Strawberries, Scallops, and Premium Pork―
Taste the Flavours of Toyoura, All in One Stop
A Treasure Trove That’s Eye-Catching and Mouth-Watering
Strawberries, Scallops, and Premium Pork― Taste the Flavours of Toyoura, All in One Stop A Treasure Trove That’s Eye-Catching and Mouth-Watering
Acting Manager, Michi-no-Eki Toyoura
Strawberry soft-serve ice cream & ‘Hotate Furai-kyu’ Scallop Skewers,
A Must-Visit Foodie Spot Along Route 37
If you are visiting the Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark, Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) Toyoura is a stop you should not miss. Driving from Toyako Town toward Hakodate along National Route 37, you’ll soon find it on your left.
This local store is packed with Toyoura’s seasonal specialties―scallops, pork, and strawberries. Highlights include a soft-serve ice cream made with 100% Toyoura strawberry jam and ‘Hotate Furai-kyu (meaning flyweight class)’ deep-fried scallop skewers named in honour of a world boxing champion from Toyoura.
A Baseball Ace at the Helm
Bringing Passion and Team Spirit to the Shop Floor
Sogawa Noriko, acting manager of the Toyoura Industry Promotion Corporation, is a Toyoura native and former girls’ baseball pitcher. She began playing in Year 4 of elementary school and led her Sapporo club team to a third-place finish at a national tournament.
She now brings that same team spirit to her work, curating local delights such as: Umami Mugibuta premium pork raised on specially blended feed, fresh coastal scallops, and authentic wasabi.
Sweet Tastes & Scenic Views
Strawberry Soft Serve Made with 100% Local Jam
The shop’s two signature dishes are the strawberry soft serve and Hotate Furai-kyu boiled scallops skewered and deep-fried. The soft serve, blended with 100% Toyoura-made jam, strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and tartness.
Also, the scenery is just as delightful. From the rolling pastures of Takaoka area to the shimmering waters of Funka Bay, known for scallop farming, Toyoura offers views that soothe the soul.
