🗺️ Road Station TAKUMI Village

At the roadside rest area "Michi no Eki TAKUMI no Sato (たくみの里)" in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, you can experience traditional Japanese rural life and culture. Covering an area equivalent to about 70 Tokyo Domes, this vast mountainous forest features over 20 experiential workshops. In the washi workshop, you can observe the process of making handmade washi paper and even try your hand at paper-making. In the mask workshop, you can create masks that reflect local traditional culture, and in the soba workshop, you can challenge yourself to make hand-pulled soba noodles using buckwheat flour. There is also a direct sales area offering fresh local vegetables, fruits, and handmade processed products. The white rice brand from Minakami Town, "Mizutsuki Yoru," is highly praised for its rich flavor. Additionally, there is a dining area where you can enjoy set meals and soba made with local ingredients, and the café offers a variety of desserts, making the menu quite diverse. There is also an electric bicycle rental service, so you can ride around the mountainous areas and truly experience the bountiful nature and the pristine landscapes of Japan surrounded by forests.

Experience-based attractions that allow for an in-depth understanding of Japanese rural culture. There are over 20 workshops where you can engage with traditional Japanese culture. There are direct sales outlets and dining areas where you can enjoy delicious local ingredients. Rent a bicycle and immerse yourself in the beautiful rural scenery! Local accommodation facilities are also available.