Kouri Island Station Sorahashi | Review by 一個漸漸喜歡上慢旅的人

Kouri Island Station Sorahashi

Spectacular views spread out right in front of you! An island station packed with exclusive foods and souvenirs you can only find here.

28 Oct 2026 See More

I've always enjoyed looking for roadside stations throughout Japan, so I'd been looking forward to visiting this one. The first time I came to Kouri Island, it happened to be closed, so I could only make a quick stop at the nearby beach to watch the sunset. On this second visit, I made sure to check the business hours so I could finally make up for missing it last time.

After actually browsing around, I really wasn't disappointed. It's packed with local Okinawan specialties, such as delicious, fresh, crisp sea grapes and various locally produced chili peppers and peppercorns. Since I enjoy cooking, discovering local ingredients during my trip and bringing these distinctive seasonings back to Taiwan felt like quite a find.

Whenever I return to Taiwan after a trip and miss the Okinawan sunshine, I use these souvenirs to cook a homemade meal, and it feels like I'm reliving those wonderful memories. If you enjoy collecting local ingredients and seasonings, I recommend adding this fun and convenient Kouri Island roadside station to your itinerary.

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