Michi-no-Eki Arakawa (道の駅 あらかわ) is a government-designated roadside station in 秩父市, Saitama, Japan, registered in 1993 as 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 a tourist-information desk. There is free parking for about 50 cars and 5 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–17:00（3月–11月）、9:00–16:00（12月–2月）〔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 Kanto road trip or campervan tour. It also makes a handy base for reaching nearby stations such as Ryoukami Onsen Kusurishi No Yu, Ootaki Onsen and Chichibu.

📍Address

〒369-1803 埼玉県秩父市荒川日野538番地1Chichibu, Saitama 369-1803, Japan

🕒Opening hours

9:00–17:00（3月–11月）、9:00–16:00（12月–2月）〔施設により異なる〕

📞Phone

0494-54-0022

🅿️Parking

50 cars · 5 large vehicles (free)

🏅Registered

1993 (official michi-no-eki)

🗾MapCode

150 121 116

Facilities

• 🍜Restaurant
• ☕Cafe
• 🛍Local products shop
• ⚡EV charging
• ℹ️Tourist information
• ♿Accessible restroom
• ♨Onsen / hot spring
• 🚿Shower
• ⛺Campground
• 🛏Lodging
• 📶Free Wi-Fi
• 🏧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 Arakawa

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

• 🏛 Museum 秩父市立荒川歴史民俗資料館 1 km
• ⛰ Mountain Mt. Kumakura 熊倉山 3.8 km
• 🏛 Museum 秩父錦酒づくりの森酒蔵資料館 5.3 km
• ⛰ Mountain Mt. Toridani 酉谷山 6.4 km
• 🌄 Viewpoint 旅立ちの丘 7 km
• ♨ Hot spring Seibu-Chichibu 西武秩父 7.5 km

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Hotels near Michi-no-Eki Arakawa

Michi-no-eki don't take overnight guests — but planning a road trip through Saitama usually means staying nearby. Compare hotels, ryokan and inns close to Michi-no-Eki Arakawa in 秩父市, Saitama, with English booking and free cancellation on most rooms.

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Nearby roadside stations

• Ryoukami Onsen Kusurishi No Yu 両神温泉薬師の湯 6.8 km
• Ootaki Onsen 大滝温泉 6.8 km
• Chichibu ちちぶ 8.5 km
• Ryuusei Kaikan 龍勢会館 10.8 km
• Kaju Kouen Ashigakubo 果樹公園あしがくぼ 11.5 km

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