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Awajishima Island isfull of tourist spots
easily accessible
from Osaka or Kobe
There are various ways to get tothe tourist attractions of
Awajishima Island from places like
Osaka or Kobe in only a shorttime. As well as a high-speed
ferry, plenty of options like
express buses run from Osakaand Kobe, meaning you can be on
the island in around an hour.
To get around the island itself, inaddition to rental cars and taxis,
you can use the network of routebuses. Also, at any of the three
tourist offices on the island youcan hire bicycles. Trips focused on
any of the many onsen hot spring
hotels scattered around the island
are also highly recommended.
Tokyo

180min

Kyoto

50min

Osaka

AwajishimaIslandin JapanJapan
TokyoKansaiInternationalAirport

1h bydirect ferry from KansaiInternational Airport

Kobe
AkashiAkashi Kaikyo- Port
Ohashi Bridge

13minutes

AwajishimaIslandOnarutokyo
BridgeSumotoPortIwaya
Port
65

minutes

Osaka

KansaiInternational
Airpor t

Tokushima

Kobe（Sannomiya）

AwajishimaIslandHigh-Speed Bus
40min〜h t t p s：//www.awajishima-kanko.jp/en

20min
40min

KansaiInter-nationalAirport

Osaka
Kyoto
KobeHigh-Speed Ferry

Akashi13min

High-Speed Bus

70min〜High-Speed Bus

110min〜

High-Speed Ferry

65min

Iwaya Port

Sumoto Port

High-Speed Ferry

High-Speed Bus●Awaji Kotsu
http://www.awaji-kotsu.co.jp/en（English）●Awaji Kanku Line（Kansai International Airport―Sumoto Port）
http://ak-line.co.jp（English）●Awaji Jenova Line（Japanese only）（Akashi Port―Iwaya Port）●West JR Bus
http://www.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp/en（English） http://www.jenova-line.co.jp/index.php
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Onsenwith fantastic views.

hotsprings

Whatkind of place is

There are many hot springs
located on Awajishima Island.
Onsen hotspring hopping is one of
the activities to enjoy. We recommend
hotsprings on Awajishima Island.

SumotoOnsen

MinamiAwajiOnsen

The islandthat supplied
ingredients tothe Emperors

The island where myths come to life

In the time of myth, the husband and wife gods
Izanagi and Izanami churned up the sea with aspear and when a drop of sea water fell downback to the sea it solidified and became
Awajishima's neighbouring island,
Nushima. On Nushima Island the twogods combined their power andgave birth to Awajishima Island as
the first island of Japan.

See inside!
World'slongest
suspension
bridgeto Tokushima
to KobeOnarutokyo
BridgeAwajishima
Monkey Center

Marine Activities

Food

Awaji Beef

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Spans araging
whirlpool

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Akashi KaikyoOhashi Bridge

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See inside!

Connected by

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Parktwo huge bridgesAmusements
Theme Parks

See inside!

This natural phenomenon is formedby the ebb and ﬂow of the tide
every six hours. The whirlpools are
said to be some of the largest in theworld, reaching almost 30 meters indiameter at their largest.
（Two companies run
whirlpool-viewing
boat tours.）

HugeWhirlpools
ools
Naruto Strait Whirlpools

The best ways to enjoy
Awajishima Island
Amusements There's something for everyone, and for every mood!

There are plenty of things to do, like theme parks that let you entera land of miniature landmarks, or dive into the world of anime,
scattered all over Awajishima Island. Enjoy yourself at these variedsites that also show off Awajishima Island's stunning nature.

Marine Activities

Experience a
mystical night
through projection
mappingtechnology andothers.

NIJIGEN NO MORI
NIJIGEN NO MORI is ananime-themed amusement parkthat uses the latest technologies
to offer a two-dimensional
experience like no other. Visitors
can enjoy attractions thatimmerse them into a mysticalworld and activities integrating
two-dimensional media that add
new value to the "cool Japan"
content.

Surrounded by the Inland Sea, you canfeel the ocean with various activities on,around and above Awajishima Island!
Beautiful pine tree-lined
beaches in the evening sun

See the green ofthe island
amidst a sea ofblue byparasailing（Keino-matsubara
Swimming Beachi）（SEA MOONRESORT）

Dozens of places aroundthe island for swimmingin the sea

T heme Parks

As well as seafishing,
there are inland fish
ponds too

Meet and relax with some of Take in the sea breeze
the creatures of the sea and cycle alongside the（Awaji Janohire Dolphin Farm） coast

Gaze out at the sea with aBBQ prepared for you
Awaji Farm Park England Hill
The 'England' area has a lake and a wealth of greenery
where you can see flowers blooming across all four
seasons, and even try your hand at harvesting vegetables.
In the 'Green Hill' area, you can see adorable animals
such as koalas and rabbits, and learn how to bake breador make butter.

Awaji World Park ONOKOROThis amusement park includes a miniature world thathas famous buildings and structures from around theworld recreated at 1/25 of their original size. Otherpopular attractions include the zip-line adventure andgo-carting area.

Awajishima Monkey Center

A park for wild Japanese macaques. Themonkeys cannot be seen in the area in theautumn as they retreat deep into the mountains
to feed upon the ripe fruits and berries.

Gourmet Food The delicious bounty of the sea and blessings of the land
Awajishima Island has had many connections with the JapaneseImperial Family since ancient times. The island is known as "the regionof food," as it offered numerous ingredients to the Imperial Court.
From livestock to vegetables and marine products, Awajishima Island isa treasure trove of gourmet food.
Awaji Beef（Steak）

Calves that go on to become the famous Matsuzaka beef andKobe beef are also raised on Awajishima Island, where they
become Awaji beef. Awaji beef has a highquality flavor and perfect marbling, which allintertwine with one another for a savory
and mellow flavor.

AwajishimaIsland is famousfor its sweet
onions!

Island of the Gods.

Awajishima Island is said to have been the firstof the islands of Japan, born to the gods
Izanagi and Izanami. As well as Izanagi-jingu
Shinto Shrine and Onokorojima-jinja Shrine,
there is Nushima Island, Eshima, and countlessother locations connected with myths,
recognised by Japan Heritage.

Japanese pufferf ish（Sashimi）"Awajishima Island 3-Year Japanese
pufferf ish", a variety farmed onthe island develop a stronger
flavour. The poisonous fish
are prepared by specialist
chefs so you don't need toworry as you tuck in!

EshimaOnokorojima-jinja Shrine

Izanagi-Jingu Shinto Shrine

Onion（Onion burger）
Burgers with meat andAwajishima Island onion
at its center are popular
across the island.
Nushima Island

Myths and History Numerous historical sites where myths come to life
Danjiri festival floats

Awaji Ningyo Joruri

On Sundays during the spring
and autumn, local festivals areheld in each part of the island,
where grand danjiri carts, also
known as dashi, are paradedthrough the streets.

The Ningyo Joruri is a traditional
puppet show in which a story is
told in the perspective of the"tayu" to the tune of the"shamisen."

Awajishima Island is known from legend as the firstisland that was formed in Japan. There are many
locations on Awajishima Island that are related tohistoric and mythical spots. There are also many
traditional events like the Awaji Ningyo Joruri andDanjiri Festival.

They move as
if they're
really alive!

Sumoto Castle
Sumoto Castle was built on Mt.
Mikumayama in the lateMuromachi period by Atagi ofthe naval forces of Kumano in
the Kii Province.

Flower Paradise Beautiful flowers bloom with the changing of the seasons
On Awajishima Island you can experience the world of famous architect, Tadao Ando
Lilies flower atop the roof of theTadao Ando-designed Temple

Water Temple

The Tadao Ando-designed site
combines facilities like restaurants
alongside the "hundred-step garden"

Awaji Yumebutai

Flowers bloom with the changing ofthe seasons on an expansive hill witha view of the sea

Awaji Hanasajiki

In winter, around 5 million
wild daffodils flower on a slope
facing the sea

Nada Kuroiwa Narcissus Field

Awajishima Island has a
comfortable climate that is warm
year-round and has little rain.
Much of the nature is wild anduntouched, and there are flowers
and greenery throughout theisland.