A wooden feat of engineering with alluring facilities

Mokkulu Shinshiro is a rest stop located near the intersection of the Shin-Tomei Expressway and crossing with National Route 151 in the city of Shinshiro. The name "Mokkulu"—or more traditionally spelled "Mokkuru"—comes from the blending of two words: "moku" ("tree") and "kuru" ("to come"), reflecting the establishment's creation by all the lumber brought in to build it. The wood used in its construction and loads of other materials locally procured would go on to welcome not the arrival of timber but weary travelers, rejuvenating their spirits with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The rest stop's arched roof again utilizes lumber from the surrounding Okumikawa region, making for an unmistakable landmark for visitors to come and peruse all the local produce available.

Mokkulu Shinshiro Rest Stop also serves the region as a hub for tourism in Okumikawa, spreading the word about local allure to all who come.