Where to Go in Awajishima

Awaji Yumebutai

This starkly beautiful complex, conceived by revered architect Tadao Ando, lies close to the epicenter of 1995’s Great Hanshin earthquake and serves as a memorial to the disaster. Built on a hillside that was stripped of soil used to construct Kansai International Airport’s artificial island, it contains botanical gardens, shops, restaurants, and a hotel. The centerpiece is the Hyakudanen, which consists of 100 concrete cube encased flower beds, interconnected by some 235 flights of stairs. The cubes cover a wide expanse of the slope and form a grid like pattern when viewed from the hilltop.

Awaji Yumebutai

4.0

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Hyougo Pref. Awajishi Yumebutai 2

0799741000

7:00-23:00※Depending on the…

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GRAND NIKKO AWAJI

2 Yumebutai, Awaji-shi Kobe Hyogo

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Awajishima Monkey Center

Awajishima Monkey Center, located by the coast in the island’s southeast, is home to around 300 Japanese macaque monkeys, who are kept ethically and humanely. Friendly and non aggressive, the macaques scurry around or mischievously gather on rooftops with little regard for an architect’s vision! The monkeys are kept happy with both plentiful space and a 100% natural diet identical to what they would find for themselves in the wild, and they share their environment with a number of deer. The Monkey Center is best visited from January through May, when roughly 98% of its population are out and about.

Awaji Island Monkey Center

4.0

30 Reviews

Hyougo Pref. Sumotoshi Hatadagumi 289

0799290112

9:30-17:00 *May vary dependi…

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Nojima Scuola

This charming Italian restaurant, occupying an entire three story building near the northwestern shore, has a unique backstory. Originally built as an elementary school, which had to be closed due to declining student numbers, the premises were subsequently reopened as an eatery, retaining many of the schoolhouse features. Drinks and light bites can be enjoyed on the parasol dotted lawn in warmer months.

Nojima scuola

3.5

15 Reviews

Hyougo Pref. Awajishi Nojimahikinoura 843

0799821820

[Weekday]10:30-21:30[Closed]…

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Nijigen no Mori

Nijigen no Mori, located north of Awaji Yumebutai near Awajishima’s northeastern tip, is billed as Japan’s first ‘immersive entertainment anime park’ but offers plenty for non-otaku types too. Alongside anime related installations can be found art, abundant nature, and glamping grounds. ‘Night Walk Phoenix’ is a stunning 1.2km-long ‘projection mapping area’ themed on the work of famed manga artist Osamu Tezuka, while an adventure park with thrilling water rides is based on the adventures of much loved character Crayon Shin-chan.

Awaji Island Anime Park (Nijigen no Mori)

3.5

67 Reviews

Hyogo Awaji-shi Kusumoto 2425-2 Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park

0799647061

10:00-22:00(depending on the…

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Nijigen No Mori Crayon Shin-Chan Adventure Park Ticket

¥2,900

Update date：2024/04/25

Craft Circus

Craft Circus is a contemporary open air market located on Awajishima’s northwestern shore. Locally produced foods and handcrafted goods are sold from stalls, at which you can often meet the makers themselves. These artisanal delights are complemented by frequent events including live music ranging from steel bands to traditional taiko drumming, while the venue’s restaurant serves international fare (paella and California-style garlic shrimp) created with the freshest local seafoods. The highlight here is the view over the Akashi Strait from an expansive wooden deck: it has been named as one of Japan’s top 100 sunset views.

CRAFT CIRCUS

Hyougo Pref. Awajishi Nojimahirabayashi 2-2 Hirabayashi beach north

0799821855

10:30-19:00(L.O.18:30)

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しっほ゜の森リゾート淡路島-サウナ&スタジオ-

淡路市野島貴船23番地5 Kobe

Oishi Park and Yura Fortress

Mount Oishi, in southeast Awajishima, is home to this park known for its many plum trees, which make for a fragrant experience when they bloom in early spring. The Kitankaikyo Strait (which separates Awaji and Wakayama) and Osaka Bay are both visible from Oishi’s peak. Also found here are the remains of Yura Fortress, which dates back to the 19th century.

生石公園

兵庫県洲本市由良町由良

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