Michi-no-Eki Ariake — Kumamoto Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Ariake (道の駅有明) is a government-designated roadside station in 天草市, Kumamoto, Japan, registered in 1995 as one of the country's official michi-no-eki rest stops for road travellers. On-site you'll find a hot-spring (onsen) bath, a restaurant, a cafe, a local-products shop and a tourist-information desk. There is free parking for about 62 cars and 5 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–18:00. Like every michi-no-eki it offers free parking and 24-hour restrooms, making it a reliable stop on a Kyushu road trip or campervan tour. It also makes a handy base for reaching nearby stations such as Kamiamakusa Sanpaaru, Tanoura and Uto Mariina.

📍Address: 〒861-7311 熊本県天草市有明町大字上津浦1955Amakusa, Kumamoto 861-7311, Japan
🕒Opening hours: 9:00–18:00
📞Phone: 0969-53-1565
🅿️Parking: 62 cars · 5 large vehicles (free)
🏅Registered: 1995 (official michi-no-eki)
🗾MapCode: 254 621 238

Facilities

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

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 Ariake

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

⛰ Mountain Oidake 老嶽 4.2 km
📸 Sight サンタマリア館 6 km
🌄 Viewpoint Kayatsumaru Viewpoint カヤツ丸展望台 8.8 km
⛰ Mountain Kura Take 倉岳 8.9 km
🌄 Viewpoint Kuratake Paraglider Launch 9.4 km
🐟 Aquarium 天草いるかワールド 10.1 km

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Nearby roadside stations

Kamiamakusa Sanpaaru 上天草さんぱーる 13.1 km
Tanoura たのうら 24.5 km
Uto Mariina 宇土マリーナ 26.3 km
Mizunashi Honjin Fukae みずなし本陣ふかえ 26.6 km
Ashi Kita Dekopon 芦北でこぽん 29.1 km

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