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Roadside Station “Kuji” Yamase Dofukan

Kuji City

Northern Iwate

Other

    Yamase Dofukan is divided into two parts: ``Tsuchi no Yakata'', which is a product center, and ``Kaze no Yakata'', which is a tourist exchange center.

    The local product store ``Tsuchi no Yakata'' sells Kuji Kohaku and locally harvested seasonal vegetables, and there is also a local product store, making it the perfect place to pick up souvenirs. In addition, the tourist exchange center ``Kaze no Yakata'' displays floats and portable shrines that are actually used in the Kuji Autumn Festival. The actual festival is shown on a video monitor, and local materials are also on display to convey the charm of Kuji. There are also restaurants that are popular for their rice bowls topped with plenty of local seafood.

    In front of you is Retro Plaza, which is lined with restaurants and miscellaneous goods stores.

    Location
    2-5-6 Nakamachi, Kuji City 028-0056
    Business Hours
    [House of the Wind] Tourist Exchange Center 9:00-19:00 (some exceptions apply)
    [Tsuchi no Yakata] Local specialties 9:00-19:00 (until 18:00 from October to March)
    [Farm food experience center] Sankairi 11:00-19:00
    Inquiries
    (One company) Kuji City Tourism and Products Association
    Phone number 0194-66-9200
    FAX number 0194-66-9300
    Website
    http://dofukan.com/Open in new tab
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