My Sweet "Home" Town

Freshly picked,Something you can only experience here. nurtured by the land,Something you can only find here. It soothes the soul.Something you can only find here. Food, people, encounters, and even scenery,Everything is delivered directly from the producer.

Immerse yourself completely in the charm of Arao Eat and play to your heart's content. Laugh and relax.

Always say "Welcome back" and "I'm home." It's as if I can hear a voice coming from somewhere. Welcome to Wellness Arao Roadside Station.

About

Arao City is located in the northwestern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, on the border with Fukuoka Prefecture. "Michi-no-Eki Wellness Arao" is situated in the heart of Arao's daily life, with the Ariake Sea to the west and gentle rolling hills inland. As a tourist hub in Arao where you can enjoy the charm of fresh, locally produced food in every season, and as a place for daily interaction within the community, it offers a new kind of roadside station where the ordinary and the extraordinary, locals and tourists mingle, allowing you to experience the charm of a roadside station like no other before.

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The Ariake Sea, with its dramatic tidal range, is a rich environment teeming with diverse marine life, and is home to thriving aquaculture of seaweed and shellfish such as clams, as well as fishing. A variety of fruits and vegetables, including pears—a representative local specialty—color the sea with each passing season. There are always new culinary discoveries to be made.

Arao Travel Guide!

Tourism

This information center showcases the attractions of Arao and its surrounding areas. It features a terrace offering panoramic views of the Arao tidal flats, photo opportunities, and plenty of other content for families and friends to enjoy. Please use it as your starting point for exploring Arao.

Mirairo, a health, welfare, and childcare support facility in Arao City.

A "Health, Welfare, and Childcare Support Facility" has been added to the roadside station grounds, consolidating administrative services for Arao citizens related to health, welfare, and childcare. It boasts excellent facilities including "Mirairo Park" (play area) where children can play freely in a large space, "Mirairo Hall" (multipurpose space), "Mirairo Kitchen" (cooking room), and consultation rooms. The offices of Arao City and the Arao City Social Welfare Council are also located there, providing one-stop service for consultations and other needs.