Roadside Station Shiroishi
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Shiraishi Town is one of the leading onion and lotus root producing areas in Japan. Naturally, onions and lotus root are lined up in the "Mongo Mongo Market" product hall. Processed products such as dressings, powders, and chips are also abundant. In addition to agricultural products, fresh seafood from the Ariake Sea is also available. Relax at "Kitchen Tsu-Tsu-Tsu-Tsu", a light meal and coffee shop! The restaurant "Tannaka caf?360°Sanrokumaru" on the second floor offers dishes using vegetables that are the pride of Shiraishi Town.
Roadside Station Shiroishi Basic Information
| Location | 306-4, Fukutomi Shimobun, Shiraishi-cho, Kishima-gun, Saga |
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| Phone number | 0952-87-2116 |
| Business Hours | 9:00-18:00 (November to February: ~17:00) Restaurant 11:00-16:00 (15:00 LO) |
| Access | 20 minutes from Taku IC on Nagasaki Expressway |
| Official HP | https://www.michinoeki-shiroishi.jp/ |
Map of Roadside Station Shiroishi
Roadside Station Shiroishi Gourmet Information
Local specialty - lotus root
The soil in Shiraishi, where reclaimed land spreads, is heavy clay from the tidal flats of the Ariake Sea, making it suitable for growing lotus root cultivation. The early summer lotus root is crispy and firm in texture, while the winter lotus root is crunchy, chewy, and stringy. Shiraishi lotus root is often inquired about from all over Japan, but it is always sent after being coated with mud. This is to prevent them from drying out and to make them last longer. Mud is the lifeline for lotus root that grows in the mud.
If you want to buy one, this is the one to buy. Shiroishitempe.
Tempeh" is an unfamiliar word, but it is made by fermenting boiled soybeans with tempeh bacteria (Rhizobium rhizobium). Shiroishitempe" does not have the smell or consistency of natto (fermented soybeans), and is delicious baked as is, or used as a garnish in cooking. It is also attracting attention as a nutrient-rich health food. 150g 330 yen (tax included)
Around Roadside Station Shiroishi
Things to do nearby: Utagaki Park
If you want to have fun in the area
Located halfway up Mt. Kijima in the western part of the town, Utagaki is an ancient romantic event where young men and women would express their love for each other in waka poems and propose marriage. There are only three places in Japan where this ritual is known to have taken place: Mount Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, Mount Utagaki in Osaka Prefecture, and Mount Kishima, which is called "Japan's Three Great Utagaki. In spring, 70,000 azaleas are in full bloom, making it a famous flower spot.
To enjoy the surrounding area: Cherry Blossom Village Observatory
If you want to have fun in the area
Since 1977, approximately 400 cherry trees have been planted, and the area is now a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. During the cherry blossom season, the cherry blossom view can be seen from a distance, delighting the eyes of drivers on Route 207. It is also a famous spot for photographing the morning sun. When the morning sun rises from the Ariake Sea side of the river, a golden halo dyes the surface of the sea and the river, creating a divine scene.
