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I've arrived at Mukogaokayuuen Station!

The starting point, Odakyu Odawara Line Mukogaokayuuen Station, has a south exit and a north exit. The south exit, which I used, was renovated in April 2019 with the concept of "Natural Retro Modern." On the other hand, the north exit features a Mansard style roof that was built when the station opened in 1927 and is still in use today with ongoing maintenance.

The only station with a Mansard style building remaining from the time of opening on the Odakyu Line is Mukogaokayuuen North Exit.

Character monuments around the Fujiko F Fujio Museum

When I exited the south exit of Mukogaokayuuen Station, I found a monument of Doraemon right in front of me. I heard that there are various character monuments and statues along the road to the Fujiko F Fujio Museum, so I set out on a character hunt!

I discovered characters here and there! Doraemon, Dorami, and the ghost Q-Taro among others.

As I walked, I encountered Fujiko F Fujio characters in a sudden and unpredictable manner. The characters I met this time were Doraemon, Dorami, ghost Q-Taro, Gian, Kiteretsu, Parman, and Korosuke. The excitement of searching for characters and the surprise of encountering them made for a fun walking path.

In addition to the character monuments, I also discovered a silhouette fence of Doraemon flying with a take-copter!

Large-portion restaurant! Ramen House

On my way to Nobuto Station from Mukogaokayuuen Station, I discovered a building that resembled a café. It had a weathervane mounted, giving it a modern atmosphere.

Upon approaching, I realized it was a ramen shop! I was just looking for a lunch spot, so I decided to go in.

After waiting in line for about 10 minutes, I got inside. They not only had ramen but also yakisoba and set menu options, all looking delicious. The price range seemed reasonable and fair.

I was attracted to the shop's exterior and decided to enter, but it turns out this place is quite popular as a large-portion restaurant in Nobuto. I noticed many customers coming specifically for the large servings. Besides counter and table seats, there are also tatami seats, which were a great help for my family that has a child who is still learning to sit well.

The mildly spicy miso soup was delicious "Dandan ramen" for 800 yen.

A bowl of rice with a hearty "meat and vegetable stir-fry" for 900 yen, and "large rice" for 250 yen.

It's hard to convey the size of the large portions in the pictures, but when I received my meal with the staff saying, "Thank you for waiting," it felt heavy! The right amount of saltiness combined with the flavors of the vegetables and meat made my chopsticks move♢

Long-established restaurants in the Mukogaokayuuen and Nobuto area

On my way to Nobuto Station from Mukogaokayuuen Station, I found a nostalgic-looking restaurant. Local people frequent it, and I heard that recently many customers have been coming from afar through word of mouth.