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🚗 Roadside Station Kitashinshu-Yamanouchi – A Simple Pit Stop After the Snow Monkeys

We stopped at Roadside Station Kitashinshu-Yamanouchi for lunch after visiting the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. It was a convenient place to take a break and grab a bite before continuing our journey. The station itself is fairly modest—not a big or flashy rest stop, but it does the job. The food options were decent and comforting, though nothing particularly memorable. We had some local-style lunch sets that were warm and filling, perfect for refueling after a long walk in the cold. Service was quick, and there were plenty of seats available. It’s not the kind of place you’d go out of your way for, but it works well as a practical stopover—clean, easy to access, and a good place to rest your legs before hitting the road again. #summervacay #kitashinshuyamanouchi #roadsidestationjapan #postmonkeyparkstop #reststopjapan #lunchonthego #snowmonkeytrip #naganotravel #quickbitejapan #simpleeats #travelrefuelspot #japan #japantrip
Posted: Jun 30, 2025
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