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Michi-no-Eki Atsumi Sharin
Eye-popping designs like boats on the water at this roadside stop on the Sea on Japan.
Michi-no-Eki Atsumi Sharin is located along the coastal Route 7 in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. Its distinctive exterior features two boats on the roof to mimic vessels bobbing on the seas, with the building constructed using locally sourced Atsumi cedar logs.
This spacious roadside station offers a variety of facilities, including the Bussankan, where visitors can purchase local specialties and processed agricultural products from the Atsumi region. The Hayaiso Drive-in restaurant opens as early as 7 a.m., serving up great, fresh seafood. The lively Outdoor Bazaar resembles a bustling market with stands selling processed goods and ice cream, including a variety of regional soft-serve flavors perfect for taste-testing.
A walking path from the station leads to the seashore, where visitors can enjoy tide-pooling or admire the sunset. The green space also hosts various events, making this a great stop for a quick visit or even a full day of exploration and relaxation.
Highlights
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You know you’re there by the unique exterior designed to mimic boats as they bob across the seas.
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A variety of facilities are available, including the Bussankan, Hayaiso Drive-in, and Outdoor Bazaar.
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Walking path leads from the roadside station to the sea, where visitors can enjoy tide-pooling and sunset views.
Photos
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![The Bussankan is perfect for souvenir shopping, offering a wide variety of local specialties.]()
The Bussankan is perfect for souvenir shopping, offering a wide variety of local specialties.
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![Open from 7 AM, the Hayaiso Drive-in serves fresh seafood, perfect for early birds.]()
Open from 7 AM, the Hayaiso Drive-in serves fresh seafood, perfect for early birds.
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![The Outdoor Bazaar offers light meals such as soba, soft-serve ice cream, and grilled squid.]()
The Outdoor Bazaar offers light meals such as soba, soft-serve ice cream, and grilled squid.
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![The Information Center is a great stop during a drive, featuring showers and nursing rooms.]()
The Information Center is a great stop during a drive, featuring showers and nursing rooms.
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![On the second floor of the Information Center, there is an outdoor terrace with breathtaking views.]()
On the second floor of the Information Center, there is an outdoor terrace with breathtaking views.
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![The walking path leading to the sea is popular for sunset viewing.]()
The walking path leading to the sea is popular for sunset viewing.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
No, we don't.
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Are there any smoking areas?
There is outdoors smoking area.
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Is there an electric vehicle charging station available?
Yes, it is available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 道の駅 あつみ しゃりん
- Postal Code
- 999-7121
- Address
- 606 Tonoura, Wasada, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata
- Telephone
- 0235-44-3211
- Closed
- Last Wednesday of the month (excepting in July and August), December 31th, January 1st
- Business Hours
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Product Hall from September to April 8:30am - 5:30pm／From May to August 8:00am - 6:00pm
Outdoor Bazaar Ice Cream Stand: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Tachisoba: 7:00am - 4:30pm
Hayaiso Drive-in: 7:00am - 4:30pm
Nezugaseki Fishery Processing Cooperative: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Access
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(1)About 10 minutes by car from JR Atsumi-Onsen Station.
(2)About 10 minutes by car from Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway Atsumi-Onsen Interchange.
(3)About 55 minutes by car from Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway Asahi-Mahoroba Interchange. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)