＜Roadside Station, Mizunosato Sawara＞Scenic Views and Local Flavors in Historic

Scenic Views and Local Flavors in Historic "Suigo Sawara"

"Roadside Station Mizunosato Sawara," located approximately 7 minutes from Katori-Sawara IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, is a multi-purpose facility that serves as both a roadside and river station. It offers dining that highlights fresh local agricultural products and leisure activities such as sightseeing boat cruises along the Tone-gawa River. The restaurant "Tetra," located in the river station area, offers meals with views of the river and nearby events. Rental bicycles are also available, allowing access to a cycling path along the Tone-gawa River, where the surrounding townscape and seasonal natural scenery can be experienced.

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The Historic Gateway to "Suigo Sawara" and Its River Trade Legacy

Located along an inlet of the Tone-gawa River, this facility serves as a gateway to "Suigo Sawara," a historic town that prospered as a commercial center through trade with Edo. It welcomes many visitors and functions as a tourism hub, offering local cuisine, shopping, and a variety of activities that showcase the region’s appeal.

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A Prime Location Overlooking the Majestic Tone River

The facility is set in a location overlooking the expansive Tone-gawa River, offering a setting defined by open skies and broad river views. The glass-walled restaurant "Tetra" offers dining with views of the flowing river.

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Regional Specialties Raised by Rich Natural Surroundings

The specialty shop at the "roadside station" offers a range of products cultivated in the rich natural environment of Katori City, Chiba, including rice, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, figs, and grapes, as well as processed goods and regional specialties made with local ingredients. Many items are sourced directly from producers, making them suitable for both everyday use and gifts.

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A Riverside Destination for Dining and Leisure Along the Tone River

This sightseeing base offers a way to experience the history of "Suigo Sawara," once a prosperous town reliant on water transport. Set in a prime location overlooking the Tone-gawa River, it offers dining that highlights local ingredients and a variety of leisure activities.

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A Products Corner Filled with Regional Specialties

The specialty products section features items from the Sawara area centered on Katori City in Chiba. A variety of locally distinctive goods is available, including vegetables carefully grown by local farmers, rice, processed foods, and traditional confectionery.
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A Scenic Restaurant with a Wide Variety of Menu Options

The restaurant "Tetra," newly reopened within the river station, offers dining with views of the Tone-gawa River. A wide-ranging menu of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes is available, each accompanied by an all-you-can-eat salad bar featuring fresh vegetables.
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"River Marina" for Cruising by Private Boat

The "River Marina" allows boats to be launched and retrieved using a ramp, supporting a variety of boating activities. Rental services and support options for beginners are also available, providing access to different ways of experiencing the water.
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Sightseeing Cruises Across the Majestic Tone River

The river station serves as a departure point for sightseeing boats, offering cruises along the expansive Tone-gawa River. Boat and motorboat rides provide access to the open river scenery.
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Convenient Rental Cycles for Touring Local Attractions

Rental bicycles are available, allowing access to the cycling path developed along the Tone-gawa River from the facility. Routes connect to the atmospheric streets of Sawara in Chiba and various attractions such as the "Ino Tadataka Memorial Museum" and "Katori Shrine."
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