Ebina Service Area, Rest area on Tomei Expressway, Ebina, Japan
Ebina Service Area is a multilevel rest stop on the Tomei Expressway equipped with restaurants, shops, and facilities for travelers between Tokyo and Nagoya. The complex offers multiple dining and shopping areas arranged across several floors.
The service area was built at a shorter distance from Tokyo than the standard spacing for highway rest stops, reflecting early expressway planning decisions to accommodate traffic flow. This placement influenced the overall network of facilities along this major route.
The facility features local specialties such as traditional noodles and regional pickled vegetables that reflect how travelers experience Japanese food culture during highway journeys. Visitors can observe how the space serves as a gathering point where locals and travelers alike connect through regional flavors.
The rest stop is accessible during daytime hours, with varying hours depending on the day of the week. Visitors should expect crowded periods and plan time to explore the different levels.
The facility draws an exceptionally high volume of visitors daily, making it one of the most frequented rest stops in Japan's expressway network. Its location makes it an essential stop for drivers traveling this route.
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