Awaji Island: The legendary birthplace of Japan and an island with the longest suspension bridge in the world

Uo-no-tana Fish Market (Hour and a half) 　(Lunch: Akashi-yaki)

Hour and a half

Also known as the “Kitchen of Akashi,” the Uo-no-tana fish market stretches for 350 meters and has about a hundred stores that handle mainly fresh seafood and other seafood products.

The ever-popular Akashi-yaki would be the best choice for a quick bite after a nice walk. They are flour dumplings with pieces of octopus inside and are dipped in fish broth.

Maiko Marine Promenade・Japan Bridge Engineering Center

Hour and a half

Maiko Marine Promenade is a part of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge which is used as an observatory. The Japan Bridge Engineering Center is a science museum dedicated to the technology and science used to build this world’s longest suspension bridge.

Matsuho-no-yu 　(Lunch at Awaji Service Area)

1 hour

Once you’re in Awaji, the first thing you’ll want to do is relax at Matsuho-no-yu. An outdoor natural hot spring with an amazing view overlooking the Akashi Strait and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is surely be a great way to start off the Awaji trip!

Sumoto Hot Springs (Dinner / Accomodation)

Sumoto Hot Springs is the biggest hot spring town in Awaji. With outdoor hot springs and a scenic bath, Sumoto Hot Springs is a great place to unwind and experience Japanese hot spring culture. Visitors will be able to enjoy all the great food that the island has to offer.

Sumoto Onsen

Awaji Ningyo Joruri 　(Lunch: Awaji Beef Bowl)

2 hours

Awaji Puppet Theater is a Japanese traditional narrative puppet show with over five hundred years of history. Beautifully crafted puppets and extremely skilled puppeteers express deep human emotions and captivate the audience through this traditional cultural art form.

Uzushio Sightseeing Boat Trip

Hour and a half

Go on a Naruto Strait boat cruise to experience the great power of the whirlpools right before your eyes!

Keino-Masubara

1 hour

The white sandy beach facing Harima-nada has about 50,000 Awaji Black Pine. The gentle atmosphere and beautiful sunset make it a popular destination on Awaji.