Michi-no-Eki Hiwaki — Kagoshima Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Hiwaki (道の駅樋脇) is a government-designated roadside station in 薩摩川内市, Kagoshima, Japan, registered in 1994 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, free Wi-Fi and a tourist-information desk. There is free parking for about 65 cars and 7 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 Akune, Sakura Shima and Kinpou Ki Hana Kan.

📍Address: 〒895-1203 鹿児島県薩摩川内市樋脇町市比野156Satsumasendai, Kagoshima 895-1203, Japan
🕒Opening hours: 9:00–18:00
📞Phone: 0996-38-2506
🅿️Parking: 65 cars · 7 large vehicles (free)
🏅Registered: 1994 (official michi-no-eki)
🗾MapCode: 147 769 124

Facilities

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

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Nearby roadside stations

Akune 阿久根 24 km
Sakura Shima 桜島 28.8 km
Kinpou Ki Hana Kan きんぽう木花館 37.2 km
Tarumizu たるみず 40.5 km
Kuro Yuki Seto Dandan Shijou 黒之瀬戸だんだん市場 40.8 km

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