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Every michi-no-eki in Japan,
mapped in English

1,145 roadside stations — onsen, local food, EV charging and campgrounds. Find your stops and plan the perfect drive.

1,145roadside stations
47prefectures
100%free parking & 24h restrooms

Michi-no-eki 101

What is a michi-no-eki?

Michi-no-eki (道の駅, “roadside stations”) are government-designated rest stops found all over Japan — more than 1,100 of them. Expect free parking, spotless 24-hour restrooms, local food and farmers’ markets, and often an onsen hot spring. They’re one of the best-kept secrets of driving in Japan, yet most guides are Japanese-only. MichiStops maps every station in English.

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