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Miyazaki Prefecture · Kyushu

Michi-no-Eki Yuparu Nojiri

道の駅 ゆ〜ぱるのじり

A Nojiri rest stop in Kobayashi where the flower road along Route 268 brings local produce, lunch and a bath together.

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Location
Kobayashi City
Road
National Route 268
Hours
08:00–20:30
As a guide, the local products shop opens 8:00–18:00, the restaurant serves lunch 11:00–15:00, and bathing is available 12:00–20:30. Hours differ by facility.
Parking
Cars: 75 / Large vehicles: 0
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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
Parking and toilets

Their layout makes even a short break on Route 268 easy to manage.

For shopping
Local products shop

Browse locally grown vegetables, edible wild plants, processed foods and Miyazaki products from the morning.

For lunch
Kobayashi Aisai

A restaurant using ingredients from Kobayashi City and Miyazaki Prefecture.

For a longer rest
Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu

End the afternoon with bathing, a sauna, cold bath and rest room.

Explore nearby
Medicinal herb walk, Flower Road and Nojiriko Pia

The medicinal herb center is within walking distance; play areas and flower spots are a drive away.

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Haruka's rest notes

Think through the drive home before you eat.

Haruka Hayase sees Yuparu Nojiri as a place to choose how long a break you need. Visit around noon for a meal, in the morning for shopping, or after a day of play for the bath and rest room. Check parking, toilets and hours in that order, whether you continue to Nojiriko Pia or Hagi no Chaya or end your trip here.

1

Morning

Browse vegetables and processed foods at the local products shop, then make a quick purchase before traveling on.

2

Midday

Make Kobayashi Aisai the focus, then visit the medicinal herb center or local products shop after eating.

3

Evening

After Nojiriko Pia or Flower Road, bathe and rest before driving again.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) Yuparu Nojiri sits on National Route 268 between Miyazaki City and Kobayashi and Ebino. Its local products shop, Kobayashi Aisai restaurant and Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu day bath can be used in one stop. Browse local vegetables and processed foods in the morning, eat Kobayashi and Miyazaki fare at midday, then ease driving fatigue in the sauna or rest room in the evening. Haruka Hayase suggests planning around the toilets, parking, bathing, nearby flowers and places to play as well as food and shopping, so families and adults traveling alone can adjust their itinerary here.

  • #Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu
  • #Kobayashi Aisai
  • #Local products shop
  • #National Route 268
  • #Flower Road
  • #Nojiriko Pia
  • #Hagi no Chaya
  • #Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center
Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

01

Choose the depth of your break, up to a bath

You can stop only for the toilets or spend longer at Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu using the sauna and rest room. On the drive from Miyazaki City toward Kobayashi, you can match the length of your stay to how tired you feel.

02

Plan Miyazaki flavors for lunchtime

Kobayashi Aisai mainly serves lunch with ingredients from Kobayashi City and Miyazaki Prefecture. Choices such as chicken nanban (fried chicken with a sweet vinegar sauce and tartar sauce) and a katsudon pork cutlet rice bowl inspired by the Kirishima mountains make local flavors accessible during a trip. Evening dining is mainly for group reservations, so plan to visit around lunchtime.

03

Take home a taste of Nojiri's seasons

The local products shop opens at 8:00 and offers locally grown vegetables, edible wild plants, processed foods and Miyazaki products. A circuit before eating can help you spot what is in season and what you might enjoy opening at home, even on a short stop.

04

Follow the flower road along Route 268

Near the station are the adjoining Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center and, by car, Nojiriko Pia and Hagi no Chaya. A drive here changes with the seasons: late-blooming double cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, hydrangeas in early summer and red spider lilies in autumn.

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.

Before noon when heading from Miyazaki City toward Kobayashi or Ebino

Fit lunch and local shopping into 30–60 minutes

After parking, use the toilets and browse the local products shop before heading to Kobayashi Aisai for lunch. Pick up another vegetable or processed food after eating to take a little of Nojiri with you, even when you need to reach your destination quickly.

Parking → toilets → local products shop → Kobayashi Aisai → one last purchase → depart

The restaurant mainly serves lunch and currently advises Wednesday closures. If food is the focus of your visit, check its official notices first.

When children have played outdoors and you will drive on in the evening

Finish a Nojiriko Pia outing with a bath

After playing at Nojiriko Pia, return to the station for a bath and a rest to wash off sweat and ease fatigue. With small children, leave some space between eating, bathing and the drive home; a quick shop purchase may fit more comfortably.

Nojiriko Pia → roadside station → Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu → local products shop → homeward journey

Bathing has a last admission time, and the bath shares the station's closed day. During summer holidays and weekends, check the play area's opening days too.

Adults, older travelers and mild days when the ground is not wet after rain

Add a quiet walk at the medicinal herb center

The adjacent Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center allows visitors to explore its display garden and greenhouse freely. A short walk before or after eating or shopping reveals Nojiri's plants and everyday crops, alongside the more colorful Flower Road.

Park at the station → Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center → local products shop → Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu

The center is a research and exhibition facility. Some classes and events require registration, so plan a casual visit separately from event participation.

Spring double cherry blossoms and azaleas, early summer, or autumn spider lilies

Extend your flower season trip to Hagi no Chaya

Hagi no Chaya is a little farther east along Route 268. Eating and using the toilets at the station first makes it easier to plan parking and meals at the flower spot. Pairing the flowers with shopping for local produce makes the season more memorable than a hurried visit to the blooms alone.

Roadside station → National Route 268 → Hagi no Chaya → home or Miyazaki City

Flowering dates shift each year. Expect crowds and consider parking before you go; leave room for a short visit if necessary.

Hours

Opening hours

Local products shop
8:00〜18:00

Check the official website. For deliveries and temporary changes, prioritize official social media and notices.

Kobayashi Aisai
Lunch 11:00–15:00 (last order 14:30)

Evenings by group reservation. Wednesday closures are announced for the time being.

Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu
12:00–20:30 (last admission 20:00)

Plan for a noon opening and check current hours before visiting.

Closed day
First Wednesday of each month

If it is a public holiday, closure moves to the following day. Other dates may apply around New Year.

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 or under
★★★☆☆

Best for toilets, quick shopping and resetting a car journey.

Short meals or baths as a break for the adults may be easier than a long station visit. Ask the operator about nursing and diaper facilities before visiting.

Ages 2–3
★★★☆☆

Best for short stops around mealtimes.

For a steadier outing, pair the station with Nojiriko Pia or a nap in the car rather than expecting the station itself to be a play area.

Ages 4–6
★★★★☆

Nojiriko Pia and a bath make an easy combination.

Bathing after play gives the day a natural finish. Avoid the restaurant rush and use the toilets first to make things easier.

Primary school age
★★★★☆

Flower Road, the medicinal herb center and the bath offer more to talk about.

Choose the Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center for children interested in plants, or Nojiriko Pia for those who want active play.

Play area

Plan to pair the station with Nojiriko Pia, roughly 10 minutes away by car, for a fuller play day.

Bathing

Children's admission rates are available. Check last admission and closed days before visiting.

Food

Plan around lunch hours; if children get hungry early, eat first.

Rainy day

Reduce outdoor detours and keep the visit to local shopping, a meal and bathing.

Rest

Ideas for a restful stop

  1. 1
    Choose where to park

    Walking distance depends on whether you use the local products shop, toilets or bath first. If traveling with someone, agree on a drop-off point before you park.

  2. 2
    Arrive early for lunch

    Kobayashi Aisai mainly serves lunch. Arrive early on meal-focused days to allow for crowds or closure.

  3. 3
    Rest after the bath

    After bathing or using the sauna, pause in the rest room and drink water before returning to the road.

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

Seasonal menus on the official blog and social media

Kobayashi Aisai posts about limited seasonal dishes and ingredients from Kobayashi. Check recent notices if you are visiting for a meal.

Family Day on the third Sunday of each month

Past official notices describe discounted bath admission on presentation of a child-rearing support card. Check this month's official notice to see whether the offer continues.

Classes at the Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center

The neighboring center holds classes and tours on herbs and traditional vegetables. For activities requiring registration, check both dates and application periods.

Flowers at Hagi no Chaya

Double cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, hydrangeas in early summer and red spider lilies in autumn change the look of Route 268. Check flowering conditions each year.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

The bathing facility changes how long you stay

Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu has bathing pools, a far infrared sauna, a mist sauna, a cold bath and a rest room. A toilet stop and a visit that includes bathing take very different amounts of time; allow a pause before the drive home.

Source: Official Kobayashi Nojiri-no-Yu website

Plan meals around lunch hours

Kobayashi Aisai advises lunch service 11:00–15:00 and evening dining by group reservation. Reviews and travel information also emphasize meals, so a first visit around lunchtime is easiest to plan.

Source: Official restaurant page and tourism information

The adjoining medicinal herb center offers a quiet walk

The neighboring Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center lets visitors explore its display garden and greenhouse freely. It suits adults wanting a short walk after eating and primary school children interested in plants.

Source: Miyazaki Prefecture and Kobayashi City official information
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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Introducing the renovated Michi-no-Eki Yuparu Nojiri in Nojiri-cho, Kobayashi City

A video introducing the facilities at the time of renovation. See the building exterior and the atmosphere of the shop.

Source: MRT Miyazaki Broadcasting
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.

  • For a meal, check Kobayashi Aisai's lunch hours and current Wednesday closure notice first.
  • If you plan to bathe, work back from the 20:00 last admission when planning the drive home.
  • The local products shop opens at 8:00, making it useful for shopping before the restaurant opens.
  • For a full day of children's play, pair the station with Nojiriko Pia.
  • Hagi no Chaya can be crowded when flowers are at their peak; eat and use the toilets at the station first.
  • Some classes at the Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center require registration. Check casual visiting separately from event participation.
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
    Kobayashi Aisai chicken nanban
    Check the restaurant's posted menu and prices
  • Lunch
    Katsudon inspired by the Kirishima mountains
    Check the restaurant's posted menu and prices
  • Regional ingredients
    Kobayashi farmed sturgeon and seasonal dishes
    Availability varies by season
  • Local produce and souvenirs
    Locally grown vegetables, edible wild plants and processed foods at the local products shop
    Stock varies by delivery
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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Main lunch choice

Kobayashi Aisai

Aim for the 11:00–15:00 lunch period to choose Miyazaki and Kobayashi dishes such as chicken nanban or katsudon.

Evenings mainly serve group reservations; Wednesday closures are currently announced.

Quick shopping

Locally grown vegetables, edible wild plants, processed foods and Miyazaki souvenirs

The shop opens in the morning, so you can take local products home even without a meal.

Time after the bath

Shop drinks and small purchases

Settle in the rest room after bathing, then drink some water and finish shopping before driving.

Adjusting plans with children

Eat earlier, then play at Nojiriko Pia

Rather than spending a long time playing at the station, use its restaurant, toilets and shop before heading to the nearby play area.

Seasonal finds

Corn, yuzu pepper paste, flower seedlings and seasonal menu items

Stock and seasonal dishes change on the official blog and social media; see what is available in the shop today.

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Roadside station
Michi-no-Eki Yuparu Nojiri

A Nojiri rest stop in Kobayashi where the flower road along Route 268 brings local produce, lunch and a bath together.

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Botanical garden and display garden
Miyazaki Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station, Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops Center

A quiet adult-friendly walk among medicinal plants and herbs next to the roadside station.

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3
Leisure park and children’s play
Nojiriko Pia

Add go-karts and a pool at a lakeside leisure park to a meal and bath at the station.

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Flower spot on National Route 268
Hagi no Chaya

Double cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, and red spider lilies in autumn, change the feel of Route 268.

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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

Botanical garden and display garden
Miyazaki Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station, Medicinal Herbs and Regional Crops CenterJapanese guide
Adjacent to the stationAbout 3 minutes on foot

For adults wanting a short walk after eating, a quiet look at plants and local crops, or a learning stop with primary school children.

Leisure park and children’s play
Nojiriko PiaJapanese guide
About 10 minutes by car from the stationAbout 10 minutes by car

For a fuller day of children’s play. Return to the station for a bath, meal or local shopping before heading home.

Hagi no Chaya
Flower spot on National Route 268
Hagi no ChayaJapanese guide
About 10–15 minutes by car from the stationAbout 10–15 minutes by car

For a short flower-season detour after eating and using the toilets at the station.

Lake Nojiri (Iwase Dam reservoir)
Lake and dam reservoir
Lake Nojiri (Iwase Dam reservoir)Japanese guide
About 10 minutes by car from the stationAbout 10 minutes by car

For a brief waterside view before or after Nojiriko Pia. Plan fishing or other purpose-specific activities separately.

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