[E4] Tohoku Expressway Sano service area (Out-bound line)
It will be reborn as a dramatic area that directs the drama of travel!

-Opening at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 13-

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June 13, 4th year of Reiwa
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Kanto Regional Head Office
Nex-area Company Limited Kanto West Branch

NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office and Nex-area Company Limited Kanto West Branch (both in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) will open the E4 Tohoku Expressway (hereinafter referred to as "Tohoku Expressway Expressway") Sano Service Area at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 13, 4th year of Reiwa. (Hereinafter, "SA") (Out-bound line) will be reopened as "Dramatic Area Sano (Out-bound line)".

≪Point≫

  1. Sano SA, which is adjacent to the upper and lower lines and can be reached on foot, is regarded as one big "Park", and the concept of "Sano Park SA" is a dramatic area where you can enjoy your time.
  2. Taking advantage of the good location of Sano SA located on a hill and a large garden, we will create a "rest" space together with commercial facilities to provide customers with a place to rest and rest.
  3. With the store concept of "exciting, relaxing, and exciting picnic terrace," we provide a consumer experience unique to "Sano Park SA" by providing products and services that make you feel as if you were at a picnic.
Dramatic area Sano (Out-bound line) <Exterior image> image
Dramatic area Sano (Out-bound line) <Exterior image>

This time, as the first step of "Sano Park SA", we will reopen the commercial facilities and toilet building on the Out-bound line in advance.
After the reopening, along with the renewal work of the garden, we plan to set up a cafe store in the garden and open the grand opening. We will inform you about the scheduled date and image of the grand opening.
Please take this opportunity to visit the reborn "Dramatic Area Sano (Out-bound Line)".
The NEXCO EAST Group will strive to improve services and convenience in order to meet the needs of customers using the SA / PA Expressway.

  • "Dramatic area" is a SA / parking area (hereinafter referred to as PA), which is the core of the area. It is SA / PA that directs "Travel Drama".
  • Information on "Dramatic Area Sano (Out-bound Line)" will be posted on our website (DraPla) "Dramatic Area Special Site" as appropriate.

Efforts to improve barrier-free and convenience

Barrier free

For comfortable use, we will eliminate the step between the parking lot and the sidewalk, develop a parking lot for people with disabilities in large vehicles, and install a multi-functional toilet in the sub-toilet.

Parking Lot

In consideration of the ease of use and safety of customers, we will install signs that notify the usage status of parking spaces in real time at branch points in the parking lot to guide customers smoothly.
In addition, a bus priority mass will be installed near commercial facilities and toilet buildings.

Photo of parking lot information sign
Parking lot information sign

Regarding barrier-free toilets and parking lots, some of them have been opened in advance before the renewal of commercial facilities.

Equipment outline

location 1021 Kurohakamacho Azahigashiyama, Kurohakama-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture
Commercial facility Commercial facility area Approximately 1,667㎡
Store operator Gran Vista Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.
business hours Please refer to the attached sheet [PDF: 459KB]
Baby care room 2 diaper changing tables, 1 nursing room, 1 sink, 1 milk preparation device
toilet (Main toilet)
Male small: 13 units, large: 10 units
Female: 43
For family: 1 unit
Multi-function: 1 unit
(Sub-toilet)
Male small: 5 units, large: 4 units
Female: 15
For family: 1 unit
Multi-function: 1 unit

Precautions for use

About change of approach route to use gas station

After using the commercial facilities and toilets, we will change the approach route so that you can use the gas station. Please note that you cannot return to the parking lot after using the gas station.

Image image about changing the approach route using the gas station

How to use the smart IC (exit)

Customers using smart ICs (exit) cannot use SA. Also, please note that you cannot use the smart IC (exit) after using SA.

About use from general road

There is no "walk-in gate" (pedestrian entrance) where you can use the service area facilities from the general road.

About construction after reopening

Even after the reopening, we will continue to work on the gardens. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers, but we will proceed with the construction with safety first, so we ask for your continued understanding and cooperation.

Opening event

Wednesday, July 13

Time Content
10:00~ We will welcome customers with the Sano brand character "Sanomaru" and the character "Manati" of NEXCO EAST 's manner improvement campaign "HEARTFUL HIGHWAY".
Sano brand character Sanomaru © Sano city image image
Sano Brand Character Sanomaru © Sano City
Image image of Manatee
Manatee

Opening campaign

July 13th (Wednesday) -July 15th (Friday)

corner Content
food court Sano Ramen "Sanoya" "Special Sano Ramen" is usually 1,250 yen, 100 yen discount for 1,150 yen (from opening until 15:00 on July 15 (Friday))
Shopping corner After 10 am each day, customers who shop at the shopping corner will receive a "Sanomaru Senbei (1 piece)" (first 400 people each day)

The temporary store on the day of opening will be open until 9:00 am (last order: 8:30 am) due to the switch to a new store. For customers who want to eat after 8:30 am, rice balls, sandwiches, and lunch boxes are available at the shopping corner (until 10:00 am), so please use them. please give me.

[Corrected on June 15, 4th year of Reiwa]
There was some error in the press release material on June 13, 4th year of Reiwa, so we apologize for the following and correct it.

[Correction]
Attachment 3rd page
Takeout corner
PICNIC + PLUS Cafe
Feature column

[Before correction] (Corrected underlined part)
"Daiichi Sake Brewery"
[Edited]
"Daiichi Sake Brewery"

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