# Michi-no-Eki Inagawa

> Inagawa pairs a farm-produce market with soba made from locally grown buckwheat. On Prefectural Route 12 north of Kawanishi, it is an easy food-focused stop for a drive into the countryside between Osaka and southeastern Hyogo.

- Prefecture: Hyogo
- Type: Michi no eki
- Address: Inagawa, Hyogo, Japan
- Opening hours: Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun 09:00–17:00
- Closed: Closed on Wednesdays.
- Hours note: Shops and food counters keep separate schedules. Check the official notices for closures and last orders; parking access does not mean the shops are open.
- Parking and toilets: free, open 24 hours
- Official site: https://michinoeki-inagawa.com/

Soba gives Michi-no-Eki Inagawa a clear reason to stop. The Soba no Yakata restaurant uses buckwheat grown in Inagawa, milling it on site and making noodles without a wheat-flour binder. The station sits beside Prefectural Route 12 in Manzen, between the built-up Kawanishi area and the more rural north of the town.

The produce market is the other part of the visit. Local farmers supply vegetables, while regional processed foods make useful souvenirs if fresh produce will not suit the rest of your trip. The station also advertises soba-making experiences, but these need a reservation. Eating a bowl and joining a workshop are different plans, so arrange the latter in advance.

A drive here can be combined with other places around Inagawa, but the roadside station is not a trailhead for every nearby hill. Use its local information to choose an onward stop. Check the current closure notice and restaurant service before leaving, especially if lunch is the main reason for the journey.

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Source: Michi-no-Eki Inagawa — Japan Voyage