(Shiga no.18)
Michinoeki Okueigenji Keiryu no sato(奥永源寺 渓流の里)
| Station Name | Okueigenji Keiryu no sato(奥永源寺 渓流の里) |
|---|---|
| Adress | 510 Tatehatacho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga |
| map code |  566 674 269*72 |
| Meaning of station Name | "Okueigenji" is the local area name where this michinoeki is located. Surrounded by mountains on the east side of Higashiomi City, it is also the source area of the Aichi River, which flows into Lake Biwa. "Keiryu" means "mountain stream". "Sato" means "hometown". |
| Rating | ★☆☆ |
| Facilities | Souvenir shop, Agricultural crops shop, Light meal shop, Mini aquarium |
| Closures | 12/29-1/3, every Tuesday(if it coinsidents with a National Holiday, the following day) |
| Opening Times | 9:00-17:30[Apr-Nov], 9:00-16:30[Dec-Mar] -Light meal shop 11:00-17:30[Apr-Nov], 11:00-16:30[Dec-Mar] |
| Regional goodies | konnyaku, Choji-fu(wheat gulten bread), wasabi-zuke(pickled wasabi), water dumpling, fried koppepan, Tobita-kun items |
Michinoeki signbord
Michinoeki Facilities, which renovated from a closed junior high school.
There is a mini aquarium which displays fishes inhabiting the Aichi River and Lake Biwa.
Light meal shop
Nostalgic "fried koppepan" that were once served at Japanese school lunches are now available at the light meal shop.
There are "Tobita-kun" for reminding drivers to drive safely on pedestrian crossings in the Kinki region.
In fact, "Tobita-kun" originated in Higashiomi city. Tobita-kun goods are sold at this Michinoeki.