Freshly Baked Bread and Early-Harvest Highland Vegetables - The Gateway to the Sky Town
About this spot
A roadside station located at the heart of Kuma Kogen town at approximately 490 meters elevation along National Route 33, which connects Matsuyama and Kochi. True to its name "Tenku no Sato" (Sky Village), this station showcases the region's bounty—rice and vegetables cultivated in the highland climate with its large day-night temperature variations. The direct sales shop displays freshly harvested morning produce like tomatoes and peppers, along with mountain treasures. The in-house bakery produces bread using locally sourced rice flour, and the restaurant serves dishes abundant with highland vegetables. It's the perfect place to start your journey with breakfast while experiencing the richness of Kuma Kogen's food culture firsthand. A smart way to enjoy this course is to purchase lunch boxes and bread here to enjoy at Omogo Gorge.
Tips
The parking area is spacious and easy to access from early morning. Bread varieties are most abundant right after baking in the morning. Since there are few shops around Omogo Gorge, be sure to purchase lunch and drinks here. The fresh vegetables at the direct sales shop are also popular souvenirs, but items often sell out by the return trip, so morning purchases are recommended.
Best time to visit
Plan for approximately 50 minutes. Freshly baked bread is available right after opening in the morning, and fresh produce is most abundant at this time.
Access & map
〒791-1202 Ehime Prefecture Kamiukenatagunn Kuma Kogen Town Irino 1855-6
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Kuma Kogen: Omogo Gorge and Astronomical Observatory - A Journey Through Clear Streams and Starlit Skies
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