Roadside Station Dowa no Sato Kusu (道の駅 童話の里・くす)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Located right in front of the Kusu Interchange, this roadside station serves as a hub for sightseeing around town. Besides a sales corner offering local farmers' vegetables and specialty products such as Kusu rice, it has a restaurant and a freshly-baked bread bakery, including breads themed after fairy tales. There is also a shoes-off rest area where you can relax. Take your time browsing for souvenirs and soaking up the local atmosphere before the festival begins.

Tips

The sun is strong during summer daytime hours, so stay hydrated. Business hours vary by shop.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. It's easy to browse in this calm period before the festival begins.

Access & map

〒879-4403 Hoashi２１２１, Kusu-machi, Kusu-gun, Oita Prefecture