Kochi’s other 16 roadside stations

1. Osugi   see map

TEL: 0887-72-1417

Location: Otoyo Town, 15 minutes from Otoyo Interchange.

Characteristics: Near Osugi, one of the oldest trees in Kochi. The udon here is delicious!

2. Shimanto Taisho   see map

TEL: 0880-27-0113

Location: Shimanto Town, Taisho

Characteristics: Has two stone windmills, athletic field, and a stage. You can see many regional goods made out of stone and wood at the museum there.

3. Birafu   see map

TEL: 0887-59-3111

Location: Kami City

Characteristics: Has many facilities for aquatic sports, such as a pool and sauna. It’s also right next to the Anpanman Museum!

4. Kawauso no sato Susaki   see map

TEL: 0889-40-0004

Location: Susaki City

Characteristics: Has many local goods from the region as well as tourist information for Susaki City.

5. Mejika no sato Tosashimizu   see map

TEL: 0880-83-1103

Location: Tosashimizu City

Characteristics: Near the entrance to Ashizuri National Park, also has locally made Katsuo and other marine products.

6. Tanoeki-ya   see map

TEL: 0887-32-1077

Location: Tano Town

Characteristics: Has tourist information about the town, as well as locally made product, including regional sweet potatoes.

7. Sukumo   see map

TEL: 0880-63-0801

Location: Sukumo City

Characteristics: Near the border of Ehime, you can see beautiful seaside views from the observation point here. From November to February, you can also see the “Daruma sunset”.

8. Yusuhara   see map

TEL: 0889-65-1100

Location: Yusuhara Town

Characteristics: Located near one of the largest limestone deposits in Japan, here you can see restored thatched hut houses and windmills, as well as appreciate some of Kochi’s beautiful forests.

9. Fusegasaka   see map

TEL: 0889-62-3225

Location: Tsuno Town

Characteristics: Located at the headwaters of the Shimanto river, you can experience tea ceremony just before riding down the station’s 100 meter roller slide.

10. Tosa Sameura   see map

TEL: 0887-82-1680

Location: Tosa Town

Characteristics: Near Sameura dam, you can go fishing for local river fish before you go on one of the many beautiful hikes.

11. Aguri Kubokawa   see map

TEL: 0880-22-8848

Location: Shimanto Town

Characteristics: This station is located near the Shimanto river, and here you can eat some of the local foods and vegetables, as well as a wide variety of soft cream.

12. Yasu   see map

TEL: 0887-57-7122

Location: Konan City

Characteristics: This station is next to Yashi Park, as well as the oldest man-made canal in Japan.

13. Nankoku Furari   see map

TEL: 088-880-8112

Location: Nankoku City

Characteristics: This station has a symbolic mechanical clock, and here you can see many goods that are special products of Nankoku city.

14. Kiramesse Muroto   see map

TEL: 0887-25-2918

Location: Muroto City

Characteristics: This station is powered by solar energy, and here you can eat food and ice cream that isn’t sold anywhere else.

15. Oyama   see map

TEL: 0887-32-0506

Location: Aki City

Characteristics: Here you can buy many unique goods from Aki city, and there are several seaside pathways you can stroll down.

16. 633 binosato (Musasabinosato)   see map

TEL: 088-850-5300

Location: Ino Town

Characteristics: Here you can find handmade local snacks, and see photo and movie exhibits about the region.