[Ehime, Japan ]Recommended roadside stations by locals.

道の駅ふたみ

眺めが良い、展望デッキも有って色んな角度から景色を見れる。

モアイもいた。 pic.twitter.com/V9fKr3zVZl

— のままる (@nomamaru937) March 17, 2023

Roadside Station Futami (Futami Seaside Park) is a roadside station where you can see the sunset so beautifully that the sea in front of the station has been selected as one of the 100 best sunsets in "Japan ".
It is also a popular date spot for couples, with a Lover's Cape, a wishing stone, and a bell for happiness. "It is also recognized as a sacred place for lovers ".

今回の #ランチ🍴は伊予市の道の駅ふたみ内にある『渚のレストラン モンドブルー』さん🌊
私は『双海の日替わりランチ(ヒレカツ、カツオのたたき)』、後輩は『しらすのフタミーゼ(ジェノベーゼ)』
しらすのフタミーゼは人気みたいで結構注文されてました😊
スイーツ＆ドリンクセットも始まってました☕ pic.twitter.com/pB9UP6olDD

— ネグレスコ (@haland009) November 20, 2021

In 2021, the restaurant "Monde Bleu "was renovated and opened, and with the addition of new tenants, the popularity of the restaurant has further accelerated.
It is also a good place to take a break from sightseeing, as it has a produce market, a wide variety of souvenirs, and the famous jakoten (fish cake).
Other e-bike rentals are also available, allowing visitors to enjoy the coastline by bicycle.
If you like the ocean, please check it out.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Futami
Address: 2326 Kou Takagishi, Futakai-cho, Iyo-shi, Ehime 799-3207
Access: 15 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Iyo IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0899860522
Business hours: 9:00-18:00

道の駅 内子フレッシュパークからり🚗 pic.twitter.com/tNupiAmKwX

— issaSP (@sp_issa) April 16, 2022

This roadside station is located near a mountain rich in nature between two rivers.
In summer, it is possible to go down to the river and play in the water.
Fresh vegetables and fruits from Uchiko Town, as well as gelato and bread made from them, are sold here.
It is also a popular roadside station that attracts many visitors on weekends and holidays, with space set aside for eating and drinking your purchases while enjoying the view of the river.

We recommend the Uchiko pork burger.
Not only Uchiko pork, but also the buns are homemade and the "malt sauce "inside is a special product produced at a sake brewery in Uchiko Town.
After dinner, we recommend the more than 20 types of gelato sorbet made from local fruits and vegetables.
There are many unusual local ice cream products such as jambara and glutinous barley, so be sure to find your favorite!

"Basic Information "
Facility Name: Roadside Station Uchiko Fresh Park Karari
Address: 2452 Uchiko, Uchiko-machi, Kita-gun, Ehime 790-0934
Access: 4 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Uchiko Gojasaki IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0893431122
Business hours: 8:00-17:00

朝といえば海鮮。
7時から開いていた道の駅八幡浜みなっとのどーや食堂。
なんか山の方がいい感じです。
市場もあって新鮮な魚がかなりお手頃。このあたりで有名なフカもいました。
そして柑橘盛り沢山。
あと何故かざびえる様がいらっしゃいました。 pic.twitter.com/pGnn4xlKhY

— めんま｜日本全国食べ歩き (@menma825) March 18, 2022

Fresh fish landed at the local Yawatahama fishing port is the attraction of this roadside station.
At the direct sales shop "Do-ya Market ", you can purchase fish that have just been landed in the morning.
On-site "Do-ya Restaurant "is a diner directly operated by Do-ya Market, where you can enjoy fresh fish.

Seafood barbecue is also available, and seafood selected at "Do-ya Market "can be grilled over charcoal on the spot, making this roadside station a must for seafood lovers.
In addition, "Agora Marché "offers a wide range of sweets, citrus, breads and souvenirs.
We recommend this roadside station for sightseeing and a short drive.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Yawatahama Minato
Address: 1581-23 Okishinden, Yawatahama, Ehime 796-0088
Access: 4 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Yawatahama IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0894213710
Business hours: 9:00-18:00

今週のSOLATO①

今週は伊方町・佐田岬へ。途中の道の駅伊方・きらら館、道の駅瀬戸農業公園などに立ち寄りさまざまな柑橘や産品を探索しつつ、佐田岬メロディラインをドライブしました。みさき風の丘パークでは間近で風車の迫力を体感しました。#grc797 pic.twitter.com/J58v4gDCnD

— ワタナベアサコ (@asakong) March 19, 2023

Located near the base of the Cape Sada Peninsula, this roadside station has a rare aquarium called Fureai Aquarium where visitors can interact with fish.
It is possible to feed the fish directly (out of order as of 3/25/2023) and is a popular spot for children.

On the second floor, there is the "Kirara Aquarium ", a virtual aquarium where you can experience another dimension with images of the ocean floor playing on the entire wall of the room.
When you touch the fish, mysterious things happen, so why not let your child who loves fish experience it?
And you can purchase freshly fried "jakoten "and "jakokatsu "at "Iho Jakoten "in the parking lot.
Note that it is popular and may sell out near evening.
Incidentally, the rooftop is an observatory, from which you can see the Seto Inland Sea and the Uwakai Sea, as well as the Cape Sada Peninsula.
Please come in contact with the fish and enjoy the delicious jakoten.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Ikata/Kirara-kan
Address：〒796-0421 Ehime Prefecture Nishi-Uwa-gun Ibata-cho 3-179, 9-cho
Access: 14 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Houchi IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0894390230
Business hours: 9:00-17:30

道の駅天空の郷さんさん（久万高原町）
町の特産品やレストラン、フードコートがあります。あっさり中華そば、何杯でもいけそう🍜あつあつの甘辛いカルビ丼も良き。

#あのつ旅行記 pic.twitter.com/J09dXHaFx0

— あのつ (@anotsu_castle) March 11, 2023

The charm of the mountain bounty that you can only buy here, grown at an altitude of about 800 meters.
The produce market offers a wide selection of highland vegetables grown with great care by local farmers.
In particular, tomatoes produced in Kuma Takahara Town are a specialty of the town, with a rich, sweet, fruit-like flavor.
On the premises, there is a buffet restaurant that uses a lot of fresh vegetables from Kuma Kogen Town, allowing you to enjoy highland vegetables to the fullest.

There is also a food court and a bakery (sansan bakery). The popular products "salt bread "and "golden pillar "made with Ehime butter are very good souvenirs.
In addition, firewood for outdoor use can be purchased inexpensively, so many campers can be seen on holidays.
"It takes about 30 minutes by car from the Matsuyama IC ", so please visit us while sightseeing.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Tenku no Sato, San San
Address: 1855-6 Irino, Kuma Kogen-cho, Kamuyuana-gun, Ehime 791-1202
Access: 29 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Matsuyama IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0892213400
Business hours: 9:00-17:00

道の駅　風早の里　風和里
海沿いの道の駅
レストランオープン前なので、直売所で鯛めしを購入
しっかりと鯛の旨味が染みててウマイ！#道の駅#道の駅スタンプラリー#道の駅ツーリング pic.twitter.com/lyltkZHeGg

— Daisuke@Vストローム650【SSTR2023 No6265 5/27スタート予定】 (@WP_Daisuke) March 25, 2023

Located in the north of Matsuyama City, this roadside station is surrounded by mountains and the sea and is rich in nature.
Incidentally, since the ocean is right in front of the building, it is crowded with bathers during the summer.

In the evening, many people take pictures of the sunset from the observatory, making it a great place for dates and sightseeing.
Freshly picked local seafood and vegetables are sold in the store.
Restaurant "Hanahenro "is popular among locals for its reasonably priced local cuisine that makes use of locally grown ingredients.
We recommend "Sea bream rice araoni set meal ""Bokkake-don (rice bowl) ""Jako-ten set meal "and more.
It is a little far from Matsuyama City, but if you drive there, you can enjoy a pleasant drive along the coastline.
Please enjoy the sea, seafood, and spectacular views.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Kazahaya-no-sato, Kazawari
Address: 119 Oura, Matsuyama, Ehime 799-2408
Access: 3 minutes by car from JR "Oura Station "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0899117700
Business hours: 9:00-18:00

#見た人も無言で青い何かを上げる
多々羅しまなみ公園にて🌉
蒼い空、碧い海✨ pic.twitter.com/G0fFW8nMcY

— オチイサム (@Pw5wQrblVFhPC2j) February 15, 2023

This roadside station is located right off the Omishima IC.
The refreshing Seto Inland Sea stretches out before one's eyes and is called a sacred place for cyclists.
The restaurant offers terrace seating, where you can dine while enjoying a view of the Seto Inland Sea.

Reservations for course meals are also available, and menus that use plenty of local fish are popular.
It is possible to eat fish that are not often found in stores.
A children's menu is also available, so the whole family is sure to have fun.
There are also facilities in the vicinity that rent bicycles, campgrounds, and hot springs, making it possible to enjoy the area in a variety of ways.
If you pass by on the Shimanami Kaido, be sure to stop by.


"Basic Information "
Facility Name: Roadside Station Imabari City Tatara Shimanami Park
Address：〒794-1402 Ehime Prefecture, Imabari City, Kami-Ura-cho, Iguchi 9180-2
Access: Shimanami Kaido "1 minute drive from Omishima IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0897873866
Business hours: 9:00-17:00

気持ち良い☀️なのでしまなみ海道から四国方面へ🚙
よしうみいきいき館で海鮮焼きで英気を養う😋
明日からまた頑張ろ‼️

禁煙継続中！
･禁煙時間：255日22:03:44
･禁煙できた本数：2,559本
･節約できた金額：63,975円
･延びた寿命：9日18時間34分#禁煙ウォッチ https://t.co/ktQlgWNAIj pic.twitter.com/ox5gfFDF4Y

— あおたん (@beGglGkT1eOPGEL) March 6, 2022

Fish swim in tanks inside the roadside station and can be purchased live.
You can enjoy grilling that fresh fish on the spot at "Kaisen Shichirin Barbecue "is popular.

The seafood from the Seto Inland Sea served while enjoying a view of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea is exquisite.
Other popular restaurant dishes include "Uni-Don "Uni-Don "and "Ikii-Don ", both of which are rich in seafood.
In the winter, the restaurant offers all-you-can-eat oysters and has been featured in the media.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant also holds jakoten demonstrations and sales, which are popular among the locals.
It also sells a wide variety of vegetables from the town, as well as specialty products and souvenirs.
Enjoy fresh seafood.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Yoshiumi Iki-Ikiikan
Address：〒794-2114 Ehime Prefecture, Imabari City, Yoshikai-cho 4520-2
Access: Shimanami Kaido "3 minutes by car from Oshima Minami IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0897843710
Business hours: 9:00-17:00

道の駅小松オアシス
高速から降りずに行ける！
温泉もある！
キャンプ場もある！
モンベルもある？！
便利すぎる道の駅
モンベルカードでソフトクリームも割引
清見ソフトクリームフレッシュな酸味でうまい#道の駅#道の駅ツーリング#道の駅スタンプラリー pic.twitter.com/IAmj26UGpm

— Daisuke@Vストローム650【SSTR2023 No6265 5/27スタート予定】 (@WP_Daisuke) March 24, 2023

Roadside Station "Komatsu Oasis "is located in Saijo, Ehime Prefecture.
Located adjacent to the Matsuyama Expressway "Ishizuchi SA ", this roadside station is accessible from the Matsuyama Expressway as well as from ordinary roads.
It will be reopened in 2019, and as a base facility for outdoor activities, it has facilities where you can find various outdoor information and a climbing facility where you can experience a 6-meter-high rope climb.

There is also the "Montbell Store "operated by the popular outdoor brand Montbell, where you can also find a selection of outdoor goods.
There is also a produce market, where visitors can purchase fresh local vegetables, specialties, and souvenirs grown with care by local producers.
Incidentally, there is also a café attached to the building, which alone is a relaxing place to spend time, and there is even a hot spring adjacent to the building.
Located on a hill, "Tsubaki Onsen Komatsu "offers a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea archipelago and the city of Saijo.
This is a recommended roadside station where you can relax after a long journey.
Please try to use it when you pass by on the highway or when you visit Saijo City.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Roadside Station Komatsu Oasis
Address: 22-29 Shinyashiki, Komatsu-cho, Saijo, Ehime 799-1101
Access: 10 minutes by car from JR "Iyo-Komatsu Station "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0898763111
Business hours: 10:00-18:00