Michi-no-Eki Wakasaka Sakuranbo (道の駅 若桜 桜ん坊): A Rest Station with Mountain Lunch and Railroad Diorama
About this spot
A rest station located just beside Wakasaka Station (若桜駅), perfectly situated as a waypoint in your Wakasaka Valley journey. The merchandise corner displays fresh local vegetables, mountain vegetables, wooden crafts, and items unique to Wakasaka. The dining section offers hearty set meals and noodles made with mountain delicacies. Inside the facility, a railroad diorama recreates the scenery along the Wakasakutetsudo line, with miniature trains running through the satoyama—an irresistible sight for vehicle enthusiasts. A one-stop spot where you can enjoy shopping, lunch, and railway atmosphere all together, and an essential base for exploring Wakasaka.
Tips
The dining area gets busy around lunchtime; arriving before noon allows for smooth seating. It's just a short walk from Wakasaka Station (若桜駅), so you can park your car and explore on foot. Local vegetables and processed food items are more plentiful in the morning.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Lunch time allows you to leisurely enjoy both the diorama and merchandise corner.
Access & map
〒680-0701 Tottori Prefecture, Yazu District, Wakasaka Town, Wakasaka 983-2
Model course featuring this spot
Wakasakutetsudo (若桜鉄道) Wooden Station Building and Fudoin Iwaya-do: A Leisurely Train Riding Journey
Tottori
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