[For a detour on your trip] 4 recommended roadside stations in Chiba

Perfect for a break during your drive! We will introduce some recommended roadside stations in Chiba Prefecture.
There are roadside stations where you can eat seafood and vegetables delivered directly from the source, roadside stations where you can enjoy strawberry picking, and even a rare roadside station called "Moto-Shogakko"! Why not stop by while sightseeing? We will introduce them from the northwest, south, and northeast.

■ Northwest Area | Roadside Station Ichikawa

Located right next to the Ichikawa Kita Interchange on the outer ring road, this roadside station is easily accessible from central Tokyo. It opened in April 2018.
The area also has a variety of accommodation options, including a market selling local specialties such as pears and seaweed, a cafe serving freshly roasted coffee, an Italian restaurant, and a cultural school.

Address: 10-1 Kokubu 6-chome, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture

Business hours: 8:00-22:00 (varies by facility)

Parking: 69 spaces for regular cars, 48 spaces for large cars

About 50 minutes from Yunoie

■Southern Area｜Roadside Station Yasuda Elementary School

This is a rare roadside station in Japan that was repurposed from an elementary school.After the school closed in 2014, it was renovated into the "Urban Exchange Facility/Roadside Station Yasuda Elementary School."
It is a spot that combines a retro, nostalgic atmosphere with modernity, with a restaurant where you can enjoy "Hota Elementary School Lunch," accommodation, hot spring baths, a local market, and more. It is also recommended for families.

Address: 724 Yasuda, Kyonan-machi, Awa-gun, Chiba Prefecture

Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (varies by facility)

Parking: 107 spaces for regular cars, 5 spaces for large cars

About 20 minutes from Yuraginoie, about 20 minutes from Kamogawa 919

■ Northeast Area | Roadside Station Minori no Sato Togane

A roadside station surrounded by lush greenery and home to one of the prefecture's largest plant markets.
Strawberry picking (December to May) is also popular, and you can enjoy multiple varieties such as Chibaberry and Akihime. The famous "Totchi-yaki" and "Toro-ri Premium Pudding" are also perfect souvenirs.

Address: 1300-3 Tama, Togane City, Chiba Prefecture

Business hours: 9:00-18:00

Parking: 174 spaces for regular cars, 6 spaces for large cars

About 25 minutes from Sannoie

■Minamiboso Area | Minaminosato MUJI

This "general exchange terminal" produced by MUJI was born in Kamogawa, Chiba. In addition to a cafe where you can enjoy rice balls and set meals made with local rice and vegetables, it also has a farm produce shop, workspace, and workshops. Satoyama experiences and local events are also available, making this a new type of roadside station that combines rest, shopping, and experiences.

Address: 1696 Miyayama, Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture

Business hours: 9:00-18:00

Parking: Approximately 100-150 regular cars / 3 large bus spaces

About 5 minutes from Kamogawa 919

​Click here for a map of roadside stations around LOOF

Please stop by if you are in Chiba Prefecture.