Japan's only roadside rest area with a natto factory
It is full of attractive shops, such as restaurants, a bakery, a farmer's stand, and a souvenir and convenience store.
This is the Japan's only roadside rest area with a natto factory and offers a tour of the production process (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings every week).
Its observatory commands a view of Mt. Tsukuba—the most famous mountain in Ibaraki.
The appearance of the roadside rest area
A view from the observatory of the roadside rest area
Name
Road Station Shimotsuma
Address
140 Kazusu, Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki
Directions
Public transportation
Take the Kanto Railway Joso Line to Tobanoe Station. It is about a 20-minute walk from the station.
Car
About a 25-minute drive from the Ken-O Expressway Joso Interchange. About a 35-minute drive from the Kita-Kanto Expressway Sakuragawa-Chikusei Interchange.
- Parking available
Opening hours
- Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
* Opening hours vary depending on the shop.
Closed on:
None
* The roadside rest area may be closed due to facility inspection.
Contact information
0296-30-5294