Roadside Station Hoshi no Furusato Fujihashi is located along National Route 303 in the Fujihashi district of Ibigawa Town, Gifu Prefecture. The area is known as one of Japan’s outstanding locations for astronomical observation. Surrounded by lush greenery and blessed with spectacular star-filled skies, it truly lives up to its name, which means “Home of the Falling Stars.”
The roadside station is conveniently situated along the route to Tokuyama Dam and Fujihashi Castle. With a planetarium, hot springs, and facilities showcasing local history and culture, it offers visitors a welcoming place to rest and explore the region.
The roadside station features the Tokuyama Folk Materials Storage and Exhibition Facility, the Hoshi no Furusato restaurant, and a shop selling local specialties. The adjacent Ibigawa Onsen Fujihashi no Yu also attracts many visitors.
At night, countless stars sparkle across the sky like jewels. Inside the Information and Exchange Center, constellations representing the four seasons are displayed on the ceiling, adding to the area’s celestial atmosphere.
Surrounded by abundant greenery, this peaceful destination offers a relaxing escape from everyday life. After dark, the sky fills with brilliant stars, making the Fujihashi district a favorite location for stargazing.
Roadside Station Hoshi no Furusato Fujihashi serves as a gateway to this remarkable area. Visitors can enjoy discovering constellations and even searching for their own zodiac signs in the night sky.
The roadside station offers a variety of facilities, including an information and exchange center, a local specialty shop, a shiitake mushroom cultivation facility, the Tokuyama Folk Materials Storage and Exhibition Facility, the Hoshi no Furusato restaurant, the Nihachi Soba noodle restaurant, and Ibigawa Onsen Fujihashi no Yu.
Small events are held throughout the year, making this an ideal place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
The shops offer a range of Fujihashi specialties that make excellent souvenirs. Among the highlights are shiitake mushrooms, rice crackers, and soba noodles.
Each cracker is carefully grilled by hand, and visitors can choose from several flavors, including Japanese pepper, egoma perilla seeds, and walnuts.
These fresh shiitake mushrooms are cultivated using a mushroom-bed substrate method. They are known for their thick, meaty texture and mild aroma, making them a popular choice for souvenirs.
Local Specialty Shop
Weekdays: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Weekends and public holidays: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hoshi no Furusato Restaurant
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Weekends and public holidays: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Closed on Thursdays.
Recommended Dish: Shiitake Mushroom Croquette Set Meal
Nihachi Soba Restaurant
Weekdays: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Weekends and public holidays: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays.
The Tokuyama Folk Materials Storage and Exhibition Facility is located in Ibigawa Town, Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture. It houses and displays 5,890 items of traditional mountain-village production equipment from the former Tokuyama Village, whose entire population relocated to make way for the construction of Tokuyama Dam. These objects, collectively known as the Tokuyama Mountain Village Production Tools, are designated an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.
The collection is the largest of its kind in Japan in terms of traditional tools used in mountain-village life.
The tools were originally stored at the Tokuyama Cultural Property Preservation Facility, which opened in 1987. They have since been transferred to the current facility next to Roadside Station Hoshi no Furusato Fujihashi. The facility is designed to preserve the tools in good condition while making them available for public viewing.
Forestry tools: 924 items
Woodturning tools and products: 201 items
Tools for making wooden shingles and thatched roofs: 65 items
Papermaking tools and products: 308 items
Blacksmithing and carpentry tools: 108 items
Agricultural tools: 1,138 items
Sericulture tools: 460 items
Spinning and weaving tools: 422 items
Handcraft tools and products: 1,005 items
Hunting tools: 62 items
Fishing tools: 74 items
Tools for collecting natural materials: 91 items
Transportation and carrying equipment: 403 items
Tools and objects related to clothing and food: 578 items
Tools for temporary farming settlements: 21 items
Measuring tools: 26 items
Religious and ceremonial objects: 4 items
Total: 5,890 items
Ibigawa Onsen Fujihashi no Yu is a day-use hot spring facility located within the grounds of Roadside Station Hoshi no Furusato Fujihashi. Visitors can soak in natural hot spring waters surrounded by lush greenery, making it an ideal place to relax and recover from the fatigue of travel.
The facility also serves dishes prepared with plenty of seasonal ingredients, allowing visitors to enjoy local flavors alongside a soothing hot spring experience.