extended play. After nursing or changing a diaper, a brief look around the direct sales shop may be easier.

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

Fish and shellfish are fun to see, but there is little room to run around.

At the fresh fish counter, watch for wet floors and keep children from touching products. After eating, Takahira's grassy area or a sea view can offer a change of pace.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Colorful hiougi scallops and the harbor can be small attractions in themselves.

Choosing dried fish or fish paste can make shopping more engaging than a seafood bowl alone. Stay around the station in rain; head to Takahira or Senzaki on a clear day.

Primary school age

★★★★☆

The fishing port, yellowtail, and the Fukashima ferry make easy conversation topics.

Combine where the fish comes from, the scheduled ferry, and a viewpoint for an educational half-day. If taking a ferry, check times and cancellation notices first.

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

Saiki Cold Yellowtail Festival

Scheduled for December 6, 2025 through February 8, 2026 at 21 businesses across Saiki City. This winter food event pairs with Kamae Roadside Station's yellowtail dishes; for a winter visit, check official information for participating businesses and limited menus. The stated dates have passed.

Senzaki Tsutsuji Park Azalea Festival

The 39th festival was held on April 5, 2026 and has ended. For a spring drive through Kamae, consider the azaleas in bloom and sea views after lunch at the station.

Thursday Kamae bread

The station's official news says fresh-baked bread is sold at the direct sales shop every Thursday. At this seafood-focused station, it is another snack choice for families; check current availability.

Fukashima ferry operation updates

The scheduled ferry from Kamae Port to Yakatajima and Fukashima can be canceled because of weather or typhoons. If visiting the islands, check sailing status before event plans.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Enjoy the portside shop's freshness and changing catches

The station's direct sales information says it carries seafood landed daily at Kamae Fishing Port in front of the station, plus fish paste and dried fish. For this kind of stop, seeing what fish and shellfish are available that day may be more satisfying than insisting on a particular item.

Source: Official Kirari Kamae-kan direct sales shop

Uminaritei's broad menu offers choices even for yellowtail fans

The restaurant's official menu lists seafood rice bowls, atsumeshi (marinated fish over rice), sashimi set meals, tempura rice bowls, yellowtail rice bowls, and yellowtail cutlet burgers. You can look beyond the seafood bowl to yellowtail, lighter food, or fried dishes to suit your companions.

Source: Official Uminaritei restaurant

Monday and occasional closures matter for restaurant plans

The station's official access page and Saiki City tourism guide note Monday and occasional restaurant closures and advise checking current hours. If you are coming to eat, check social media or Google Maps before leaving so you can switch to somewhere such as Umibe no Ichi if necessary.

Source: Official access information and Saiki City tourism guide

Near Kamae Interchange and convenient for a north–south break

The station's official access page estimates about 5 minutes from Kamae Interchange via National Route 388, while the Kyushu Regional Development Bureau says about 7 minutes. Along the toll-free section of the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway, the stop lets you combine lunch, toilets, and shopping on a journey from southern Saiki toward Nobeoka.

Source: Official access information and Kyushu Regional Development Bureau

Cold yellowtail in winter; azaleas and sea views in spring

The Saiki Cold Yellowtail Festival was scheduled across Saiki from December 2025 to February 2026. In spring, Senzaki Tsutsuji Park's azaleas and sea views offer a seasonal side trip after enjoying fish at the station.

Source: Tourism Oita and Saiki City tourism guide

Island trips follow ferry times and cancellation updates

The scheduled ferry from Kamae Port to Yakatajima and Fukashima is also listed on the station's official access page. Cancellations, including those caused by typhoons, may be posted on social media. On an island day, use the station for a meal or shopping around the ferry schedule.

Source: Official access information and Kamae–Fukashima ferry social media

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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News introduction to the Saiki Cold Yellowtail Festival

Source: TOS Television Oita

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.

Guide hours for the direct sales shop are 9:00–17:00. The Saiki City tourism guide also shows 18:00 but notes that it currently closes at 17:00; for late shopping, follow the station's official information.
Uminaritei's guide hours are 11:00–15:00, with last orders at 14:30. It normally closes on Mondays and sometimes on other days; check the latest opening information before setting out for lunch.
For seafood shopping, plan ahead for a cooler bag, ice, and your return time. Avoid leaving seafood in a car in summer.
Kamae Interchange is nearby, but weather can affect driving on National Route 388 and coastal roads. Limit detours in rain or strong winds.
If heading to Fukashima or Yakatajima, put ferry times and cancellation updates first. Leave a buffer around the sailing if eating at the station.
If adding Takahira or Senzaki, visit the viewpoints while the weather is clear to make the most of the sea views.

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.

Meal
Uminaritei seafood rice bowl
Around ¥1,500; may change with the catch or menu revisions
Local dish
Atsumeshi (rice topped with marinated fish)
Around ¥1,200; a Kamae-style lunch of marinated fish
Yellowtail dishes
Yellowtail rice bowl and yellowtail cutlet burger
Yellowtail rice bowls start in the ¥1,600 range; the burger suits a lighter meal
Shopping
Dried fish, fish paste, and hiougi scallops at Kirari Kamae-kan
Varies with the catch and market prices
Snack and takeaway
Thursday Kamae bread
Check official news or social media for availability

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.

A substantial lunch

Seafood rice bowl, sashimi set meal, premium tempura rice bowl

For a fish-focused stop, eat at Uminaritei. Arriving during the 11 o'clock hour leaves more choices.

A Kamae-style bowl

Atsumeshi, yellowtail rice bowl, yellowtail yukhoe with leek and salt cutlet rice bowl

For a day when you want yellowtail or marinated fish. In the winter cold-yellowtail season, check whether limited dishes are available.

Something light

Yellowtail cutlet burger, shop stand, Thursday Kamae bread

Options when the restaurant is crowded or you need to reach your next stop soon.

Something for dinner at home

Dried fish, fish paste, hiougi scallops, dried turban shell

Choose according to the catch and current prices at the direct sales shop. If traveling far, plan for cooling and the temperature inside your car.

Seasonal treats

Cold-yellowtail dishes, Saiki Cold Yellowtail Festival, amanatsu citrus peel

Choose by season: yellowtail in winter, and citrus or a coastal detour from spring to early summer.

Access

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Kamae Roadside Station (道の駅かまえ)

A seaside roadside station opposite Kamae Fishing Port for yellowtail, seafood rice bowls, and dried fish to take home.

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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

Seafood market and dining

Kamae Interpark Umibe no IchiJapanese guide

About 5–10 minutes by car from the stationA short drive toward Kamae Interchange

Good when Uminaritei is closed or crowded, or when you want more seafood before camping.

Viewpoint and camping

Takahira Campground outdoor lab.Japanese guide

About 15 minutes by car from the stationA half-day drive after lunch

Good on a clear day when you want to look over Kamae's sea after a seafood lunch.

Islands and scheduled ferry

Fukashima–Yakatajima ferry routeJapanese guide

Kamae Port is roughly within walking distanceConvenient before or after boarding

Useful for fitting a meal, toilet stop, and shopping around an island trip.

Flowers and viewpoint

Senzaki Tsutsuji ParkJapanese guide

About 25 minutes by car from the stationA spring drive after lunch

For adding April azaleas and a sea view to a seafood lunch at the station.

Harbor and short stroll

Kamae Port and the fishing harbor waterfrontJapanese guide

Right in front of the station; a short walk5–10 minutes after lunch

A short taste of the harbor town when children or companions want fresh air after eating.

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