Michi-no-Eki Ani (Rest Stop Ani)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A rest stop located in the Ani area of Kita-Akita City, known as the Matagi village. You can enjoy mountain valley cuisine using locally harvested wild vegetables, mushrooms, and river fish. The shop displays local specialty products and folk crafts, perfect for your first souvenir shopping. Exhibits related to Matagi culture can also be seen, providing a good introduction to the historical tour of Ani you will explore next.

Tips

Located along National Route 105, convenient for stopping by car. The product lineup at the shop changes by season, so check early on items of interest. It's about 10 minutes by car to the next Ani Densho-kan.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour required. Around lunch time it gets busy with local people, so shifting your timing slightly allows for a more relaxed experience.

Access & map

〒018-4735 Kita-Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Ani Hiritachi, Ie-no-Ushiro 8−1