Convenient! Fun! What You Can Do at “Michi-no-Eki” (Roadside Rest Area)

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    • 2018-10-11

Some visitors to Japan go to a sightseeing area by rental cars. In that case, it is convenient for them to know "Michi-no-Eki". The Michi-no-Eki is a roadside rest area to allow drivers to safely drive. There are 1,145 facilities nationwide (as of 2018). Actually, it has many attractive things besides being a rest area. Now, we are specifically showing you what you can do there.

Free Toilet Can be Used for 24 Hours Comfortably.

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As the Michi-no-Eki is subject to a rule to offer toilets free for 24 hours, it is very convenient for car users. Besides, you can comfortably take a toilet break in a clean bathroom equipped with toilet paper. Since the Michi-no-Eki is also displayed in a car navigation, it is a good idea to check Michi-no-Eki facilities on a route from a departure point to a destination. When coming close to the object, you should pay attention to an information sign of Michi-no-Eki not to miss it. You can also search them on Michi-no-Eki official site https://www.michi-no-eki.jp/.

You Can Buy Local Specialties

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The Michi-no-Eki also serves as a function for regional promotion. Accordingly, any Michi-no-Eki has a farmers market for agricultural products. So, you can buy rice, vegetables, fruits, etc. produced painstakingly by local farmers. Fresh and cheap, they are also popular among the locals.

...... read more in TABIDO website

https://www.tabido.jp/en-us/article/1017/