Michi-no-Eki Natowa ・ Esan (道の駅 なとわ・えさん), Hokkaido, Japan
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Michi-no-Eki Natowa ・ Esan 道の駅 なとわ・えさん · 函館市, Hokkaido

Michi-no-Eki Natowa ・ Esan (道の駅 なとわ・えさん) is a government-designated roadside station in 函館市, Hokkaido, Japan, one of the country's official michi-no-eki rest stops for road travellers. On-site you'll find a restaurant, a local-products shop, a campground, showers and free Wi-Fi. There is free parking for about 109 cars and 3 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 Hokkaido road trip or campervan tour. It also makes a handy base for reaching nearby stations such as Joumon Roman Minami Kayabe, Shikabe Kanketsu Izumi Kouen and Nanairo ・ Nanae.

📍Address
〒041-0525 北海道函館市日ノ浜町31-2Hakodate, Hokkaido 041-0525, Japan
🕒Opening hours
9:00–18:00(4–9月) 9:00–17:00(10–3月)
📞Phone
0138-85-4010
🅿️Parking
109 cars · 3 large vehicles (free)
🗾MapCode
582 417 198

Facilities

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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