Opened in October 2021, accessible from the inbound route of the Hokuriku Expressway! Introducing the highlights of Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi
Newly opened on 8 October 2021, the roadside station Minami-Echizen Sankairi is located right next to the Nanjo service area located along the inbound route of the Hokuriku Expressway, making it easily accessible from both the expressway and the non-toll roads. Our three reporters here today will give an introduction to Roadside Station Minami-Echizen Sankairi!
Minami-Echizen Tourism Supporter
Kitamura
"Traveling in Minami-Echizen? Leave it to me!
Loves mountain climbing and hiking."
Minami-Echizen Tourism Supporter
Uno
"An expert on Minami-Echizen’s local specialties and food
Loves her alcohol!"
Travel Writer
Ikeyuki
"Traveled to all the main tourist spots in all 47 prefectures of Japan
Will review all the popular tourist spots for you from the lens of a tourist!"
About Sankairi
This is a roadside station doubled as an entertainment complex, with activities for both children and adults.
The park connected to the building by a long slide
The local alcohol section that’s recommended by Uno
The farmer’s market at the roadside station where you can find lots of fresh produce
Stocked with a wide variety of products that will make you spoilt for choice!
From soba to dessert, choose from 7 restaurants here!
There is also a tourist information center here.
Recommended food
Introducing our top picks from the 7 restaurants located here!
Handmade Oroshi-soba with Prawn Tempurafrom Soba Imajo
Authentic handmade soba made freshly in-house every day!
You can also take a look at how the soba is made by hand!
Top souvenirs to buy
No. 1 Dinosaur Excavation Pudding
A custard pudding you can dig your spoon into and excavate a dinosaur! Comes in a set of 3.
No. 2 Grilled Saba Sushi
It’s already cut up into pieces for you, which makes it easy for sharing!
No. 3 Fresh Habutae Mochi
This fresh habutae mochi is unbelievably soft and chewy! This mochi has lotus, the local flower of Minami-Echizen, as part of its ingredients.
My favorite!
Cha-meshi (tea rice), which is a local dish in Minami-Echizen. The rice is cooked in a tea broth, and its delicate taste definitely grows on you.
I recommend these sweet treats that use ume plums from the Kono region!
These are sweet but refreshing, and are super easy to eat.
The fresh sashimi made from the local catch.
The variety available is definitely a treat for your tastebuds.
Observe how to make soba
A park popular with the kids
A soft bouncy dome where young children can play comfortably.
There are lots of benches here, where you can sit and enjoy some bento boxes from the roadside station.
The long slide connecting from the third floor definitely packs a punch!
Lots of fun playground equipment too!
Enjoy your time at night with a projection mapping show!
The park takes on a different look at night with lights and projection mapping
Equipped with an indoor kids’ room, the perfect wet weather plan
An adorable Anpanman vending machine beckons! The kids’ room can be used free of charge.
Lots of chairs for the adults to rest on.
The inside of the kids’ room is also visible from the outside.
It’s located indoors, which makes it suitable for wet weather too!
Getting here
At the end
We hope this makes you want to visit if you’re traveling in the Fukui area!