On this day, we left our lodgings in Yunohama Onsen and headed for the Chokai Blue Line, which runs along the foot of Mt. Chokai, which is on the border between Yamagata and Akita prefectures. On the way, the expressway ended and we headed north on National Route 7, where we came across Chokai Furatto Roadside Station, so we stopped in. Located at the foot of Mt. Chokai, the facility is lined with direct sales stores for agricultural produce and fresh fish. Given the location, both the mountain produce from the foot of Mt. Chokai and the seafood from the Sea of Japan are local specialties. As well as a cafeteria and fast food corner, there was also a ramen shop and a bakery, making this a roadside station with a well-equipped food and beverage section.

It is located in northeastern Yamagata, close to Akita. Souvenirs, locally grown vegetables and fruits are sold in front of the parking lot just at the entrance. Although the building says it sells fresh fish, there was almost no seafood for sale. It is unclear whether this is related to the season. Other than that, it was good. In particular, the eat-in corner between the souvenir shop and the toilets had rice balls, bento boxes and other items which were good.