Michi-no-Eki Shimotsuke — Tochigi Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Shimotsuke (道の駅しもつけ) is a government-designated roadside station in 下野市, Tochigi, Japan, registered in 2010 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, EV charging and free Wi-Fi. There is free parking for about 317 cars and 78 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–19:00（施設により異なる）＜休み第1・3水曜日（祝日は営業）、1/1–3＞. 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 Ninomiya, Mibu and Omoigawa.

📍Address: 〒329-0431 栃木県下野市薬師寺3720-1Shimotsuke, Tochigi 329-0431, Japan
🕒Opening hours: 9:00–19:00（施設により異なる）＜休み第1・3水曜日（祝日は営業）、1/1–3＞
📞Phone: 0285-38-6631
🅿️Parking: 317 cars · 78 large vehicles (free)
🏅Registered: 2010 (official michi-no-eki)
🗾MapCode: 74 526 222

Facilities

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

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