I have visited Akashi Kaikyo Bridge on multiple occasions. I vividly recall the thrill I experienced during my initial crossing through the glass platform situated underneath the bridge. From this vantage point, we were able to observe the sea below, with boats passing directly underneath. Additionally, we witnessed engineers conducting their inspection shifts, driving through the lower stage of the bridge. The experience was truly remarkable.

One of the oldest shrine in japan. There’s also a delicious choco vanilla ice cream at the souvenir shop when i dropped by while cycling the awaji island. Be sure to visit and pay respect. Definitely recommended to visit on any season.

The scenery is still beautiful even though there weren't a lot of blooming flowers when we visited. I also love how the paddy/ flower art was designed by children! It's free admission but you can patronise the souvenir shop and purchase local specialties. P.s. the public toilets here were spotless.

Horseback riding is very inexpensive and the hospitality of the employees is excellent. The hospitality of the employees is high. We were very satisfied with the vegetable harvesting experience.

Staff were super friendly and helpful. Lots of gift shops with all sorts of souvenirs. Godzilla, Zipline, and museum were particularly fun and had small lines.

(Translated by Google) I went to Awami Japanese Restaurant, a Japanese restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Grand Nikko Hotel on Awaji Island. Apparently they have shirasu bowl for a limited time now, so I went there to try it. This time I ordered the Shirasu Gozen. In addition to whitebait, it also comes with sea bream sashimi and halfbeak sashimi. First up is hijiki. This tastes like it's handmade, not something you buy at a delicatessen store. Next came the gozen, which included conger eel tempura🍤 and boiled sea bream, and the seasoning was very good🆗 Shirasudon is also eaten with ponzu sauce, but I also add grated yam to give it a different taste. There is quite a lot of whitebait in it and it is very filling. It was a great place to sit with a view of the ocean, and the atmosphere was great. Thank you for the meal! (Original) 淡路島、グランドニッコーホテルの🏨3階にある和食屋さん、日本料理あわみさんに行ってきました。 今は期間限定でしらす丼があるらしく、それを目当てに行ってきました。 今回注文したのは、しらす御膳。 しらすだけではなく、鯛の刺身やサヨリの刺身などがついてきます。 まずはひじき。これは惣菜屋さんで売っているものではなく手作り感がいい感じです。 次に御膳が来ましたが、鱧の天ぷら🍤や鯛の煮付けなどがあり味付けも非常に良い🆗 しらす丼もポン酢をかけて食べるのですが、味変でとろろを入れて食べます。 しらすは結構たっぷり入っていてボリュームたっぷり。 海が見える🌊席で、雰囲気も良くとてもよかったです。 ご馳走様でした！

(Translated by Google) Oasis Kitchen is a food court-style restaurant located inside the Awaji Highway Oasis in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Its diverse menu uses local ingredients. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes that make full use of the island's bounty, including Awaji beef, octopus from Awaji Island, and Ebisu Mochi Pork, and is popular with tourists and locals alike.  One of the popular dishes is the Tako Kara Udon, a dish of deep-fried octopus from Awaji Island topped on udon noodles, with the chewy texture of the octopus and the flavor of the broth perfectly matched. The Boiled Conger Eel Bowl is a softly stewed conger eel topped with a sweet sauce, which goes perfectly with rice. The Oasis Burger is a hearty burger filled with thick fried onions and sweet and spicy meat, and is very satisfying to eat.  The restaurant is spacious, with an open space overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It is also suitable for families and groups, and you can enjoy a leisurely meal. There is also a wide selection of take-out items, so we recommend purchasing Awaji beef croquettes and Awaji onion pork buns and enjoying a picnic at the nearby Awajishima Park.  Opening hours are 11:00-19:00 on weekdays and 11:00-20:00 on weekends and holidays, and the restaurant is open all year round. There is also a parking lot, so it is convenient to access by car. When you are sightseeing in Awajishima, why not stop by Oashisu Kitchen, where you can easily enjoy local flavors?  (Original) 「おあしすキッチン」は、兵庫県淡路市の淡路ハイウェイオアシス内にあるフードコート形式の飲食店で、地元の食材を活かした多彩なメニューが魅力です。淡路牛や淡路島産のタコ、えびすもち豚など、島の恵みをふんだんに使用した料理が揃っており、観光客や地元の方々に親しまれています。  人気メニューの一つである「蛸唐うどん」は、淡路島産のタコを唐揚げにし、うどんにトッピングした一品で、弾力のあるタコの食感と出汁の風味が絶妙にマッチしています。また、「煮穴子丼」は、柔らかく煮込まれた穴子に甘めのタレがかかり、ご飯との相性が抜群です。さらに、「オアシスバーガー」は、分厚い玉ねぎフライや甘辛いお肉が挟まれたボリューム満点のバーガーで、食べ応えがあります。  店内は広々としており、明石海峡大橋を望むことができる開放的な空間が広がっています。家族連れやグループでの利用にも適しており、ゆったりと食事を楽しむことができます。また、テイクアウトメニューも充実しており、淡路牛コロッケや淡路玉ねぎ豚まんなどを購入して、近隣の淡路島公園でピクニックを楽しむのもおすすめです。  営業時間は平日が11:00～19:00、土日祝が11:00～20:00で、年中無休です。駐車場も完備されており、車でのアクセスも便利です。淡路島観光の際には、地元の味を気軽に楽しめる「おあしすキッチン」に立ち寄ってみてはいかがでしょうか。 

Our family had an amazing time at Hello Kitty Smile, Awaji Island! My wife, our two kids, and I truly enjoyed the variety of activities available—everything was fun, interactive, and perfectly suited for children. Parents can also participate and help their kids complete tasks, making it a great bonding experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ensuring that visitors had the best experience. The place itself is beautifully designed, making it a dream destination for Hello Kitty fans! The only thing that could be improved is the food options to better cater to Muslim visitors. It would be great to see more halal-friendly choices in the future. Overall, it was a fantastic visit, and we highly recommend it to families looking for a fun and memorable experience!

dishes built around awaji famous onions! different taste from the usual tonkotsu ramen and such. popular among the locals as well.

We visited Gempei very last minute, tried our luck of walking in! We arrived at the restaurant by 6:30pm, and they were happy to serve us a counter seat. Enjoy watching the chef preparing each piece of sushi while the background was a nice view of the port. We had a very good time here and their sushi was delicious! The chef tried his best to explain the sushi to us and willing to accommodate our requests! I like how they put a pinch of salt on the fish instead of soy sauce. It really enhanced the fish flavor! Highly recommend to add the price difference of having Awaji Uni, instead of Hokkaido! IT IS ONE OF THE BEST UNI I’VE EVER HAVE!