Japan Heritage「The island of Kuniumi, Awaji」
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  • 01 story The Kuniumi Story (Japan’s Creation Myth) Course
  • 02 story Umi-no-tami Course
  • 03 story Ama Course
  • 04 story Miketsukuni Course
Umi-no-tami Course
Course that will delight history enthusiasts.
See cultural properties sprinkled around the island, learn all about the marine waters where the Ama worked, and savor delicious marine delicacies.
Awaji Highway Oasis Awaji Island Park Awaji Hanasajiki Ishida area terraced paddy fields Kitasaka Chicken Farm Shop Island desserts Takataya Kenshokan Museum of History and Culture Wellness Park Goshiki – Hamachidori Awaji Island raw Spanish mackerel on rice Yura Sea Fishing - Kaito Barbequed Seafood - Niijima Suisan Izushi Jinja Shinto Shrine Oishi Park Nadakuroiwa Daffodil Village Ama Beach Uzushio Cruise (Whirling tide cruises, Joyport Minami Awaji) Foot spa – Uzu-no-yu Uzu-no-oka – Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall Hiramatsu Shokudo Shimakoya Coffee Picturesque Restaurant - Uzu-no-oka Awaji Island burger Fukura Marché Uzushio roadside station Marino Port Ibi Minami Awaji City Maruyama Sea Fishing Park Midori no Michishirube - Anaga Park Uosaikan
  • 01 story The Kuniumi Story (Japan’s Creation Myth) Course
  • 02 story Umi-no-tami Course
  • 03 story Ama Course
  • 04 story Miketsukuni Course
ちょっと寄り道スポット詳細情報
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Hirabayashi Kifune Jinja Shinto Shrine
Hirabayashi Kifune Jinja Shinto Shrine

This Shinto shrine is located in a corner of Midori-no-Michishirube Okawa Park. The vermilion torii gate watching over the archeological site is a landmark to the shrine.

Address Nojima Hirabayashi, Awaji
Iwagami Jinja Shinto Shrine
Iwagami Jinja Shinto Shrine

This mystical shrine is located right next to the Funaki Archeological Site.
Regarded as one of the sacred sites for ancient sun-worshipping, the shrine is still off-limits to women even today.

Address 514 Funaki, Awaji
Izushi Jinja Shinto Shrine
Izushi Jinja Shinto Shrine

This historic Shinto shrine is located in Oishi Park. Amenohiboko‐no‐mikoto, the Kami (Shinto deity)  of maritime safety and bountiful catches, is enshrined.

Address 2605-1 Yura, Yura-cho, Sumoto
TEL +81-799-24-7613
(Department of Commerce and Tourism, Sumoto City Hall)
Izushi Jinja Shinto Shrine
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Ichijiro
Ichijiro

Popular for the Japanese dishes with plentiful seafood

Address 998 Toshima, Awaji
TEL +81-799-82-2382
Open 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Closed Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday)
Café Marukou
Café Marukou

A café with an excellent ocean view from the window.   
The Maruko Museum of Fishery next to the café is also a great place. 

Address 1168-2 Gunge, Awaji
TEL +81-799-70-1671
Open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM (last call 5:00 PM)
Closed Thursdays and third Fridays (March–October); Thursdays and Fridays (November–February)
Admission fee required for the Marukou fishing tackle exhibit
Hamachidori at the Goshiki Wellness Park
Hamachidori at the Goshiki Wellness Park

Enjoy seasonal Awaji ingredients surrounded by nature.

Address 1087 Tsushi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto
TEL +81-799-33-1600
Open 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
Café menu available 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
Hamachidori at the Goshiki Wellness Park
L’Isoletta
L’Isoletta

Italian cuisine that highlights island seafood and vegetables

Address 1-882-6 Yamate, Sumoto
TEL +81-799-25-5260
Open 11:30 AM–4:00 PM (last call 3:00 PM) and 5:30 PM–11:00 PM (last call 9:00 PM)
Closed Wednesdays
Kaibutsuyaki Nijima Suisan at Yura (seafood restaurant)
Kaibutsuyaki Nijima Suisan at Yura (seafood restaurant)

Enjoy your fill of seafood with our prix fixe or hotpot menu

Address 2581 Yura, Yura-cho, Sumoto
TEL +81-799-27-1786
Open Seating times (reservations required):
11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM
Open seating: 11:00 AM–2:30 PM (last call 3:00 PM)
Closed Tuesdays
Kaibutsuyaki Nijima Suisan at Yura (seafood restaurant)
Yamatake Suisan
Yamatake Suisan

Delicious fresh seafood at an affordable price

Address Fukura port Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-2417
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed No scheduled holidays (closed in inclement weather)
Hiramatsu Shokudo
Hiramatsu Shokudo

Diner serving homestyle cooking with freshly caught fish

Address 28-19 Fukurahei, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-0655
Open 12:00 AM–2:00 PM and 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Closed Mondays
Hiramatsu Shokudo
Shimakoya Coffee
Shimakoya Coffee

Selling aromatic coffee beans roasted in-house.

Address 356-31 Fukurahei, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-90-7228-8862
Open 1:00 PM–6:30 PM (last call 6:00 PM)
Note: Only bean sales are available on Tuesdays
Closed Mondays and Fridays (check our Facebook page for the latest updates)
Not open to groups of four or more
Shimakoya Coffee
Picturesque Restaurant ‐ Uzu‐no‐oka
Picturesque Restaurant ‐ Uzu‐no‐oka

Local sea urchin shabu-shabu is popular. The onion-packed Awaji Island burger is also recommended.

Address Uzu-no-Oka Onaruto Bridge Commemorative Hall 2F
936-3 Fukurahei, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-2888
Open 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (last call 3:00 PM)
Closed Open 365 days a year
Picturesque Restaurant ‐ Uzu‐no‐oka
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Kitasaka Chicken Farmers’ Market
Kitasaka Chicken Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the freshly laid eggs!

Address 1115-1 Ikuha, Awaji
TEL +81-799-70-7267
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Kitasaka Chicken Farmers’ Market
Fukura Marche
Fukura Marche

Huge array of seasonal Awaji Island produce

Address 1530-2 Fukurako, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-1244
Open Weekdays 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 9:30 AM–6:00 PM
Closed 365 days a year
Free parking available
Fukura Marche
Uzushio roadside station
Uzushio roadside station

The closest roadside station to the Naruto whirling tides offers rows of premium souvenirs! The main store of Awaji Island Onion Kitchen is also located, which is famous for the Awaji Island Burger that won the first prize in the nationwide local burger competitions.

Address 947-22 Fukurahei, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-1157
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed Thursdays and New Year’s Day (open during public holidays and during extended holiday periods)
Uzushio roadside station
Uosaikan
Uosaikan

Head out to the Maruyama Port Fish Market for fresh seafood, directly operated by fishery cooperatives.

Address 1506-2 Anaga, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-39-0237
Open 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and New Year’s holidays (open on public holidays and throughout Obon week)
Uosaikan
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Awaji Highway Oasis
Awaji Highway Oasis

Featuring a delightful large atrium filled with flowers and greenery
Direct access to Awaji Island Park!

Address 2674-3 Iwaya, Awaji
TEL +81-799-72-5366
Open 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Awaji Highway Oasis
Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park
Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park

Extensive natural park offering tons of family fun
Get great views of the Akashi Strait from the observation deck

Address 2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji
TEL +81-799-72-5377
Open Administrative office hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed Park open 365 days a year (closed December 29–January 3)
Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park
Takataya Musuem
Takataya Musuem

Museum featuring Takataya Kahei, the main character in Ryotaro Shiba’s novel Nanohana no Oki.

Address Located in the Takataya Kahei Park
1087 Tsushi, Goshikicho, Sumoto
TEL +81-799-33-0354
Open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays (or the next workday if Tuesday is a public holiday)
Takataya Musuem
Kaito, Yura Fishing Area on the sea
Kaito, Yura Fishing Area on the sea

Go fishing in the fish pond at Yura Port.

Address 2605 Yura, Yura‐cho, Sumoto
TEL +81-90-2018-8110
Open 6:30 AM–1:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays (or the next workday if Tuesday is a public holiday)
Kaito, Yura Fishing Area on the sea
Uzushio Cruise (Whirling tide cruises, Joyport Minamiawaji Inc.)
Uzushio Cruise (Whirling tide cruises, Joyport Minamiawaji Inc.)

All aboard for a voyage of the world’s largest whirling tides, with all 5 senses!
This hour-long cruise takes place on a large, steady ship that lets you enjoy the sights of Fukura Bay along with the Naruto whirling tides.

Address Uzushio Dome Nanairokan
Fukurako port , Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-0054
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed Open 365 days a year
Uzushio Cruise (Whirling tide cruises, Joyport Minamiawaji Inc.)
Uzunoyu Footbath
Uzunoyu Footbath

Soak your feet in a spa with views of Fukura Port.

Address Next to the Uzushio Dome Nanairokan
1528-7 Fukurako, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-2336
(Minamiawaji Information Desk, Awaji Island Tourist Association)
Open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Uzunoyu Footbath
Uzu-no-Oka Onaruto Bridge Commemorative Hall
Uzu-no-Oka Onaruto Bridge Commemorative Hall

Come see the massive onion sculpture! Try your hand at the onion claw machine, too!

Address 936-3 Fukurahei, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-52-2888
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed Open 365 days a year
Uzu-no-Oka Onaruto Bridge Commemorative Hall
Marino Port Ibi
Marino Port Ibi

Take a cruise out to the whirling tides in the Naruto Strait

Address 834-2 Anaga, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-39-0201
Open 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Closed January 1 (Cruises may be cancelled in inclement weather)
Marino Port Ibi
Maruyama Sea Fishing Park in Minamiawaji
Maruyama Sea Fishing Park in Minamiawaji

Enjoy fishing at scenic Benten-jima Island

Address Anaga, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-39-0399
Open May through August: 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
September through November: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
December through April: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed Wednesdays (or the next workday if Wednesday is a public holiday), December 29–January 3, in typhoons or other inclement weather, when high wave warnings have been issued, etc.
Maruyama Sea Fishing Park in Minamiawaji
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Awaji Hanasajiki
Awaji Hanasajiki

Panoramic view of the seasonal flowers and the Akashi Strait

©2017Awaji Hanasajiki

Address 2865-4 Kusumoto, Awaji
TEL +81-799-74-6426
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
休園日 New Year’s holidays
Awaji Hanasajiki
Ishida terraced rice fields
Ishida terraced rice fields

The beautiful and nostalgic rural landscape is breathtaking.

Address Ishida, Awaji
Ishida terraced rice fields
Oishi Park
Oishi Park

Panoramic view of Osaka Bay and the Kitan Strait

Address 2605-1 Yura, Yura-cho, Sumoto
TEL +81-799-24-7613
(Department of Commerce and Tourism, Sumoto City Hall)
Oishi Park
Midori no Michi-shirube Anaga Park
Midori no Michi-shirube Anaga Park

The monument of many ammonites discovered here is a landmark

Address Anaga, Minamiawaji
Midori no Michi-shirube Anaga Park
Tachikawa Narcissus Park
Tachikawa Narcissus Park

4 million daffodils blossom in full glory at a spectacular location overlooking the Kitan Strait.

Address 2877-22 Yura, Yura-cho, Sumoto
TEL +81-799-27-2653
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed Open every day while the narcissus are blooming
Nadakuroiwa Narcissus Park
Nadakuroiwa Narcissus Park

Familiar winter sight in Awaji Island. About 5 million narcissus flowers bloom across the field.

Address 2 Nadakuroiwa, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-56-0720
Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
(Park is only open while the narcissus are blooming)
Nadakuroiwa Narcissus Park
Ama Beach
Ama Beach

The blue sea and white sand are stunning.

Address Ama-nishimachi, Minamiawaji
TEL +81-799-43-5221
(Department of Commerce and Tourism, Minamiawaji City Hall)
Ama Beach
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