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Michi-no-Eki Iide (道の駅いいで), Mezami no Sato Tourism & Products Hall
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About this spot
A roadside station along National Route 113. You can enjoy local products and meals from Iide Town, known for the beautiful scenery of its 'scattered settlement' (sankyo shuraku), where farmhouses are dotted throughout the paddy fields.
Tips
There are few restaurants around Iide Observatory, so it's a good idea to pick up meals and drinks here.
Best time to visit
Early afternoon, a relaxed time to spend
How was this spot?
Access & map
〒999-0606 Yamagata Prefecture, Nishiokitama District, Iide Town, Matsubara 1898
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