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Roadside Station Higashiura Terminal Park

648 Ura, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2305

A roadside station adjacent to Higashiura Bus Terminal. The agricultural produce lined up in the morning and the grilled octopus and squid come highly recommended. Cars and bicycles rental is also available.

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Nakahama Minoru's Cat Art Museum

668-2 Ura, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2305

The world’s first “Museum of Cat Art,” showcasing the works of Minoru Nakahama, a prominent artist from Awaji City who specializes in ink paintings of cats.

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Awaji Pottery Museum

668-1 Ura, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2305

This facility allows visitors to casually try their hand at making clay, using a potter’s wheel, painting, and other ceramic arts. Instructors will teach the basics, so even beginners can take part.

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Sennenichi Brewery

2485-1 Kuruma, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2311

This 140-year-old sake brewery overcame the Great Hanshin Earthquake with its desire to continue making locally brewed sake tailored to the local area. Brewery tours and free sake tastings are available.

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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Cruise

1414-3 Iwaya, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2401

One of the world's largest suspension bridges! This is a short cruise of about 75 minutes, passing under the 3911-meter-long Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and arriving at Hello Kitty Smile.

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Nijigennomori

2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2301

Japan’s world-famous anime, manga, and video games. This is a uniquely Japanese anime park where visitors can experience the world of these two-dimensional media while using all five senses and moving their bodies.

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Nojima Scuola

843 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji, Hyogo 656-1721

A multipurpose facility converted from the former Nojima Elementary School. It includes a marché offering Awaji Island specialties and souvenirs, a bakery, an Italian restaurant, and a zoo.

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Harmony World

2400-2 Ura, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2305

A horse riding club overlooking the sea, located on a 250m-high hill. The “Sea Swimming Course” is a very popular summer-only course unique to the Higashiura Coast, where you can swim with horses.

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Higashiurahana Hot Spring

2743 Kuruma, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2311

This hot spring originates in the Ryoke granite belt (volcanic rock from around 100 million years ago) 1,300 meters underground. Soothe your fatigue in the open-air bath while gazing at the blooming flowerbeds.

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Izanagi Shrine

740 Taga, Awaji, Hyogo 656-1521

The oldest shrine in Japan, mentioned in the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan). It enshrines Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, two of the deities that appear in the mythology of the birth of Japan.

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Awajikunisannomiya Matsuho Shrine

256 Kuruma, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2311

The shrine is closely associated with Lord Kusunoki Masashige and houses the famous sword Kiku-ichi-monji. As the guardian deity of the community, the shrine is known affectionately as “Hachiman-gu Shrine (Hachiman-san).”

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Hompukuji Water Temple

1310 Ura, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2305

This ancient temple is said to have been founded in the Heian period. The Mizumido, with its modern concrete exterior, was designed by architect Tadao Ando. The precincts of the temple offer a panoramic view of Osaka Bay.

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Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park

8-10 Yumebutai, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2306

A park where visitors can appreciate the flowers of the four seasons. Featuring large combined playground equipment, it can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Many events are held here throughout the year.

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Roadside Station Awaji

1873-1 Iwaya, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2401

This popular spot was ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction among roadside stations nationwide. Enjoy a bowl of rice topped with fresh whitebait and an Awaji beef burger while gazing at the spectacular view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

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Tacosute

1414-27 Iwaya, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2401

A general commercial facility opened on the site of the former boarding terminal of the Tako Ferry, a popular service for half a century until 2010. Enjoy some time here together with a walk around Iwaya, the gateway to Awaji Island.

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Awaji World Park Onokoro

8-5 Shiotaniijima, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2142

Popular attractions include Miniature World, a one-25th scale reproduction of world-famous buildings, and a “sea view footbath,” where visitors can relax while gazing out at the ocean.

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Fukimodoshi-no-Sato

333-1 Kouchi, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2323

This is the only facility in the world where visitors can tour a factory making fukimodoshi, classic Japanese toys, and try their hand at making one. Why not drop by and experience life as a child again?

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Awaji Hanasajiki

2805-7 Kusumoto, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2301

A vast flower garden in the sky with a total area of 15 hectares. Enjoy a panoramic view of seasonal flowers against the backdrop of the Akashi Strait and Osaka Bay.

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AQUAIGNIS Awaji

2-28 Yumebutai, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2306

A natural hot spring resort complex themed around healing and food. There is also an infinity hot spring for couples and families to enjoy wearing swimsuits.

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Hachijoji

834 Sano, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2212

The head temple of the Awaji Island Shichifukujin Reijo, where Kaiun Daikokuten is enshrined. The precincts are home to a brightly painted vermilion pagoda, the Yugi Shichifuku Houtou. It is also the birthplace of Awaji Island’s strange “Mawari Benten” festival.

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Kunjudo

1255-1 Taga, Awaji, Hyogo 656-1521

A long-standing store established on Awaji Island in 1895, which accounts for about 70% of all incense production in Japan. Come and try your hand at making incense yourself.

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