Michi-no-Eki Shiwa — Iwate Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Shiwa (道の駅紫波) is a government-designated roadside station in 紫波郡紫波町, Iwate, Japan, registered in 1998 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, a baby room, an accessible restroom and an ATM. There is free parking for about 37 cars and 8 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–17:00≪冬期・営業時間の変更あり≫ ＜休 12/31–1/3＞. Like every michi-no-eki it offers free parking and 24-hour restrooms, making it a reliable stop on a Tohoku road trip or campervan tour. It also makes a handy base for reaching nearby stations such as Ishidoriya, Hayachine and Ku Kai Kougen.

📍Address: 〒028-3535 岩手県紫波郡紫波町遠山字松原7-8Shiwa, Iwate 028-3535, Japan
🕒Opening hours: 9:00–17:00≪冬期・営業時間の変更あり≫ ＜休 12/31–1/3＞
📞Phone: 019-671-1300
🅿️Parking: 37 cars · 8 large vehicles (free)
🏅Registered: 1998 (official michi-no-eki)
🗾MapCode: 81 205 245

Facilities

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