I went to Okuise PA (down line)! Detailed information on popular souvenirs, gourmet food, and surrounding information!

The long-awaited Kisei Expressway opened in 2006, making it very convenient to travel to Owase and Kumano!

``Okuise PA (outbound line)'' is also loved by locals as a source of regional specialties and a new spot for delicious gourmet food.

The weather was nice that day, and we could see the magnificent nature, and if we listened closely, we could hear the sound of the wind and the voices of birds.
Of course, the air is also delicious! Taking deep breaths can refresh your body from within.

``Okuise PA (outbound line)'' uses trees felled during the construction of the expressway throughout, and the store is child- and pet-friendly.

You can also enjoy finding hidden hearts while feeling nature! A PA full of excitement, with lots of local delicious food!

There is also an EV quick charging stand installed, which allows you to charge in a very short time, and it is said that you can travel 40 km with just 5 minutes of charging!

Even with an electric car, you can prepare for your upcoming long journey with peace of mind.

I found a cute drinking fountain in the square on the left in front of the PA!

If you look closely, there is a drinking fountain for small pets next to the drinking fountain for people!
I'm also happy to see this kind of consideration from a different perspective.

If you have time, you should definitely look for the ``Heart Stone'' embedded in the ground.

There are 4 locations here and 3 locations in PA on the other side, so if you can find 7 locations on your way there and back, you might be happy! ?

Now, when you enter the store, you'll see an array of local specialties and products lined up.
The specialty of the Odai area, where this PA is located, is tea, and further down ouchiyama, the Ouchiyama area is famous for products such as ouchiyama milk.

Now, let's take a closer look at what products are available.

We have over 50 types of tea leaves that are confidently recommended by local tea farmers, including green tea as well as black tea!

Why not buy in bulk and compare the tastes?

The photo above shows the unique ``bancha'' shaped like a straw bag, priced at 1,080 yen. Left "Ueshima Seicha Genmaicha Tea Bag" 670 yen, middle "Organic Odaicha" 880 yen, right "Organic Cold Brew Sencha Tea Bag" 840 yen.

OdaiTown 's tea has a thick mesophyll and is characterized by retaining its richness and aroma even after the third brew.

This is the number in the refrigerated section of ouchiyama products alone! If you want to enjoy the taste of milk itself, try the 100 yen ouchiyama Milk Pack♪

The store manager also recommends the 130 yen NAG Yogurt, which contains 500mg of N-acetylglucosamine, which is good for beauty.

I found a candy store corner that took up a lot of space at the back of the store.
When I asked the store manager why, he said, ``Local children often go on field trips on their days off, so they can have fun along the way.''
It's wonderful to have a PA that not only adults but also children can enjoy!

This is what the local children almost always buy when they visit.
"Tanuki Omusubi" with rice, noodle soup, green onions, and tempura cakes is 110 yen, and "Tanuki Ball" with boiled egg is 190 yen.
The rice is sweet and spicy with the noodle soup, and the fragrant tempura and textured green onions go perfectly together, and you'll be addicted to it!

There were woodworking supplies in front of the counter. Yes, this area has a thriving forestry industry and is also famous for its ``Mie Hinoki.''
Recommended items are the ``Shoulder Bat'' for 800 yen, which is effective for stiff shoulders, and the ``Shoulder Bat with Ring'' for 900 yen.

Also, many people buy bats with rings as lucky souvenirs, as they mean ``never falling off'' and ``winning in battle.''

A food court where you can feel the warmth of Mie Hinoki wood.

You can enjoy the menu made by the local manager using the dashi that he learned directly from a locally famous "delicious dashi set meal restaurant"!

The soup stock, which uses plenty of kelp, mackerel, and bonito flakes, goes perfectly with curry.
"Curry udon (soba)" 670 yen.
The moment you take a bite, the flavor of the dashi spreads out first rather than the curry, and the flavor of the curry comes later. It also contains plenty of onions and pork, so you'll feel warm and full after eating it.

"Japanese style ramen" 650 yen.
This dashi also contains agodashi, which is made from flying fish, so you can enjoy a light yet deep soup.
A dish that is popular even among the elderly!

"Beef Udon (Soba)" made with luxurious Matsusaka beef, 820 yen.
Since you can enjoy Matsusaka beef at this price, many people don't hesitate to order this menu when they visit.
The thick local shiitake mushrooms and the flavor of Matsusaka beef melt into the soup stock, allowing you to enjoy a very rich drink. Enjoy the udon noodles with the soft, chewy noodles that are unique to the region.

Processed foods such as pastes and chicken ham are also lined up, packed with the flavor of local ingredients.

From the left: "Squid Tempura" 350 yen, "Matsusaka Chicken Homemade Ham" 540 yen, "Smoked Cheese Tamushiba" 540 yen, "Chikuwa with Camembert" 350 yen.

"Sunfish curry" with sunfish meat is 864 yen, and "Appappa shellfish rice" is 628 yen, which is made with the brightly colored, fleshy, sweet-tasting Appappa shellfish. We also recommend local specialties that have a long shelf life, such as ``Himono Soy Sauce Sweet'' for 692 yen.

There were also many wooden tables outside.
The cypress trees inside and outside this PA store are made from trees that were felled when building the expressway.
Now, I would like to finally enjoy the take-out menu while admiring the green scenery.

The `` ouchiyama Vanilla Soft'' (310 yen) made with ouchiyama milk was the most popular, so I ordered it right away.
The taste of a long-established dairy farm that has been in operation since 1945. Its deliciousness is guaranteed.

Thank you for the meal!

【basic information】
Address 877-8 Takana, Odai-cho, OdaiTown OdaiTown Prefecture 519-2429
Phone number 0598-83-6505
Parking lot: 9 large cars, 22 regular cars
Business hours 8:30-19:00
Closed: Open all year round
Toilet inside the facility *Available 24 hours, barrier-free toilet available
EV charging facility available

*The information posted is as of March 2018.