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Awaji Island
Walking/
Trekking
Course Guide

Twelve walking courses, from shortand easy to long full-day treks,

featuring many top attractions on
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Trekking
CourseGuide

12 recommended
courses highlight thebest of Awaji Island!
Course Diﬃculty Level

Easy: for beginners

Moderate: for those with physicalconﬁdence
Tough: long distance withups and downs

P. 4-5

Course 1

Distance : About 27 km

Course 2

P. 6-7
Course 3

Course 4

Sumoto-shi
P. 8-9Course 5

Course 7

How to Get to Awaji Island

Awaji Island is accessible by car andhighway bus, taking the expressway
across the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, andalso by ferry. For more details, visit the
Awaji Island Tourist Association website.

Note of Caution

Walking courses may not have shops,
vending machines, toilets, or lighting along
the route. Prepare for your walk by
carrying trail mix or other snacks, water,rain gear, a change of clothes, money, aﬂashlight, cellphone, insurance card,
tissues, and other necessities, and set aschedule that gives you extra time. Always
carry garbage back with you. You may
need a mask for going into a shop or apublic toilet. Facilities or transportation
listed in this guide may not be open or
running.
Always inquire in advance or check therelevant website.

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Course 11

Sumoto Civic Square（P. 8～9）46Time required : About 8 hours

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Awajishima-Chuo
Smart IC

Mt. Kashiwara Flight Park（P. 10～11）

Sumoto IC

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Midori PA

Time required : About 3 hours

Aiya Falls（P. 8～9）

Sumoto-shi

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Keino Matsubara

Sumoto Bus Center
Sumoto Civic Square
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Seidan-Mihara IC

An easy course up and back to the highest point on Awaji

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Mt. Yuzuruha Short Course

Time required : About 2.5 hours

Visit this power spot and contemplate the origins of the archipelago!

Loop Course Around Nushima,
the Island of Japan's Creation Myth

Oishi Park25

To Tokushimaruto
Ōna geBridMichi-no-Eki
Uzushio

Wakodo no
Hiroba Park

Yuzuruha Dam
Michi-no-Eki
Fukura 76

Mt. Yuzuruha
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Yuzuruha Jinja
Shrine25

Minamiawaji-shi
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Time required : About 3.5 hours

Course 12

Time required : About 2 hours
Yuzuruha Jinja Shrine（P. 12～13）

Course 7
Course 8

Narugashima Kisen（15 min.）
Étoile Oishi

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Course 10

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Course 11

Half Course Around Nushima,
the Island of Japan's Creation MythNarugashimaIslandYura

Habu
Habu Port

All the best features of Nushima in short!

Course 6

Mt. Kashiwara
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Mt. Kashiwara
Forest Park

FukuraBus Terminal

Awajishima-Minami IC/PA 25

Course 5

Aiya River Dam

Sanyukan

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Time required : About 5 hours

Sumoto Castle
site
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Mikumayama

Takehara Dam 76

Riku no Minato Seidan

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Mt. Yuzuruha/Nada Kuroiwa Narcissus Park Long Course

Distance : About 6 km

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Take the Old Yuzuruha Trail to the highest point on the island!

Distance : About 9 km

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Wellness Park Goshiki

Two boat rides and time on an uninhabited island

Distance : About 6 km

P. 14-15

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Gossa Kaito Site（P. 6～7）

Oishi Park/Narugashima Short Course

Distance : About 17km

Course 10

Awaji-shi

Tsuna-Ichinomiya IC

Time required : About 3 hours

Oishi Park/Mt. Kashiwara (Takehara Trail)Long Course

Minamiawaji-shi
Course 9

Higashiura
Bus Terminal

Gossa Kaito
Site

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Izanagi Jingu
ShrineA difficult course with mountain trails and total elevation of 1900 meters!

Distance : About 11 km

P. 12-13

Michi-no-Eki
Higashiura
Terminal Park

Hokudan IC

Parchez Kaori no Yakata
Kaori no Yu

Time required : About 3 hours

Time required : About 6 hours

Higashiura IC
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Atop Mt. Mikumayama, a breathtaking view of the Kitan Strait

Distance : About 28 km

Course 8

Awaji Ishinoneya Green Park（P. 4～5）

Sumoto Castle Short Course
Distance : About 10 km

P. 10-11

Murozu PA

Course 4

Forest scenery by Aiya River Dam is like a picture postcard!

Distance : About 24km

Course 6

Course 3

Time required : About 5 hours

Aiya Falls Long Course

Awaji IC/SA

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Gossa Kaito Site/Nomad Mura Long Course
Hit two major power spots!

Michi-no-Eki
Awaji

Awaji Hanasajiki（P. 4～5）

Time required : About 2 hours

Izanagi Jingu Shrine/
Iwagami Jinja Shrine Short Course∴

Iwaya Port

Awaji-Kita Smart IC（For entrance only）

A peaceful course that gives you a feel for history

Distance : About 10 km

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Ishinoneya Green Park/
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge Short Course
Distance : About 8 km

Matsuhonoura Bay

Course 2

Road and trail, plus the Akashi Kaikyo- Bridge!

Distance : About 19km

Rigorous: must have conﬁdence
and ready for a challenge
Extreme: requires stamina;
must have hiking
experience

Panoramic fields of flowers overlooking the sea are a sight to behold!

To Akashi ↑Kobe

Awaji Jenova Line
（13 min.）Course 1

Hanasajiki Park/
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge Long Courseash(P i Kaea ikyrl
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Nushima Port

Nushima Kisen（10 min.）Nushima Island
Kamitategami
RockOnokoro Jinja Shrine（P. 14～15）

Habu Port（P. 14～15）

3About 27 km◆ Starting point◆ Main route◆ Time required

Higashiura Bus Terminal

About 7 hours◆ GPS setting◆ Diﬃculty

Higashiura Bus Terminal (666-1 Ura, Awaji, Hyogo)

Start : Higashiura Bus Terminal ～ Ⓐ Awaji Hanasajiki ～ Ⓑ Hyogo Prefectural Awaji

Island Park ～ Ⓒ Awaji Ishinoneya Green Park ～ Ⓓ Michi-no-Eki Awaji ～ Akashi Kaikyō
Bridge ～ Ⓔ Iwaya Shopping Arcade ～ Iwaya Port ～ Ⓕ Eshima ～ Akashi Kaikyō National
Government Park ～ Ⓖ Awaji Yumebutai ～ Goal : Higashiura Bus Terminal

Course 2

Ishinoneya Green Park/
兵庫県立
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
淡路高等学校 Short Course◆ Distance About 8 km
◆ Starting point◆ Time required About 2 hours

Iwaya Port

◆ GPS setting

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an island of ﬂowers. Fieldsof ﬂowers in every season
overlooking the sea.

Nakamochi
中持◆ Diﬃculty

IshidaAwaji ～ Goal : Iwaya Port
Ishinoneya Green Park ～ Ⓓ Michi-no-Eki
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Higashiura IC

Awaji Jenova LineTime
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Awaji Yumebutai

Yumebutaimae

Ura

Located at the northern tip of
Awaji Island, Eshima is part ofJapan's Onokoro Island creation
myth. Natural erosion has createdits unique shape.

(Hyakudan-en)

Part of the complex designed byarchitect Tadao Ando. These
100 terraced ﬂower gardens are
all connected, with a grand viewof Osaka Bay.

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Ura Post Oﬃce
Sunshine HallFUKIMODOSHI NO SATOⒻ EshimaⒼ Awaji Yumebutai

OisoStart/Goal

Nakahama

Uzaki

Ferry landing for Awaji
Jenova Line that runs
between Iwaya Port andAkashi Port

Minami-uzaki

Higashiura
Bus Terminal

Ura Police Box
Hiramatsu〒

Start/Goal

EshimaAwaji Highway Oasis

The
large grassy
lawn area
Mt.Kagariba
Ōtani
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Harmony Farm Awaji

Iwaya Port

Tanoshiro

Awaji
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Awaji ICⒷ Hyogo Prefectural
Awaji Island Park

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◆ About the Course〒

Even though the route is only 8 km long, it is slightly diﬃcult because of the steep up/downs of the
Ishinoneya Green Park trail in the middle. It's a splendid short course that oﬀers both road and trail
walking, plus the spectacular view of the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge from directly beneath it at theMichi-no-Eki Awaji park.

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Iwaya Port
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Iwayakoumae

Nijigen no Mori

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Iwaya Port (925-27 Iwaya, Awaji, Hyogo)
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Ōgiyu

Sano Nii
Iwaya line
Greenarium
Awajishima

Awaji Island tacoste

Iwaya Ferry

A rural commercial district being
revitalized along with Iwaya Port.
Chat with ﬁshermen's wives who
prepare and sell fresh ﬁsh.

Funagi◆ Main route Start : Iwaya Port ～ Ⓔ Iwaya Shopping Arcade ～ Ⓒ Awaji

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Burial Tomb

Ⓔ Iwaya
Shopping Arcade◆ About the Course

With a total distance of 27 km and a total climb of over 900 meters, this is a slightly diﬃcult course. From the starting point
31meters. Fromat the Higashiura Bus Terminal to Awaji Hanasajiki, it is basically uphill all the way, reaching an elevation of 298
there you will have a panoramic view of ﬁelds of ﬂowers overlooking the Akashi Strait and Osaka Bay.
NojimaThe route takes you down gradually as you head toward Awaji Island Prefectural Park, which has a large, open grassy area
for resting. From the park, as you head toward Michi-no-Eki Awaji, you will come across a park with ancient tombstones—Awaji
Todoroki
Ishinoneya Green Park. It oﬀers the only unpaved trail section on this course. From the lookout point you can see ships
passing
into and out of Osaka Bay through the Akashi Strait.
After the park, head straight for the Michi-no-Eki and Akashi Kaikyō Bridge. This bridge to the city of Kobe is the Mt.Shironose
longest293.5
suspension bridge in the world with a main span of 1,991 meters and a total length of 3,911 meters—thesymbol of Awaji
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Horticulture Academy
There is a public bathhouse, Japanese confectionery, and a few places to eat and drink, creating a relaxing old-styleatmosphere.
The course takes you to Iwaya Port and Eshima Island, and the huge Akashi Kaikyō
Hikinoura
National Government Park; then, the last spot to visit is Awaji Yumebutai. Enjoy buildings
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designed by world-famous architect Tadao Ando to blend into the natural scenery and theTokiwa Dam Park
unique spaces that utilize the sloping terrain.

A small park directly beneath the Akashi
Maruyoshi-yu Kaikyō Bridge. Try many tasty foods
unique to Awaji Island.

IshinoneyaⒸ Awaji
Green Park

Mt. ShionariⒹ Michi-no-Eki AwajiⒹ

Ko◆ DistanceMichi-no-Eki
Awaji

View Matsuho no Sato

A park that combines nature,
history and culture.
Walk through tunnels of ubameoak, konara oak, and other trees.

Hanasajiki Park/Akashi Kaikyō Bridge Long Course

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Awaji matsuho

Panoramic fields offlowers
overlooking the sea are a sight tobehold!

Course 1

Ebisu Jinja Shrine

Ezaki LighthouseⒸ Awaji Ishinoneya
Green Park

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Awaji-shi

Matsuhonoura Bay∴

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The starting point for the long courseis the Higashiura Bus Terminal.
Photo shows the nearby Sunshine
Bridge at Ura Seaside Park.

Higashiura
Hana no Yu

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Hanasajiki Park/
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
Long Course

Ishinoneya Green Park/
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
Short Course

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Hokudan IC
Parchez Kaori no Yakata

A tourist site specializing in herbs and aromas thatwelcomes lot of visitors. There is also an onsen, specialty
goods shop, and more. You can join a workshop to makea wreath with dried ﬂowers, get your hands dirty on a farm
Otsubothat produces dozens of herbs, or eat in a restaurant
serving dishes made with those herbs.

A peacefulcourse thatgives you afeel for hi
story

Gossa Kaito Site/Nomad Mura Long Course◆ Distance

About 19 km◆ Time required◆ Starting point Parchez Kaori no Yakata◆ Main route

About 5 hours◆ GPS setting◆ DiﬃcultyStart : Parchez ～ Ⓐ Gossa Kaito Site ～ Nomad Mura～ Ⓑ Tōsanji Temple ～ Goal : Parchez

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Izanagi Jingu Shrine

Awaji
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Perhaps Japan's oldest shrine, notedat the beginning of the Kojiki and
Nihon-shoki, the oldest chronicles ofJapan. It is revered nationwide as the
Kusakakita
most sacred shrine on Awaji Island.

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Kusakahachiman Shrine
Izanagi Jingu Shrine/
Iwagami Jinja Shrine
Short Course

DAFFODIL HILLINOUE
Yanagisawa

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Awajishima Cafe

Iwagami Jinja
ShrineKawachi Shrine
Hata

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Nagasawa

Awaji Hana no Saijikien

Nomad MuraⒷ Tōsanji Temple
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Mt. MayaIchinomiya JuniorHigh School

Izanagi Jingu
ShrineStart/Goal
OmachiⒷ Tōsanji Temple

A temple founded by Kūkai,also known as Kōbō Daishi, tobring peace and religion to the
local people. The main temple
and its gate date back to the
Muromachi period, and thesanmon gate is the oldest
wooden structure on Awaji
Island.

Notao spots!
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Course 4

Taga

Udon noodle
restaurant

Soba Cafe
IkutamuraTanoshiri

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Gunge

KawabeHigashimomogawa

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Takayama

Gossa Kaito Site/
Nomad MuraLong Course

Gossa Kaito Site

Start/Goal

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Ⓒ Taganohama Beach

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Gossa

Hozoji
TempleParchez
Kaori no Yakata
Kaori no Yu

N arⒸ Taganohama Beach

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A peaceful course for adults that gives you a feel for history, including Gossa Kaito, a designated historic site of Japan, andTōsanji Temple, founded by Kūkai in the 9th century.
Start at Parchez Kaori no Yakata, with its distinctive cone-shaped roof, and walk about 9 km in the countryside to Gossa Kaito,
a peaceful hilltop site with ruins that can put you into a prehistoric state of mind.
From there, you head down, then back up to the highest point of the course at Tōsanji Temple, whose temple gate is theoldest wooden structure on Awaji Island. The temple is No. 19 on the Awaji Flower Pilgrimage. In the spring, its cherry blossoms,
wisteria in May, and red maple and other foliage in late November draw many pilgrims.
After leaving the Buddhist temple, the rest of the walk is only 3 km back to Parchez, mostly downhill. Parchez
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accommodations, so it might be convenient to stay there the night before your trek. Or take a hot springs bath there at the end
and stay the night.

Course outline on the Web

A site with the remains of an ironworking shop that dates
back 1,800‒1,900 years to the Iron Age of the late
Yayoi period. Over 100 items made of iron werediscovered here, along with ironmaking tools. It's a great
Isenomoriplace to learn about ancient history.

Awajishima
Hotaru Cafe

◆ About the Course

A shallow, beautiful sand beach that is
popular for swimming. A walk along thebeach at sunset is also spectacular.

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Ikuta

Parchez Kaori no Yakata(3025-1 Osaki, Awaji, Hyogo)

久野々Ⓐ Gossa Kaito Site

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Course 3∴
浅野公園

Izanagi Jingu Shrine/Iwagami Jinja Shrine Short Course◆ Distance

About 10 km◆ Starting point

Shimogawai◆ Main route◆ Time required

Iwagami Jinja Shrine

About 3 hours◆ GPS setting◆ Diﬃculty

Iwagami Jinja Shrine (740 Taga, Awaji, Hyogo)

Start : Izanagi Jingu Shrine ～ Ⓒ Taganohama Beach ～ Iwagami Jinja Shrine ～DAFFODILIkenouchi
HILL INOUE ～ Awaji Kaori Park ～ Goal : Izanagi Jingu Shrine

佐野新島◆ About the Course

The 10-km walking course starts at Izanagi Jingu Shrine, which is considered to be Japan's oldest shrine. The walk takes
Kamigawai
you to Taganohama Beach, which is popular with families and groups of young women, and on to Iwagami Jinja Shrine,
well known among shrines with large stones based on ancient megalithic worship. Enjoy the scents of herbs, ﬂowers andtrees at Awaji Kaori Park, as well.
From Izanagi Jingu Shrine, which plays a central role in Japan's creation myth, the road takes you toward the Gunge
Shopping Arcade is lined with 35 uniquely designed monuments, representing the 35 gods mentioned in the ancient Kojiki.
After about 2 km along this path, you will reach Taganohama Beach, especially known for its sunsets over the Inland Sea.
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After 7 km in total, you will reach the highest elevation on this walking course—Iwagami Jinja Shrine.生穂新島
On the slope behindthe main shrine is a huge rock 12 meters high and 16 meters in circumference at the top, known as Himorogi-ishi, "abode66 Kaori Park, a park with lavender, rosemary, and many other herbs and ﬂowers.
of the gods." Finally, you can stroll to Awaji
Taketani
The idealseason forI.C.viewing is April to June.
Tsunaichinomiya
NakadaNakada Elem. Sch.

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Sumoto-shi

Kamigamo

下内膳

Sumoto Civic
SquareSumotoBus Center

Start/Goal

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Aeon Style Sumoto

Sumoto Civic
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Senshoji
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Forest scenery洲本インター前
by Aiya

Course 5

Aiya Falls Long Course◆ Distance About 24 km
山添◆ Diﬃculty◆ GPS setting

納28◆ Time required About 6 hours
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Sumoto Civic Square

Kinrosentamae

Ikedabashi～ Kido Agri Park ～ Ⓐ Aiya Falls ～ Ⓑ Aiya River Dam ～ Kido

Agri Park ～ Kannonji Temple ～ Chikusa Community Center ～Ⓒ Mt. Mikumayama (Sumoto Castle site) ～ Sumoto Onsen ～Ⓓ Ohama Beach ～ Goal : Sumoto Civic Square
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Bakery〒Kannonji TempleⒸ Mt. Mikumayama(Sumoto Castle site)

The mountain at the south of end of
town, 133 meters in height.
Stone walls remain from when Sumoto
東Castle was the seat of government of
Awaji province for about a century
from when it was built in 1526.

Hotel
New Awaji

Awaji
International Hotel
The Sun PlazaⒹ Ohama Beach

A shallow white sand beachwith pine trees that is very
scenic.
At the foot of Mt. Mikumayama
and the Sumoto Castle site.

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kumayama,
Kitan Strai
Atop Mt. Mi
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Course 6

Minamiawaji-shi

Sumoto Castle Short Course

Oike◆ Distance About 10 km

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Awajishima
Kanko Hotel

Chikusa

Kido

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Chikusa
Police Box

Car dealer

Ikenouchi

Kido
Community Center

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Sumoto Castle
Short Course◆ Diﬃculty

Sumoto Civic Square (1-1-17 Shioya, Sumoto, Hyogo)

三坂山～ Sunhama Bridge ～ Takenokuchi
Start : Sumoto Civic Square

Beach ～ Ⓔ Retro Komichi Street ～ Former Ekishukan Garden
302.9～ Ⓓ Ohama Beach ～ Goal : Sumoto Civic Square◆About the Course

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Aiya Falls
Long Course◆ Time required About 3 hours

Sumoto Civic Square～ Ⓒ Mt. Mikumayama (Sumoto Castle site) ～ Sumoto Onsen

InohanaⒷ Aiya River Dam

Aiyu River Dam

Chikusa
Community
CenterSumoto Golf Club

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Mikumayama

SumotoOnsen

Awaji
Yumesenkei

Grocery StoreThe dam is upstream from
Aiya Falls.
Nearby Aiya Forest is anenvironment protected by
Hyogo Prefecture and partof the Kinki Nature Trail.

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Magatayama Park

Tani Denki

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Mt. Mikumayama(Sumoto Castle site)

MonobeYumekaiyu Awajishima

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ShrineFormer Ekishukan
GardenSumoto Municipal
Sports Center

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A narrow street withsmall shops opened in
nostalgic residences.
A stroll through this small
castle town has a quaint
vibe.

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The foremost waterfall on Awaji
Island, a wonderful power spot.
Surrounded by the loud rush offalling water and with sunshineﬁltering through the trees, youwill be immersed in a healing
atmosphere.

Retro Komichi
StreetⒺ Retro Komichi
StreetUwara
Prefectural housing

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Kido Agri ParkⒶ Aiya Falls

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Itsukushima jinjaⒹ Ohama Beach太郎池◆ About the Course

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Osaka Bay

Orodani◆ Main route Start : Sumoto Civic Square ～ Sumoto Municipal Sports Center

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ArcadeShopping

Horibatasuji Street

Uwara

山添口堂(1-1-17 Shioya, Sumoto, Hyogo)
Sumoto Civic Square

Starting at Sumoto Civic Square, head for the unforgettable Aiya
広田
Falls,〒
then return via Mt. Mikumayama, the site of the former Sumoto
Castle, past Ohama Beach back to the center of town on this
24-km-long walking course. Though long in terms of distance, it is all
paved and easy to walk. The highlight is Aiya Falls at the 9-km point,
and the Aiya River Dam. You might want to take a short detour to the
Aiya Forest nearby, or view the forest reﬂected in the water of the
広田中筋 The roads leading to the dam anddam—as beautiful as a postcard!
the castle are big slopes, but the height of each is only about 130
meters, so you can enjoy the light climbs.

◎ Sumoto City Hall

TokiwaDriving school

River Dam islike a pict大野下
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Kaigetsukan
Marunaka
SumotoIwata Street

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Inohana Dam

This 10-km walking course starts at Sumoto
Civic Square, as does the long course. It takes you
竹原ダム
through Retro Komichi Street, a street with nostalgic residences and small shops. After a shorthike up Mt. Magatayama, which overlooks the town, you get to see 竹原
the Sumoto Castle site atop
Mt. Mikumayama and return back down to the Civic Square. Although the course is short, you
climb up to 133 meters to reach the castle replica, so rest along the way. Returning to sea level,
you pass the Sumoto Onsen hotels and can feel the sea breeze, then walk along the path ofJapan's top 100 beaches, Ohama Beach; it's a great way to enjoy both mountains and sea.

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A difficult course with mou
ntain trails
and total elevation of 190
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Awaji
Hana Sansui
Oishi Park/Mt. Kashiwara
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竹原ダムⒷ Takehara Trail

A trail established by the Awaji
Island Long Trail Association to
help revitalize the local area.
You'll appreciate the work thathas gone into improving this trail.
Chikusa◆ Distance About 28 km◆ Diﬃculty
竹原Cape Oishi Observation Deck

◆ Starting point◆ GPS settingⒷ◆ Main route◆Time required About 8 hours

Cape Oishi Observation Deck

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Start : Cape Oishi Observation Deck ～ Mt. Kashiwara

North Observation Deck ～ Ⓐ Mt. Kashiwara FlightPark ～ Ⓑ Takehara Trail ～ Awaji Hana Sansui ～ Ⓑ
Takehara Trail ～ Ⓐ Mt. Kashiwara Flight Park ～Goal : Cape Oishi Observation Deck

Takehara
Trail

Naruyama Daimyōjin Shrine
Naruyama
Jinja Shrine

Narugashima Observation Deck

◆ About the Course

A tough walking course—the only one of the 12 here to have a diﬃculty level of 5 foot marks.
The course is long, at approximately 28 km, and includes the second highest mountain on theisland (Mt. Kashiwara) at 569 meters. The mountain trail, rare for Awaji, includes traverses andguide ropes. Watch your footing and follow the handmade path markers at forks in the path. The
course has several lookout points, an arbor, promenade, and other features, and oﬀers apanoramic view of the Inland Sea at the top. The walking course starts at Oishi Park and is a
steady climb all the way up to Mt. Kashiwara. The path leads down to the hydrangea gardens of
Awaji Hana Sansui, and then you make the return trip. The total climb is 1900 meters. At the end
is the Cape Oishi Observation Deck, which oﬀers a great view of Osaka Bay and the Kitan Strait.

Ⓐ Mt. Kashiwara
Flight ParkA takeoﬀ and landing site forparagliders and hang gliders.
Look out over the Kitan Strait
below.
Mt. Kashiwara North
Observation Deck
Mt. Kashiwara
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KashiwaraⒶ Mt.
Flight Park
Ryusui Temple

P◆ Distance About 11 km◆ Diﬃculty◆ Starting point◆ GPS setting◆ Main route

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Two boat rides
Course 8islandand time on an uninhabited
Oishi Park/Narugashima Short Course◆Time required About 3 hours

Cape Oishi Observation Deck

Cape Oishi Observation Deck

Start : Cape Oishi Observation Deck ～Narugashima Tosenschedule and other info

Narugashima Tosen (Yura North ferry
terminal) ～ Ⓒ Narugashima Island

Lawnopen space～ (by ferry to Oishi) ～ Goal : CapeMt. Kashiwara
forest park
Manabi no Mori

Oishi Observation Deck

The boat ride to the Oishi pier from Narugashima stops ﬁrst at the Yura terminal. The
boat does not run every day, so please inquire below for the schedule, fares, and routes.
Narugashima Tosen Oﬃce (Tel: 0799-27-0691)

Flight Park along the Takehara TrailⒸ Narugashima Island

Yuraminato
Jinja Shrine

An uninhabited island, designated a nationalpark, oﬀ the coast of Yura. It has an elegant
long sandbar stretching north to south, forwhich it is known as "Awaji Hashidate."
Remains of a fort can be found overgrown by
nature. Take a boat to get there.

Yura Elementary School〒
Convenience store

Yura Junior High School◆About the Course

Walk around a small uninhabited island withlots of nature. This light course includes two boatrides. It starts at the Cape Oishi Observation Deckand from there you walk about 3.5 km to YuraPort (Yura North ferry terminal). That is where
you catch a boat across to the uninhabited islandof Narugashima (only 200 meters oﬀshore; ridetakes 2 min.). The plant life on the tiny island ishighly valued. The footpaths are well kept, sowalk once around the island then head back andtake the boat to the Oishi pier (about 2.3 km; 10min.). From there, head back up to the Cape Oishi
Observation Deck for a spectacular view over theisland you just visited.

Cape Oishi
Observation Deck
Oishi Park

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Start/Goal

Étoile Oishi
Niijima Seafood

Course outline on the Web

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Minamiawaji
Suisen Line

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Oishi Park/
Mt. Kashiwara(Takehara Trail)Long Course

Oishi Park/
Narugashima
Short Course

仙ライン
Yura Fortress
Trench Ruins

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Oishi Strait Observation DeckP
PYura Fortress Ruins
Oishi Strait
Observation Deck
Oishinohana Lighthouse

Cape Oishi
Observation Deck/
Oishi ParkA park at the southeastern tip of
Awaji. There are remains ofcannon batteries from 1863, andbrick structures in the forest. From
the observation platform you havea panoramic view of Osaka Bay
and the Kitan Strait.

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Yuzuruha Dam
Gymnastic ParkP
Yuzuruha Dam
Kinki Nature Trail

Cycling Terminal
Yuzuruhasou

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Back Route Trailhead

Yuzuruha Dam forest campsite

Yuzuruha DamⒶ Old Yuzuruha Trail/

Back Route TrailheadⒷ Top of Mt. Yuzuruha
Mt. Yuzuruha
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Okunoin
Sasayama Jinja Shrine

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About 5 hours◆ GPS setting◆ Diﬃculty

Yuzuruha Dam (1046 Jindaiurakabe, Minamiawaji, Hyogo)～ Kinki Nature Trail ～ Nada Kuroiwa Narcissus Park ～ Old Yuzuruha Trail/Front Route◆ GPS setting

Yuzuruha ～ Yuzuriha Sanso rest house～Yamaboushi no hiroba ～ Ⓒ Yuzuruha Jinja Shrine

Trailhead ～ Yuzuruha Jinja Shrine ～P
Yuzuriha Sanso rest house ～ Top of Mt. Yuzuruha ～PA climb up and over the highest point on Awaji Island, Mt. Yuzuruha (elevation 607.9 m) to Yuzuruha Jinja Shrine, said tobe the origination point of the three Grand Shrines of Kumano in Wakayama. From there you descend along the Kinki
Nature Trail to the coast, then take the Old Yuzuruha Trail back up from the front route trailhead to the summit and down
to the dam, a total of 17 km. Taking this ancient trail, you can imagine yourself a Shugendō mountain monk. The total
elevation is over 1300 meters, so stamina is required.
The trail starts near Yuzuruha Dam at a sign for the back route trailhead. You will reach the summit after just 2.5 km,
uphill nearly all the way. There are many stone distance markers along the way, much like the trails used in Japan's
mountain-worshipping religious traditions. It is said that the ancient Kumano gods traveled from Mt. Yuzuruha to their
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current abode in the mountains across the bay
in Wakayama, making Awaji Island an important power spot.
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Yuzuriha Sanso rest house

Start : Yuzuruha Dam ～ Ⓐ Old Yuzuruha Trail/Back Route Trailhead ～ Ⓑ Top of Mt.

Goal : Yuzuruha Dam

Old Yuzuruha Trail/
Front Route Trailhead

Yamaboushi-no-Hiroba

Mt. Yuzuruha/Nada Kuroiwa Narcissus Park Long Course
Yuzuruha Dam

Kuroiwa

Okumiyajunisho Jinja
ShrineUshiuchi Dam

About 17km

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Nada Kuroiwa
Narcissus ParkⒸ Yuzuruha Jinja Shrine

Yuzuruha Dam

Course 9

Top of Mt. Yuzuruha

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The stone marker on the peakstands at 607.9 meters above sea
level. The entire area is part of the
Setonaikai National Park. The
temperate climate and varied
landscape give rise to precious
plant and animal life.

waji

The starting point and route for the climb
to Yuzuruha Jinja shrine southward (toKuroiwa) from the north side (Yuzuruha
Dam). While the front (opposite) route isabout 2 km (90 min.) from Kuroiwa (18stone markers), this back route is about
3.4 km and 90 minutes to the shrine (28stone markers). There is a small Jizo
statue every 109 meters to mark theway.
※The front route is closed from July to
November. The back route is open all
year round.

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三原浄水場Ⓑ Top of
Mt. Yuzuruha

Min
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Ⓐ Old Yuzuruha Trail/
Back Route Trailhead◆ Diﬃculty

About 6km

◆ Main route◆ Time required

About 2.5 hoursⒸ Yuzuruha Jinja Shrine

Start : Yuzuruha Dam ～ Ⓐ Old Yuzuruha Trail/Back

The origins of the shrine date back over
2,000 years to the legendary Emperor
Kaika. Even the Pillow Book by Sei
Shōnagon written in the year 1002
contains a poem that exalts Mt. Yuzuruha.

Sanso rest house～Yamaboshi-no-Hiroba ～ Ⓒ Yuzuruha

Course outline on the Web◆ Starting point

Yuzuruha Dam

Yuzuruha Dam (1046 Jindaiurakabe, Minamiawaji, Hyogo)

Route Trailhead ～ Ⓑ Top of Mt. Yuzuruha ～ Yuzuriha
Jinja Shrine ～ Goal : Yuzuruha Dam◆ About the Course

A short hike for those who want to hike up to the highest point on Awaji Island andalso visit the power spot of Yuzuruha Jinja Shrine! And you can do it easily in a shortamount of time. This route goes up and back on the Old Yuzuruha Trail from the sign
marking the back route trailhead near Yuzuruha Dam. The total climb is only about
600 meters, but the trail is steep at the beginning. Make sure you are dressed right灘
and have good trekking shoes.

山本

Mt. Yuzuruha/
Nada Kuroiwa
Narcissus Park
Long Course

Mt. Yuzuruha
Short Course13Mi namiawaji-shi▲ Weeds along walking courses are usually cut in October, so November to April is a prime walking season.
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Please note that courses may not be open at certain times of the year.

Kurozaki

Visit this power sp
ot andcontemplate the origins of the arch
Course 11
ipelago!
Loop Course Around Nushima, Island of Japan's Creation Myth◆ Distance

About 9 km

◆ Time required

About 3.5 hours

Nushima Kisen Ferry Landing◆ Starting point◆ Diﬃculty

Nushima Kisen Habu Waiting Area(1-10 Nadahabu, Minamiawaji, Hyogo) Tel: 0799-56-0644◆ GPS setting

Start : Nushima Kisen Ferry Landing ～ Ⓐ Nushima Beach ～ Ⓑ Onokoro Jinja◆ Main route

Shrine ～ Ⓒ Kamitategami Rock ～ Nushiｍa Lighthouse ～ Ⓓ Nushima Hachiman
Jinja Shrine ～ Goal : Nushima Kisen Ferry Landing◆About the Course

A walk around a magical island that legend says is Onokoro Island—the ﬁrst land to be created by the gods in the ancientJapanese myth. Even though this is the "long course," it is only 9 km in total distance and about 500 meters in total elevation,
making it a relatively light hike. The "Nu" of "Nushima" comes from the word "nuboko"—the holy spear used by the gods tocreate the ﬁrst land on Earth in the Kuniumi mythology—making all of Nushima a power spot.
The Nushima Kisen ferry leaves from Habu Port and takes 10 minutes. Upon arriving at the Nushima ﬁshing port, take thecoastal road past the beautiful Nushima Beach and head for Onokoro Jinja Shrine. Climb the long set of steps and you will reachthe shrine dedicated to the gods Izanagi and Izanami. Enter the power zone. Continue on the odyssey of the birth of thearchipelago. The trail has some ups and downs, but goes gradually down to the next power spot—the Kamitategami Rock. Thismagniﬁcent rock stands 30 meters tall in the water, like a spear tip. It is the ultimate symbol of Nushima and the creation myth.
The latter half of the walk has many ups and downs, and leads you back to the ﬁshing port. Nushima Hachiman Jinja is ashrine deﬁnitely worth visiting before getting back on the boat, as people have prayed there for centuries for safety at sea.

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Half Loop Course Around Nushima,Island of Japan's Creation Myth◆ Distance

About 6 km

◆ Starting point◆ GPS setting◆Main route◆ Time required

About 2 hours

Nushima Kisen Ferry Landing

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The shrine has 13 hanging votive
wooden tablets painted with picturesthat depict the lives of the people ofNushima, closely connected to thesea since ancient times. The islandeven once served as a naval base.
There is also a reverse compass on
the ceiling, a rare antique. The forest
behind the shrine is a rare virginforest with Sudajii and tabunoki trees
over 200 years old.

Nushima Kisen
TEL 0799-57-0008※Scan the QR codefor the latest scheduleand information.

Tonotobi
From Habu Port

Nushima Kisen
Ferry Landing

Itsukushima
Jinja Shrine
Renkōji
TempleStart/GoalⒶ Nushima Beach〒

Mt. Onokoro

Yoshijin Battari CafeⒹⒷ

Mt. Ishibotoke

NushimaHachiman Jinja Shrine

Nushiｍa Lighthouse

Onokoro Jinja Shrine
Nushima Junior High School
Nushima Elementary SchoolⒶ Nushima BeachYamanodai Shrine

A beautiful beach surroundedby nature with a very clear
sea for swimming.

Ⓒ Kamitategami

Nushima Green Space
Onokoro ParkRock

Jizo statues along the trail◆Diﬃculty

Kosui no hamaNushima Kisen Habu Waiting Area(1-10 Nadahabu, Minamiawaji, Hyogo)

Tel: 0799-56-0644

Start : Nushima Kisen Ferry Landing ～ Ⓐ Nushima

Beach ～ Ⓑ Onokoro Jinja Shrine ～ Ⓒ Kamitategami
Rock ～ Ⓓ Nushima Hachiman Jinja Shrine ～ Goal :Nushima Kisen Ferry Landing

Stone statue of the gods
Izanagi and Izanami

Course outline on the WebⒷ Onokoro Jinja Shrine◆About the Course

An easy course that skips the second half of the long course. You will visit
Onokoro Jinja Shrine and the Kamitategami Rock before returning to the ﬁshingport. However, the path is uneven, so wear good shoes and be prepared.

14Ⓓ Nushima Hachiman
Jinja Shrine

Nushima Kisen Habu Port

Nushima Kisen is the ferry line to Nushimathat leaves from Habu Port. It runs daily.
The ride takes 10 minutes and costs ¥920
round trip (¥460 for children). Inquire
below to conﬁrm any necessary details.

Loop Course
Around Nushima,Island of Japan's
Creation Myth

Half Loop Course
Around Nushima,Island of Japan's
Creation MythA shrine dedicated to the gods Izanagi
and Izanami. Locally, the entire mountainis called "Onokoro-san" and is revered as
an object of worship. The steps leading
up the mountain are straight, as thoughascending to heaven.

HirabaeRock

Kagamihama

Shimotategami RockⒸ Kamitategami RockThe symbol of Nushima, standing 30
meters high out of the water, amassive rock with an unusual shapethat you can see from the pathleading around the island. A key spotin the Kuniumi creation myth.

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Access to Awaji Island
Osaka Int'l Airport

Himeji
Bull

Kobe

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Nishi Akashi

Akashi Port
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge

Shin-Kobe

Sannomiya

Kobe Airport

13min
Iwaya Port

Japan
Kyoto

Osaka

Kobe

Awaji IslandTokyo
KansaiInternational
AirportŌnarutoBridgeTokushima

Osaka
KansaiInternational
AirportN

Tokushima Airport

Tokyo
Kyoto
Osaka

KansaiInternational
AirportHighwayBus
Awaji Kotsu

180min30min ～
20min ～
40min

West JapanJR BusHighway Bus

Kobe(Shin-Kobe/
Sannomiya)

Ferry

AkashiHighway Bus

70min ～

Highway Bus

110min ～Kansai Airport
Transportation
Enterprise

Awaji Island
40min ～

13min

Iwaya Port

Ferry
Awaji Jenova Line

(Akashi Port ↔ Iwaya Port)

Issued by: Awaji Island Tourist Association

2-26 Minato, Sumoto, Hyogo 656-0027(Sumoto City Health & Welfare Center, 1F)
TEL: 0799-22-0742 FAX: 0799-24-4470
https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/en/