＜Roadside Station Jumonji＞

"Roadside Station Jumonji" in Yokote City, representing Akita Prefecture

A roadside station located along National Route 13 in Jumonji-cho, Akita Prefecture, a region long known as a "transport hub." The station features a sales area offering seasonal vegetables and fruits grown in Akita Prefecture, along with processed products like Iburigakko, a famous local specialty. There is also a section for local sake and souvenirs. The station is renowned for having one of the best craft beer selections in the Tohoku region, making it a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors from outside the prefecture.

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A Place Where You Can Get "Delicious" Akita Food

An array of freshly harvested seasonal vegetables. In addition, as Akita ranks among the top in Japan in terms of yield of wild vegetables, in spring there are large quantities of rare wild vegetables such as bracken, sardines, and kogomi. June is also a great time to visit, when you can get sweet, juicy, large cherries at reasonable prices.

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The Proud Restaurant of "Roadside Station Jumonji"

"Soba Shogoro" serves 100% buckwheat noodles made with buckwheat flour carefully ground in a stone mill, "Ramen Himawari" is popular for its salt ramen, which boasts a soup made with about 8 types of salt and secret ingredients, and coffee. There are also plenty of dining options, including Imoya, which serves tea and soft-serve ice cream sundaes.

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A place where you can get "delicious" Akita food

A wide selection of seasonal vegetables, fruits, and processed products is available from Yokote City, particularly the Jumonji area. Spring features rare wild vegetables, June offers juicy cherries at reasonable prices, and autumn highlights a rich harvest of fruits such as grapes, apples, and pears.