Aso Roadside Station

I really love this roadside station! One of the best roadside stations we have been to in Japan! We decided to overnight here in a car. We thought we would be the only one but there are around 10 cars overnight there like us. All facilities especially the toilets are well-maintained and clean. The view is gorgeous. Various lovely local produces are sold here from the morning and there are lots of yummy food and bento for your selection. Aso milk is also sold here and very delicious. It's the place you must visit when travelling around Aso areas. There's also the hot spring nearby.

Aso Roadside Station is a fantastic stop for anyone exploring the area. It offers a good variety of Aso souvenirs, perfect for taking home a piece of the region. The local bento meal boxes are tasty and affordable. The station also has an impressive selection of locally grown vegetables. Don’t miss the milk ice cream, which boasts a deep, rich flavor and creamy texture — a must-try treat!

We visited for the Famous Milk Ice cream soft serve and certainly live up to its reputation as the best milk ice cream in the region. Was shocked to find horse meat buns on sale.

Wow this was a great shop with the parking. The weather wasn't nice but many people inside and outside. There was a big bathroom beside the shop separately. The EV charging area and cyclists area were too. We saw many camping cars parking there for the rest. There were many fresh veges and fruits outside, local food, drinks, radio eat snacks, crafts, and Kumamon stuff were inside. There was a room with the TV on to eat after buying the bento box, snacks, or drinks, which was a great idea to attract the people to come back. We just love that place!

This roadside station is also a market for the locals. They do sell good local produce and I recommend paying a visit to get some souvenirs home. We bought tsukemono pickles, local produce rice, cakes, sauces and some other souvenirs here. Forgot to take photos but I think many other reviewers have done so already

Delicious food is sold mainly in the Aso region. I recommend soft ice cream made with milk, which is a specialty. The parking lot is free and you can use it for a break during your trip. Have a nice trip in Japan!

This place provide table and seat for you to eat the food you bought in the market. The apple jam was found in this market.

Local farmers’ market just next to the JR Aso station. The icecream and aso milk are very famous. Fresh products are great too.