Michi-no-Eki Zen No Sato — Fukui Roadside Station, Japan (map & hours)

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Michi-no-Eki Zen No Sato (道の駅禅の里) is a government-designated roadside station in 吉田郡永平寺町, Fukui, Japan, one of the country's official michi-no-eki rest stops for road travellers. On-site you'll find a hot-spring (onsen) bath, a cafe, a local-products shop, EV charging and free Wi-Fi. There is free parking for about 80 cars and 3 large vehicles. Typical opening hours are (物産コーナー)9:00–18:00（レストランお食事）11:00–15:00（カフェ）10:00–16:00＜休第3水曜日、年末年始＞. 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 Ichijou Tani Asakura Mizu No Eki, Sanchuu Onsen Yukemuri Kenkou Mura and Sakai.

📍Address: 〒910-1312 福井県吉田郡永平寺町清水2-21-1Eiheiji, Fukui 910-1312, Japan
🕒Opening hours: (物産コーナー)9:00–18:00（レストランお食事）11:00–15:00（カフェ）10:00–16:00＜休第3水曜日、年末年始＞
📞Phone: 0776-64-3377
🅿️Parking: 80 cars · 3 large vehicles (free)
🗾MapCode: 240 873 185

Facilities

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

Things to do near Zen No Sato

Sightseeing spots, viewpoints, museums and attractions within a short drive of this michi-no-eki — use Zen No Sato as a base to explore Fukui.

⛰ Mountain Mt. Johoji 浄法寺山 5 km
🏛 Museum 永平寺町緑の村四季の森文化館 6.7 km
🏛 Museum 福井県立恐竜博物館 9.7 km
📸 Sight senko no ie 千古の家 10.1 km
⛰ Mountain Mt. Fujishagadake 富士写ヶ岳 12.5 km

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Nearby roadside stations

Ichijou Tani Asakura Mizu No Eki 一乗谷あさくら水の駅 11.5 km
Sanchuu Onsen Yukemuri Kenkou Mura 山中温泉ゆけむり健康村 17.7 km
Sakai さかい 19.1 km
Nishiyama Kouen 西山公園 24.6 km
Mikuni みくに 26.6 km

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