A new standard spot for travelling to Japan! Enjoy local cuisine and spectacular views at "Michi no Eki (Roadside station)"

"Michi no Eki", roadside stations are fascinating places where you can experience local food, culture, and nature. In this article, we'll introduce three of our most recommended roadside stations! You can also stay the night at the adjacent hotel. Why not take a leisurely trip to experience the charms of local Japan?

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Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project

The Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project is a regional revitalization project by Sekisui House and Marriott International, which develops hotels close to roadside stations "Michi no Eki" nationwide from Hokkaido to Kyushu. The hotel does not have any dining facilities, but instead has guests use "Michi no Eki" and local restaurants, interacting with local people and enjoying food, and creating a system where guests can fully experience the charm of the area. Hotel staff who are familiar with the area will recommend seasonal information and spots unique to the area. The guest rooms are simple and calm, with comfortable Simmons beds and rain shower-type bathrooms without bathtubs. The hotel's lobby lounge is equipped with a large table, microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine, Japanese tea, and miso soup. Relax in your room and enjoy your purchases from roadside stations, local supermarkets, wineries, sake breweries, etc. in the lobby lounge. After enjoying the area to your heart's content, spend your time relaxing at the hotel as if you were back home. Free high-speed Wi-Fi and tables with power outlets make it ideal for workation. Enjoy a new style of travel, traversing Japan freely while experiencing the charms of each region.

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Fairfield by Marriott Roadside Station Project

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka - have you visited Japan's "Golden Route" yet?

There are more than 1,200 "Michi no Eki" all over Japan. These are places where you can taste fresh local ingredients and specialties, and enjoy the culture and scenery unique to the area. They are truly travel destinations where you can encounter the true charm of Japan.
On your next trip, why not try experiencing a deeper "local Japan"?

• Table of Contents
• 1 hour from Kyoto "Roadside Station: Tea Kyoto Minamiyamashiro Village"
• Fruit Kingdom: Fukuoka Roadside Station Ukiha
• You can also enjoy hot springs at Utsunomiya Romantic Village Roadside Station (Tochigi)
• Michi no Ekis are not just rest spots.

1 hour from Kyoto "Roadside Station: Tea Kyoto Minamiyamashiro Village"

A must-see spot for matcha lovers!
You can enjoy luxurious sweets made with local village tea, such as rich matcha soft serve ice cream and matcha pudding.
The restaurant also offers recommended dishes such as fragrant green tea soba noodles and a special curry made with tea spices.

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro

6191411 Kyoto Prefecture, Soraku District, Minamiyamashiro Village, Ki...

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro offers a luxurious stay where you can enjoy the charm of the only village in Kyoto Prefecture. This hotel is located right next to the roadside station in Minamiyamashiro Village, and you can see the beautiful tea fields from the windows of your rooms. The special experience of enjoying tea grown on the spot while looking out over the tea fields is something you can only experience here. There are historic temples and shrines in the surrounding area, as well as the beautiful scenery created by the nature of the Kizu River. You can also purchase Minamiyamashiro Village's specialty products, such as tea, tomatoes, and log-grown shiitake mushrooms, at the roadside station. The vast tea fields that spread beautifully across these mountains, which are said to be the birthplace of Kyoto's tea culture, are a sight to behold. Enjoy a pleasant time in this simply sophisticated hotel while feeling the refreshing air.

Fruit Kingdom: Fukuoka Roadside Station Ukiha

A popular "Michi no Eki" lined with seasonal fruits.
You can experience seasonal flavors every time you visit, such as strawberries in the spring, peaches in the summer, and grapes and persimmons in the fall. The seasonal fruit soft serve ice cream is also delicious! You can also enjoy a spectacular view of the Chikugo Plain.

Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha

839-1408 Fukuoka Prefecture, Ukiha City, Ukiha Town, Yamakita 734-6

Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha is adjacent to the Ukiha Roadside Station on the Ohnohara Plateau, offering a panoramic view of the vast Chikugo Plain. This area, through which the Chikugo River flows, is known for its variety of seasonal fruits and is also famous as one of the three major noodle producing areas in Kyushu. Please relax and unwind at our hotel in Ukiha.

You can also enjoy hot springs at Utsunomiya Romantic Village Roadside Station (Tochigi)

It takes about an hour and a half from Tokyo by Shinkansen and car.
This is a complex roadside station that has more than one day to explore, with a market selling locally grown vegetables and specialties, a craft beer brewery, and a hot spring facility where you can relax.
If you stay at the Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya, which is adjacent to the roadside station, you can enjoy local cuisine and nature during the day and relax in the hot springs at night. You can enjoy a trip that allows you to fully experience the charm of Tochigi while taking your time and staying at a leisurely pace without being rushed.

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya

321-2118 260-1 Shinzato-cho Hei, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture

Stay at Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya in Utsunomiya and enjoy the surrounding activities to your heart's content. At the roadside station "Utsunomiya Romantic Village," a farm park surrounded by traditional rural scenery, you can experience a variety of activities such as farming, forest play, a dog run, hot springs, and a pool. You can also enjoy dishes made with locally produced ingredients, original gyoza, and local beer brewed in the village. Strawberry picking and strawberry dessert making are also very popular. If you go a little further, you will find many local gourmet gyoza restaurants, and you can enjoy a unique experience of comparing the taste of each restaurant. Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya is a hotel in Utsunomiya that is the perfect base for sightseeing in Tochigi, and offers comfortable and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and beautiful views. When you travel to Tochigi, Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya is the place to be.

Michi no Ekis are not just rest spots.

It's a treasure trove of local experiences, filled with local delicacies, culture, scenery, and encounters with people. In addition, the Fairfield by Marriott Micih no Eki Hotels are currently under development near the Michi no Eki.
If you stay overnight, you can experience new sights on your travels, such as the moment the sun rises or the starry night sky.
Now, on your next trip, let's explore the unknown charms of Japan.
Why not use the hotel as a base to embark on a journey around Michi no Eki all over Japan?