Kyogoku Roadside Station officially called Roadside
Station Meisui-no-sato Kyogoku (道の駅 名水の郷きょうごく) is one of the 128 roadside stations around Hokkaido. It is located
at 45-1 Kawanishi in the town of Kyogoku in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
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| Kyogoku Roadside Station |
Kyogoku Roadside Station Details
Located along the scenic Kyogoku-Kutchan
Line, which connects Kyogoku Town and Kutchan Town, Kyogoku Roadside Station
(officially known as Roadside Station Meisui-no-sato Kyogoku) serves as a
perfect stop for travelers exploring the beauty of Hokkaido. Situated in Fukidashi Park, home to the renowned "Yotei Fukidashi Spring"—one of
the Environment Agency's 100 Famous Waters—this roadside station offers
visitors a chance to experience both nature and local culture.
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| Kyogoku Roadside Station - Kyogoku town, Hokkaido Prefecture |
Inside the Kyogoku Roadside Station,
visitors will find a restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes made with
locally grown and produced ingredients. From fresh produce to specialty meats,
the menu offers an authentic taste of Hokkaido’s rich agricultural heritage.
Whether you’re craving a hearty meal or light snacks, the restaurant provides a
cozy stop for food lovers.
Photos outside Kyogoku Roadside Station
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| Free taste of the fresh spring water from the nearby spring |
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| Wood products sold inside Kyogoku Roadside Station |
For those looking to take home a piece of
Kyogoku, the sales corner offers a variety of local products. You can purchase
natural drinking water sourced from Fukidashi Park, alongside other regional
delicacies. Unique to the area is the wild game corner, where you can find Ezo
brown bear and Ezo deer meat, offering an adventurous taste of Hokkaido’s wild
cuisine.
Kyogoku Roadside Station Stamp
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| Kyogoku Roadside Station digital stamp |
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| Kyogoku Roadside Station stamp |
Kyogoku Roadside Station was officially
registered as a roadside station on March 1, 2007, and received Registration
Number 96. Since then, it has become an essential stop for travelers exploring
the area, offering both a glimpse into the local culture and a chance to
experience the natural wonders of Hokkaido.
Team Nicerio visits Kyogoku Roadside Station
My family and I visited Kyogoku Roadside
Station for the first time last April 1, 2023, during our 2023 Birthday Road
Trip. It was my 516th day here in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme. I
always include the roadside station in our itinerary as my daughter and I
collect roadside station stamps. Aside from that, my wife and I also usually
buy local products at roadside stations, which is a highly recommended activity.
Kyogoku Roadside Station Admission Fee
It’s FREE to enter and use some of the
facilities of Kyogoku Roadside Station. Parking is also FREE. However, it is
highly recommended that you bring cash just in case you might want to buy locally produced products.
Kyogoku Roadside Station Operating Hours
Roadside Station: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Shop: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Restaurant: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kyogoku Roadside Station is closed during
the New Year’s Holiday. Also, keep in mind that you won’t be able to get the
roadside station stamp when the roadside station is closed.
Why visit Kyogoku Roadside Station?
Whether you’re passing through on a road
trip or planning a longer stay in the area, Kyogoku Roadside Station offers
something for everyone. From its proximity to the scenic Fukidashi Park and the
Yotei Fukidashi Spring to its delicious local cuisine and unique products, it’s
the perfect place to take a break, enjoy the view, and immerse yourself in the
heart of Hokkaido’s natural beauty and cultural traditions. Aside from that, if you're collecting all the roadside stamps of Hokkaido, then you should never miss visiting this place when you're in the area.
Getting to Kyogoku Roadside Station
There are multiple ways to get to Kyogoku Roadside Station from Otaru Station, but this is the route I’m most familiar with:
From Otaru Station, walk to the Otaru Eki Mae bus stop and take the Otaru Eki Mae Line (bound for Otaru Eki Mae) operated by the Niseko Bus Company. Get off at the Kosei Byoin Mae bus stop.
From there, transfer to the Kyogoku Line Kimobetsu (via Kyogoku) bus and get off at the Kyogoku Kominkan Mae bus stop. Then, walk approximately 1.5 kilometers to Kyogoku Roadside Station. Alternatively, you can take a taxi for the last stretch, though it may be quite expensive.
Travel time: 2 hours and 12 minutes
Fare: 2070 yen
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