Fun things to do in Awaji: 48 fun attractions and activities

Visited the Naruto Whirlpools and enjoyed the views from the hilltop observation area. The whirlpools were fascinating to watch as the tides created those powerful swirling currents below. It’s a great spot for photos and to appreciate nature’s force from a safe distance. The viewing area is well maintained with clear signage and facilities. Even without taking a boat tour, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby.

The Naruto Whirlpools only appear during high or low tide. Be sure to check the tide times to catch the whirlpools at their best. We paid the ticket price to walk under the bridge to catch the whirlpools from above. Sadly we missed the peak of the ebb tide. We did see the whirlpools from the bridge surface a few days before and found them to be a spectacular sight. Take the time to walk the observation areas on and off the Onaruto Bridge to get a true sense of just how huge the tidal surge can be. At the southern observatory there are cafes and snack stands to enjoy as well.

One of the amazing experiences I’ve ever had. They offer like a Uzushio forecast that expects how possible it is to see whirlpool each hour. When I visited it showed the level would be not so high, but it was pretty sunny so I took the next boat. There are 2 types of boats you could take, one with an underwater view and the other that is bigger and not necessary to book in advance. I took the one with an underwater view and was amazing!! The whirlpool was not big just as the forecast said but I was so excited to see small whirlpools. The staff told me that the diameter of it would be about 20 meters if it’s the perfect time. Just seeing a big bridge was nice. I highly recommend this activity.

Was looking forward to seeing this amazing natural phenomenon. On hols from Oz. Travelled a couple of hours to get there. Paid a fee to access the observation deck from the bridge. My advice is do your homework before you go, its crucial otherwise in my opinion it's a waste of time going. Read that the whirlpools are best viewed at high and low tides and at certain times of the year. We didn't tick any of those boxes and it was very apparent. Was still a pleasant outing looking at the Naruto Strait.

A must see. located in the Naruto Strait near Awaji Island in Japan, which have speeds of 26 km/h (16 mph). A whirlpool is a body of rotating water produced by opposing currents or a current running into an obstacle.

Very exciting whirlpool view. The museum where I have learnt a lot. Good place to go. Buy one ticket so you will visit the museum and see the whirlpool closely.

Tip top place. Choose time to match tidal flows

The view here is beautiful, with flower fields spread across a hill overlooking the sea and the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge in the distance. It is not a full sea of blooms and not large in scale, but it has its own charm. I visited in late July and literally melted walking under the scorching sun, even with an umbrella. Parking costs 200 yen, and admission is free. There is also a restaurant and a souvenir shop selling Awaji produce and local specialties.

After a quick stop at the Aikashi-Kaikyo Bridge, we decided to visit this flower park. The park was well-maintained and wonderfully peaceful. The flowers were beautiful. We spent an hour in the park. Parking was cheap (200 yen) and the restrooms were very clean. The park itself wasn't expensive, but the bridge toll made it a short and expensive visit (2,410 yen times 2).

I love the view of this place. Beautiful scenery and they have a restaurant and museum located in this place! The park is huge and the view is spectacular! I have seen lots of tourists coming by bus. And you need a car to get here but the entrance is free!

Lovely place to visit. Beautifully kept flower gardens, easy to park and relaxing place to walk around and just enjoy the view and the wonderful atmsphere. The cafe has some nice choices of food and the omiyage shop can tempt you with some of my favourite onion soup packs and other nice offerings.

Such a beautiful spot. You only need to pay for parking as the gardens are free. The views are amazing and the flowers seasonal. We always go during the himawari (sunflowers) blossoming.

Not really alot of flower but maybe I come on the wrong timing.

1st time to this page. Nice scenery and also had super fresh seafood & sake

Holy Hannah was this place an expensive tourist trap!!! Okay, the premise is cool with the themes (Dragon Quest, Godzilla, Crayon Shinchan, Monster Hunter, Demon Slayer, and Naruto), but everything was super expensive (even compared to the US). Our food alone in the Dragon Quest-themed pub was around $100 (Disney prices)! In the end, with the pricing of each park, we skipped the attractions fully and decided to drive back to Kobe and enjoy our time there. At least parking was free!

A great place to visit if you are interested in anime such as Naruto Shiipuden, Demon Slayer, Sin-chan and so on. Waiting for you to explore. Sorry no inside park photo sharing. You got to self explore as it will a great place after all.

Fantastic! Great full day outing from Osaka. Multiple places available to visit. Completed the Naruto adventure during the day and finished up with a Deamon slayer night walk. Would recommend but be sure to book well in advance we used Klook. + Be sure not to miss out on the delicious Ramen while at Naruto YUM!!!🤤🍜

Went here for the first time only did the dragon quest which was very fun but we could not complete since the last bit was a 90min wait time. It’s said to last 2 hours but including the 90min wait it’s about 3:30 which no one told anyone. The attractions looked very fun but everything is very over priced. Would be a good place for a special occasion but not somewhere you can go regularly. The cafe is so overpriced, the food looks so much smaller than what it shows on the menu and the cafe also was overpriced considering the amount of food you get. Nice area and is a fun day out.

Anime, game, and kaijyu fan will not regret visiting this place. However, it is very costly since each attractions are aeparate fee from 4,500 to 13,000 yen per person. Although expensive, you will be enteryained for at least 2 hours for each attraction, and there are some sense of accomplishment too. Its a nice place to visit to say 'been there, done that'.

I love monster hunter, found Monster hunter: the field by chance and absolutely loved the experience. A short but very fun romp around the park followed by an arcadey fight against a monster. The food was also quite nice as well. I got the nergigante burger Would’ve done the godzilla ride if we had time

Was a fun experience, Naruto area was a little small but fun. If you’re tall watch out for the tents and door frames, I got my head quite a few times

The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge also called the Pearl Bridge, is one of Japan’s greatest engineering marvels. It Connects Kobe (Honshu) with Awaji Island, spanning the Akashi Strait in Hyōgo Prefecture. the Total length 3,911 meters (3.9 km). The main span is 1,991 meters, making it the longest suspension bridge span in the world (a record it still holds). Height: Bridge towers rise 283 meters above sea level. Opened: April 5, 1998. Before the bridge, ferries carried cars across the Akashi Strait — a dangerous waterway with strong currents and storms. In 1955, two ferries sank in a typhoon, killing 168 children and adults. This tragedy pushed Japan to build a safer permanent crossing. Construction took 10 years (1988–1998) and used advanced earthquake- and typhoon-resistant technology. The 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake struck during construction, shifting the towers apart by 1 meter — engineers adjusted, and the bridge was completed successfully.

🌉 About Akashi Kaikyō Bridge • Also known as the Pearl Bridge, the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge is a world-famous suspension bridge connecting Kobe City (Honshu) with Awaji Island (Hyogo Prefecture) across the Akashi Strait. • It is the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of 1,991 meters (6,532 ft). • Completed in 1998, the bridge is a masterpiece of modern engineering and a symbol of Japan’s innovation and resilience. ⸻ 🌟 Highlights & What to See 1. Breathtaking Views • The bridge offers panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea, especially beautiful at sunrise, sunset, and when illuminated at night. • It’s a popular photo spot for travelers and photographers. 2. Maiko Marine Promenade (舞子海上プロムナード) • A special observation walkway inside the bridge, about 47 meters above sea level. • Visitors can enjoy walking on a glass floor section, offering a thrilling view directly down to the water. • There are exhibits about the bridge’s construction and history inside. 3. Night Illumination • The bridge is beautifully lit at night with changing colors depending on the season and special events. • A romantic and scenic view, especially from Maiko Park or Awaji Island coast. 4. Engineering Wonder • Built to withstand earthquakes and strong sea currents, it’s a true engineering marvel. • The bridge was constructed after a tragic ferry accident in 1955, inspiring safer infrastructure between the islands.

I have visted Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, i am so happy that i visited there, i was very impressed that i am not scare of the water becuase it is 43 thousand feet above the sea level. the bridge was super tall and it was the best view forever of the entire life

Very impressive. Nice to go up and see the landscape. During the evening it lights up multiple colors like a rainbow. I am so happy that I visited there.

A very interesting tour of this impressive bridge. The tours are run by former engineers and crew of the design and build of the bridge so they are very knowledgeable. Your trip will start with an orientation and safety briefing. All items you will bring with must be secured by lanyards to you. They will provide you with everything that you will need before heading out on the tour. Once your orientation is completed, you will head down to the bridge construction exhibition on the main floor. Following your tour of the exhibitions you will make your way out to the bridge promenade. From the promenade you will enter into the maintenance area beneath the traffic surface. The walk from the promenade to the support tower is approximately 1.4kms. Once you arrive at the support tower, you will head up by way of a maintenance elevator built into the core of the tower (from floor 17 to floor 98). Making your way through the support tower core and onto the observation deck on top of the tower will require moderate mobility. They do confirm that you will be able to navigate this portion of the tour before allowing you to proceed during the safety briefing. The views from the observation area on top of the tower is amazing to say the least. The view is well worth all the work to get up there and well worth the cost of the ticket.

Join Bridge World experience to go up 98 floor at the tower top ! Worth to go here can learn more the bridge construction !

Impressive suspension bridge, its the world’s longest suspension bridge- an amazing japanese engineering wonder! You can even go on a tour if you are curious!

Such a fabulous place to visit on Awaji Island! Incredibly picturesque, with pond, flowering plants, multiple structures, tea ceremony. Tickets for tea ceremony. Large grounds. 2nd parking lot across the street. Kakurai kiosk with original tea ceremony ceramic work (near tea ceremony). Cafes across the street, beach 5 minutes away.

My friend said its the oldest temple in Japan and its belong to the caesar family. There is a very old japanese cedar tree that age over 900 years. Consist of many tree and now only left 2 trees. The shrine itself age almost 1500 years. Beside the history itself there is nothing to see here.

Said to be the oldest shrine in Japan (and the roots of the Japanese nation). But even if it’s not, it’s lovely here. Come and be inspired by nature, find peace and pray.

Afternoon few days before the equinoxes alone with the east west tori gates

Not crowded, you can also feed turtles

Historical shrine worth to come. Regrettably political poster beside.

For people interested in Japanese mythology, this is a must-see. It's a small shrine, doesn't take long to see, and there's a good atmosphere. It's a 30m drive from the highway, but it's a pleasant drive. Of you want to start your stamp collection there, their booklet is beautiful.

We did the Hello Kitty Smile and Apple House experiences because the wife is a huge Sanrio fan. Buying tickets in advance, we thought we would breeze though - proved not to be the case. Plenty of parking, but you may have to walk (8 min for us). There were no separate cues for those who prepaid versus those still requiring payment which was honestly annoying and opposite of every other site/activity we took part in during our stay in Kansai. Inside was pretty awesome, but again the queuing was pretty bad and was quite stuffy. The unfortunate part was due to this, we were unable to take pictures with the hime Hello Kitty. Moving on to the Apple House, it seemed more coordinated and quick overall. Honestly, it's the epitome of a tourist trap and something to do if you want to burn time.

So cute! I wish I had more time to explore, but the bit that I did see was so cute! Meeting hello kitty was also fun! She was so kind and expressive! Our service was also exemplary! We ate at the cafe there and our waiter was so kind and helpful. They even helped us and made sure we got at the bus safely. I would definitely come back again.

Interesting park to visit if you fancy Hello Kitty. Many photo spots to take photos with various Hello Kitty props. Kids will be interested in completing the quiz and puzzles in the handbook provided when entering the park.

20250324 It is so nice that they let the other restaurant users to visit their shop! Will be back with my daughter next time. Bought a lovely expo kitty!

One of the places for girls and women alike... If you are a huge hello kitty fan. Do visit, there are things to see and photos to be taken. One of the best thing here is the photo taking session with the hello kitty which wasn't that long queue. About 5 minutes or so. The only bad part is the shuttle busses and public bus are limited here. There is also a restaurant at the side of the museum. I find the food 7/10 for my taste.. not the best but it's fine

The ticket pricing is high, considering what you are paying for. The only offerings inside are rhinestones displays, kitty wall art, mirrors, and digital art. Hello Kitty does make an appearance, which is a plus! As an adult and a fan, I was underwhelmed. However, my 5 year old daughter was thrilled by the experience. You can get a parent and child ticket for 3,000. I personally feel that it’s a money trap! It’s a place to buy overly priced food and ridiculously priced Hello Kitty merchandise.

-Visited on a Monday and it was not crowded -Drove from Osaka and it was a little far but it was worth it. Carpark space was a little limited. -Bought tickets in advance through KKday. -Staff was friendly and helpful. -Quite a number of cute hello kitty to take photo with and the view of the sea was great.

Amazing historical site! Beautiful views of Osaka Bay and Sumoto. We even saw deer!

It was worth the 30+minutes walk... Place is relaxing and the view from above is very nice... There's a small cafe but too bad it was close that time...

It’s one of the most beautiful scenerys I saw in Japan. If you’re not up for hiking, the cars go all the way up.

A good place for sunset with the castle as background. We fortunate went there before sunset and accidentally discovered the beautiful sunset moment by the castle. Albeit the castle was rather small yet the ruins would tell it was used to be a large castle oversee the area. The old stone foundations around did tell. Trees were lovely and the entire area were worth visit and, with the lovely sunset, become a perfect moment for memory.

A memorable place to visit. Little bit of walking to get to the highest point but you can see a beautiful view of the island. The castle itself is not big and you are not allowed to get in. You can observe from the outside and under the castle. It is well maintained. Good place to go if you want some quiet time and just enjoy the fresh air. A very peaceful place.

It's a little castle on a hill overlooking Sumoto city and the sea towards Kobe and Osaka. During clear skies and in any season, this is another place in Awajishima that should be visited when on the island.

The Castle was reconstructed keep in Sumoto in awaji island , hyogo prefecture.Forticification began in 1525, with remodeling in stone in the 1580s. The Castle was abolished in the 1630s. And it was rebuilt in reinforced concrete in 1928.

My highlight...... they had a baby Koala and Kapibara (enormous guinea pig ;)

Although there are not many animals, I’m happy to see that all the animals are well taken care of! All the animals have clean and large enclosures (especially the rabbits and guinea pigs). I’m sure the staff there are passionate about taking care of the animals, and that makes me really happy. The flowers are also very beautiful, especially the sea of sunflowers. I had a good time!

Lovely place! We only spent around 2 hours but you should definitely dedicate a whole day and see everything! Even though it was a weekend, it was not crowded at all! We were able to ride the horse with no waiting time! Although it's a very short lap. It's very family and child friendly.

A lovely place for a whole day visit with kids 💕 It's vast and mostly open - too hot for summer and ideal from Autumn to Spring. Under roof: workshops, Koala, rabbits and guinea pigs, green house with 🦎🐢🌴, shuttle train, food. Good for walking, running, playing outside 🏃‍♀️. Perfect place for special occasions. A bit of everything everywhere: animals 🐎 🐑 🐹 🐇 🐨 🦘 🐢 🦎 and flowers here and there, beautiful views and scenery, workshops: making bread, candles, woolen toys; harvesting 🍓🍅🍆🥔, Swan boats 🦢 (roof protects from sun/ rain), go-karts 🚘 for 2 people (140cm and above can drive themselves, below 140 are passengers only), other amusement activities for little ones and adults; food, drink vending machins, toilets everywhere. Connecting cute shuttle train. The prices are reasonable as it goes to taking care of animals and a vast territory, you can just pick up and pay for what you are interested the most 👍.

Very wide area, and relaxing atmosphere. I had fun meeting with many cute friends, even the funny ones that lay in the bathtub for hours (Kappibara) it's a place to go and enjoy once in a while away from the big cities.

Can spend one to two hours if you have spare time. Not a must-go spot but my wife and I quite enjoy hanging around there.

If you're Australian, you can visit some expat koalas & kangaroos, but I recommend visiting Awaji's Farm Park in the springtime when the abundance of various fields of flowers is in bloom.

The place is conveniently located near tourist spots. The toilets are spacious and clean. The food area is nice. It gives you the view of the sea and Kobe skyline. It's also refreshing because of the tables and chairs in the garden.

A decent pit stop with two restaurants, a mini food court with 4 or 5 stalls, and a popular cafe that sells soft serve ice cream, sandwiches, coffee and tea. Most come here to buy the local souvenirs and produce such as instant onion soup, and everything to do with onions.

Not very accessible unless it is by driving. This place has a souvenir store with duty free and cafe. Staff were friendly and helpful. It is also a gateway to the naruto park further up inside

Great photo spot of Awaji Kaikyo bridge. If you are near by, it is atrongly suggested to visit there at least once. Have access fromJR Maiko station to catch highway bus that takes uou to this Service Area. Having Starbucks coffee while feeling ocean breeze was a treat.

Absolutely beautiful and hugeeeee! Loads to do and see. Definitely my highlight of the trip.

Rest areas on toll roads, with a small play area and ferris wheel. There we can enjoy the sea with a view of the awaji island bridge, there are binoculars that can be used with ¥100. There are coffee shops, restaurants and gift shops.

With 2 restaurants, few cafes located in area. They have the biggest souvenirs selection for frozen, pastry, sauces, drinks, local awaji products (onion, onion soup) and kobe products.

Huge park space with endless walkways. If you like nature you can enjoy a long time here with the whole family. Many people having picnic or running about here on the weekend. As it’s a natural environment there’s many insects!! In autumn I saw so many spiders! Freaky for me but maybe interesting for some people. It’s good to immerse yourself in fgs vast nature. As compared to Japanese city areas, this place is a wide space and soothing atmosphere.

Large park maybe 1.5 kilometers wide with a huge number of flower displays, paths, bridges, play areas. There are lots of stairs for those who are able but the park is also fully accessible for wheelchairs. Also very child friendly and dog friendly.

🌿 About the Park • Akashi Kaikyō National Government Park is a beautiful and spacious national park located on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. • It’s part of the Setonaikai National Park area, known for its breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and Akashi Kaikyō Bridge — the world’s longest suspension bridge. • The park is especially famous for its seasonal flower gardens, wide lawns, and family-friendly outdoor activities. ⸻ 🌸 Highlights & Attractions 1. Seasonal Flower Displays • The park blooms with colorful flowers all year: • 🌷 Tulips and nemophila in spring • 🌻 Sunflowers in summer • 🍁 Cosmos and autumn flowers in fall • 🌼 Winter blossoms and illuminations in colder months • The vibrant gardens are a top spot for photography and picnics. 2. Panoramic Views & Bridge Scenery • Spectacular views of the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge and Seto Inland Sea from various viewpoints inside the park. • Perfect for scenic walks and photo opportunities. 3. Family-Friendly Activities • Huge lawns for picnics and playtime. • Playgrounds, cycling paths, and water play areas make it ideal for kids. • Rental bicycles and picnic spaces are available. 4. Events & Illuminations • Seasonal flower festivals, workshops, and night illuminations are held throughout the year. • A great spot for nature lovers and photographers. ⸻ 🕒 Opening Hours • 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry usually 30 mins before closing) • Hours may extend during special events or illuminations. 🎫 Entrance Fee • Adults: ¥450 • Children (Elementary & Junior High): ¥0 – ¥210 (depends on age) • Senior citizens (65+): ¥210 ⸻ 💡 Tips for Visitors • Best seasons to visit: spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) for flower festivals. • Bring a picnic or snacks — there are designated picnic areas with beautiful views. • Check the park’s official event calendar for seasonal highlights.

Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park is a beautiful park set on the mountain on Awaji island in Japan. It is built of concrete and has tiered boxes of planters in cubes terraced up the mountain side with different varieties of flowers and plants in each cube. There are also tiered, water fountains and reflection pools clad in thousands of shells at the bottom. There are many stairs, but you can take several of the elevators up to the top. It wasn’t very busy when our bus tour came there in the morning. Tropical plants and pampas grass was swaying in the breeze from the nearby ocean. The elevators do not go to the very top of the garden, but there are stairs if you want to see it from the very top. I liked the curved, mirrored animal wall with its white and gold creatures in flight inside one section. At the very top it is certainly breathtaking and had lovely views of the ocean. I have definitely never seen a place like this in my life before! The flowers were still in bloom in October as well. A very peaceful, pleasant experience and there is also another large park at the bottom that, unfortunately we didn’t have time to see, but it did look lovely from above!

This park is BEAUTIFUL and was one of our favorite places we visited in Japan. This is a two ish hour bus ride from Osaka. If you need a break from the business of Osaka, I highly recommend visiting here. Even if you don’t need a break, I recommend it. It is fairly easy to get to (just use Google Maps for transportation) and you could spend the entire day here. The pedal boats were especially fun, and you can feed the koi fish.

Very very pretty flowers for about a month in April-May. The fields aren’t actually as big as they appear in photos though. In reality it’s just slightly disappointing. Not a lot of places to sit or much shade and just kind of an old park. It was a nice visit overall though

By far the most amazing flower/landscape park in Japan I visited and I visited many! Huge territory very well maintained, exquisite landscaping, lots of various flowers and plans (of course Spring and Fall are the best seasons), lots of benches and spots to admire, wide sea panorama, low price, nice not expensive hotel nearby for a overnight stay, which is recommended. Excellent!🌟

It was closed on Wednesdays generally and also for A&A works when we were there mid October 2024. That’s a shame. There’s many show times from morning until late afternoon. We didn’t get to see anything due to the closure. They only had the closure information at the theater door. We only found out when we wanted to buy tickets. Maybe next time.

We are surprised not many tourism site are introducing this theater. Small but well organized theater with knowledgeable staffs. We enjoyed the puppets show with live vocal story telling and “shamisen”; traditional Japanese banjo. We would like to recommend to any ages who can appreciate music and entertainment. We loved the way we can involve the show with tossing tip “ohineri” and nice to take a picture with puppet and puppet master after the show. Admission fees are reasonable. Free parking. Gift shop.

The puppet moved like alive. The drum and narrator were great, too. Good place to visit.

In the entertainment industry, where ups and downs are common, it seemed like a pioneering initiative to not only explain each role and what goes on behind the scenes before the show, but also to have the audience stand on stage and experience the opening scene facing the audience seats. It's also wonderful that they're making their core fans fall even more in love with the Awaji Puppet Theatre by having hometown taxpayers stand on stage and play roles.

Great opportunity to experience traditional puppet theatre in Japan. They provide an English translation of the play for you to follow along with. No photography or videography is allowed during the play. Shows are short sections of an entire play and all the narration is done by one person sitting to the side. It’s fascinating to see the vocal range of the narrator and how realistic the puppets movements look! The only downfall is the shows are a little short so I would recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!

Very interesting. They obviously did not have foreign groups visit much but they were very enthusiastic and clearly tried their best to get information across and make it fun for us. I do not think watching bunraku (Japanese puppet theatre) is for everyone. But if you are interested in Japanese culture or drama or puppets, I recommend it. Note that when we were there, the first show of the day was a backstage tour--my friends who speak no Japanese did that backstage tour as well as watching a performance (second show of the day) and still had a great time. As a note, the town overall is not very foreigner friendly, so were very happy to have a great experience at the puppet theatre.

Set against beautiful Fukura Bay, Awaji Ningyo Za offers a magical entrance into the captivating tradition of Japanese puppetry. The beautiful one-of-a-kind theater offers daily performances with skillfully manipulated puppets, stunning sets, and a mesmerizing fusuma karakuri show. This was the highlight for my trip, with large hand painted sets that move in and out to create stunning pictorial vignettes. There’s nothing like it. The shows are also short and great for families and children. If you have the opportunity to go, don’t miss diving into this special home for Japanese puppetry and Awaji’s rich performance history. English audio guides are available for guests!

It's a beautiful beach with a small pier with rock pools and clear water. If you take a photo in the right place it looks like the canaries. This place also has the most majestic sunsets which are extremely beautiful. Only issue is some parts of the beach are quite dirty with lots of rubbish 😔. But it's not a large part so don't worry. For swimming id recommend you go May-September. you could go April but it's a little cold. Overall a 4/5 beach

May 19, 2025 A very ordinary local beach with not much to write home about. Since my friend and I had some spare time we dropped by to go northbound from the southern end of the island. Maybe it’s more spectacular during sunset since it’s on the west side of the island?

It's so beautiful ☺🥰 it's also free parking when i went there this Saturday in summer. The marbles are so pretty colorful and the scenery is just so beautiful. It's not sand but i really enjoyed it! 💛 very beautiful for sunset spot! 🌅 I will give 5 stars if there's a convenient store nearby or cafe or something but there's nothing. But they do have vending machines for drinks only. And small toilet to clean up. But there are cafe in a distance walk and hotels.

It's a pretty darn good beach. With the right conditions, there's a pretty good chance you'll catch a beautiful sunset. The sand is pretty coarse and a bit rough on bare feet though.

It’s good that they have shades in the pine forest! Parking is available ¥500-700 for a day. They have shower rooms but it costs ¥100 for 3 mins, and it’s not hot water :(

Nice beach with a big parking lot (700¥). There are pine trees that offer shade. The beach is many small pebbles which are fun to search through. Wear water shoes, crocs, or something like that.

Great place to unwind and enjoy the beach.

Tons of monkeys and a few deer. You can feed the monkeys only once but it's a cool area to hang out with them.

First time I’ve ever interacted with monkey so closely. I was surprised how many monkeys there were and the babies were so cute. It definitely is worth the trip though I think you need a car to get there. For $2 you can feed the monkeys some dried fruit.

The Awaji Island Monkey Center is my favorite place on earth!!! If you are visiting Japan and want a very special experience enjoying nature and animals, you must see this monkey center. My boyfriend and I flew from Los Angeles to Japan specifically to see these monkeys, and it was worth every penny! These are wild Japanese macaques who are provisioned with food. They come down to the monkey center for snacks and to hang out, and it’s clear that they love being there. Awaji monkeys are an especially friendly and harmonious group of Japanese macaques; they are very special to see! You can come up close to them to observe them and take photos, but you cannot touch them (for their safety and yours.) You can also buy a cup of monkey food, then you go inside a little gated area and feed them with a gloved hand. It’s so funny to watch them stick their little hands out in hopes of getting a treat! The staff is absolutely wonderful and so helpful. They know all about the monkeys, and they know all the monkeys’ names. You can follow the monkey center on Instagram to get acquainted with the different monkeys before you go, and there are lots of great Instagram pages dedicated to these monkeys as well! We spent two days visiting the monkeys, but wish we could have stayed forever. It’s just so peaceful, and the monkeys are so cute, you will fall in love with them! It’s also a great place for kids, we saw lots of families visiting. The little kids’ excitement at seeing the monkeys was adorable. I hope you have the chance to visit and enjoy it as much as we did! Travel tips: If you are flying in from another country/the U.S., you can fly into Kansai Airport in Osaka (KIX). There is an “airport limousine” bus (basically a nice bus, not an actual limo) that goes directly from KIX airport to Sumoto, which is a nice city on Awaji Island near the monkey center. We stayed in Sumoto, and it was lovely. There is a local bus that goes between the Sumoto Interchange (the main Sumoto bus center) and the monkey center. You can also take a taxi from Sumoto to the center, but be advised that it may be difficult to get a taxi back, so try to catch the bus! There is also a restaurant right next to the center that has delicious curry and udon noodles, so you can have a food break if you are planning to spend a full day there. Lastly, be sure to check the monkey center’s website to see which months have more monkeys visiting the center, so you can get the full experience. Some seasons, the monkeys prefer to be up in the mountains, so try to go when there’s a high likelihood of monkeys visiting!

It was a brief stop. But if you dont have any free time to spare, just dont go.

I expected that animals here could bebtraeted badly as in adventure world but I'm quite surprised that they are free. They can leave the center any time they want. It's not allowed to touch monkeys which is bad because it limits the fun of contact with them but on the other hand let them stay wild-like. Overall positive 🙂

This was a priceless experience. Being able to walk and sit around these beautiful primates was incredible. They are gentle creatures and the little ones are so much smaller and cuter in reality. The staff is very nice and very loving toward the monkeys. Now I think of these little primates as little people. This is what this experience has taught me.

Amazingly beautiful and relaxing place for everyone, including the little friends. They don't mind humans hanging around, but please don't touch or cause trouble for them because they allowed you to come and enjoy with them. So cute

The nostalgic music and spell sounds brought back so many memories—hearing "Begirama" again was such a thrill! Time flew by as I explored the world of Dragon Quest for nearly two hours. A must-visit for any fan, with plenty of great photo spots and immersive experiences for both kids and adults.

Don't want to say too much or post too many photos because I don't want to spoil it, but if you love Dragon Quest, even a percentage of how much I love it, you will have to make time in your life to come here. I planned a 2 week trip to Japan and made sure to set a day aside for this, and all I can say is that this is the best theme park I've ever been to. It's such an amazing experience. The staff are all super friendly and helpful in both English and 日本語. I will have to come back here next time I visit Japan.

My child asked me to come here - and what a great experience. So many elements like the Dragon Quest / Dragon Warrior games. The areas were setup and run much like one might expect in DQ3 and there were many nice areas for one to pose for photos. The statues were quite good and the game and side quest quite enjoyable. The gift shop at the end was also quite nice. Getting here involved taking a train from Osaka to Maiko followed by a bus. I was fairly easy to do. There is a lot of walking during the game, but that was fine. They also have water for sale on site. Sunscreen is a good idea since there are a many open areas (though one can find shade). The area also has many other theme parks (though we didn’t visit them). For kids, there are also arts and crafts where one can paint on plaster slimes and other characters (we might have done this if time permitted). It was a fun place to visit

If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, Dragon Quest Island on Awaji Island is a must-visit! Even if you’ve never played Dragon Quest, it’s an incredible experience where you can embark on a real-life quest, solve puzzles, and explore fantastical worlds. And that’s not all—there are other exciting attractions too! You can learn about the legendary Godzilla and even zipline straight through his giant mouth (yes, really!). It’s a day full of fun, creativity, and unique adventures that everyone in the family will love. Perfect for gamers, thrill-seekers, or anyone looking for something out of the ordinary!

Best day ever. It's so immersive and loads of fun! The staff are very friendly and enthusiastic about their jobs! The food at Luida's Bar is tasty and quirky. I went on a weekday and it was quiet which was quite lucky! If you're a Dragon Quest fan, you definitely won't be disappointed. Even if you're not a fan, if you're in the area, I think you would still enjoy it! The quests take 1-4 hours, depending on how quickly you try and do them and if you get the side quests but I would reccomend taking your time and enjoying the experience rather than rush it! 10/10

In you first hour here you will swear you walked into a Dragon Quest game (first timers: some spoiler-free tips for you at the end). Characters speak to you through chittering, gold-framed text boxes and Sugiyama-sans music beckons you on to adventure. There is a town to explore, chests to open, monsters to defeat (and make friends with), you really are living out dragon quest! Getting to meet your cute monster friends is probably the real treat of it all. You'll want to hug them and scratch their ears. Fighting them is a blast too, as the game asks you to strike a pose each time it's your turn--helping you get into the moment despite using the simplest interaction (touching your adventurer's medallion to the sensor at each terminal) to do everything. Just like any DQ game, you'll be pressing your "action button" a lot, criss crossing your path (between town, the woods, and the hill) a lot, and really trying to loot everything you can come across. So let's talk a few tips to make your day more fun: - Don't bother trying to open the chests before it's time. The story dictates when you can loot them, and you only get to open around two different sets out of many more. Don't worry about how to do it or which ones to do, the main path of the game will guide you there. - You get a map that details every building in town with your welcome pamphlet. Take a pen and don't be afraid to mark it up. As you go searching for and collecting various things, you'll save a lot of time if you know where you've been already! - Time? Expect to spend 3 hours here minimum, more if you try to explore every corner like we do. The side quest (part of the premium ticket) adds another hour minimum, but it's cute and totally worth it! - That's 3+ hours you'll be criss-crossing town, which has next to no shade or air conditioning. Wear your sun block, bring two bottles of water. - Pack your bug spray while you're at it. Japanese mosquitos love tourists, and that goes double in the North Woods. - Take a break ANY TIME YOU LIKE. Once you can leave town, you don't have to cross into the woods. You can go to Ludia's bar to have lunch and something cold to drink. - Ludia's Bar is the place to go for expensive themed food, but there's a general cafe right up the hill by the godzilla park. It's open to everyone and has a much broader selection of food and drinks to enjoy. - Finally, pack some patience. You will see plenty of tourists in the day, and plenty of their kids will think they can be as loud and privileged as they want to be. In the end remember to have fun. Several hours later we were exhausted, and sweaty, but also really happy we got to meet some of our favourite creatures and take part in a genuine DQ story for a few hours!

This place was so much fun!! There are buses from kobe-sannomiya which we took to get to Awaji. The game is very reminiscent of classic dragon quest and the atmosphere of the town and surrounding areas really has to be experienced in person to get the full effect. I really appreciated that the experience was fully playable in English too. The food at Ruida's/Luida's Bar was great too! They had a hamburger steak with Awaji beef and Awaji onions that was really really good, though everything we ordered (pancake slime souffle, a rice curry dish, and a few drinks) was all really tasty. Highly recommend this to anybody who's a Dragon Quest fan!

Amazing Godzilla experience in multiple ways! The zip line was an amazing, one of a kind experience but the museum was also incredible! On top of that the merchandise store rivaled the Godzilla store in Tokyo

What a fun time! If you're a fan of Godzilla, here's the place for you. The zip line was a lot of fun - what a huge noggin to zip through. The museum was very cool, I loved going through and pointing out the different Kaiju from each era - and the little movie/picture op at the end was actually way more hilarious than I thought it'd be. At the end of the day, it's a theme park. If you like the theme, you'll like the park! Also, bonus - the mothra curry was delightful. Only difficult to eat because it was so cute!!

Absolutely had a blast. A must for any Godzilla fan. I quite enjoyed the museum too.

I was a bit concerned that it was a bit far from Osaka to make a trip, but we have absolutely no doubt now it was worth the trip, truly memorable experience and something we will remember for the rest of our lives. The food (while mine was monster hunter themed) was some of the nicest theme park food we had eated. Not only that, we had some issue (we misplaced our memento photo/video from the Godzilla museum), we contacted them and Irie was able to find the digital copies and send them to me, great service and experience. A highlight from our trip to Japan, highly recommended.

Great time! Godzilla zipline is fun. The shooting game is also great. The monster hunter experience was our favorite. Very interactive and let's you see most of the park.

We went to the park from Osaka, and it took us quite a while to get here. Godzilla is just part of the activity but it’s the reason we came here. Overall we do really love it and enjoy the experience. Do hope that it can expand to include more activities n merchandise.

Me and two friends had a great time with this, staff were fantastic and explained everything very well considering we only know very basic Japanese. They were very enthusiastic despite it being a quiet day. The zip line was awesome and the movie beforehand setting it up as well as the museum was great. The shooting part was a slight let down but overall the whole experience was very enjoyable!

I and my daughter had a lot of fun here and we took the free shuttle bus from Awaji IC. Note that the shuttle stop is located at the roadside parking lot a few steps from the entrance to this theme park. Kind of confusing to new visitors. We had an excellent lunch, watched the show and celebrated my daughter’s birthday thanks to the nice and free option. Definitely recommended if you get an opportunity to visit any nearby cities such as Kobe or Osaka. Afternoon we continued to the Hello Kitty Smile

Hello kitty showbox is a fun place for the whole family to enjoy. It’s very instagram friendly and the shop has lots of limited edition sanrio items to offer. Be sure to check out the restaurant/show as well. You can watch a show and eat at the same time just make sure to check the show times online before going. The food and the show was excellent and I’ll definitely recommend it.

If you love hello kitty, you must visit there. You can buy the combo set for hello kitty show box with hello kitty museum. As I eat the burger, it is not really so good. But the dessert is nice. Overall, the decoration is so good and the show is really nice with nice performance.

I don’t think I can recommend going here to anyone. The main reason is that getting there, and navigating around the island between hello kitty smile and hello kitty show box is really difficult. It took me 3+ hours from Osaka station, and I took an extremely expensive taxi when I missed the bus by a little bit. I was at smile box 5 minutes before my reservation, was told to go back and wait in the huge line by Apple house, waited there for 20 min, then the line was moved to smile box. I thought they were going to turn me away, but I just sat down right before the show started. Honestly it’s not really worth the price or hassle it’s legitimately only like 10 minutes long. The food is good, but also not worth the hassle.

I’m from America and this was the best burger I’ve ever eaten. The apple juice was also incredible. I want to visit again! 🐱🍎❤️

Lovely theater restaurant with video installations and a live musical performance. All the food, including the bento box meal and dessert buffet is vegan and delicious. Definitely worth a visit.

Brilliant experience must for any hello kitty fan of anyform, bus to get there from main land really easy too. Jazz band also excellent

If you drive and have enough time then can consider to come here. It is very far and at the end of the awaji island. View is good but no need to purposely come here. Many local visited here and queued for the overpriced onion burger. Many cars over the weekend and jam to enter the car park

A must if you are in Awajishima. The view on Shikoku is beautiful and the restaurant on the 2nd floor is very good with a very nice view (I advise you to directly go there and register yourself, you can then follow the waiting time on your phone). As for the activities, it is mainly just pictures and a nice crane game that cost 500yen, which you will still receive onion whether yo win or not. I STRONGLY advise you to go there at the opening as it is just too crowded starting 10:00.

May 19, 2025 A must-visit on Awaji Island with spectacular views of Shikoku and several giant onions as photo ops. So many quirky onion goods to buy as souvenirs!

A hilltop where can oversee the bridge from a distance. Free parking. The souvenir shop sells lots of “awaji onion” related products. Onions planted in this area are more sweet and less spicy. The hamburger booth next to the parking lot is famous in Japan, so I had to wait in a line for 20 mins to enjoy this gourmet. Overall it’s worth to spend few hours at here if you never came before.

Interesting place to go but very dependant on tide, so you may not see a big whirlpool but mini ones.

Beautiful scenery. Lots of souvenirs and food to buy there .

Great Views onto an engineering marvel - however not much else to see or do in this location

VERY NOT WORTH THE PRICE BETTER NOT GOING CAUSE ITS ONLY A WATSE FOR TIME AND MONEY the ticket is only for admission, and all of the others cost you 400¥ above for each

The rating reflects having zero kids while visiting. The day pass is the best bang for your buck because of the unlimited rides for most attractions. Regular admission is not worth it even with a lot of opportunities to take photos of model buildings or characters. The shooting range is outdated and expensive at 1000Y but is fun regardless. The maze is actually difficult. For parents with young kids, this place is definitely 5/5 with the day pass.

Very cool! The miniatures are very nice. Great for family. They charge more for other attractions

It was a great place for kids to play. The outside area was also really nice. It seemed like a fun place to spend time with the family.

I went with my mother to the "Kanetaka Kaoru Travel Museum". "Kanetaka Kaoru Travel Museum" will be closed in February 2020. I was able to learn about cultures around the world and her greatness. I was able to feel the history from her photos taken with Albert Schweitzer. Folk costumes range from very beautiful to simple. I saw the Masai`s shield for the first time. I was very impressed with her achievements that introduced the cultures and customs of the world. Right now, we can get information about the world. But she released the information 60 years ago. The Japanese were able to learn valuable foreign cultures, albeit slightly. By the way, the quality of ONOKORO`s attractions is too low.😭😭😭

It is a fantastic park with beautiful places to play and take excellent photos. We enjoyed a lot of activities with our kids. The cost is a little high. We visited it in Golden Week and enjoyed the fresh, refreshing air. Highly recommended 😘😘

not just kids but also for adults theme park . nice &friendly staff the surroundings are clean there is also a restaurant.

Good theme park with a classic anime theme. Good for a family with small children

It was a spacious park that was perfect for a walk, and the cartoon characters placed throughout made it even more enjoyable.

Such a wonderful place for kids and family services unbeatable always someone there to help you information when climbing around there always their safety first.Highly recommend don't go there on weekends go there on a weekday if you want to get on the rides fast. Public holidays be prepared for a long wait but I'm sure you'll have a great time.

Good

You NEED tennis shoes I went with Crocs and they did not let me on but I have gone on it before and it was fun short lines

tiring but fun!! adorable shin-chans everywhere!! 😊

not too long to walk, and a lot of pretty shinzzang will welcome you. and newly-opened 'naruto-boruto shinobi zato' is fantastic(although is little exhasting😨), it became one of the best expirience of mine. good

I was there on a lonely rainy day. There was literally no one on the beach except. It felt good to have the beach all by myself. Very peaceful and serene even though it is in the mid of a city.

idk why but they have so much trash for real

It's a pretty decent beach! Not lots of things in the area, but given what's in the area, clean sand, clean water, and clear skies are all you can ask for! If you need a beach, and this is accessible, I definitely recommend you drop by.

First beach in my life without people in summer (saturday, august2018). Almost without. Only 2 bars(+showers, toilets etc). But nice sand beach.

Nice beach with clear water. Toilets and lots of good facilities. Water is so clear and beautiful. The sea temperature is warm (and I went in March/April!) Only problem is the outside weather can be cloudy but when warm is beautiful.

Nice beach 🏝 very clean water and sand. (as others have said) I’m not sure if you can BBQ here but I guess not judging by the really clean sand and water! Very fun! 10/10 will recommend!

Beautiful, clean beach, right by the town.

I went here a day before my birthday. Since October is Naruto’s birthday, if your birthday falls on Sept or Oct, you can request for a birthday sticker and stick it on your shirt and the staffs will wish you. As a Naruto fan since childhood, this place is the only place I really wanted to visit when I came to Japan and it didn’t disappoint at all. I bought the tickets from Klook and the process was very direct. To get there, just follow google map but once you reach to the station and it’s walking distance to the Naruto park, better take Uber to cover the walking distance. There were no clear signs where to go and stuff and Uber was reasonable priced and go to parking lot F. And vice versa when you getting back, just use Uber to the bus station. Everything was so good here, I really enjoyed my time. Truly made me so happy. The missions and attractions. It was small but it’s very nice. And the Ichiraku ramen, you MUST eat it here. It was so yummy, just wow. Overall if you’re a Naruto fan, you’ll really enjoy it. I really loved my time here.

Great place for kids and the family. It has Godzilla zip line, Demon Slayer night walk, Naruto walk with puzzles to solve.

Gorgeous island with so many attractions to see. Not too hard to enjoy as a great day trip out from Osaka with access via a giant suspension bridge.

A kid friendly #theme park for anime lovers. It is a huge park with lots of activities. Some of the parks are quite expensive. However, even if you do not join these activities it is still a nice place to visit and enjoy nature since it is a huge green park with a nice playground. It has a small pond for kids to play and enjoy hot summer days. For parents, l recommend you to bring a small tent or chairs with parasol. Although vending machines are available, l suggest for you to bring your own drinks. There was not an entrance fee, and there was plenty of parking space. Also, you can access there by complimentary shuttle service.

Lovely place during the weekday. Not crowded at all. But honestly not easy to get onto the island.

Beautiful park i really enjoyed and loved it 😍😄

Took 2 hours from Osaka to there , the bus from Sannomiya station to Awaji island, the bus stopped us somewhere and we need to walk about 30mins uphill to reach the park (guided by Google map) and apparently, only 1 direct bus in the morning & afternoon around 4.30pm from Sannomiya staion - Park - Sannomiya staion. We only covered Naruto Park and finished around 3.30pm, we didn't want to wait, so i have to get the souvenir shop assistant to call a taxi to take us to Sannomiya station (30mins ride) cost me Yen150000. The overall experience was nice, but beware of buying the ticket, the only different of the VIP ticket is come with a Bag, they should have told us, we ended up have to carry 2 extra. bag with us.

It was beautiful but the gate to the island itself was closed.

Pretty cool little place at the edge of Awaji Island. A lot of hawks or maybe eagles flying around going for fish. Eshima is right next to Iwaya Port Building, deserves a quick stop if just out of convenience. A shrine is also near by, 3 minute walk at most.

Since a couple years ago,this little island has been protected by local authority So you can't land this place Because this place is made of very fragile sand stone and been getting corrosion by sea Now only thing that you can do is just to see from the bridge

Preety cool little place, a comfortable place to walk and spend time enjoying the sea and the sun.

Bridge to the island is now closed and it’s very hard to catch a glimpse. I parked at the port building close by which has free one hour parking but there isn’t much to be seen. Fine just passing by and not worth stopping

Eshima islans breaks the surface of the water on the nothern tip of awaji island. This kind of sceneryis not dound any where else on awaji.

Located at the northern tip of Awaji Island, it is one of the legendary sites associated with the creation myths of Japan called "Onokoro Island." It is believed that the sculptural beauty, shaped by the long-standing winds and waves against the backdrop of the Akashi Strait, where the Ama divers played an active role, was likened to Onokoro Island. It has long been known as a scenic spot and has been the subject of numerous Japanese poems (waka).

Buffet of vegetables and some side dishes included in the price. There’s also a shop inside with Awaji Onion products and a bakery section

I guess if you have no where else to go, you can go here. I expected a bit more the website descriptions but actually it’s just a small eatery, farm local goods shopping space, small bakery, big carpark, some dog run spaces and a very tiny animal area which they charge 300 yen entry as a zoo, can’t really call it a zoo, maybe like a pet area. The food is alright, the salads are fresh but the buffet part of the meal is really cold, I think there should be proper warmers for hot foods to make them tastier. Price is alright over 2000yen if you consider it’s like a half buffet. The shuttle bus from Iwaya port to this place was really erratic and not following the timetable on the sheet issued by the hotel, it was so difficult to arrange our time and we felt so trapped by the situation as this place is really quite out of the way, there’s no bus no taxi, unless the shuttle bus comes or you drive, you’re pretty much trapped. Haven’t been there before so we checked it out, but one time is enough.

Nice mini farm. Purchased the food to feed the animals.

(Translated by Google) This restaurant and shopping center, built on the site of a former elementary school, also has a mini zoo. I visited on a weekday lunchtime during the Awaji Island loquat season, and enjoyed the seasonal "loquat panna cotta." It seems to get crowded on weekends and holidays. (Original) 小学校跡地を利用した飲食店や物販施設で、ミニ動物園もあります。平日の昼に訪問、名物の淡路島ビワのシーズンに訪問したこともあり、季節限定「びわのパンナコッタ」を食べました。休日は混雑するようです。

(Translated by Google) The market and restaurant are located in an incredibly cute building. The school's water pipes are still there. There are lots of photogenic spots. I didn't get to see the alpacas I wanted to see, but I was satisfied with my shopping. I arrived just before closing time, but thank you to the shop staff for welcoming me so kindly. (Original) めちゃくちゃ可愛い建物にマーケットやレストランがあります。 学校の水道とかもそのままです。 映るスポットだらけ。 見たかったアルパカ君は見られなかったけど、お買い物して満足しました。閉店ギリギリだったけど、気持ちよく迎えてくれたショップの店員の方ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) It's fun! You can sample onion soup. There's also a dog run, and the building has a variety of facilities, including restaurants and shops. Apparently, they will ship onions nationwide for 700 yen. (Original) おもろい！ 玉ねぎスープの試飲が出来る。 ドッグランもあるし、館内にはレストランや、ショップまでさまざまなものがあります。 玉ねぎは全国送料700円で送ってくれるらしい。

(Translated by Google) It's a cute building with a spacious interior. They sell a variety of products, which make great souvenirs. There was also an all-you-can-eat onion event. (Original) 可愛い建物、中も広々としています。いろいろな商品が売っていてお土産にもいいですね。玉ねぎ詰め放題もありました。

We visited in January, and the place was empty. There were hardly any staff around to consult. We had a look around on our own, there was signage in English. We were interested in a perfume activity but had not booked in and couldn't find a reception office or staff to ask about this. The shop is interesting and we brought some essential oils. The cafe and plant shop were good we enjoyed the burgers. This place caters to an older cliental, I would take my parents and in-laws there. It was cloudy, so we didn't see the view. The scent garden was well laid out and labeled but dormant due to winter. It's possibly a better place to visit in peck season.

Attended a traditional incense making class. The staff were lovely and accommodated us by using simple Japanese and some English.

Kids’ slide is a bit steep even for adults. Beautiful place other than that.

A place with a variety of offers. You can start by walking around the greenhouse with a variety of beautiful flowers. Then you can go to the scents building and give your nose a treat. Finally, you can go to the shop filled with local products or go to the cafe for an icecream with the flavors of Awaji.

Cute place, local fruits and vegetables. Ice cream and Hamburger was excellent. Right now not so many flowers in bloom.

You can make your own perfume there! It’s a fun activity to do it with your friends!

perfume

they have 3 floors but it still small for me. I paid 300¥ for college students. If you need some killing of time you can visit them.

Excellent...I used Google translate throughout..terrific history of awaji island and Sumoto....all the way back to dinosaurs plus an art exhibit of master artists..superb!

(Translated by Google) At the museum at the base of Sumoto Castle, one of Japan's Top 100 Castles, they had a stamp for Sumoto Castle! There were also lots of materials, so I learned a lot! (Original) 続日本100名城の洲本城の ふもとにある資料館で、 洲本城のスタンプが置いていました！ 資料もたくさんあって勉強になりました！

(Translated by Google) You can get the Sumoto Castle 100 Famous Castles stamp and castle seal here. Inside the museum, there are plenty of exhibits that allow you to learn about the culture of Awaji Island and Sumoto Castle. When I visited, there were hardly any visitors, so I had the entire floor almost to myself and was able to take my time looking around. I had never realized that Awaji Island was so fond of dinosaurs. Unfortunately, photography was prohibited in most of the materials related to Sumoto Castle. (Original) 洲本城の100名城スタンプと御城印が入手できます。 館内では淡路島の文化と洲本城について知ることができる展示が豊富です。私が訪問したときは、ほとんど来館者はおらず、1フロア丸々ほぼ貸切状態でゆっくり見ることができました。 淡路島がこんなに恐竜推しだとは初めて知りました。 残念ながら、洲本城関係の資料は大半が撮影禁止でした。

(Translated by Google) I heard that this is where you can get the Sumoto Castle 100 Famous Castles stamp, so I stopped by before going to the castle. They sell castle stamps, have pamphlets, and the staff were very helpful and explained everything to me. (Original) 洲本城の続100名城スタンプがこちらと聞いて城に行く前に訪れました。御城印も販売していましまし、パンフレットなどもありましたし スタッフの方も丁寧に説明してくれました。

(Translated by Google) I came here to get a stamp at Sumoto Castle. You can learn about the history and culture of Awaji Island and Sumoto Castle. (Original) 洲本城のスタンプを押しにきました。 淡路島や洲本城に関する歴史文化が学べます。

(Translated by Google) You can purchase the Sumoto Castle seal here for 200 yen. (Original) ここで洲本城の御城印が購入できます 200円でした

Amazing experience, everyone who love Naruto should come without thinking twice. It’s was so fun and you can enjoy it in all ages! Also the ramen was really good

Fun challenges. Staff was friendly especially the bald guy😅. I got the cheapest ticket and I already have tons of fun solving the challenges with my gf. Recommend to bring 1 or 2 friends. However the food there can be improved as well as the place to eat was not very good.

Nostalgia hits hard, it was fun! It was very very hot, but it was fun! Ramen was not "disney" food (bland flavorless) but it was good!!! Must try! I enjoyed going there

Great day trip from Osaka. Awsome adventure that i would recommend to all fans young and old. Be sure to book well in advance via direct site or for a more English friendly experience use Klook. Oh and be sure not to miss out on the delicious Ramen!!! 🍜🤤

Nice place for theme. Daughters loved it. Came by taxi. Was difficult to go home as we did not know shuttle schedules or bus stations. Was raining when we came and not busy. Nice area to visit other parks.

This was one of my bucket list places in Japan, it was fun but you can tell it needs some repairs here and there. I don’t recommend going in August as the main attractions are an outdoor 4 floor wooden maze and with no AC and a outdoor path and puzzle. With all the kids and people … it was a lot in +35 weather. I got the basic tickets which allowed us in to the two main attractions with in the park and the restaurant. If you take the Naruto Bus and get dropped off at the parks main entrance, be prepared for a 15 min walk to the Naruto Park. Bring an umbrella for sun coverage ! And make sure you have your way back planned out, the bus system leaving isn’t as easy.

Really cool experience for fans of the anime and kid friendly. The maze is kid friendly (and probably made for kids) but the adults had a lot of fun on this one. Ichiraku's ramen shop at the top of the hill was pretty good too! Whole experience really fed my childhood.

Spectacular view with restaurants, a museum and souvenir shops. Great place to hang out and to dine in with the perfect scenery! This place is a must visit if you are in Awaji!!

A small roadside station, but it offers an amazing view of the Naruto Bridge and the Naruto whirlpool in the distance. The Awaji beef burger and onion burger are a must-try, though I did not get the chance to try the onion ice cream. The souvenir shop sells plenty of Awaji products, including a variety of Awaji onions, and even offers free self-service tastings of onion soup. The interior is narrow and can feel very crowded on a weekday, probably due to the start of school holiday. We had planned to visit Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum, which also serves onion burgers (same brand), but the traffic jam there was terrible, so we ended up here instead, with a smaller crowd. I would love to return in cooler weather if I have the chance.

Very beautiful place. Nice to get the view of the Naruto (thus is a little far away) and buy some souvenirs. Loses a star because the ice cream does not have any taste at all.

The view is nice and the food is good! In the gift shop there are lots of interesting onion and seafood stuff The burgers are also really good! Definitely will recommend to anyone except people who don’t like onions! 4.9 stars out of 5

good place having a stunning view of the bridge! there is a small souvenir shop and a burger shop here, can have a relaxing meal outdoor

"Onions and the Seto Inland Sea dyed in the sunset" Ryosuke Takeuchi ◎ Tokyo This photo was taken at Uzushio Roadside Station. The sunset sky, the Seto Inland Sea, and the onions shining dully in the setting sun were an exquisitely beautiful sight, and I captured it in a photograph. It was only a brief moment on a whirlwind tour, but I felt like I wanted to visit again and take my time.

if you are a lover of onion, then this the land of onion. Fresh, big, juicy onion is on sale, so are all the related products. It also sells other local specialties, like milk, silver fish and sea weed. just sit beside bridge, it has great view too. A must visit....

(Translated by Google) Designed by Kenzo Tange The museum was closed for a while after the earthquake, but it has been renovated and is now open again. There aren't many exhibits, so I honestly think it's hard to understand. However, I think about the 200,000 young people who crossed this scenic Nakaumi to go to war and dispersed. Some of them are students, and some of them are students, and when you look at their photos, you're surprised at how young they are. Speaking of Kenzo Tange, it is Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park. This youth plaza park has a similar structure, but it is different from the Hiroshima that Tange wanted to create. To put it simply, the wartime competition for the Greater East Asia Construction Memorial Building Project was grand. Hiroshima Memorial Park and Young People's Square Park were created with Tange's own reflections. Great view from the parking lot 100 photo spots in Hyogo (Original) 丹下健三の設計 震災後しばらく休館が続いていたが、リニューアルしてあちこちきれいになって開館 展示品も少なくて、正直わかりにくいと思う。 ただ、この絶景の中海を渡って、戦争に行って散っていった200,000の若者のことを思う。彼らはあるものは学生であり、あるものは、生徒であり、写真を見ると幼いことに驚く。 丹下謙三と言えば、広島の平和記念公園である。この若人の広場公園も同じようなな軸を意識した構造ではあるが、丹下がやりたかった広島とは違う 軸で言えば、戦争中のコンペ、大東亜建設記念営造計画は壮大だった。丹下自身の反省も込め、広島記念公園や若人広場公園が出来た 駐車場からの絶景が良い 兵庫撮影スポット100です

(Translated by Google) Free parking and a great location. The museum isn't very large, but it has wartime exhibits. It's a great place to learn about war. You can see the Naruto Bridge from the park outside. (Original) 駐車場無料、ロケーションも良い。館内はそんなに広くはないが、戦時中のものが展示されている。戦争の勉強には良いと思います。外の公園からは鳴門大橋も見えます。

(Translated by Google) This is a place where you can enjoy the beautiful architecture and magnificent scenery created by world-renowned architect Kenzo Tange. I always bring a packed lunch with me when I visit, and there is always a bench overlooking the ocean. Eating your lunch while looking at Naruto Ohashi Bridge is truly the best. It feels so good. (Original) ここは世界的な建築家、丹下健三の手による美しい建築物と壮大な景色が楽しめる場所です。いつもお弁当持参で訪問していますが、海を一望できるベンチが定位置です。 鳴門大橋を眺めながらのお弁当は、本当に最高です。気持ち良すぎです。

(Translated by Google) In addition to being able to enjoy the spectacular view and see buildings designed by famous architects, I was also drawn to the fact that it was a facility dedicated to memorializing the lives of young students who lost their lives while going to war during the Pacific War. Visited with people. It was a Friday afternoon and there were no other visitors. Enter the building and enter the control room? When I asked through the window where the toilet was, an elderly man who appeared to be the manager came out and showed me the location with a smile. As I looked at the photos of the students who died in the war, their upbringings and final moments, as well as their handwritten diaries and letters, my heart tightened and I felt like I was about to burst into tears. On the way, it made a noise! The glass door opened by itself with a loud sound, and then closed after a while. I've heard stories of people feeling the presence of heroic spirits when they visited the Kamikaze Peace Hall in Chiran and the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, but for a moment I too wondered if there were still wandering spirits. However, I thought it was just a trick of the wind. Later, my wife went to the bathroom and was sitting alone watching the bidet. I noticed a jumping spider on my hand. The spider moved to the palm of my hand, looked up at me, and repeated its hurrah over and over again. When my wife came back, I asked her to take a video of it with her smartphone. However, once my wife started taking videos, I stopped wishing I had a chance. When I researched the jumping spider after returning home, I found that it did behave in a manner similar to that of ``Banzai.'' But why on earth does a tiny spider keep repeating hurrahs while looking up at the face of a gigantic opponent that could crush it? Maybe the souls of the boys and girls who lost their lives in the war are still there, and I was happy to see the man holding back tears when he saw the proof that they lived, and I borrowed the body of a small insect to express my gratitude. Was it an expression of joy?　I suddenly stopped feeling so bold. It felt rude to think that it was just a coincidence. By the way, even when the door opened and closed on its own, I didn't feel scared at all. We must not forget that our current happy daily lives have been made possible through the sacrifices of many people, including these students. It was a pity that there were no other visitors, even though it was a weekday, and I wish more people would come here. I am embarrassed to say that I only recently learned of the existence of this facility, but I hope that many children will come and visit it on field trips. This facility, which was once closed and in ruins, was apparently visited by young people late at night as a haunted spot, and posted what they called haunted videos and pictures on social media. However, I would like to add that this is not a place to go and do silly things just for fun. I also tried to upload a video of the spider, but I couldn't upload it, so I could only take a screenshot. I did a lot of research and tried it, but unfortunately I couldn't do it! (Original) 絶景を楽しめ有名建築家設計の建築物を見られるというのもさることながら、太平洋戦争中に学徒出陣で命を散らしたの若者たちの慰霊のための施設ということに惹かれ、初めて妻と２人で訪れた。金曜日の午後で他に来訪者はいなかった。 建物に入り管理室？の窓越しにトイレの場所を尋ねると、管理者らしき高齢男性がわざわざ出てきて笑顔で場所を教えてくださった。 戦没学徒たちの写真とその生い立ちや最期の様子、直筆の日記や手紙など遺品の数々を見て回り胸が締め付けられ、涙が溢れそうになった。その途中、ギィ～ッ！っという大きな音と共にひとりでにガラス戸が開き、しばらくして閉まった。 知覧の特攻平和会館や東京の靖国神社を訪れた時に、英霊の存在を感じたという話を耳にしたことがあるが、私も一瞬、まださまよえる魂がいるのかとも思った。が、風の悪戯だろうと思い直した。 その後、妻がトイレに行き、一人で座ってビデを見ている時の事。私の手にハエトリグモがいるのに気が付いた。その蜘蛛は手の平に移動し私を見上げ、何度も何度も万歳の動きを繰り返した。 妻が戻って来たのでスマホでその動画を撮ってもらった。が、妻が動画を撮り始めたら万歳はやめてしまった。 帰宅してからそのハエトリグモについて調べると、確かに万歳のような動作をするらしい。が、叩き潰されるかもしれない巨大な相手の顔を見上げながら、小さな蜘蛛が万歳を繰り返し続けるって、いったい何故に？ もしかしたら本当にまだ戦争で命を落とした少年少女の魂が留まっており、自分たちの生きた証を見て涙をこらえている男の姿を見て嬉しく思い、小さな虫の体を借りて感謝や喜びを表していたのか？　ふとそう思い切なくなった。単なる偶然と思うのが失礼な気さえした。 ちなみに勝手にドアが開いて閉まった時も怖さなどは微塵も感じなかった。 彼ら学徒を含む多くの人の犠牲の上に今の幸せな日常が成り立っているということを忘れないでおきたい。 平日とはいえ他に来館者がいなかったのは残念で、ここにはもっと多くの人に訪れて欲しい。かく言う私も恥ずかしながら最近この施設の存在を知ったのだが、遠足などでたくさんの子供達にも訪れて欲しいと願う。 一時期は閉鎖され廃墟となっていたこの施設は、心霊スポットとして若者たちが深夜に訪れ、心霊動画や心霊写真と称しＳＮＳにアップしていたらしい。 しかしここは面白半分に行ってふざけた行いをする場所ではないということを付け加えておきたい。 万歳の蜘蛛の動画もアップしようとしたけど動画がアップできず、スクショしかできませんでした。色々調べて試したけど結局できず残念！

(Translated by Google) Memorial place, I cycled around Awaji and passed by here last year, this time by motorbike it was great (Original) Nơi tưởng niệm,mình đã từ đạp xe vòng quanh awaji và đi qua đây vào năm ngoái,lần này tới bằng xe máy rất tuyệt vời

(Translated by Google) “Minamiawaji City: Youth Plaza Park” I stopped by on a motorcycle tour in September 2022. Although I went early in the morning and before the park opened, I was able to see some of the distinctive buildings and monuments. The scenery from the parking lot was also nice. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day of the year, and admission is free. The official name is ``War Memorial Youth Plaza.'' It was built in 1967 as a memorial facility for the male and female students who died during the last war when they were mobilized to work in various munitions factories during the middle of their studies. Including the students who went to the battlefield, the number reached approximately 4 million, of which approximately 200,000 students died. It is a facility that conveys to future generations the thoughts of these young students who gave their precious lives and the tragedy of war, and hopes for lasting peace. In the past, it was closed in 1994 due to a significant decrease in the number of visitors, and it was further damaged by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and has been abandoned for over 10 years since then. In 2004, the artifacts that had been on display in museums were donated to the Ritsumeikan University International Peace Museum. In August 2005, there were efforts to restore and light up the "Eternal Light" at the base of the cenotaph, but the facility remained in disrepair as entry was prohibited, and ruins-related books and websites no longer appear. It was about to be published. However, after that, Minami-Awaji City purchased the land and redeveloped it as a city park, ``Young People's Square Park,'' and reopened it in March 2015. I'm glad that this facility has become a living space. (Original) 「南あわじ市：若人の広場公園」 2022年9月のバイクツーリングで立ち寄りました。朝早くに行ってしまい開園前でしたが特徴的な建物やモニュメントを見ることができました。駐車場からの風景も良かったです。開園時間は午前９時から午後５時まで、年中無休、入園無料となっています。 正式な名称は「戦没学徒記念若人の広場」と言います。先の大戦において、学業半ばでさまざまな軍需工場での生産に動員され、そこで亡くなった男女学徒を追悼する施設として、1967年に建設されました。 戦地に向かった学徒も含めるとその数は約400万人に及び、そのうち約20万人余の学徒が亡くなりました。そうした若く尊い命を捧げた学徒の思いや戦争の悲惨さを後世に伝え、恒久平和を願う施設となっています。 過去は、観客数の大幅減少を原因として1994年に閉館され、さらに阪神・淡路大震災により被害を受け、以来10年以上放置されていました。 その後、資料館等に展示されていた遺品類は2004年、立命館大学国際平和ミュージアムへ寄贈されることとなります。 2005年8月には慰霊碑の基部にある「永遠の灯（ともしび）」が修復され点灯されるなどの動きがあったものの、施設は立ち入り禁止で荒れ果ててしまい、廃墟関連の書籍やサイトに掲載されるまでになっていました。 しかしその後、南あわじ市が土地を購入し都市公園「若人の広場公園」として再整備され、2015年3月に再開園しました。せっかくの施設が生きる形になって良かったと思います。

(Translated by Google) There was no one there on a weekday evening, but the building was well maintained and it was a great space to learn about the war. Like Hiroshima's Peace Park Memorial Park, it was designed by Kenzo Tange. The sense of scale when I saw the Tower of Requiem right in front of me was completely different from the impression I had of the hill seen from the cruise ship. I would like you to come. However, the access from the parking lot is a bit difficult, so it may be difficult for wheelchair users. A stroller is OK. (Original) 平日の夕方、誰もいなかったですが、建物の整備もきちんとされ、戦争について学べるとてもいい空間でした。広島の平和公園記念公園同様、丹下健三の設計です。 クルーズ船から見た高台のイメージとはまた違い、鎮魂の塔を目の前で見たスケール感はとても偉大でした。ぜひ来てほしい。 ただ、駐車場からの足元がやや悪いので、車椅子は厳しいかもしれません。ベビーカーくらいならOK。

You can see Akashi Kaikyo bridge from here

(Translated by Google) To explain, it was created in 1952. There it was. A bridge connects you to Awaji Island, which can be seen right nearby! What a 😵‍💫 idea when you least expect it! Is it? Check out the special edition of Onihei Hankacho! Are you sure? That's what I thought! I went there, but it seems a little different😵‍💫? It was. But it felt good 😍! I was shocked by the unmatched match with Ohashi! 😁 (Original) 説明に、寄りますと昭和28年に、作られた。と、ありました。直ぐ近くに見える淡路島との、往来は、橋！何て😵‍💫思いもよらない時の発想！でしょうか？鬼平犯科帳の、スペシャル版を、見て！確か？と、思って！行ったのですが、少し😵‍💫違う様？でしたね。でも、いい感じ😍でしたよ〜！大橋との、アンマッチに、痺れました〜！😁

(Translated by Google) 250725A cat was waiting right behind the fisherman (Original) 250725釣り人のすぐ後ろでネコが待っていた

(Translated by Google) It is surrounded by a fence, but you can see it up close. →Typhoon No. 14 was approaching on September 17, 2022, but I got close enough to take a tour. After the construction work was completed, it was beautiful. The fence is lower, making it easier to see, and there are benches. The place that used to be a parking lot has now been covered with poles, so cars can't enter. (Original) フェンスで周りが覆われておりますが近くで見ることができます。 →2022.9.17の台風14号接近中でしたが近くまで来たので見学。工事が終わって綺麗になりました。 フェンスが低くなり見やすくなりベンチもあります。 以前、駐車場だった場所はポールが出来たので車は入れません。

(Translated by Google) The former Hatozaki Lantern Hall is located on the south side of Akashi Station, at the southern end of the west bank of Akashi Port. (Original) 明石駅南側、明石港西岸南端にある、旧波門崎燈籠堂。

(Translated by Google) Many people are fishing while looking at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. You can see a beautiful sunset. Unfortunately, there is no parking lot... (Original) 明石海峡大橋を見ながら多くの人が釣りをしています。 綺麗な夕暮れが見れます。 駐車場が無いのが残念ですが…

(Translated by Google) It's in a pretty hard-to-find place that only locals may know about. I later learned that it is the oldest stone lighthouse in Japan ^_^ Before I knew it, a fence had been put up. It seems to be a famous fishing spot and is always full of anglers 😃 (Original) 地元の人しか知らないかもね、結構分かりにくい場所にあります🙂 後で知ったのですが、日本で最古の石造り灯台だそうです^_^ いつの間にか、フェンスが張り巡らされてました🙂 釣りのポイントとしては有名みたいで、いつも釣り人でいっぱいです😃

Going to Hello Kitty Apple House wasn’t really planned for my trip but since it was on the way to Hello Kitty smile we decided to stopover there first. The shuttle bus from Iwaya Port will bring you to the carpark below the Apple House. You need to walk up the hill yourself. Note there is no “bus stop” so it was kind of a run to where ever the shuttle bus stopped even though we were already waiting for the bus on our departure from Apple House. I forgot the ticket price but there’s a few options. We took the one with the tea time set meal snack & show since we happened to be there in time. I think it was 2:30pm. Of course, if you’re a hello kitty fan like me, everything would be cute and magical. But I feel that the sparkle was dampened by the rather curt staff who were manning the photo taking. They kept insisting One Group One Photo. But it’s just me & my friend. Literally if we chose to sit separately we wouldn’t be a group. We came from overseas. Fly all the way and travel there for hello kitty. The majority of everyone else was local Japanese. They refused to let each of us take photos with hello kitty. It HAD to be in a group. And they chased us away. Pretty upsetting. Literally they could just give us 10 seconds and individual photos would be snapped. Nobody is asking hello kitty for 10 minutes. Not even 5 minutes. Even 1 minute isn’t too long to ask for since we flew and traveled hours to see Hello Kitty. We really felt disrespected as guests. We also went to Hello Kitty smile & hello Kitty universal studios. The staff were all very kind and understanding. They allowed us to snap quick individual photos. Those were precious photos to us. Frankly, the food - all vegan desserts , and drinks were so-so. We didn’t come for the food. We came for Hello Kitty but we felt our purpose was badly disrespected. The rest of hello Kitty Apple house is just merchandise selling (mainly made in China) and photo spots only. The show when we went was the autumn hello kitty piano show for autumn. It was ok, mainly music played by the musicians, hello kitty only came out at the end for 2-3 songs and photo taking. Not very long. Less than 20 min. Even as a huge fan of hello kitty, I’m not so sure about this spot. I’d like to see hello kitty here again in different seasons. But I wish the staff would be kinder and more respectful to guests who made good effort and paid good money to come see hello kitty.

Pretty decent add-on to the Hello Kitty Smile experience. The family enjoyed it for the short time there and plenty of parking. Honestly, a tourist trap though so I would only recommend it if you are burning time or have a huge Sanrio fan in the family.

Very nice seashore after Natoura bridge, but the attraction ofbig apple and Hello Kitty House is not good enough for a designated trip

This is a little known place but a go to for die hard Hello Kitty fans in a great seafront. But admittedly you ideally should travel by car so this is a place locals go to. They have lunch and cafe ticket packages. After the show you can explore the Hyogo area.

Caught a beautiful sunset here at the observatory! There is also a kitty show in the cafe, and we missed the last show which prolly started around 4pm. We purchased onsite, the ticket package that included this attraction and Hello kitty smile. It was a weekday so it wasn’t crowded at all! And I suppose it wasn’t summer so it’s not a popular spot

20250324 We didn't come with kids this time so we just have a quick walk around and prepare to come in the future. The car park needs more road sign as the exit is on the other side of the car park entrance. It is one way traffic but people don't realise that.

Tourist trap, nothing more nothing less.

Great beach for a swim. The water was a perfect temperature. There are bathrooms but they were closed when I went. There is a port right next to the beach. And if you walk a little further there is a bus stop and a little store. The sand was soft and there was a bit of trash but it was still nice.

Nice beach close to the bridge. A scenic view for sure. There’s paid parking nearby. Only complaint is there a noticeable amount of trash that needs to be cleaned up.

Small beach for mainly locals There is a parking lot next to this beach

Nice beach! Not too crowded, even though it's Sunday August 14. Free parking,& beach is basically free to use! Lockers & showers can be used for ¥1000 per person/day. (¥500 back when you return the locker key) There's a shop right there that serves hot snacks & cold drinks. Draft beer also. They had a local Awaji lemon beer on tap, it was pretty good! My only complaint would be about the sand. Little too much sharp sticks and garbage in the sand. They could clean it up a bit.

The area needs a beach clean up

(Translated by Google) It is an artificial beach. At the very least, it doesn't seem like a natural beach that was formed by the accumulation of sand and gravel over many years. Perhaps they just used tax money to tear down a mountain somewhere and scatter the collected soil. Although the beach is unnaturally uniform and full of man-made objects, the scenery is not bad at all. Coconut trees are planted at equal intervals, creating a tropical atmosphere. I think the size is just right for a park. Beyond this point is Akashi Kaikyo National Park and the recently built Aqua Ignis. There are also Awajishima burger shops and seafood bowl shops. It would be great as a background for driving or cycling. Although it doesn't feel like being at the beach. (Original) 人工の海浜です。少なくとも、長い年月をかかて砂礫が堆積して出来た自然海浜とは思えません。おそらく、税金を使ってどこかの山を切り崩し、採れた土砂をブチ撒いてるだけかと。 人工物に溢れた不自然なほど均一な砂浜ですが、景色は決して悪くはありません。 椰子の木が等間隔に植えられており、南国のような雰囲気を演出しています。広さも公園サイズでちょうど良いと思われます。 この先には国営明石海峡公園、そして最近できたアクアイグニスとかがあります。 淡路島バーガーのお店とか、海鮮丼のお店なんかもありますよ。ドライブやサイクリングの背景にするには上出来でしょう。 ビーチに来た気分にはなれませんが。

(Translated by Google) The sea is beautiful and it's a great place to go with the family. Parking is a maximum of 1,000 yen during the season. You can pay 100 yen at the shop to fill up as many tires as you want. (Original) 海は綺麗で、家族連れで行くにはとても良い。 駐車場は、シーズン中はMAX1,000円。 売店で100円払えば、何個でも空気を入れてもらえる。

Visiting the **Otsuka Museum of Art** was such a cool experience! It's not your usual museum—everything is **ceramic reproductions** of famous Western masterpieces, but they're all **life-sized**, so it feels like you're touring the world's best galleries in one place. The **Sistine Chapel replica** was mind-blowing—you can even **take photos** (which you usually can't in real museums!). My favorite was Van Gogh’s *Sunflowers*—so vibrant! The museum is huge (4km of galleries!), so wear comfy shoes. A bit pricey (¥3,300 for adults), but totally worth it for art lovers!

It has 5 floors of remade art. Its not the real thing. But still fun to observe and see with your own eyes. I appreciate they have arrows on the ground to point which direction you should go. They have many cafes and places to sit and enjoy the view. I appreciate how many chairs were available to sit and relax in. I was there for 5 hours. I would have loved to stay longer. But with time constraints we had to head out. I do appreciate the lighting and the recreation. It makes you want to see the work in person. I hope I can do so one day. I would plan this as a whole day event. But if you are with kids that might not be possible. The Naruto whirlpool tours boat are near by if you want to find something different. Enjoy and take your time.

The Otsuka Museum of Art is a huge Museum that cannot be covered in one day and needs few days to see everything. The collection of reproductions from all periods, starting from ancient history through midevil, Renessainc, Baroque, Impressionist period, expressionist, until modern art is amazing. Highly recommended to any art lover!

Excellent museum with a lot of interesting painting and presentation. 3300 yen of entrance fees was worth. There were a lot of exhibits and easily 4 hours could be spent here. There is a museum parking located (600m awat) near the naruto sightseeing boat parking. The museum is courteous enough to provide free shuttle vice versa.

This is my favorite museum in Japan. Everything is a reproduction made by transferring ceramic two boards. You can take pictures, you can shoot video, you could even touch them.

This is a marvellous museum. If you visit Japan, do make an effort to visit this highly unique museum too. It is like this: whilst in Japan, you can tour the most historic and famous tourist destinations of Greece, Italy, Spain and others, all at once. How? They have recreated these places with astonishing technology. The technique of applying every colour to tiles – meaning any colour or image can be depicted on tiles. For instance, the most famous Impressionist paintings appear utterly lifelike, yet they are actually projections onto tiles. Visitors are even encouraged to touch them, revealing they are neither originals nor actual paintings. It is truly astonishing what modern technology can achieve. I repeat, this museum is an absolute must-visit. You will not be disappointed. After all, you can experience famous sights from around the world all in one place.

It is a MASSIVE museum with thousands of famous paintings in the world. It would take half a day to explore the entire area. These paintings are not the original ones but very close replicas. They offer some museum tours and it is very helpful for understanding the background of the works. I am not sure if they offer tours in English or other languages, but I think at least they provide an audio tool that explains them. The museum doesn’t just have a great replicas that made from pottery. It also replicates surrounding areas like caves and architecture transporting visitors to different places. Additionally, there is a lovely cafe where you can enjoy some food and drinks related to the arts and the area.

Amazing indoor botanical gardens. I did not have high expectations so I was totally blown away. The amount of plants and effort that has gone into this place is spectacular.

Amazing experience. It’ll take a whole day to explore this museum and everything it had to offer. Very beautiful building that’s well maintained. 10/10 will return.

There are many kinds of flowers and plants :)) You might feel like you live in the forest, close to nature. Almost flowers and trees come from tropical region like Philippine, Thailand, others from China, America. They also have an exhibition for typical Japanese garden. So many gorgeous flowers are waiting for you to see.

Wow, this place is gorgeous! A must if you are a Gardener or plant enthusiast. The whole area around the botanical garden is also worth a visit when you’re done here!

The entrance fee was rather cheap (around ¥600) which was surprising because the flora displays were so beautiful! Though the indoor portion of the garden is small, it offered a beautiful selection of flowers arranged in unique ways. There is also a rose garden outside which is a perfect place for children to run around. At the end, we bought some of the onion potato chips at the gift shop, which were very delicious. I strongly recommend trying them!

After 12 years, I visited here again. I recommend to come and visit in day time and also evening to enjoy the different atmosphere due to different lighting.

Simply stunning - the love and care that must go into looking after these beautiful plants is very obvious. Even the most common fern looks amazing and there are many rare and unusual varieties to enjoy. Its very cheap, the staff are friendly and its easy parking. If you are anywhere close to this location you should make the trip.

Great for enjoying beautiful sunsets. Also, you can view ships from this place.

nice place to live, especially close to the beach and grocery.

(Translated by Google) It's a very beautiful and quiet beach. There is free parking, so it's easy to use. If you don't like crowds, it's worth visiting. If it's sunny in the evening, you can see a beautiful sunset. (Original) とても綺麗で静かなビーチです。無料駐車場もあり、使いやすいですね。人混みが苦手な人は訪れる価値ありです。夕方には晴れていると綺麗な夕陽が見れます。

(Translated by Google) There aren't many people, Beach houses are also reasonably priced. Above all, the people are kind. The staff at the beach house and the lifeguards are both very nice. (There are some people who look cool (lol), but when I talked to them, they were really nice people.) It feels like a hidden gem. I go every year! (Original) 人多くないし、 海の家もリーズナブル、 何より人が優しい。 海の家のスタッフの方も、ライフセーバーの人も、とても感じが良いです。（見た目イケイケの人もいらっしゃいます（笑）が、お話したらめっちゃ良い人でした） 穴場感半端ない。毎年行ってます！

(Translated by Google) Personally, I was very satisfied with the beach💯 However, the sandy beach was not smooth, but rather gravelly, so my feet hurt. It was better when I took off my sandals! The water was clear and it was very clean and there were fish swimming 😍 One beach house was open 😊 There are toilets, cold showers, and lockers (*^^*) Showers are ¥210 and lockers are ¥200. The free parking lot is on the opposite side of the road and difficult to see, so I passed by it once (>_<) There is a bus stop in front✨ (Original) 個人的には大満足のビーチでした💯 が、砂浜がサラサラではなく砂利気味なので足が痛かったです💦 サンダルを脱ぐとマシでした！ 水は済んでいてとても綺麗で魚も泳いでいました😍 海の家は1軒オープンしていました😊 トイレ、冷水シャワー、ロッカーあります(*^^*) シャワーは¥210、ロッカーは¥200です。 無料駐車場は道の反対側にあり見にくいので1度通り過ぎてしまいました(>_<) 前にバス停があります✨

(Translated by Google) The water is clean, but the facilities are old. It's good for a walk. (Original) 水は綺麗だけど、施設は古いです。散歩ならいいかなーって感じですね。

(Translated by Google) ●Free parking available. However, there is a lot of grass and steps from the road, so you should be careful if you have a low-height car. Walk about 30m to the beach entrance. Is the road in front a no-parking area? Be careful as the police will be patrolling! It's a one-lane road, so it's better not to load and unload luggage if possible (although there is a bus stop nearby). ●Steps → Sandy beach, so it's easy to set up a tent, and the steps mean you don't need a chair. There is also a beach hut. ●The shower only has water, and the old lady at the reception is kind. The fee was 210 yen. It's a small beach, so it's fun for families with small children. They also rent out parasols, so it seems to be quite well-equipped. I didn't use it, so I don't know the details. (Original) ●無料駐車場あり。ただ草ボーボーの空き地プラス道路から段が結構あるので、車高の低い車は気をつけた方がいいです。 ビーチ入口まで30mくらい歩きます、前の道が駐禁エリアなのか？お巡りさんがパトロールに来られるのでお気をつけて！片側1車線の道路なので荷物の積み下ろしは出来たらしない方がいいです（すぐ近くにバス停ありますが） ●階段→砂浜なのでテントは立てやすいし、段になってるのでイスなしでも問題ないです。 海の家もあります。 ●シャワーは水だけで、受付のおばあちゃんは親切です料金は210円でした。 こじんまりしたビーチなので小さいお子さん連れとか楽しめます。パラソルとかも貸し出しがあったので割と充実してそうです。利用はしてないので詳細は分からない。

Not very big but a beautiful shrine. It has a lot of history and mythology behind it.

One of the big 3 Tori of Japan. But to be done only if you are in the area. Nothing much to do otherwise.

The Otorii gate is one of the three major torii gates in Japan. Parking fee is free.

One of the largest torii gate in japan is highlight at the shrine,whis is famous for providing good fortune in safe childbw and matchmaking. The shrine,is located in an area known for the myth of the gods creating nation, according to the Kojiki japan's oldest historical record.

Very small shrine but huge torii.

Beautiful shrine!

(Translated by Google) The torii gate is large, but it's a small shrine. The original god is enshrined here. It's well-maintained, but it's small enough that you can look around quickly. (Original) 鳥居は大きいけど、小さな神社 始祖の神が祀られている 綺麗にされてるけど すぐに観て回れる大きさ

I visited on 21 July and checked the tide schedule on the website in advance, picking the time for the strongest whirlpool that day. The walk to the viewing area was much longer than expected, and the worst part was that we could not even go further in to see the main whirlpool area where the sightseeing ships pass. Part of the bridge was under renovation and scaffolded, and the door to continue further was shut. I am not sure if it is always like this or if we were just unlucky that the bridge was closed halfway. To make things worse, there was an unpleasant toilet-like smell along the way to the viewing point. Overall, it was not worth the admission fee even though it’s inexpensive.

Please note the Google hours mentioned are for summer and for winter they are earlier. Last entry is 4:30 m and it closes at five. It is at least a five maybe 10 minute walk from the top car park to where you buy tickets to go in. Parking cost ¥500 (we actually stayed in our campervan overnight and as long as you leave by 8:15 you won't be charged for the next day. We stayed here overnight because we had dogs and there's a little walk you can do to an observatory and lookout point where you can look down towards the whirlpools so if you arrive out of hours, I suggest you try this. The toilets were open all night while we were there. Great view early morning when the car park is empty before it starts to get busy.

When you buy the tickets (¥510pp), you also receive a beautiful post card! Eventhough it is late May, the walkway was not only windy but cold too! Do bring a thin coat at least. Wow. The views of the swells creating the whirlpools are spectacular indeed. A pity the bridge structure may obstruct views. Improvise to look for the best angles! Best visited in the morning or late afternoon depending on the tide. Check online for the best date/time to coincide with your trip here.

there is a set timing daily to see the whirlpool (during high tide), you may have to wait a few hours. they will display high tide time at the entrance. unfortunately i went at the wrong time free coin return locker. very nice staff that tries to educate me on the whirlpool despite language barrier! i also got some postcard gifts and craft from 2 of the older staff maybe i’ll return again if im near tokushima again..

Great view of the tide, staffs speak a bit of English and friendly. Currently there are renovation works going on, so some of the views are obstructed, otherwise, it could have been better.

Do t waste your time. They charge for a natural sight. It says a lot per se. And a hearty parking fee to add insult to injury! Just go around the corner and you can see this natural beauty without being robed

Amazing experience, walk under the bridge to see the whirlpool. The staffs there are very kind. They have free wheelchair that you can use.

Staff are welcomed and kind. The dolphins experience is incredible! Highly recommended!!!

An unforgettable experience. When arrive there you can see dolphins from a distance. If you want to get close to , you need to buy a ticket (550 ¥ per person); if you want to touch or make instruction to them ,just pay more, but you can wait for some families to buy it and then watch and enjoy it.

Highly recommended for people who like dolphins! People are very nice and helpful! We enjoyed a great time swimming with Sakura and Kaede!

I regret coming here and I am disappointed with myself. Cruelty to the dolphins, no space for them to barely even move. They were just bumping into each other. We looked at them with such heartache and felt like they were calling out for help. They even looked sad. Please do not come here. Let them free to be in their natural habitat with their families.

I had the pleasure of meeting an incredibly cute dolphins...

Dolphins are lovely while I think the farm is too small for them to swim.

Sad place. Sad Dolphins 🥺

It's takes a bit of effort to get here, consequently you'll probably have it to yourself. A slightly run down mountain shrine. The colouring and carving on the main hall is beautiful. Climb up to the sacred stone for the view.

(Translated by Google) Awaji Island, the origin of Japan There are many important points within it. Every point is important. The starting point and destination change depending on the individual perspective from which you view that point. I'm grateful to have been guided to this starting point! Every event (rock) I encountered on Awaji Island manifested beyond my imagination! Events like this lead to more conversations with God. This moment is thrilling. I want to continue believing in excitement. (Original) 日本の原点となる淡路島 その中に色々な重要な点がある 全てが大切な点で その点を捉える個々の角度で起点や行き先が変わる 自分はここを起点に導いていただけたことに感謝！ 淡路島で出逢えた出来事（岩）全てが己の想像以（上）に現れる！ こういう出来事で神さまと会話がまた増える このひとときがときめく ときめきをずっと信じていたい

(Translated by Google) I headed towards the shrine on a mountain road where there was a sign saying that minibuses could pass, but it was narrow, the grass made it hard to see how wide it was, and it was a two-way road, so I wasn't confident that I could reverse, and I was worried about what to do if an oncoming vehicle came, so I was completely exhausted and arrived at the shrine. It was around 12 o'clock on a Sunday, and there was an oncoming vehicle at the entrance to the mountain road as I was climbing and at the entrance to the mountain road as I was leaving the shrine, so I was lucky to be able to pass each other safely, but it was a close call. I was exhausted at the power spot. The road was so scary that I missed out on taking my time to look around. (Original) マイクロバスも通れます、という看板がある山道に入り、神社に向かいますが、細いし、草で幅が見えないし、離合は無理なのに、双方向通行で、バックで移動する自信は無いし、対向車が来たらどうしようかということで、いっぱいいっぱいになってしまって、神社に着いたらヘトヘトでした。 日曜日の12時くらいで、登るとき山道の入り口、神社を出るときに、山道の入り口で対向車が来たので、結局幸運にも、安全にすれ違いましたが、危機一髪でした。 パワースポットで疲労困憊。道中が怖すぎて、ゆっくり見て周り損ねました。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is a representative power spot on Awaji Island. It was a five-minute drive from Izanagi Shrine. There are three entrances, but be careful as it is narrow and dangerous to drive through unless you take the widest road. When you arrive at the shrine, there are several shrines, and flags lined up on the stairs leading to Iwakami Shrine. As there was no one at the shrine, I was able to purchase a goshuin by putting money in the offering box. The 12-meter-tall, 16-meter-circumference Kogoishi (Himorogiishi), a sacred stone, is enshrined in the upper left of the shrine. To get there, go up the stairs from the left side of the shrine. It is an impressive giant rock that is well worth seeing. (Original) 淡路島を代表するパワースポット神社です。 伊弉諾神宮から車で5分の所でした。 入り口は3ヶ所有りますが、一番広い道から行かないと狭くて車では危険なので気をつけてください。 神社に着くと数カ所のお宮が有り岩上神社に行く階段には旗が並んでます。 神社には人が居ないので､御朱印はお賽銭箱にお金を入りて買うことができました。 高さ12メートル、周囲16メートルの神籠石（神籬石、ひもろぎいし）は神社の左上に祀られています。行き方は神社の左側から階段を上がって行けます。圧巻の巨岩なので一見の価値があります。

(Translated by Google) The journey to the shrine is thrilling. This shrine was featured on the NHK program "Unknown Ancient Times." The megalithic deity is impressive, but it is also one of the ruins on the line of 34 degrees 32 minutes north latitude, known as the Path of the Sun! The shrine grounds have a solemn atmosphere. (Original) 神社に辿り着くまでの道がスリル満点。NHKの知られざる古代という番組で紹介された神社。巨石のご神体も凄いが、太陽の道と言われる北緯34度32分線上の遺跡群の一つだそうです! 厳粛な雰囲気ある境内です

(Translated by Google) The deity worshipped is Futsumitama-no-Kami. It was founded in 1541, and it is said that the feudal lord at the time invited a branch of the deity from Isonokami Jingu Shrine. Even before the shrine was founded, a huge rock called the Shinto rock was worshiped. The shrine grounds, which can be reached by climbing up the stairs, are basically deserted. It has a slightly dim and somber atmosphere. However, the main hall, which is said to have been moved from Tatsuta Shrine in Yamato Province, which is now Nara Prefecture, is small but very colorful and beautiful, and eye-catching. The building is unique in its construction and was designated an Important Cultural Property of the prefecture in 1982, and underwent renovation work in 2003. The Shinto rock tends to attract attention, but the main hall is also worth seeing. The worship hall has various types of purification salt, and there is also a set of piled salt. The proceeds are used to maintain the shrine. It seems to be difficult due to a decrease in parishioners. Goshuin are written in advance. There is a parking lot. Vehicles can enter close to the shrine. We recommend taking the northeast route. The northwest route is shorter, but it is steeper and there is a risk of scraping the bottom of your vehicle when you start to approach. The northeast route is also narrow, but minibuses can pass through. Please note that vehicles, including motorcycles, are prohibited from entering the temple grounds. (Original) 御祭神は布都御魂神。創建は1541年で当時の領主が石上神宮より分霊を勧請したと伝えられている。神社の創建より以前から神籬石と呼ばれる巨岩を信仰の対象としていた。 階段を登り上がった境内は基本的に無人。少し薄暗く地味な雰囲気です。しかし現在の奈良県にあたる大和国の龍田神社から移されたと云われている本殿は小さいながら非常に色鮮やかで美しく目を引く。造りも珍しい建物で1982年に県の重要文化財に指定、2003年には改修工事が行われた。どうしても神籬石に注目されがちだが、この本殿も一見の価値があると思います。 拝殿には各種お清めの塩があり、盛り塩セットもある。売上は神社の維持に使われるとのこと。氏子減少で厳しいようです。御朱印は書き置きとなります。 駐車場あり。神社の近くまで車両は入って行けます。 進入は北東ルートがオススメ。北西ルートの方が距離は短いが急坂なうえ進入開始時に車両の底を擦る恐れがある。北東ルートも道幅は狭いもののマイクロバスが通れます。なお境内への車両進入はバイクも含め禁止です。

(Translated by Google) As everyone has said, the roads are quite steep and it's difficult to pass other vehicles in most places. However, I went there on a weekend and there was no one there, so it may be rare to encounter a car in the first place. (Original) みなさん仰ってるように、行く道はなかなか険しく離合が難しい所が大半です。 ただ休日に行きましたが、誰も居なかったので、車と鉢合わせになるってことはそもそも滅多にないのかもです

It is a very open place with a nice view, with 4 to 5 buildings having been replicated, with others marked with flower beds. The little museum is lackluster though, with everything being a replica...

(Translated by Google) On a clear day, the view is spectacular. The air is fresh and it's a truly wonderful place! Even though it's free, it's well-maintained and the staff do their job with care. There are electric ropes to keep wild boars away, but they only turn on at night. Be careful of snakes, too! ⚠️ You can also enter the restored buildings and take your time looking around. It was truly a wonderful place! (Original) 晴れていれば絶景 空気も美味しくとっても素敵な場所でした！ 無料なのに綺麗に管理されており、スタッフさんも丁寧にお仕事されています。 イノシシ避けの電気のロープが張られていますが、作動するのは夜だけだそうです。ヘビにも注意⚠️ 復元された建物の中にも入れ、ゆっくりみることができます。 ほんとに素敵な場所でした！

(Translated by Google) We were able to tour the site for free. There's also a cafe where you can enjoy lunch while looking out at the ruins. The Gossakaito Ruins are the remains of a village where ironworks were produced for over 100 years during the Yayoi period, and it was apparently a "blacksmith village" where many blacksmith workshops were discovered. We had lunch at the cafe first, then visited the small exhibition room and watched an explanatory video, before walking around the restored ruins outside. It was a pleasant place with a great view and a nice breeze blowing through. (Original) 無料で見学させていただけました。 カフェも併設されていて、遺跡を眺めながらランチが頂けます。 五斗長垣内遺跡(ごっさかいといせき)は、弥生時代に100年以上も鉄器づくりか行われていたムラの遺跡で、多くの鍛冶工房が発見された「鍛冶屋のムラ」だったそうです。 先にカフェでランチを頂いて、その後小さな展示室と映像の解説を観てから外の復元遺跡を観て歩きました。 眺めが良く、風が吹き抜ける心地良い場所でした。

Nothing much to see.

(Translated by Google) It's a place that gives the impression of being a highland settlement with a great view. Most of the houses are made of iron, and no traces of the dwellings have been excavated so far. It's fun to think about why this is the case while feeling the breeze. (Original) 見晴らしの良い高地性集落かと感じでしまうくらい場所ですが。鉄製作の家屋が主で住居跡は今のところ発掘されて無いとのことです。 なぜだろうとそよ風に吹かれながら考えるのも 楽しいひと時です。

(Translated by Google) It seems that this was a blacksmith village during the Yayoi period where valuable ironware was made. In the restored blacksmith's workshop, experiments were carried out using the manufacturing methods of the time. The road to the ruins is narrow, and there are sections where cars cannot pass each other, so please be careful. There are also said to be vipers in the surrounding area. The grass within the ruins is mowed, so please watch your step. (Original) 弥生時代に貴重な鉄器を作る鍛冶屋むらだったようです。 復元した鍛冶場で、当時の製法で復元実験をしたみたいです。 遺跡までの道は細く、車がすれ違いできない区間もありますので気を付けてください。 また、周辺はマムシいるようです。 遺跡内は草刈りをしてくれてますので足元にも気を付けてください。

(Translated by Google) The Gossa Kaito Ruins are a late Yayoi period site that was discovered fairly recently during restoration work following a 2004 typhoon. Surprisingly, 12 of the 23 dwellings (half of the original) contain remains of furnaces for making ironware. Furthermore, numerous ironware from the Korean Peninsula have also been unearthed, likely arriving via the shipping route from the Korean Peninsula to Northern Kyushu and the Seto Inland Sea. Interestingly, during the reign of Himiko, after the Great War of Wakoku, or the birth of the Yamato dynasty, Gossa Kaito was deserted for 800 years. Prior to the Great War of Wakoku, the Yamato powers were said to have had a shortage of iron compared to the powers of Northern Kyushu. It's tempting to speculate as to which power the Gossa Kaito ironworks came under, where they were relocated to after the war, or whether they were destroyed and disappeared. This background makes the site all the more fascinating. It's a truly fascinating site. (Original) 五斗長（ごっさ）垣内（かいと）遺跡と読みます。弥生時代後期の遺跡で、発見されたのが割と最近、2004年の台風災害の復旧作業中にみつかりました。驚くのが23棟の住居跡のうち半数の12棟に鉄器を作る炉の跡が出てきて、さらに朝鮮半島製の鉄器も多数出土したとのこと、朝鮮半島～北部九州～瀬戸内海という海運ルートに乗ってもたらされたのでしょう。おもしろいのが、卑弥呼の時代、倭国大乱以降、つまりヤマト王権誕生の頃から800年、五斗長から人の気配が消えたそうです。倭国大乱以前、北部九州の勢力に比べて鉄不足だった言われているヤマトの勢力、五斗長の鉄器工房がどちらの勢力下にあって大乱以降どこに移っていったのか、あるいは滅ぼされ消えてしまったのか、いろいろと想像してしまいます。こういうバックグラウンドがあると、大変興味深く見ることができます。素晴らしい遺跡。

(Translated by Google) R7.1.1 (Wed) AM7:06 🌅I'm watching the first sunrise on this beach that I happened to find😆You can see it very beautifully👍 🅿️Parking lot It's a short walk from the nearby roadside station Higashiura Terminal Park 🚶🚶‍♂️ There are quite a few parking spaces 🉑, and although there is a fee 🅿️ it seems to be free on the first sunrise ❓ I used it on the first sunrise two years in a row and it's free It was 🈚️🥰 🚽Toilet It's safe because it's located at a roadside station. ♿️Wheelchair To get to the beach, you have to go over a concrete platform, but I don't think there was a slope, so that's not possible. You can't get to the beach from in front of the concrete, but you can see it. (Original) R7.1.1(水)AM7:06 🌅初日の出は偶然に見つけたこのビーチで見ています😆とても綺麗に見ることができますよ👍 🅿️駐車場 近くの道の駅東浦ターミナルパークに停めて歩いてすぐです🚶🚶‍♂️かなりの台数が駐車可能🉑で、有料🅿️も初日の出は無料開放されているよう❓2年連続初日の出で利用しましたが無料🈚️でした🥰 🚽トイレ 道の駅にあるので安心です。 ♿️車椅子 浜辺に出るにはコンクリート台を越えないといけないのですが、スロープがなかったと思うので不可です😭コンクリート手前からなら浜辺に出ることはできませんが見ることは可能です。

(Translated by Google) I wanted to go snorkeling, so I first came to Ura Kenmin Beach because it was a reasonably priced place where I could fully enjoy underwater exploration without crowds of people in the clear water. There is Higashiura IC nearby, so you can easily get there from Keihanshin. There is also a roadside station nearby, but I parked my car at the Awaji Municipal Higashiura Bus Terminal parking lot, loaded up my luggage, and headed to the beach. It's not that big, but there are colorful tents pitched on the white sand beach. We quickly unfolded the tent and got ready ☆☆☆ For safety, I put on a life jacket, took a mask, snorkel, and fins and went to the water's edge.At first I thought it was cold, but I quickly got used to it. Although it was quite shallow, I could see many goby fish and wrasse swimming on the seabed when I looked through my underwater glasses. Found a big fish! Black sea bream is within reach! My hair was stiff from the seawater, but I took the paid shower and changing room to remove the salt. The toilets are free and kept relatively clean, which is really nice. I wanted to come again next year lol (Original) シュノーケルをしたいと言う要望で先ず水質の綺麗な海で人の混雑がなく水中探索を存分に楽しめリーズナブルな場所と言う事で“浦県民ビーチ”に来てみました。近くに東浦ICがあるので京阪神からでも楽に行く事ができますね。 また道の駅もすぐ側にありますが車は淡路市営東浦バスターミナル第一駐車場に停め荷物を積んでビーチに向かいます。 そんなに広くはないですが白砂の砂浜に彩りのテントが張られていますね。 私たちも早速テントを広げて準備完了☆☆☆ 安全の為ライフジャケットを身につけマスクとシュノーケル、フィンを持って水際へ最初は冷たいと思ったけど直ぐになれます。結構遠浅ですが水中メガネを通して見る海底にはハゼ科の魚やベラがたくさん泳いでいました。大きな魚影を発見！手の届きそうな場所に黒鯛が！海水で髪の毛までガチガチでしたが有料のシャワーと更衣室で塩を落とします。 トイレは無料で比較的綺麗に保たれているのでほんとに良いですね。また来年も来たいと思いましたw

(Translated by Google) The sea is beautiful. There are few people. There are fish on the rocks next to the beach. There are no showers. There is no running water. There is a Lawson store about 7 minutes walk away. There is a parking lot nearby. (Original) 海は綺麗。人は少ない。横の岩場に魚はいる。シャワーなし。水道なし。徒歩7分くらいでローソンあり。近くに駐車場あり。

(Translated by Google) June 2023 I happened to stop by while driving to Awajishima. good points ・There is a parking lot nearby ・Less trash on the beach ・Sea water is pretty clean ・Can we have BBQ? There were people doing Points of concern ・Take the sweets left by the dragonfly (Original) 2023年6月 淡路島ドライブで、たまたま寄りました。 良い点 ・近くに駐車場あり ・砂浜にゴミは少なめ ・海水はまあまあ綺麗 ・BBQはできる？してる人いました 気になる点 ・トンビが置いてるお菓子を取って行く

(Translated by Google) I think Ura Seaside Park here is an interesting place to visit to commemorate your visit to Awaji Island when it's not the swimming season. First of all, you can go directly to the sea from the parking lot, and the sandy beach and sea are relatively clean. You can overlook Osaka Bay, and it's nice to relax here on a sunny day, or you can cross the Tower Bridge next to it (there's a bridge in front if you don't want to climb it) and head to Shiohama Park, which has a variety of play equipment. I think it's a good idea to let your kids play there. There is also a roadside station and restrooms nearby. The closest parking lot is the bus terminal parking lot, and there is a fee, but I think it's cheap because it's free for up to 2 hours and 500 yen once for more than 24 hours. There is also a parking lot right next to the park with playground equipment, which you can use for free. Higashiura Interchange is also nearby. (Original) 海水浴シーズンじゃない時期に、淡路島に来たついでに記念に訪れる場所として、此処にある浦海浜公園は面白い所だと思います。 まず、駐車場から海まですぐ行けるし、砂浜も海も比較的綺麗。大阪湾が見渡せて、天気のいい日に此処でのんびりとするのも良いし、横に有るタワーブリッジを渡って(登るのが無理なら手前にも橋は有ります)色々な遊具の有る塩浜公園でお子さんを遊ばすのも良いと思います。またすぐ近くには道の駅やトイレも有ります。 駐車場はバスターミナルの駐車場が一番近く、有料ですが、2時間まで無料、それ以上24時間以内で一回500円なので安いと思います。また、遊具の有る公園のすぐ横にも駐車場が有り、こちらは無料で利用出来ます。東浦インターもすぐ近くに有ります。

(Translated by Google) The sea is beautiful. Parking available. Shower rooms are 210 yen and can be used repeatedly. Changing rooms and restrooms are available. There are also roadside stations and parks nearby! (Original) 綺麗な海です。駐車場あり シャワー室210円。繰り返し入れます。 更衣室、トイレあり。 近くに道の駅や公園もあります！

(Translated by Google) Good for small children👍 The sea is pretty clean🏖️ (Original) 小さな子には良い👍そこそこ海も綺麗🏖️

New experience to see Naruto whirlpool. I checked the forecast on the website , bought tickets in the machine tickets and walk to the pier, got warm welcome from staff , in the boat they had a lot of Japanese, only me is tourist. Used time around 45 minutes, staff speak only Japanese.

Recommended to book your cruise ticket online 1 day in advance and check the forecast for the visibility/size of whirlpool. You can also purchase at the counter, subjected to availability. Arrive at least 30mins before your cruise departure time. If you have bought your tickets online, exchange for physical tickets at the counter. Ensure your phone/camera has secured straps or they are securely fastened to your selfie sticks. The captain will steer the ship near the whirlpools and there is a narrator speaking in Japanese who will tell you where the whirlpools are. The cruise is about 45mins. Unisex toilet is available. Overall it is an enjoyable cruise and you will get to see Naruto whirlpools (naturally occurring) that is a result of the exchange of warm and cold water currents.

It was a wonderful experience...i had fun...there werwn't a lot of people which is great but maybe because it's winter and price is reasonable...they even have a tatami room below deck...

There are different boats leaving the center. Check the schedule and whether it coincides with the peaks of whirlpool activity. Usually that would be in the morning or late afternoon (impact of tides). The cruise is ~1 hour duration. Thus if the whirlpools start to wane by 11am for example, you would not want to take a 1030h cruise. It takes about 25-30 minutes to sail out of the harbor to Naruto bridge. This is our opinion. There is no doubt that being close to the whirlpools in a large ship is one of the safest option. But with a good camera and timing you can still take great pictures of the swells.

An interesting yet exciting cruise . Cost of the cruise is reasonable and waiting time too was acceptable. Downside was, feeling a little unsafe as no life jackets was compulsory during the cruise but maybe thats just us land lovers . There are two types of cruise....one on a big boat and another on a small one. Each at a different port. We chose here with a smaller boat as its nearer to the looking glass bridge above.

I have a very good experience in Whirlpools Cruise. I booked a trip marked with a good whirlpool scale in advance. On that day, we went there at around 10 with cold weather and sky started raining. The staff from the cruise immediately prepared hand warmer and raincoat for every visitor. The trip on the cruise was never bored. When we set sail, staff on land pick up some large paper hand to wave and say good luck to us. They even prepared water cannon to salute to the ship. During the trip, they have arranged a guide to introduce the surrounding area and history of the whirlpool. On the upper deck, the ship got a heated room for those who feel cold and wanted to enjoy the view indoor. Others like me can walk around the ship and watch the beautiful scene and amazing waves under the bridge. The tide under the bridge was the cause of those whirlpool. Although it is an amazing view, it is also hard to observe a significant whirlpool like what they have showed in video. Nevertheless the whole trip is very enjoyable and it is a must go activities if you visit Awaji Island.

We followed a day trip with the local travel agency. I'm not sure about the entry fee. The whole trip takes about an hour +, and the cruise guide converse in Japanese. There is no translation or information on board about the whirls pool. You get to see the whirling pools up really close, and the ship will turn around for each side of the passengers to see it. Such a phenomenon cause by 2 different currents, so whirlpools occur. There is queue for public and separate fees to pay for adults and children. There are many timings for cruise ship in a day. There is a small museum about the wildlife, video and photos in basement level inside the cruiseship, same direction as going to the washrooms. Is good to bring children to see the phenomenon.

Just a monument. There is a small shop with a few D. Q. items inside the restaurant next to the monument. Nice green space around it too.

(Translated by Google) "Sumoto City: Dragon Quest Memorial Monument" I stopped by on a motorcycle tour in July 2025. Apparently, the bronze statue was erected here because it's the hometown of Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest. It's also a sacred place for Dragon Quest, which I was obsessed with as a child, and I'd always wanted to visit. The statue supposedly represents "the slime for happiness, the shield for protection from evil, and the sword for cutting off bad relationships." There's also a plaque on the back of the statue with a message from Horii engraved on it, but it's difficult to read because it's in a place where you can't step back. There were also some handrails. (Original) 「洲本市：ドラゴンクエスト記念碑」 2025年7月にバイクツーリングで立ち寄りました。ドラゴンクエストの生みの親である堀井雄二さんの故郷とのことで、銅像が建てられたそうです。 子どものころに夢中になったドラゴンクエストの聖地でもあり、いつか行ってみたいと思っていました。 銅像は、「スライムに幸福、盾に厄よけ、剣に悪縁を切る願い」という意味があるそうです。 また、銅像の裏には堀井氏のメッセージが刻まれたプレートがあるのですが、後ろに下がれないところにあるので読みにくかったです。手がたもありました。

(Translated by Google) Dragon Quest Monument Sumoto Bus Center Sumoto is the hometown of Yuji Horii, the creator of the Dragon Quest games. This bronze statue, adorned with a bronze sword and shield, reflects the idea that "slime represents happiness, shield represents protection from evil, and sword represents the wish to eliminate misfortune." It's no wonder the statue has become a sacred site for fans, as it hosts such exhibitions. Sumoto City Square, once home to Kanebo's Sumoto factory, still boasts red brick buildings, making it a great place to stroll and enjoy the sights. Location: Near the Sumoto Bus Terminal, within a 10-minute walk, near the S-Brick building. The Dragon Quest bronze statue is located here because it's the hometown of Yuji Horii, the game's creator. The area is refreshingly quiet in the morning, as it's located on an island far from the city. However, getting here by bus may require careful research, as buses are few and far between. However, it's worth it for DQ fans. Food: There are also restaurants in the area. But it opens around 10 a.m. and there's also a shopping mall. Bathrooms - The only place you can use in the morning is the bus station. There are no restrooms around the statue, so be prepared for that! Price - Free admission. Conclusion - A must-see for DQ fans. If you're visiting Awaji Island, visit the statue and Dragon Quest Islands. (Original) Dragon Quest Monument Sumoto Bus Center เมืองซูโมโตะเป็นบ้านเกิดของยูจิ โฮริอิ ผู้สร้างเกมดราก้อนเควสต์ รูปปั้นสัมฤทธิ์นี้ประดับด้วยดาบและโล่สัมฤทธิ์ โดยมีแนวคิดว่า "สไลม์หมายถึงความสุข โล่หมายถึงการปกป้องจากสิ่งชั่วร้าย และดาบหมายถึงความปรารถนาที่จะขจัดความโชคร้าย" จึงไม่น่าแปลกใจที่รูปปั้นนี้ได้รับการยกย่องให้เป็นสถานศักดิ์สิทธิ์สำหรับแฟนๆ เนื่องจากมีนิทรรศการจัดแสดงเช่นนี้ จัตุรัสเมืองซูโมโตะเคยเป็นที่ตั้งของโรงงานซูโมโตะของคาเนโบ และยังคงมีอาคารอิฐแดงหลงเหลืออยู่ จึงเป็นสถานที่ที่เหมาะสำหรับการเดินเล่นและชม สถานที่ - อยู่ใกล้กับสถานีรถบัส Sumoto เดินมาไม่เกิน 10 นาทีก็ถึง อยู่ใกล้ๆกับ อาคารชื่อ S-Brick / ที่รูปปั้นสำริด Dragon Quest อยู่ที่นี่เพราะ ที่นี่เป็นบ้านเกิดของ ยูจิ โฮริอิ ผู้สร้างเกม นั่นเอง บริเวณนี้ตอนเช้า อากาศสดชื่นมาก เงียบสงบ เพราะตั้งอยู่บนเกาะ ห่างไกลเมือง สบายๆ แต่การเดินทางมาที่นี่ สำหรับคนที่นั่งรถบัส อาจจะต้องศึกษาการเดินทางเยอะๆหน่อย เพราะรถน้อยมาก มีเป็นเวลา แต่คุ้มค่าสุดๆ สำหรับแฟน DQ อาหาร - แถวนั้นมีร้านอาหารด้วย แต่เปิดประมาณ 10 โมงเช้า มีห้างด้วย ห้องน้ำ - ตอนเช้าเข้าได้ที่เดียวคือ สถานีรถบัส ส่วนรอบๆ รูปปั้น ไม่มีห้องน้ำเลย เตรียมตัวเรื่องนี้ไว้ด้วย !!! ราคา - ชมฟรี ไม่มีค่าใช้จ่าย สรุป - แฟน DQ ไม่ควรพลาดด้วยประการทั้งปวง ถ้าไปเกาะ อาวาจิแล้ว ไป รูปปั้น และ Dragon Quest Islands

(Translated by Google) I visited just to see the Dragon Quest monument. I parked my car in a nearby parking lot and it was hard to see from the outside, but I found it right away because it was sparkling. If you're a Dragon Quest fan, this is a place you'll want to visit at least once! (Original) ドラクエの記念碑だけを観たくて訪れました。 周辺駐車場に車を停めて外からは分かりづらかったですがキラキラしていたのですぐ分かりました。 ドラクエ好きなら一度は訪れたい場所ですね！

(Translated by Google) Why here? I visited for another reason and found out from everyone's posts. It's the creator's hometown, after all. The thought of music crossed my mind and I was reminded of the fun times I had. The surrounding area was quiet and calming. Like a treasure chest, you can't see it unless you look behind it...the subtle mechanism made me smile. (Original) なぜここに？ 他の用事で訪れて皆さんの投稿でわかりました。 生みの親の故郷ですね。 音楽が頭をよぎり、楽しんだ時を思い出しました。 周りも静かな広場で心が穏やかになりました。 宝箱よろしく裏まで見ないと分からない……さりげない仕掛けがニヤリとさせてくれました。

(Translated by Google) Awaji Island is home to a series of amazing shrines, so visiting this one in between is a great way to unwind. You won't get tired of visiting them. As you know, Horii Yuji is from Sumoto City, and this statue was erected in 2017, the 30th anniversary of the series. It's a bronze statue that compactly combines a sword, shield, and slime. It's a must-see for Dragon Quest fans. It's said that the Sword of Roto grants the power to cut off bad relationships, the Shield of Roto wards off evil, and the slime brings people together, so it's like a shrine. (Original) すごい神社が続く淡路島、参拝の合間に訪れると、ほっとします。参拝疲れしません。 ご存じ堀井雄二氏が洲本市の出身で、シリーズ誕生30周年の2017年に建立されました。剣と盾とスライムがコンパクトにまとまったブロンズ製の像。ドラクエ好きにはたまりません。 ロトのつるぎ:悪縁切り　ロトの盾:厄除け　スライム:縁結び　のご利益があるとのこと、神社みたい。

(Translated by Google) The Dragon Quest Monument in Sumoto Civic Square. It was erected to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Dragon Quest. Horii-san is originally from Awaji Island. There is no lighting at night, so it's pitch black. (Original) 洲本市民広場にあるドラゴンクエスト記念碑。 ドラクエ30周年を記念して建てられました。 堀井さんは淡路島出身なんですね。 夜はライトアップがないため真っ暗です。

It was super fun and highly recommend. I've never seen this kind of water park floating on the sea. Staffs are kind, take care participants safety to prevent accident.

So sweet and nice place to be

(Translated by Google) It was our first time! The two children slid barefoot and slid so vigorously they jumped sideways and looked like they were having a lot of fun. My mom and I were wearing socks so we were able to play safely and without any slippery surfaces. Jumping in was fun, and although it was hard to pull ourselves back up onto the mat, it was fun too. We promised to come again next year! The staff were always watching over us so we were able to play safely. (Original) 初めて体験しました！ 子供2人は裸足で横っ跳びするくらい激しく滑ってとても楽しそうでした。私と母は靴下履いてツルツルとは無縁に安全に遊べました。飛び込みも楽しくて、そこからマットに戻る時に引っ張り上げるのが大変だけどそれもまた楽しくて。また来年も来ようね！と約束しました！ スタッフの方も常に見ていてくれてるので安心して、遊べました。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time going to an ocean-based athletics facility with four friends! I think it's more fun with three or more people than two. It's easy to slip and fall into the ocean, but if you wear the special socks, you can easily navigate the equipment without slipping! Personally, I enjoyed sliding around barefoot rather than easily clearing the equipment! It's slippery, so you'll bump into various things and get bruises, but it's especially good to have short nails. I had nail polish, but I accidentally bumped it into something and didn't bleed, but part of my nail did come off. (⚲□⚲) I'm looking forward to going again next year! (Original) 初めての海上アスレチック友人4人でいきました！ 2人よりは3人以上で参加するのが楽しいと思います。 つるつる滑って海に落ちてしまいますが 専用の靴下を履いていると滑らず遊具を クリアしていけます！ 個人的には簡単にクリアできるより裸足で 滑りながら遊ぶのがたのしかったです！ 滑るのでいろんなとこをぶつけてしまって アザができたりするのですが特に爪は短い方が いいです。私はネイルをしてましたが知らないうちにどこかにぶつけて出血はしてませんでしたが 爪の一部が剥離してました(⚲□⚲) また来年たのしみにしてます！

(Translated by Google) I participated with three friends. There were many staff members and I felt that safety was taken into consideration. We participated barefoot, but it was surprisingly okay even without socks. It was so much fun! I'd love to do it again! (Original) 友人と3人で参加しました。 係の人がたくさんいて、安全への配慮が十分にされていると感じました。 裸足で参加しましたが、靴下が無くても意外と大丈夫でした。 すごく楽しかったです！またやりたいと思いました！

(Translated by Google) I went with my child (8 years old) and it was a lot of fun! It's a wonderful leisure activity where both adults and children can laugh and have fun together. I was impressed that the safety explanations and safety checks while playing were more thorough than I expected. I was a little hesitant at first at 5,000 yen per person per hour, but given the fun content and thorough management, it's a reasonable price. I'd definitely go again. Thank you! (Original) 子ども（8歳）と利用しましたがとても楽しかったです！大人も子どもも一緒に笑ってはしゃげるとても素敵なレジャーだと思います。 安全に関する説明や遊んでる最中の安全確認等も思っていた以上にしっかりしていて感心しました。 最初は1人5000円/時間で少し躊躇しましたがこの遊び内容と手厚い運営であれば納得の価格です。また利用したいと思います。 ありがとうございました！

(Translated by Google) I took my two elementary school-aged sons, and first of all, I want to say that it was a lot more fun than I expected! Before swimming, all swimmers were given a warning about important things to be aware of, and the staff explained everything to us and made sure everyone listened, so we were able to play with a good sense of tension. The athletic equipment itself was fun, of course, but what was most impressive was how all the staff worked together to make sure we had fun safely. On the way home, we all said to each other, "We'll definitely go again next year!" Thank you to all the staff for allowing us to create such fun memories. I really recommend this place! (Original) 小学生の息子2人を連れていきましたが、先ず最初に言いたいことは予想以上にめちゃくちゃ楽しかった‼︎ そして、遊泳前に遊泳者全員で注意事項説明を聞きましたが、お話してくれてスタッフさんがちゃんとみんなが話を聞くように上手に進めてくれたお陰で良い緊張感を持ちながら遊ぶことが出来ました。 アスレチック自体ももちろん楽しかったけど、何よりスタッフさん全員が一致団結して安全に楽しませてくれていたのがとても印象的でした。 帰り道は家族みんなで、また来年も絶対行こうね‼︎と話をしながら帰りました。 スタッフの皆さんとても楽しい思い出を作らせてくれてありがとうございました。 本当にココはめちゃめちゃオススメです‼︎

Quiet, we was alone. Seams to be a peaceful beach also been lucky to get there before July and the parking was for free. Definitely one ☝️ a the best beach in the island.

I went to camping here, its quite good place. You can do a lot of beach activities except water sports like jet skiing. The beach is clean and the water is little shallow, in other side the water is little bit dirty and but have deep water. It's take 500yen for parking and 1500yen for camping ground. The sun setting is beautiful here, believe me.!

Beautiful

Family-oriented. Shallow, calm water.

(Translated by Google) I used it in mid-August. I arrived before 9am and the parking lot was empty. The charm of this beach is its shallow waters and lawns. Camping tents are not allowed, but you can set up tarp tents and sunshade tents, which are very comfortable. There isn't much space on the beach hut side, but there is even more grass on the toilet side, so there is more space. It's nice because there's no strange music and you can play quietly amidst the sound of waves. The water was shallow, so no one was doing anything violent, so it was comfortable. It was nice to take a nap on the grass. As expected from Awaji Island, there are lots of fish and hermit crabs, and it's fun just to look through them with underwater glasses. However, there are Gonzuis, so be careful not to touch them. I also saw Gonzuidama, so I think it's a good idea to teach your children about it. The people at the beach house were also very bright and nice. However, I didn't see any lifeguards, so I felt like I needed to take care of myself. The shower room is on the right after entering the toilet. Considering it's free, it's sturdy and you can change clothes. However, there are no drainboards, so be careful where you step. The outside shower is located on the beach house side. You can leave your luggage at the beach house, so you can use it if necessary. This is a recommended coast. (Original) 8月の中旬に利用しました。 朝の９時前に到着しましたが、駐車場も空いていました。 この海水浴場の魅力は遠浅と芝生でしょう。 キャンプテントは禁止ですが、タープテントやサンシェードテントを張ることができるので、とても快適です。 海の家側はスペースが少ないですが、トイレ側のほうにはさらに芝生が広がっており、スペースがあります。 変な音楽もなく、波音の中、静かに遊べるのでいいですね。 遠浅なので、乱暴なことをする人もおらず、快適でした。 芝生で昼寝も良かったです。 さすが淡路島で魚やヤドカリなどもたくさんおり、水中眼鏡で覗くだけでも楽しいですよ。 ただ、ゴンズイがいるので触れない様に注意が必要です。 ゴンズイ玉も見かけたので、子供には教えておいた方が良いと思います。 海の家の方々も明るくとても良かったです。 ただ、ライフセーバーの方は見かけなかったので、自己管理が必要かなと感じました。 シャワー室はトイレに入って右手にあります。 無料にしては、しっかりとしてあり、着替えも可能です。 ただ、スノコがないので、足元注意です。 外のシャワーは、海の家側にあります。 海の家で荷物も預かってくれるので、必要に応じて利用するといいですね。 おすすめの海岸です。

(Translated by Google) It was still the season for swimming, so there weren't many people and the beach was calm. We had a relaxing time playing on the shore and fishing. (Original) まだまだ、海水浴でない季節でしたので、人も多くなく、おだやかな浜辺でした。 磯遊びや釣りもできて、のんびり過ごせました。

(Translated by Google) It was very beautiful and the waves were calm. Dogs were allowed up to the sandy beach, so we had a great time together. (Original) とてもきれいで波も穏やかでした。 わんこは砂浜までなら入ってもいいので 一緒に楽しく過ごせました。

Our bus tour travelled to the Buddhist Honpukuji water temple on Awaji island. You climb up a bit of a slope to enter through a beautiful Japanese cemetery, where an older lady was diligently cleaning and tidying it up. The reflection pool with its gorgeous floating lotus plants was next, which are the symbol of the Buddha. The stairs are in the center and lead down deep into the shrine below. Down the steep stairs is the water temple and no pictures are allowed inside. You have to take your shoes off to enter, which is traditional in Japan. There are multiple relics behind metal gates, including the Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of medicine and healing. There and benches to sit and reflect or take in the temples sights. A very peaceful and relaxing place to visit and a lovely experience.

A decent temple with unique design. The temple itself is located under a manmade pool. As I visited there during winter, the pool was empty without flowers. Other than the unique design, the temple itself may not provide any surprise.

This place is a little bit hard to get to, but it is more than worth it. Outside the temple has a very modern design. Inside it’s a classic Buddhist temple, peaceful and serene.

Recommended for people who love design and Ando’s work

Surprisingly easy to get to with public transportation, probably not worth it if youre not a worshipper or Tadao Ando fan. The pictures ppl have taken of it do the place justice, not that much more to explore... Nice Lady at the Entrance (400¥ fee)

Really lovely peaceful and fascinating temple. Tadao Ando design works really well and blends in with nature and the old skool temple building next door. A place a peace and perfect to escape the rush of the world. Parking available. Just great!

Located underground, below the waterlilies filled round pond, it would be one the most interesting temple, anywhere in the world, bar none. A marvelous Tadao Ando piece with the very effective dramatization of the religious setting with the natural and artificial environments.

(Translated by Google) New Review Located in the northern part of Awaji Island, Nojima Zoo is an extremely small zoo located within the grounds of Nojima Scuola, a complex renovated from the former Nojima Elementary School. Due to its size, it's more accurately described as a "contact zoo" than a typical large-scale zoo. Accessible via Sunset Road from Awaji IC or Kita-Awaji IC, it's a convenient stop for a drive. Admission is by purchasing animal food (starting at ¥300), which can be interpreted as a kind of donation that goes toward animal care costs. However, as some visitors have pointed out, I personally found the balance between the amount of food and the price somewhat questionable. Considering the contents of the "vegetable set," in particular, I felt it wasn't very cost-effective. However, its compact size clearly offers the advantage of allowing visitors to get up close and personal with the animals, providing a truly intimate experience. The zoo is primarily home to small animals such as alpacas, goats, ponies, mini pigs, and guinea pigs. The charming alpaca, "Raal," provides visitors with a sense of calm and tranquility. The unique "sky walk" exhibit, in which goats walk on overhead bridges, demonstrates the zoo's ingenious approach to utilizing the limited space within the zoo. During our visit, we also noted some concerns about the careful attention being paid to the animals' living conditions. We hope that the zookeepers will take greater care and improve the environment, especially during hotter months, by ensuring that animals are not exposed to excessive heat and that they have an adequate supply of water. Overall, this facility is best viewed as an "additional activity" to enjoy alongside meals and rest at Nojima Scuola, rather than as a primary destination. It's suitable for those seeking a short, heartwarming interaction with animals or for families with small children, but may be disappointing for those looking for a full-fledged zoo experience. The fact that visitors are allowed to enter the park with their pet dogs is a welcome service for dog lovers. (Original) 新規クチコミ 淡路島の北部に位置する「のじま動物園」は、廃校となった旧野島小学校をリノベーションした複合施設「のじまスコーラ」の敷地内に併設された、極めて小規模な動物園です。その規模から、一般的な大規模動物園というよりも、「ふれあい広場」と称するのが実態に近いでしょう。淡路ICや北淡ICからサンセットロードを経由してアクセスできるため、ドライブの途中に立ち寄るには好適な立地です。 入場は、動物への餌代（300円から）を購入することで可能となるシステムであり、これは動物の飼育費用に還元される一種の寄付と解釈できます。しかしながら、一部の来園者が指摘するように、餌の量と価格の均衡については、私自身も少々疑問を抱かざるを得ませんでした。特に「野菜セット」などは、その内容から鑑みて、コストパフォーマンスは高くないと感じます。 しかし、そのコンパクトさゆえに、動物たちとの距離が近く、親密なふれあい体験が提供されるという利点も明確に存在します。アルパカ、ヤギ、ポニー、ミニブタ、モルモットといった小動物が中心で、特にアルパカの「ラアル君」は愛嬌があり、訪問者に穏やかな癒やしを与えてくれます。ヤギが頭上に設置された橋を歩く「空中散歩」というユニークな展示は、園内の限られた空間を知的に活用しようとする工夫の現れです。 また、訪問時には、動物たちの飼育環境について、細心の注意が払われているかという点で、懸念すべき点も見受けられました。特に気温が高い時期には、動物が過度の暑さに晒されていないか、水が適切に供給されているかといった点について、飼育員の方々には一層の配慮と改善を望みます。 総じて、この施設は、メインの目的地というよりは、「のじまスコーラ」での食事や休憩と合わせて楽しむ「付帯的なアクティビティ」として捉えるのが適切です。動物とのハートフルな交流を短時間で求める方や、小さなお子様がいるご家庭には適していますが、本格的な動物園体験を期待される方には、物足りなさが残るかもしれません。ペットである犬との同伴入園が可能な点は、愛犬家にとっては歓迎すべきサービスです。

(Translated by Google) This might be my favourite zoo out there 😌 - it's the kind of zoo you'll want to go back to again and again. It may not be very persuasive coming from me, who doesn't go to zoos that often, but the zoo is small and compact, and although there are only a limited number of animals, interacting with the small animals and iguanas is an indescribably heartwarming ❤️ space. My child is only one year old, so he was scared and couldn't interact with the small animals much, but the zoo makes him think and teaches him how to interact with and touch the animals, so when he's a little older, I'd like to go again so I can teach him how to touch and interact with the animals. If it were nearby, I'd go even by myself - it was a zoo I've become addicted to 😙 (Original) 動物園の中で1番好きなとこかも😌　何回も通いたくなる動物園かと。　そんなに動物園は行かないわたしが言うのは説得力0ですが、園は小規模でコンパクト、いる動物も限られているけど、小動物やイグアナとのふれあいがなんとも言えずハートフル❤️な空間なんです。 うちの子は、一歳なんで怖がってあまり小動物とふれあいはできませんでしたが、小さな命との向き合い方や関わり合い方ができたり、考えさせられる園なので、もう少し大きくなれば、もう一度行って、触り方や接し方を教えてあげたいと思っています。 近所にあれば、1人でも行きたいなーと、私にはハマった動物園でした😙

(Translated by Google) This is a small zoo next to Nojima Scola. Nojima Scola is a complex that utilizes the site of an elementary school. I went on the last day of a three-day weekend, and it was relatively empty. There is an entrance fee that includes food (cash only) There were a variety of animals including guinea pigs, rabbits, and mini pigs. I think children will have a lot of fun. (Original) のじまスコーラの横にある小さな動物園です。 のじまスコーラは小学生の跡地を活用した複合施設だそうです。 三連休の最終日に行ってきましたが、比較的空いておられました。 餌代込の入場料があります（現金のみ） 動物はモルモットやうさぎやミニブタなど色々いました。子供はかなり楽しめるかなと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's a compact zoo where you can interact with animals! The kids were delighted! We also got to meet alpacas and ponies. (Original) どうぶつに触れ合えるコンパクトな動物園です！こどもは大喜び！アルパカやポニーにも出会えました🥰

(Translated by Google) When I headed for Nojima Scola, I found Nojima Zoo in the parking lot. Since it was in front of the oven, Albaca was eating grass outside. When the zookeeper asked her to go inside, she just walked into the zoo and it was so cute. (Original) のじまスコーラ目指したら駐車場にのじま動物園がありました。 オーブン前だったので、アルバカが外で草を食べてました。飼育係の人に、中に入りと言われるとのそのそ歩きながら、動物園に入っいって可愛かったです。

(Translated by Google) I felt sorry for the rabbit, who looked hot outside with only a fan in temperatures of around 34 degrees. The guinea pig's water dish was empty, so I wish they'd let him in. The rabbit had been lying in an area that couldn't be reached, probably because of the heat, so I thought maybe I didn't need to go. (Original) うさぎが気温34度くらいの中、扇風機だけで外にいて暑そうで可哀想でした。モルモットもお水のお皿が空っぽになっていて入れてあげてほしいなと思いました。 うさぎは暑さのせいか触れないエリアにずっと横たわっていて、もう行かなくてもいいかなと思いました。

(Translated by Google) I went because I heard I could interact with the animals, but I was shocked that the amount of food for the feeding experience did not match the price, and there were only 3 alpacas, 1 horse, 1 pig, 1 guinea pig, and 1 rabbit. I was very disappointed that I had paid the entrance fee for this, and I felt sorry for the animals. I hope they can improve this somehow. (Original) 動物と触れ合えるとあったので行ってきましたが、餌やり体験のえさの量と金額が全然あっていないのと、アルパカ3頭、馬1頭、豚1頭、モルモット1.うさぎ1のみで唖然としました。これで入園料も払ってしまったことに非常にガッカリだし、動物も可哀想だと思いました。どうにか改善してあげて欲しいです。

Fascinating architecture by one of the greatest contemporary architects. Don't miss the greenhouse! It's a miracle in fine gardening. Also nice for kids, there are plenty of beautiful little spaces for them. The other buildings show signs of aging, but that doesn't diminish the perfect blend of landscape gardening and modern architecture on a rehabilitated piece of land.

Worth the trip. The indoor garden is inspiring and the outdoor structure is equally impressive. Heavy use of concrete to form artistic courtyard and fountain and stairs and viewing platform. Even though the weather was humid and hot, we managed.

Nice resort, made by Ando Tadao, in a great location and view. The room in the hotel are wide, much more than usual Japanese hotel (European 4+ stars hotel standard). Clean, calm and beautiful. And great place.

The architecture gardens were very cool, it would be amazing in spring with more flowers. The combination of urban structure and nature is fantastic.

A rather large but well-maintained complex, great for a stroll if the weather is ideal. Admission to the greenhouse costs 750 yen so we skipped that, but the step terrace (there is a lift) is adorned with beautiful flowers. I'm not an architecture buff but I thought overall this was a meaningful project by Tadao Ando - the land where this complex stands was originally a wasteland, due to the soil excavation needed to fill the artificial island where Kansai airport is built on.

A quiet and peaceful place to relax. Good for families with kids. Quite a number of steps to walk up but they do provide lift as an alternative. Well designed green areas with beautiful fountains. But a bit difficult to find if u drive there.

Tadao Ando design of combinations of exhibitions hall, hotel, and park. It's quite big, but it may looks a bit old now.