Family fun: A trip to Awaji Island
Enjoy Awaji Island with your family with this self-indulgent itinerary packed full of experiences and activities. First, head to the Nijigen no Mori theme park, where you can enjoy attractions inspired by Japan’s representative anime—adults and children alike can go full out and have a great time on a zip line and in a giant athletics area. Next, you’ll be welcomed by a huge Hello Kitty at Hello Kitty Smile, which offers creative cuisine using seasonal ingredients from Awaji Island. You can also buy limited Hello Kitty goods in the stores of this facility that recreates the worldview of Hello Kitty. Then, why not take some photos at Awaji World Park ONOKORO? Here, you can enjoy grass sledding and miniature models of World Heritage that’ll make it seem as if you’ve traveled the world. On the second day, visit Awaji Monkey Center, where you can meet around 200 wild monkeys, and Awaji Farm Park England Hill, a comprehensive amusement park reminiscent of the peaceful rural landscape of the UK, where you can encounter animals, harvest vegetables, and experience making bread. Finally, join in an engraving experience using Awaji’s roof tiles, a local industry with 400 years of history.
- Time needed
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- 2-day itinerary
- Transport
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- Car/Taxi
- Area
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- Awaji area

Nijigen no Mori Theme Park
2D space is emerging in the traditional satoyama landscape of Awaji Island! Become the protagonist and enjoy a world of anime!
Nijigen no Mori, in Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park, is a unique theme park where you can experience a world of anime and games with all your senses.
Attractions based on popular works are dotted around a vast natural landscape: become the protagonist of the story and walk around the area!
It’s free to enter the park, but you’ll need paid tickets for each attraction you want to use.
Take on athletic challenges as a ninja in the Shinobizato that recreates the world view of NARUTO and BORUTO, or experience a realistic RPG as an adventurer on Dragon Quest Island, the setting for the world of Dragon Quest.
Nijigen no Mori also hosts limited-time collaborations with popular works, making it an irresistible place for anime fans!
At night, the park is illuminated and enriched by projection mapping, creating a fantastical space different to the daytime.
There are also plenty of limited goods only available here, as well as character goods!
Why not make some wonderful memories of a full day out with your family, friends, or as a couple?
Basic information
- Address
- 2425-2 Kusumoto Awaji-shi
- Telephone Number
- 0799-64-7061
- Opening times
- 10:00–22:00 *See the official website for information about the last entry times for attractions.
Hello Kitty Smile
Standing in a location with sweeping views of the beautiful Harimanada Sea and its sunsets, this facility offers creative cuisine made using local Awaji Island ingredients and a place where visitors can enjoy the world of Hello Kitty.
Basic information
- Address
- 淡路市野島蟇浦985-1 ハローキティスマイル
Awaji World Park ONOKORO
An island of adventure, filled with excitement, where both adults and children can let loose and play
Awaji World Park ONOKORO is truly an amusement park of dreams, where you can visit famous places from around the world and have your fill of fun among the amusements.
When you enter the park, you’ll see rows of miniature replicas of world heritage and famous buildings, including the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the pyramids, making you feel as if you’re on a trip around the globe.
The Amusement Park Zone is full of attractions that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy: a giant Ferris wheel with panoramic views of Awaji Island, a huge maze, grass sledding, and more. A genuine zipwire and shooting range offer full-fledged fun for adults, packed with thrills! These are definitely unforgettable experiences!
We recommend creating an original item in the craft room as a memento of your trip. Decorate glass or a mug, or make some of Awaji Island’s specialty incense, and take home a one-of-a-kind special memory.
When you feel hungry, you can fill yourself with Awaji Island gourmet at one of the restaurants. There are plenty of menu items made from local ingredients, including curry made using Awaji’s specialty onions and Awaji Beef hamburgers and roast beef. There are also menus for children, so you can enjoy a meal together as a family.
If you're tired of playing around, we recommend you refresh yourself in the footbath, or take commemorative photos in some of the unique photo spots dotted around the park.
Why not spend your very own special day at Awaji World Park ONOKORO, packed with exciting adventures?
Basic information
- Address
- 8-5 Shiotaniijima Awaji-shi
- Telephone Number
- 0799-62-1192
- Opening times
- March to November: Weekdays: 10:00–17:00, Weekends & public holidays: 09:30–17:00 December to February: Weekdays: 10:00–16:30, Weekends & public holidays: 9:30–17:00
- Closures
- Irregular closures *See the official website for details.
Sumoto Onsen
You’ll find Awaji Island’s largest hot spring resort among the streets of Sumoto City, which once flourished as a castle town. Numerous well-established, high-class ryokan inns line the coast, attracting guests with their outdoor baths boasting ocean views. Recently, the area has seen the opening of the high-quality Uruoi no Yu.
Basic information
- Address
- 大浜海岸・古茂江海岸ほか
Awaji Monkey Center
Head on a journey to meet Japanese macaques, brimming with curiosity, in the great natural world of Awaji Island
The Awaji Monkey Center is home to around 100 wild Japanese macaques living in the lush natural world of southern Awaji Island.
It’s a special place where you can observe the monkeys living naturally, outside of any cages, from up close.
Just watching cute monkeys play happily in the trees and groom each other is enough to warm the heart.
From May to the summer, you’ll see sweet baby monkeys being carried on their mother’s back, while in winter, you can spot “saru dango” (“monkey dumplings”), formed by the monkeys huddling together to stave off the cold. Each season offers differently charming sights.
There’s even a monkey-feeding experience that enables you to reach out to the monkeys.
The monkeys will take the food directly from your hands. Their expressions, brimming with curiosity as they come closer to you, will surely make for an unforgettable memory.
Plus, the grand appearance of the “boss monkey” who leads the troop and the way he takes the food in his hand evokes the special feeling and unique power of wild monkeys. The monkey boss possesses a sense of duty that means he protects those in a vulnerable position, and is incredibly cool.
The center also has a shop that is perfect for finding a memory of your trip. There’s a plentiful lineup of original goods, including adorable stuffed monkey toys, keychains, and confections. You can also buy rich soft serve ice cream made with milk from Awaji Island, so you can relax and take a breather.
Come here to meet the monkeys living with vigor among nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday, for a special time full of soothing discoveries.
Basic information
- Address
- 289 Hatadagumi Awaji-shi
- Telephone Number
- 0799-29-0112
- Opening times
- 09:30–17:00
- Closures
- Wednesdays and Thursdays *open on national holidays and year-end/New Year
Awaji Farm Park England Hill
Encounter abundant nature and cute animals: An agricultural park inspired by England's Lake District
Awaji Farm Park England Hill lies in the south of Awaji Island, and is divided into two zones, each with their own charms: the Green Hill Area and the England Area.
In the Green Hill Area, you can enjoy plenty of animal encounters, including rabbits, sheep, parrots, and capybaras. The Koala House in the park is a particular must-see. It is well-known as an important space—the only one in Japan—where you can meet both northern and southern koalas. Let yourself be soothed by the cuteness of these marsupials.
The England Area is a pretty place where seasonal flowers bloom. With nemophila in the spring, sunflowers in the summer, and cosmos in the fall, it offers a different appearance in each season. You’ll surely be transported to an English garden resembling an English rural landscape!
There’s also a full range of vigorous activities that will get you moving! You can ride a horse, go boating on the lake, drive a go-cart, and more—there are plenty of immersive and fun activities for children.
Once you’re hungry from all that fun, why not try an “island’s blessing pork cutlet” made using Awaji Island pork or a "specially made Awaji Island burger" with 100% Awaji Beef in the Farm Kitchen restaurant in the park?
You can also get involved in the hand-made experience room or enjoy a barbeque (booking required) using fresh vegetables picked in the park.
Flowers, animals, and delicious food. Why not come to Awaji Farm Park England Hill for some fun and a self-indulgent day off?
Basic information
- Address
- 1401 Yagiyogikami Minamiawaji-shi
- Telephone Number
- 0799-43-2626
- Opening times
- Monday to Friday: 09:30–17:00; Weekends & public holidays: 09:30–17:30 (October to March: 09:30–17:00)
- Closures
- Tuesdays (open during Golden Week and on public holidays), Year-end/New Year, closures for winter maintenance *See the official website for details.
Awaji roof tile-making experience
Watch the process of creating Awaji’s traditional roof tiles, and engrave a tile yourself.
Basic information
- Address
- 南あわじ市松帆脇田105-2
















































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