(Saitama no.20)
Michinoeki Washinosato Higashichichibu(みなの)
| Station Name | Washinosato Higashichichibu(みなの) |
|---|---|
| Adress | 441 Mido, Higashichichibu-mura, Chichibu-gun, Saitama |
| map code |  91 759 834*72 |
| Meaning of station Name | "Washinosato" means an area where washi(Japan origined paper) was produced, "Higashichichibu" is a village name where this michinoeki locates. |
| Rating | ★★☆ |
| Facilities | Souvenir shop, Agricultural crops shop, Restaurant, Food cort, Washi(Japan origined paper) making experience facility, Soba noodle making experience facility |
| Closures | end-of-year, new years day -Agricultural crops shop end-of-year, new years day, every Wednesday |
| Opening Times | 9:00-16:00 -Agricultural crops shop 9:30-16:00 -Restaurant 10:00-15:00 -Food court 9:00-16:00 -Washi making experience 9:00-15:00 |
| Regional goodies | washi, washi stationery, washi origami, smoked cheese, rakugan(Japanese traditional confectionery), shakushina tsukemono |
Michinoeki signbord
Michinoeki facilities.
Washi(Japan origined paper) making experience facility
Chichibu soba, served at the restaurant.
Smoked cheese steamed with cherry leaves(photo) is a popular item at this Michinoeki.