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

#September2024 When night falls, the night view of Onihira Edo is even more charming. Under the reflection of lights, the ancient buildings and streets exude a mysterious and romantic atmosphere. First, the lantern decorations lit up the entire park, reflecting the style of the Edo period, making me feel as if I had entered an ancient painting while walking through it. Secondly, the observation deck in the park provides an excellent view, overlooking the night view of the entire Edo Castle. The twinkling lights and the starry sky complement each other, which is fascinating. At Onihira Edo, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Edo period while tasting a variety of traditional Japanese cuisine. At Onihira Edo, you can not only experience history, but also enjoy delicious food and romantic night views. It is undoubtedly an unforgettable trip! #TokyoAttractions #Check-in

📅 Travel itinerary Day 1: go to a coastal province of Japan Day 2: go to another province Day 3: return to Vietnam 🏨 Recommended hotel: Plaza Hotel 🍴 The best restaurant: eat whatever you find delicious 📌 Tips to remember #awesomepic

#EnjoyJapan I stopped off at the Hanyu Service Area (upbound), and was surprised by the detailed interior design that reminded me of an Edo town! I couldn't help but take a photo! It wasn't just a resting spot, but a place where you could enjoy the atmosphere and feel like a tourist! The structure of the building and the font on the signboard were all very detailed, which was exciting. The souvenir corner was also well stocked! ⸻ [ENGLISH] 【Hanyu SA (Upbound) – Edo-style Rest Stop!】 Stopped at Hanyu Service Area (upbound) and it was totally charming by the Edo-period inspired interior! It felt like stepping into a little theme park – not your average highway rest stop. Of course, I couldn’t resist snapping a few photos. ⸻ Basic information Hanyu SA (Upbound) Location: Tohoku Expressway (Tokyo direction) Features: Edo-style interior / food court / plenty of souvenirs ⸻ #HanyuSA #Service area tour #Tohoku Expressway drive #Edo-style architecture #HanyuSA #JapanRestStop #EdoStyle #RoadTripJapan

#EnjoyJapan At the **Hanyu Service Area (inbound)**, which has a fun atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Edo, I ate a big, fluffy meat bun! It was more than palm-sized, and hot and juicy! It was perfect for satisfying my hunger! The design of the building and the costumes of the staff are Edo-like, so it's great that you can get a taste of traveling while eating your way around! ⸻ Basic Info Name of facility: Hanyu Parking Area (upbound) Edo-Style Service Area Address: 1686 Miroku Goken, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture Access: Tohoku Expressway (upbound) Features: A service area designed to resemble the streets of Edo, with plenty of gourmet food and souvenirs ⸻ English Summary Stopped at Hanyu SA (upbound) on the Tohoku Expressway — it’s designed like an old Edo town! Tried a giant steamed meat bun — fluffy, hot, and super satisfying. A great snack in a fun, historical setting! ⸻ #HanyuSA #HanyuServiceArea #MeatBun #EdoStyle #HighwayGourmet #HanyuSA #JapaneseHighwayFood #MeatBun #EdoStyle #GoldenWeek

#EnjoyJapan I stopped off at Hanyu SA (inbound) on the Tohoku Expressway! There is an area called "Onihei Edodokoro" that recreates the streets of Edo, and it really feels like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period! I was impressed by the attention to detail in the structure of the buildings, signs, and even the lanterns... It was fun to take photos, and the food menu had a real Edo feel to it, making a break during your trip all the more enjoyable! ⸻ Basic Info Hanyu Parking Area (upbound) / Onihei Edo-dokoro Location: 1686 Miroku Goken, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture Access: On the Tohoku Expressway (upbound) heading towards Tokyo Features: SA where you can enjoy Edo-period townscapes like a set for a period drama / Full of gourmet food and souvenirs ⸻ English Summary Stopped at Hanyu SA (upbound) on the Tohoku Expressway — it’s themed like an Edo-period town called “Onihei Edo-dokoro”. The traditional design, lanterns, and atmosphere made for a fun break on the road. A must-see rest stop if you’re headed towards Tokyo! ⸻ #HanyuSA #OniheiEdoDokoro #EdoPeriod #TohokuExpressWalk #ExpressWalkGourmet #HanyuSA #EdoTown #JapaneseHighwayTrip #RoadTripJapan

#EnjoyJapan I stopped off at Hanyu Parking Area (upbound), and it felt like I had traveled back in time to the Edo period, so I really enjoyed it! The attention to detail in the building structure, signs, and even the staff's uniforms was so exciting! There were so many spots that made me want to take photos that I couldn't believe I was on the highway. I only intended to take a short break, but ended up staying longer! Basic information about the place ・Name: Hanyu Parking Area (upbound) ・Address: 1686 Miroku Goken, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture ・Access: Tohoku Expressway, upbound (towards Tokyo) ・Features: Onihei Edodokoro is a unique themed parking area that recreates the streets of Edo. There are also plenty of restaurants and souvenirs. Stopped at Hanyu Parking Area (Upbound) and it felt like I stepped into Edo-period Japan! The buildings, signs, and even the staff uniforms were all Edo-themed—it was so much fun and super photogenic. It’s not just a rest stop, it’s an experience. I ended up staying way longer than planned!

#0yentrip On the way from Yamanashi to Fukushima, I stopped at the Hanyu Service Area (outbound) on the Tohoku Expressway! I was only planning to go to the restroom, but I was impressed to see that the restroom lock had a hook for placing luggage. Such small details are really helpful when traveling! ⸻ 【Basic information】 ■ Hanyu Service Area (Southbound) ・Location: 1686 Miroku Goken, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture ・Route: Tohoku Expressway, Southbound (towards Utsunomiya and Fukushima) ・Features: Theme is "future-type smart SA" ・Facilities: Stylish food court, cafe, toilets and multi-function facilities ⸻ Stopped by Hanyu SA (Southbound) on our way to Fukushima. Even the restroom had a clever design — the lock had a spot to place your bag! Love these thoughtful little touches in Japan. ⸻ #HanyuSASouthbound #Tohoku Expressway Drive #Service Area #Amazing Japanese Toilets #Highway Trip #hanyuSA #reststopdesign #roadtripjapan #Saitama Spot #Smart SA

Sakura <3 #couplestrip A wonderful experience when coming here, A brilliant flower season all over Japan around April every year. I'm sure you'll want to visit again if you've been here once

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This parking lot is a recreation of the streets of Edo, the setting of Onihei Hankacho, and it feels like a free theme park where you can travel back in time to the Edo period😆 The building is a recreation of the rows of food stalls at Ryogoku Hirokoji, the busiest street in Edo, so shopping is a lot of fun❣️ The reason this parking lot has an Edo concept is because the Tohoku Expressway is a modern version of the Nikko Kaido to Oshu Kaido roads of the Edo period💡 It seems that Hanyu PA (upbound) was built to look like the entrance to Tokyo (Edo), so it's a PA you definitely want to see when heading south on the Tohoku Expressway👍 Please go and check it out🎵 ⋈ ････Details･･･ ⋈ Address: 1686 Goken, Miroku, Hanyu City, Saitama Tohoku Expressway Hanyu PA (upbound) Even if you don't use the expressway, you can enter from the general road (free of charge). In that case, there is no parking lot, so you can only enter on foot. #tripdomestictravel #domestictravel #saitamatourism #saitamatrip #oldtownscape

Do you know the parking area on the northbound expressway in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture? Hanyu Parking Area is one of the most popular parking areas on the Tohoku Expressway. It has an appearance that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period, and even just stopping by is enjoyable. The southbound lane is also modern and beautiful, so be sure to stop by on your way there and back! [Location] Northbound: 1686 Miroku Goken, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture 💞Reasons we recommend it: It's also a great photo location! The inside is also beautiful, and it looks like you could relax and eat your meal there!! #0yentravelautumn #100travelstyle #roadtrip

Very nice, it was quiet that day with only about 6 tables seated. We were well looked after and the food was delicious. Two drinks two meals and extra sausage and bacon came to 4700 yen. Seemed about right for a more premium breakfast. The pancakes here have a nice consistency and bite to it. They are really good even on their own or with a little bit of syrup, although I personally like to take their seasonal flavor. They also offer brunch options with scrambled eggs and bacon, something a little bit more unusual in Japan. Finally, being a little bit hidden from the main street, the cafe itself has a nice relaxing atmosphere and is as of yet not too busy. And that I appreciated very much. #japantrip #deliciousfood #quiet

Hanyu PA is the perfect spot to take a break on the Tohoku Expressway 🚗 The exterior recreates a traditional Japanese streetscape from the Edo period 🏯 Inside the old-fashioned building, you'll find delicious gourmet food and souvenirs, upgrading your quick break 🙌🏻 You can also enter from the general road, so you can go there even when you're not using the highway ☺️ The cafe and restaurant at Hanyu PA is themed after Onihei Hankacho! The cafe and restaurant at Hanyu PA is themed after the period drama Onihei Hankacho! 👹 The menu features dishes that evoke the atmosphere of Edo, allowing you to enjoy a dining experience that makes you feel like you've returned to the Edo period 🍜 Recommended for history buffs and food lovers alike! The atmosphere of the Edo period is in every detail From the exterior and interior of the building, to the store signs and decorations, it feels like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period🌸 I forgot to take a photo, but I was surprised to see that even the vending machines were designed to blend in with the space😀 #Domestic travel #Saitama sightseeing #Time slip #Driving trip #Driving spot

~Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture~ Edo Period Parking Onihei Edodokoro This is the parking lot! ? Introducing a service area that represents Japan! 💡Point💡☑︎The exterior is wonderful, as if it were a reproduction of Edo! You can enjoy the feeling of having traveled back in time. ☑︎The souvenir shops are also lined with Edo-style lanterns, and are full of the atmosphere of Edo, Japan! ☑︎Enjoy Edo gourmet! You can enjoy Ippon Udon, warabimochi, and other gourmet food that seems to have been loved by the common people of Edo! ☑︎ You can also enter from the general road! A service area that you can enter without getting on the highway🏮 ☑︎ If you sit by the window, you can see a small Japanese garden. It is also recommended to look at it from outside! 〜My impressions after actually going there📝〜A service area like a tourist spot! I enjoyed the feeling of having traveled back in time😊The food area also had a lot of Japanese food, and I had Ippon Udon and Kudzu Mochi! This is a recommended spot for a drive date or a trip by car◎ ➖Outing plan➖📍Name of spot Onihira Edodokoro Address: 1686 Goken, Miroku, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture 348-0004 Business hours: 24 hours Restaurants 9:00-21:00 (LO 20:30) Souvenir shop 7:00-22:00 Recommendation: Parking lot that recreates Edo town Ippon Udon and Japanese restaurants that serve food similar to that of people in the past #Car trip #japantravel #japantrip #Service area gourmet #Travel around Japanese food #Saitama gourmet

~Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture~ A parking lot that looks like a set from a period drama Hanyu Tohoku Expressway northbound Hanyu Parking Area! Is this a parking area? ☑️A service area that represents Japan! Full of Japanese atmosphere! ☑️The exterior is a reproduction of Edo, and the interior is wonderful! A parking lot that feels like Little Edo! Just entering the parking lot is fun! ☑️The food is delicious too! There are many Japanese dishes, and I had a single udon noodle and kuzumochi. If you sit by the window, you can see the Japanese garden. It's also recommended to view it from outside! #0 yen travel #Hanyu City #Service area gourmet #Saitama trip #Travel with me

Ramen Taiga in Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 When I was in the Iwatsuki area, I came here looking for some delicious ramen🍜. The restaurant has 10 counter seats, 3 tables, and 2 tatami-mat seats. It's not that big, but the parking lot is quite large. The menu is simple, with soy sauce, miso, and salt. You can choose wonton with the soy sauce and miso, and only the soy sauce has homemade hand-kneaded noodles. The soy sauce has a strong flavor and you can really taste the dried sardine flavor. The miso has a rich flavor, and although it looks like there are no ingredients, it does contain chopped char siu. The gyoza🥟 are juicy with plenty of filling. The crispy outside is just right. This ramen🍜 is completely satisfying. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Ramen Taiga ꕥAddress: 710 Shimoshingo, Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚗Hanyu Station → About 9 minutes ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #HanyuCity #Ramen #RamenTour #Lunch

The Onihei Edo-dokoro Parking Area is a rest stop in Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, on the Tohoku Expressway on the way into Tokyo. It is most commonly called the Hanyu Parking Area despite their best efforts to market it by the name of the character it was called after. Hanyu Parking area is as much a tourist attraction as a rest area. With its Edo period design and ninja show and street performances on the weekend, the Hanyu Parking area has created an added incentive to go by car not train to and from the Tohoku region. The theme of the Edo period goes past the design of the parking area, where the interior keeps with the exteriors image and replicates an edo period shopping area. A lot of the food and souvenirs are also based on commonly served dishes from the Edo period such as Unagi (eel). If you are visiting the parking area, I recommend that you time it for just before dusk so that you can appreciate the detail in the daylight and then witness the charm when it is lit up in the dark. And if you can make it on a weekend you might be able to see one of the Ninja performances and/or street performances. #fallingseason

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