Michi-no-Eki Tendo Onsen roadside station (道の駅 天童温泉)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A roadside station on the same grounds as Wakuwaku Land, with a local-specialty shop and places to eat. Tendo is also fruit country, so in summer prefecture-grown cherries and peaches fill the shelves and simply choosing becomes a pleasure. The footbath is a charm unique to the hot-spring town of Tendo — warming your feet after the meal eases the morning's tiredness. The fountain plaza is right next door, so it is convenient to get changing clothes and drinks ready here before moving on. There is a diaper-changing area too, so it is reassuring with a baby.

Tips

Weekend lunchtimes get busy, so arriving before noon means a calmer meal. If you use the footbath, bring a small towel for drying off. You can also ask here directly about whether the fountains are running. A cooler bag is handy if you buy fresh produce.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. Eating first and stopping at the footbath afterwards is just the right balance

Access & map

〒994-0028 山形県天童市鍬ノ町２丁目３−４１