Michi-no-Eki Ara Essa 道の駅 あらエッサ · 安来市, Shimane

Michi-no-Eki Ara Essa (道の駅 あらエッサ) is a government-designated roadside station in 安来市, Shimane, Japan, one of the country's official michi-no-eki rest stops for road travellers. On-site you'll find a restaurant, a cafe, a local-products shop, EV charging and free Wi-Fi. There is free parking for about 76 cars and 10 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–21:30〔施設により異なる〕. Like every michi-no-eki it offers free parking and 24-hour restrooms, making it a reliable stop on a Chugoku road trip or campervan tour. It also makes a handy base for reaching nearby stations such as Hirose ・ Tomita Shiro, Oku Ooyama and Honjou.

📍Address

〒692-0074 島根県安来市中海町118-1Yasugi, Shimane 692-0074, Japan

🕒Opening hours

9:00–21:30〔施設により異なる〕

📞Phone

0854-23-2510

🅿️Parking

76 cars · 10 large vehicles (free)

🗾MapCode

109 262 714

Facilities

• 🍜Restaurant
• ☕Cafe
• 🛍Local products shop
• ⚡EV charging
• 📶Free Wi-Fi
• ♿Accessible restroom
• ♨Onsen / hot spring
• 🚿Shower
• ⛺Campground
• 🛏Lodging
• ℹ️Tourist information
• 🏧ATM
• ⛽Gas station
• 🍼Baby room
• 🎨Hands-on experiences
• 🖼Museum / gallery
• 🌳Park
• 🔭Observation deck

Facility and opening-hour data is based on Japan's national land survey and the official michi-no-eki directory, and may change — check the official page before relying on it.

Nearby roadside stations

• Hirose ・ Tomita Shiro 広瀬・富田城 12.8 km
• Oku Ooyama 奥大山 19.4 km
• Honjou 本庄 20 km
• Ooyama Megumi No Sato 大山恵みの里 20.2 km
• Nichinan Hino Kawa No Sato にちなん日野川の郷 26.5 km