Michi-no-Eki Arai
道の駅あらい37°02′ N 138°14′ EMichi no eki
Michi-no-Eki Arai suits drivers and cyclists on Route 18 who want a big choice of food in one stop, and its trade-off is the bustle of an expressway-side complex.
What to order
- Myoko Koshihikari from Shikisaikan Hidanan
- Fresh fish from the fish centre
This roadside station sits on Route 18 beside the Arai parking area and smart interchange of the Joshin-etsu Expressway. It gathers a tourist office, a fish market, a farm stand and a string of restaurants, with a convenience store and a coin laundry.
Shikisaikan Hidanan sells Myoko vegetables and Koshihikari rice, and the Japan Sea fish centre opens from 09:15 to 17:45. A wood-fired pizza café and two ramen counters keep longer hours, and each shop sets its own closed days.
Quick answers about Michi-no-Eki Araiよくある質問
When is Michi-no-Eki Arai open?
Michi-no-Eki Arai is open each shop keeps its own hours; the station publishes a monthly schedule.
What should you order at Michi-no-Eki Arai?
At Michi-no-Eki Arai, order myoko Koshihikari from Shikisaikan Hidanan, or fresh fish from the fish centre.
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