Roadside station Kunimi

Overview

Roadside Station Kunimi is a michi-no-eki facing National Route 213 along the coast of Kunisaki City in Oita Prefecture. Opened on August 10, 2006, it serves as a rest and refreshment stop for travelers driving the northern shore of the Kunisaki Peninsula. Thanks to its location near the Suo Sea, it is known for fresh seafood landed nearby and locally grown produce, offering an easy taste of Kunisaki life and cuisine.

Highlights

• ●Fresh seafood and locally landed fish, thanks to the nearby Suo Sea
• ●A direct-sales corner with vegetables and produce from the Kunisaki area
• ●A convenient rest stop midway along the coastal drive on Route 213
• ●A handy base while touring the Rokugo Manzan temples of Kunisaki

History

Registered and opened on August 10, 2006, this is a relatively new roadside station that has grown into a popular stop along Route 213, the road that circles the Kunisaki Peninsula. Kunisaki is the heart of the Rokugo Manzan Buddhist culture, and the station has long served as a place for travelers to pause while touring the peninsula's temples and scenery.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Roadside Station Kunimi while driving the coastal Route 213
2. 2Browse the direct-sales area for fresh fish and produce as souvenirs
3. 3Take a break with a light meal of local ingredients and enjoy the sea view
4. 4Continue the coastal drive toward the temples and port towns of the peninsula

Did you know?

💡 The name Kunimi comes from Kunimi-machi in Kunisaki City, where it is located. Route 213, looping along the peninsula's coast, is known as a scenic drive linking scattered temples, shrines and port towns, and this station makes a natural break point along the way.

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