Michi-no-Eki Ara Essa — Shimane Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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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.

Things to do near Ara Essa

Sightseeing spots, viewpoints, museums and attractions within a short drive of this michi-no-eki — use Ara Essa as a base to explore Shimane.

🏯 Castle Ruin of Yonago Castle 米子城跡 2 km
🏛 Museum Yonago City Museum of Art 米子市美術館 2.7 km
🏛 Museum San'in History Museum 米子市立山陰歴史館 2.7 km
📸 Sight 憩いゾーン 12.1 km
📸 Sight 木の館 12.2 km
🏯 Castle 月山富田城 12.7 km

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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

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