Niseko Roadside Station (ニセコ道の駅) formally called Niseko View Plaza Rest Area (道の駅 ニセコビュープラザ) is one of the 128 roadside stations spread around Hokkaido Prefecture. It is located at 77-10 Motomachi in the town of Niseko in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
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| Niseko Roadside Station |
Niseko Roadside Station Details
Niseko View Plaza Rest Area, a roadside station located at the intersection of National Route 5 and Hokkaido Prefectural Route Iwanai Toya Line, consists of three buildings: the Information Plaza Building, which sells local specialties and provides tourist information; the Free Space Building, which has a farm produce direct sales store and takeout shops; and the Toilet Building.
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| Niseko Roadside Station - Niseko town, Hokkaido Prefecture |
The spacious roadside station is packed with information for sightseeing in Niseko. The Information Plaza Building offers a wide variety of products, from dairy products such as sweets and cheese made from Niseko's raw milk, to freshly baked bagels and stone oven bread, as well as local alcohol such as sake and wine.
Niseko Roadside Station facade
The farm produce direct sales store, under the motto of "safe, secure, and inexpensive," offers fresh, pesticide-free vegetables picked that morning and rare vegetables that you rarely see at reasonable prices. Fresh Niseko vegetables, just harvested that morning, are lined up. In spring, carrots, vegetable seedlings, and the ever-popular asparagus are grown under the snow, while from summer to autumn, a variety of vegetables fill the space, and melons and potatoes in particular are even sold in special tents when in season! Niseko's new rice appears around October, and Hokkaido's most representative varieties, such as Yumepirika, Nanatsuboshi, and Oborozuki, are available. Take your time to enjoy the store, which is packed with a wide variety of locally grown agricultural produce, from vegetables to sweets and processed foods.
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| Niseko Roadside Station Tourist Map |
Inside Niseko Roadside Station
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| Niseko's famed jagaimo |
The takeout shop also focuses on ingredients from Niseko, and the local gourmet food you can enjoy while looking out at Mt. Yotei is exceptional.Team Nicerio visits Niseko Roadside Station
On April 1, 2023, my family and I visited Niseko Roadside Station for the first time during our 3-Day 2023 Birthday Road Trip. It was my 516th day in Japan as an ALT with the JET Programme. As part of our #Hokkaido179 travel goals, we made sure to stop at the Niseko Roadside Station during our visit to the town. My daughter and I took the opportunity to collect the roadside station stamp for our Hokkaido Stamp Rally and stamp collection. Meanwhile, my wife enjoyed browsing the fresh produce in the direct sales corner. We also had the chance to try the delicious Niseko Takahashi Ranch Drinking Yogurt, which my wife declared to be the best yogurt drink she had ever tasted.
Niseko Roadside Station Admission Fee
It’s FREE to enter and explore Niseko Roadside Station. Parking is also FREE. However, it’s highly recommended that you bring cash just in case you want to buy some of the delicious products or unique souvenirs sold at the roadside station.
Niseko Roadside Station Operating Hours
The Information Plaza Building at Niseko Roadside Station is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Farm Produce Direct Sales Corner in the Free Space Building operates from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM from late April to October, and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from November to late April. Additionally, the Take-out Corner is open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM from late April to October, and from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM from November to late April.
Niseko Roadside Station is closed during the New Year Holiday.
Why visit the Niseko Roadside Station?
Niseko Roadside Station is a great stopover destination in the Shiribeshi subprefecture of Hokkaido, offering a variety of experiences for all visitors. It features a direct sales corner with fresh local produce, perfect for picking up seasonal vegetables and regional specialties. The take-out corner is ideal for sampling delicious treats, including the highly praised Niseko Takahashi Ranch Drinking Yogurt. For those participating in the Hokkaido Stamp Rally, the station provides a special stamp, adding to the fun. Set against the stunning natural beauty of the area, the roadside station is a family-friendly stop where visitors can relax, shop, and enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido, making it a great addition to any travel itinerary.
Getting to Niseko Roadside Station
There are multiple ways to get to Niseko Roadside Station from Otaru Station, but this is the route I personally recommend:
From Otaru Station, head to the Otaru Eki Mae Bus Terminal and take the Sapporo - Niseko Niseko Ikoi no Yuyado Iroha bus operated by the Chuo Bus Company. Get off at the Niseko View Plaza bus stop, which is conveniently close to the roadside station.
Travel time: 1 hour and 46 minutes
Fare: 1840 yen
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