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Michi-no-Eki Shonai Mikawa Iroribi-no-Sato

Flow of the course

About 60 min here

About 20 min to the next stop

Next stop: Lunch in a cool building and last-minute water play supplies

About this spot

A roadside station in Mikawa Town (三川町) where a farm-stand corner and a hot spring facility sit on the same grounds. In summer, dadacha-mame edamame, melons and vegetables from the Shonai Plain fill the shelves, and the sight of locals shopping is itself part of the local atmosphere. For children, rows of oddly shaped vegetables and huge watermelons make an entertaining experience in their own right. It is also handy for topping up on drinks and snacks for the afternoon water play. With a hot spring facility attached, you can plan a stop here on the way home as well.

Tips

Check the opening hours and closing days in the official information before you go. Popular vegetables and fruit can sell out in the morning, so an early visit is recommended. Fresh produce suffers in a hot car, so bring a cooler bag and ice packs.