2025 Motomiya Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

What’s a trip to Japan without a stop at one of its many convenience stores? After finishing our Asahi Brewery tour nearby, we dropped by Lawson Motomiya Arai to restock our usual travel supplies—and it delivered exactly what we expected: reliability, variety, and that unique Japanese konbini charm. This Lawson was clean, well-stocked, and had the typical range of snacks, drinks, bento boxes, and quirky seasonal items that we’ve come to love. We managed to snap a few photos of the shelves just because everything looked so nicely arranged—Japan’s convenience store presentation never disappoints! We picked up a few drinks and snacks to keep us going for the next leg of our road trip. It’s always fun browsing through the shelves, whether it’s trying new flavored milk drinks, interesting chips, or those soft, warm steamed buns at the counter. It may be just another Lawson to most, but for us, it’s part of the full Japan experience—quick, easy, and oddly comforting. #summervacay #LawsonJapan #MotomiyaAraiStop #KonbiniCulture #JapanConvenienceStore #TravelSnacks #RoadTripJapan #AsahiBreweryNearby #KonbiniEssentials #OnlyInJapan #JapanTravelMoments #japan #japantrip #tohoku #tohokutrip #travel

#0yentrip I finally tried the sauce katsudon I've been wanting to try at Kashiwaya Shokudo in Motomiya, Fukushima! After one bite, I thought, "Oh, this is my favorite!" (lol). The batter was crispy, the meat was juicy, and the sweet sauce was well-mixed, so I couldn't stop eating! It seems to be loved by locals, and it's a popular restaurant that's always full of customers even on weekdays. The portions were also very satisfying, and it's become one of my favorite restaurants that I'll definitely stop by again if I come to Fukushima! --- Basic information about the place ・Store name: Kashiwaya Shokudo ・Address: 16 Nakajo, Motomiya, Motomiya, Fukushima ・Access: 5 minutes on foot from JR Motomiya Station ・Specialty: Sauce katsudon, and a wide variety of other set menu items --- English text I finally got to try the famous sauce katsudon at Kashiwaya Shokudo in Motomiya, Fukushima — and wow, it was amazing! The crispy pork cutlet with sweet-savory sauce over rice was seriously addictive. This spot is clearly loved by locals too, with steady crowds even on weekdays. It’s now one of my favorite go-to restaurants in the area. If you’re visiting Fukushima, don’t miss it! #GoldenWeek

#0yentrip We went to Kashiwaya Shokudo in Nakamachi, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture! It's a restaurant near my husband's family home that has been popular with locals for a long time. This time, we chose the Sauce Katsudon. The slightly sweet sauce soaked into the pork cutlet, and I couldn't stop eating! It's great to have a taste that's loved by locals like this. ⸻ 【Basic Information】 ■ Name of restaurant: Kashiwaya Shokudo ■ Location: Nakamachi, Motomiya, Fukushima ■ Business hours: 11:00-14:00/17:00-19:00 (subject to change) ■ Closed: Irregular ■ Parking: Available ■ Main menu: Sauce katsudon ⸻ 【Quick English】 We visited Kashiwaya Shokudo, a longtime local favorite in Nakamachi, Motomiya. Their sauce katsudon was crispy, sweet-savory, and comforting — just like home. It’s a nostalgic spot for families from the area, and you can taste the care in every bite. ⸻ #KashiwayaShokudo #SauceKatsudon #MotomiyaCityGourmet #NakamachiLunch #FukushimaFood #LocalGourmet #motomiyacity #katsudonlove #FukushimaPrefecture #LocalFood

#0yentravel I found the best horse sashimi of my life at Kato Butcher Shop in Motomiya, Fukushima! It melted in my mouth, had no peculiar taste, and was so delicious I could eat it forever. I had heard that it was a popular shop with locals, and I can see why. You can take it home as a souvenir, so I kinda regret not buying some for myself (lol) I recommend it not only to those who love horse sashimi, but also to those who haven't had it much before! --- Basic information about the place ・Store name: Kato Meat Shop Co., Ltd. ・Address: 153 Minamimachi-uchi, Motomiya, Fukushima ・Access: 5 minutes on foot from JR Motomiya Station ・Specialties: Basashi, various meats, and side dishes --- English text If you're in Motomiya, Fukushima, don't miss Kato Meat Shop — their basashi (horse sashimi) is absolutely incredible! Melt-in-your-mouth texture, zero gaminess, and just so delicious I could've eaten it forever. Locals love this place, and now I totally understand why. They also offer takeout, so it's perfect for souvenirs — I wish I had bought more for myself! Whether you're a fan of basashi or new to it, this is a must-try spot.

#0yentravel I went to the German bread shop "Hartz" in Motomiya, Fukushima! It's a cute little shop, but it's packed with German bread, so bread lovers will love it! They have an authentic lineup of rye bread, pretzels, brot, and more, all of which are fragrant yet chewy and addictive. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients, and the taste is simple and timeless. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack, and it seems like many people buy it as a souvenir. It's also a great place to stop by on a drive! ⸻ Basic information: 〈German Bread HARZ〉 ・Address: 35-6 Chiyoda, Motomiya, Motomiya, Fukushima ・Business hours: 9:00-closes when sold out ・Closed: Sundays and Mondays ・Features: A small bakery where you can enjoy authentic German bread such as rye bread and pretzels ⸻ #GermanBread #Harz #FukushimaGourmet #MotomiyaCity #FukushimaBakery #HARZ #ConnectWithBreadLovers #RyeBread #TohokuCafeTrip #japanbakery #germanbread #localfoodjapan #fukushimaeats