🗺️ Dōshi Village Dō no Eki (Dōshi Station)道の駅どうし

The roadside rest area "Doshi" located at the center of Doshi Village in Yamanashi Prefecture offers information on tourism, activities, and local specialties. It features a free parking lot with over 100 spaces and well-equipped restrooms, making it a popular stop for many travelers to take a break during their drive. In front of the Doshi Village rest area is National Route 413, which is quite suitable for cycling and motorcycling, and it was even a venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games road cycling events. Throughout the year, various events are regularly held here, attracting many families to participate (including events like the grilled river fish festival and mochi pounding). Additionally, walking towards the Doshi rest area, you can see the Doshi River and enjoy beautiful rural scenery. In the summer, visitors can also play in the river. The restaurant inside the Doshi rest area serves original dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, such as udon noodles made from water celery harvested in the village and pork curry made with Doshi pork. The prices are also very reasonable. For those looking for light snacks, the potato pie and soft serve ice cream are highly recommended. In the shop, you can purchase local vegetables and tofu, and many people buy them along with Yamanashi's local products.

At the restaurant in the rest area, you can enjoy delicious dishes made with local ingredients. Behind the rest area flows the crystal-clear Doshi River, perfect for water play in the summer. Right in front of the Doshi Village rest area is National Route 413, which was the venue for the cycling road race during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.