I went to Michi-no-eki Iidaka Station! Introducing in detail the popular souvenirs, gourmet food, and surrounding information at Michi-no-eki you can enjoy natural hot springs and soba making experiences!

Iidaka Station is Michi-no-eki located in Iitaka-cho, MatsusakaCity. Not only do we sell local vegetables and specialty products, but we also have early morning cafes and restaurants that are popular for their carefully selected local gourmet food!

At this natural hot spring, which is highly rated nationwide, you can enjoy 11 types of hot water while looking out at the scenery of Iidaka!
I will introduce you in detail♪

There have been mineral springs in this area since ancient times, and locals took the hot water home for bathing.

`` Michi-no-eki Iidaka Station'' mined and secured this highly concentrated source, and since 2004 it has gained popularity as a `` Michi-no-eki with hot springs.'' It's quiet and has a great view, and if you soak while listening to the murmur of the Kushida River and the chirping of birds, you'll be able to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

There are 11 different types of baths here, including herbal baths, turtle baths, kettle baths, maki baths, and sauna baths.

Among them, this steam bath is popular because it prevents you from getting hot because you can expose your face and enjoy the steam sauna!
After soaking in the hot springs, why not have a relaxing massage at "Japan Therapy Relaxation"?

Shoulder and waist course: 20 minutes 2,160 yen
Phone number 090-4869-1777

At Miraku Kobo, you can also experience making soba noodles using high-quality locally produced buckwheat flour.
Recommended for first-timers and those who want to start making soba in earnest! You can enjoy the freshly made soba on the spot.
The experience lasts about an hour and starts at 2,160 yen per bowl.

There is also a grassy park where you can go sledding, which children love.

Depending on the time of year, you can enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by lush green lawns and a spectacular view of Iidaka stretching out into the distance.

Now, when I entered the station, I was greeted by a row of attractive products such as local vegetables and specialty products!

There are boxed sweets in the souvenir corner, but processed goods, tea, and rice cakes are popular here.
Now, let's introduce the products that our local station master confidently recommends!

“Tottoki grilled green onion miso” 550 yen. Based on local miso, it is exquisitely blended with plenty of green onions, green chili peppers, and mash, giving it a slightly spicy adult flavor.
This is a dish that has been very popular since it first went on sale, and goes well with rice!

Tea and shiitake mushrooms are specialties of this region, which experiences large temperature differences.

The tea leaves are thick, so you can drink it deliciously no matter how many times you brew it.
"Iidaka green tea tea bag" 540 yen, which can also be brewed cold.

Iidaka has a sweet called ``Dengara'' that has been passed down for a long time.
It got its name because the knots on its surface look like ``rice fields,'' and it is also known as ``noagari mochi,'' and it is said that each farmer would make and eat it after the rice planting and other agricultural work had finished. is.

The rice cake with plenty of red bean paste was wrapped in Japanese leaves, and the pleasant aroma of the leaves transferred to the rice cake, giving it a gentle and nostalgic taste. 3 pieces for 390 yen, 5 pieces for 650 yen.

This "Darayaki" is also a sweet that has been loved in Iidaka for a long time.
The traditional ``Darayaki'' was made with mugwort and was moist and heavy, but this one is fluffy and has a modern twist.

As soon as I took a bite, the aroma of mugwort filled my mouth, and it was so delicious that I ended up eating way too much!
330 yen for 5 pieces.

``Restaurant Iitaka'' has a gentle wooden atmosphere and a friendly staff, where you can enjoy dishes made with local specialties and seasonal ingredients.
Popular items include seasonal menu items and handmade soba noodles made with locally produced buckwheat flour.

The seasonal menu for that day was called ``Kasugawa,'' which was brightly colored and reminiscent of spring.
Decorated sushi, stuffed with thick local shiitake mushrooms, kakiage made with seasonal local ingredients, simmered chicken rolls, country konjac stir-fried with sesame seeds, spicy pickled celery, and handmade sakura kudzu tofu.
Besides its appearance, what surprised me was the flavor! The seasoning was elegant, but there were accents to bring out each ingredient, and the overall balance of light and shade was exquisite, and I was pleasantly surprised with every use of the chopsticks!

The price is 1340 yen regardless of the season, and you can enjoy this content until the end of May 2018.

"Matsusaka beef bowl" 1340 yen.
A hearty bowl of rice topped with only tender A5 rank Matsusaka beef, seasoned sukiyaki-style!
It comes with a small bowl, red soup stock, and pickles, and you can also order a large bowl of rice.

"Momiji Curry" 890 yen. This original curry is made with locally caught natural venison!

Venison is low in fat and high in protein, making it very healthy! Deer meat is often thought to be tough, but the sinews are carefully removed to make it tender.

When you exit the store, there is "Iidaka Chaya" on the right.

It has been around since its founding in 1990, and was reopened in 2013 as an early morning cafe starting at 7:30 a.m.

You can enjoy original menus such as Japanese and Western breakfasts, seasonal wine coin lunches, and Japanese black tea made from Japanese tea.
The store also sells wood products made from precious woods.

The 400 yen "Toast Morning" you can enjoy at the teahouse comes with bread, boiled egg, salad, and your choice of drink. The 400 yen "Japanese Morning" includes natto, seaweed, raw egg, rice, pickles, red soup stock, and tea.

In 2016, the sister store of `` Michi-no-eki Iidaka Station'', ``Nase Station'', opened approximately 26km west of Iidaka Station, close to the Nara Prefecture border.

As a center of town with many historical sites and nature, this place is also full of charm! Please come and visit us.

It is close to Michi-no-eki Iidaka Station, and there are many tourist spots.

One of them is Mezurashi-togePass.
This historic site is located on the old Wakayama Kaido road and is based on the legend of Kokubuki. The Mezurashi-togePass Mezurashi-togePass, is a popular walking course starting from and arriving at Iidaka Station, as it allows you to tour the historic sites in about an hour.

【basic information】
Address 177 Miyamae, Iidaka-cho, MatsusakaCity Mie Prefecture 515-1502
Phone number 0598-46-1111
Parking lot: 8 large spaces, 116 regular cars, 28 motorbikes
business hours
Iitaka no Yu Reception 10:00-20:00
Restaurant Iitaka 11:00-19:00 (18:30 OL)
Iidaka Chaya 7:30-14:00 (13:30LO)
Miraku Kobo starts from 10:00 to 15:00 (reservation priority)
Iitaka store 9:00-18:00
Japanese Therapy Relaxation Reception 11:00-20:00
Hase Station 7:30-16:00 (15:30LO)
Closed on Wednesdays (2nd Wednesday of June and December for Iitaka store) *Open if it is a public holiday, but closed on the following weekday December 31st, January 1st
Toilet inside/outside the facility *Available 24 hours, is there a barrier-free toilet?
EV charging facility (2 facilities)

Stamp Rally (with)
Michi-no-eki ticket (available)

*The information posted is as of March 2018.