Michi-no-Eki Katsura (道の駅 かつら) is a government-designated roadside station in 東茨城郡城里町, Ibaraki, 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, a tourist-information desk and a park. There is free parking for about 110 cars and 6 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–18:00（4–9月） 9:00–17:00（10–3月）. 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 Hitachioomiya, Miwa and Motegi.

📍Address

〒311-4341 茨城県東茨城郡城里町大字御前山37Shirosato, Ibaraki 311-4341, Japan

🕒Opening hours

9:00–18:00（4–9月） 9:00–17:00（10–3月）

📞Phone

029-289-2334

🅿️Parking

110 cars · 6 large vehicles (free)

🏅Registered

1993 (official michi-no-eki)

🗾MapCode

188 745 880

Facilities

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

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

• 🏯 Castle 孫根城跡 3.9 km
• 🏯 Castle 大山城跡 4.3 km
• ⛰ Mountain Mt. Takatori 高取山 6.1 km
• 🌄 Viewpoint 辰ノ口展望台 9.7 km
• 📸 Sight 不動の滝 12 km
• ⛰ Mountain Mt. Asabo 朝房山 13.1 km

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Hotels near Michi-no-Eki Katsura

Michi-no-eki don't take overnight guests — but planning a road trip through Ibaraki usually means staying nearby. Compare hotels, ryokan and inns close to Michi-no-Eki Katsura in 東茨城郡城里町, Ibaraki, with English booking and free cancellation on most rooms.

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Nearby roadside stations

• Hitachioomiya 常陸大宮 9 km
• Miwa みわ 13.2 km
• Motegi もてぎ 14.7 km
• Hitachioota ひたちおおた 17.9 km
• Sashiba No Sato Ichikai サシバの里いちかい 21.1 km

Featured in these road-trip routes

• Northern Ibaraki Drive: Fukuroda Falls, Ryujin Gorge & Hitachi Seaside Park

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