Road Station Shirataka Yana-koen

Restaurant • 661-1 Shimoyama, Shirataka, Nishiokitama District, Yamagata 992-0862, Japan

3.6(1886 reviews)

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Kid-friendly

The Blessing of Natural Ayu, the Charm of 'Ayuchaya' in Shirataka

The Mogami River flowing through Shirataka town has long been known for its high-quality ayu. The 'Michi-no-Eki Shirataka Yana Koen Ayuchaya', which focuses on local ayu, is a popular spot not only for local people but also for visitors from afar.

Exquisite Salt-Grilled Ayu Grilled Over Charcoal

One of the most popular dishes at Ayuchaya is the salt-grilled ayu grilled over charcoal. The exquisite balance of salt and the fragrant charcoal aroma stimulates the appetite. They offer both wild ayu and farmed ayu, with wild ayu priced at 1,000 yen each, a bit expensive but exceptionally delicious. The period around May, when the ayu with eggs are in season, attracts a bustling crowd to the teahouse.

Enjoy a Variety of Ayu Dishes

In addition to salt-grilled ayu, you can also enjoy various ayu dishes such as ayu tempura, ayu rice, and fried ayu. In the restaurant area, you can leisurely enjoy your meal. You can fully enjoy the deliciousness of ayu.

Packed with Charms Beyond Ayu

Ayuchaya offers other attractions aside from ayu. The direct sales area features fresh Yamagata vegetables and processed products, while the souvenir corner is popular for ayu-related goods such as ayu chips. You can also feed carp here. With a spacious parking lot and fully equipped restrooms, it is a comfortable stopover.

In addition to the allure of ayu, high-quality local products and playful goods, Ayuchaya is a place where the charm of Shirataka is condensed. Why not visit once and experience its charm?

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Reviews

4(6 years ago)

シューヤンチャオ

Visited Shiratakayaba koen, a nice stop over to see the mountains. It is also the biggest Yana catching area in Japan. Try their roasted sweet fish and tofu. Before leaving the place, remember to check out their gift shop, you can find fresh vegetable and interesting food gifts.

5(4 weeks ago)

プーsampo

I saw a lot of carp streamers, so I took a detour. I visited on a weekday during Golden Week. You can shop at your leisure without the crowds. During Golden Week, carp streamers are swimming on the river. When the weather is nice, the contrast between the sky, carp streamers, and mountains is very beautiful. There is a cafeteria, but they also sell salt-grilled sweetfish outside. There are also some souvenirs.

4(a week ago)

hiro

There were many tourists and diners. We also had salt-grilled sweetfish and souvenirs, and we bought bean jam and frozen mochi. I visited Yana, the best in Japan. It feels like it's uprooted...

5(a month ago)

Lunoy

As the name suggests, it is a roadside station adjacent to the Yana of the Mogami River, which flows nearby. During business hours, the yana is open to the public, allowing tourists to watch how sweetfish are caught in the yana. Furthermore, there is a restaurant inside where you can eat dishes using sweetfish, and a stall selling salt-grilled sweetfish.

2(5 months ago)

神保直美

I went twice in October. It was very crowded, and after an hour of waiting in line for the ayu sold outside, I was finally able to buy it. Because it's charcoal grilled. It would be nice if it tasted good, but even though it cost 1,550 yen each, it wasn't delicious. I doubt whether it was really freshly caught. It didn't taste like delicious sweetfish. After that, the sweetfish I ate at another place cost 500 yen and was quite delicious. The first time I went to Ayu Chaya in Yamagata Shirataka, I was disappointed. It's far away...I won't go there anymore. However, I am glad that I was able to see such a festival-like scenery. I don't think I would go that far unless it was for Ayu Chaya.

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