Nakai PA [up]

It is located between Hadano-Nakai IC and Oi-Matsuda IC. Surrounded by overflowing greenery, it is a relaxing PA. The area is equipped with a shower room full of freshness. When you want to sweat cleanly on the way to drive, you can use it casually. It is also equipped with a coin-operated laundry, making it easy to use during long trips. In the food court, you can taste various menus with a perfect score. In addition, "Ashigara Pokkinsuke", which is a mixture of ginger obtained in Nakai-cho, the birthplace of ginger, and only apple vinegar and liquid sugar, is a proud product that does not use any synthetic preservatives.

Itsukushima Wetland Park is a park developed for the purpose of restoring and preserving rare freshwater wetlands in the prefecture. Centered around the Itsukushima Shrine, which is beloved as "Benten-sama," the wetland features wooden pathways, gazebos, and rest areas. Visitors can enjoy viewing various aquatic plants and animals. In late May, the "Bamboo Lantern Evening" event is held, allowing people to experience a fantastical landscape illuminated by bamboo lanterns.