Roadside Station Tarumizu Hamabira

Kagoshima at a roadside station with spectacular views
Enjoy marine activities to the fullest!

Opened on November 23, 2018, this is Tarumi City's second roadside station. It stands on the coastline overlooking Kinko Bay, and from the observatory you can see Sakurajima to the right and Mount Kaimondake to the left all at once. It is one of the few spots in the prefecture with a spectacular view. At dusk, the sea turns orange in the setting sun. It is nicknamed "Tarutaru Paak. The first floor has a vegetable and specialty market and a seafood restaurant, while the second floor has a café and observation deck overlooking Kinko Bay. Visitors can also try their hand at marine sports such as SUP and canoeing!

Map of Roadside Station Tarumizu Hamabira

Roadside Station Tarumizu Hamabira Gourmet Information

Local product: Green beans

Kagoshima Prefecture ranks fourth in the nation in green bean production and is the top producer in Kyushu (*2019 Japan Proc. Statistics). Within that Kagoshima Prefecture, Tarumi City boasts by far the largest production. It is said that green beans originated in Central and South America, near Mexico, and were introduced to Japan from China during the Edo period (1603-1868) by Zen monk Ingen no Zenji. This is why they were named "Ingen" (meaning "green beans" in Japanese). The variety that is eaten young was introduced at the end of the Edo period (1603-1867) and differentiated into the variety that is eaten young today.
They are usually eaten as tempura, boiled in salted water with sesame paste, etc. A manufacturer in Tarumi City has developed an instant potage soup with these green beans. Fresh green beans are blended with potatoes, onions, and cheese. The result is a creamy and gentle taste. The three bags in a box cost 490 yen (tax included).

The best place to eat: Buri, kanpachi, kamaage shirasu donburi (rice bowl with yellowtail, kanpachi and kamaage shirasu)

Fresh seafood is by far the best choice for a meal at Roadside Station Tarumizu Hamabira. The restaurant "Farm to table TARUMIZU" offers a view of the Kinko Bay while you enjoy your meal. The menu includes set menus and rice bowls, but the Tarumizu specialty, kampachi and yellowtail, is a must-try. The photo shows the "Buri/kanpachi kama-age shirasu donburi" (yellowtail and kanpachi kama-age shirasu donburi). The yellowtail has a firm and elastic texture, and the kanpachi has a firm, fatty texture. The price is 1,200 yen (tax not included).
In addition, on the 10th of every month, "Tarumi Gokumi Special Kaisen Don" (1580 yen, photo) and "Yellowtail/Kanpachi Eating Comparison Don" (1000 yen) featuring yellowtail and kanpachi are available for 1100 yen and 500 yen respectively! This is also not to be missed. A small plate of sashimi is also served with set meals such as boiled fish, but if raw fish is not your thing, don't worry, there is also a shrimp tempura bowl and other dishes.

Around Roadside Station Tarumizu Hamabira

Marine Park Tarumizu

I'm proud of this one too.

Marine Park Tarumizu, located on the station grounds, offers water activities such as SUP, canoeing, and wakeboarding year-round, as well as summer-only banana boats and Beach Star, a wheelchair for use on the beach. On land, Nordic walking (year-round) and yoga (irregular) are also available. All equipment is available for rent. You can enjoy marine sports to the fullest in the waters of Kinko Bay with a view of Sakurajima. Night SUP is also available, and the view of Kinko Bay at dusk will be exceptional.

Sarugajo Valley Forest Station Tarumizu

If you want to have fun in the area

Sarukejo Valley is located at the foot of the Takakuma Mountains, 25 minutes by car from Michi-no-Eki Tarumizu and 15 minutes from Michi-no-Eki Tarumizu Hamabira. The Honjo River, lined with huge granite rocks, flows through the valley, and along the river there is a hot spring bathhouse, a product store, and a cottage with a hot spring bathhouse. Visitors can experience canyoning in the Honjo River, shower climbing, trekking, and rainbow trout fishing. There is also a zip line where you can glide through the canyon like a flying squirrel! After a day of active fun, of course you can go to the hot springs. BBQ at the cottages is also recommended.