Michi-no-Eki Asahi — Niigata Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Asahi (道の駅朝日) is a government-designated roadside station in 村上市, Niigata, 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 hot-spring (onsen) bath, a restaurant, a local-products shop, lodging and EV charging. There is free parking for about 238 cars and 20 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–18:00（11–3月は17:30まで）. Like every michi-no-eki it offers free parking and 24-hour restrooms, making it a reliable stop on a Chubu road trip or campervan tour. It also makes a handy base for reaching nearby stations such as Sasagawa Nagare, Kanbayashi and Sekigawa.

📍Address: 〒958-0261 新潟県村上市猿沢1215Murakami, Niigata 958-0261, Japan
🕒Opening hours: 9:00–18:00（11–3月は17:30まで）
📞Phone: 0254-72-1551
🅿️Parking: 238 cars · 20 large vehicles (free)
🏅Registered: 1993 (official michi-no-eki)
🗾MapCode: 250 708 422

Facilities

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

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