Michi-no-Eki Shouwa 道の駅 しょうわ · 潟上市, Akita

Michi-no-Eki Shouwa (道の駅 しょうわ) is a government-designated roadside station in 潟上市, Akita, Japan, registered in 1999 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, an observation deck and a baby room. There is free parking for about 200 cars and 5 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are 9:00–18:00 ＜休 12/31–1/1＞. 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 Tennou, Gojoume and Akita Minato.

📍Address

〒018-1415 秋田県潟上市昭和豊川竜毛字山ノ下1-1Katagami, Akita 018-1415, Japan

🕒Opening hours

9:00–18:00 ＜休 12/31–1/1＞

📞Phone

018-855-5041

🅿️Parking

200 cars · 5 large vehicles (free)

🏅Registered

1999 (official michi-no-eki)

🗾MapCode

88 714 382

Facilities

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

Nearby roadside stations

• Tennou てんのう 6.3 km
• Gojoume 五城目 11 km
• Akita Minato あきた港 12.5 km
• Kotooka ことおか 17.5 km
• Oogata おおがた 20.3 km