Michi-no-Eki Kotani — Nagano Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Kotani (道の駅小谷) is a government-designated roadside station in 北安曇郡小谷村, Nagano, Japan, registered in 1999 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 park. There is free parking for about 43 cars and 7 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 10:00–21:00〔施設によりが異なる〕＜休水曜日＞. 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 Hakuba, Oyashirazu Piapaaku and Shinano.

📍Address: 〒399-9601 長野県北安曇郡小谷村大宇北小谷1861-1Otari, Nagano 399-9601, Japan
🕒Opening hours: 10:00–21:00〔施設によりが異なる〕＜休水曜日＞
📞Phone: 0261-71-6000
🅿️Parking: 43 cars · 7 large vehicles (free)
🏅Registered: 1999 (official michi-no-eki)
🗾MapCode: 535 648 042

Facilities

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

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