Michi-no-Eki Kusatsu (道の駅 草津) is a government-designated roadside station in 草津市, Shiga, Japan, registered in 2002 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 48 cars and 6 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–18:00、9:00–19:00（7・8月）＜休 毎週月曜日（月曜日が祝日の場合は翌日）・12/31–1/2＞. Like every michi-no-eki it offers free parking and 24-hour restrooms, making it a reliable stop on a Kansai road trip or campervan tour. It also makes a handy base for reaching nearby stations such as Biwa Mizuumi Oohashi Kome Puraza, Aguri No Sato Rittou and Imoko No Sato.

📍Address

〒525-0001 滋賀県草津市下物町1436Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0001, Japan

🕒Opening hours

9:00–18:00、9:00–19:00（7・8月）＜休 毎週月曜日（月曜日が祝日の場合は翌日）・12/31–1/2＞

📞Phone

077-568-3610

🅿️Parking

48 cars · 6 large vehicles (free)

🏅Registered

2002 (official michi-no-eki)

🗾MapCode

148 848 001

Facilities

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

Things to do near Kusatsu

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

• 🏛 Museum 中仙道守山宿郷土人形館 5.2 km
• 🏛 Museum Moriyama municipal burial Cultural Property Center 守山市立埋蔵文化財センター 6.4 km
• 🌄 Viewpoint 野洲川河川公園 7.5 km
• 📸 Sight Kyoshi's stupa 虚子の塔 8.6 km
• 📸 Sight Tendaihokkeshunenbungakushoshikiisshu 天台法華宗年分学生式一首 8.9 km
• 📸 Sight Tennozan burial mound 天王山古墳 9.2 km

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Hotels near Michi-no-Eki Kusatsu

Michi-no-eki don't take overnight guests — but planning a road trip through Shiga usually means staying nearby. Compare hotels, ryokan and inns close to Michi-no-Eki Kusatsu in 草津市, Shiga, with English booking and free cancellation on most rooms.

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Nearby roadside stations

• Biwa Mizuumi Oohashi Kome Puraza びわ湖大橋米プラザ 6.1 km
• Aguri No Sato Rittou アグリの郷栗東 6.6 km
• Imoko No Sato 妹子の郷 10.5 km
• Ryuuou Kagamino Sato 竜王かがみの里 12.9 km
• Konzeno Sato Rittou こんぜの里りっとう 14.5 km

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