Michi-no-Eki Ariake 道の駅 有明 · 天草市, Kumamoto

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.

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