Michi-no-Eki Sasagawa Nagare — Niigata Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Sasagawa Nagare (道の駅笹川流れ) is a government-designated roadside station in 村上市, Niigata, 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 local-products shop, free Wi-Fi, a tourist-information desk and an observation deck. There is free parking for about 44 cars and 2 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–17:30. 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 Asahi, Kanbayashi and Atsumi.

📍Address: 〒959-3665 新潟県村上市桑川891-1Murakami, Niigata 959-3665, Japan
🕒Opening hours: 9:00–17:30
📞Phone: 0254-79-2017
🅿️Parking: 44 cars · 2 large vehicles (free)
🏅Registered: 1994 (official michi-no-eki)
🗾MapCode: 881 130 551

Facilities

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

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 Sasagawa Nagare

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

⛰ Mountain Mt. Shinbo 新保岳 4.8 km
⛰ Mountain Mt. Noboritateyama 登立山 5.1 km

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