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11/12/2020

"My favourite thing about Awaji so far has been cycling. I bought a bicycle in Sumoto on my first weekend here and cycled back home to Kuruma. Each weekend since then, I’ve tried to cycle somewhere. ⁠
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A few weeks ago I did my first 55K loop of the north part of the island! It was a new record distance for me and very exciting. The route I took was from Higashiura down to Shizuki on the east coast, across the island and route 66, past Izanagi Shrine through to Gunge, and back to Higashiura along the East coast through Iwaya. The highlight of that trip was Izanagi Shrine. ⁠
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The more you go out and look around, the more you see and the more you understand about Awaji. And the more you like it! ⁠
The best bits for me are the exercise and the view. It’s nice to cycle somewhere scenic, along a river or by the sea, as opposed to the city. It’s good exercise, you see beautiful places, and it’s free! There are no big preparations. Find your route and just go. ⁠
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Maybe one day I will ride the full circuit around the island, which is about 150 kilometres. I think I need more training though before I do that!"⁠
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Tony - UK⁠
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09/12/2020

The service is as great, if not better, than the food in this tiny restaurant located just off Route 28 in Higashiura.

06/12/2020

New Yakitori bar. Located right off Route 28 in Higashiura, it's the perfect stop for a quick bite in the evening.

04/12/2020

"The biggest change for me since moving to Awaji is the fact that this is the first time I’m living alone in about 25 years, which has been a huge adjustment. Other than that, the island perfectly complements my lifestyle, which sees me spend a lot of free time out in nature, exploring and taking pictures. ⁠
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Even when I worked in Tokyo, I would spend a lot of my free time in rural areas. My expectation of Awaji was that it would be similar to my town in Chiba, but it surprised me with how much more rural it is, and how varied the landscape is. ⁠
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When I first moved here, I visited all the popular spots that you find on blogs, guide sites and travel websites. With time, I started seeking out hidden spots up in the mountains or on the coast - places that most people don’t go to. On these trips I was surprised by how beautiful the island is, and how spacious. Particularly further south than Sumoto on the east coast or Goshiki on the west coast, with a wide range of big hills, walking trails and forested areas. ⁠
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I am now looking forward to my family coming for a visit, and I already have plans to take my wife to Hanasajiki and Sakai Kuroiwa Narcissus Park, as she loves flowers."⁠
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Paul - UK⁠
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02/12/2020

There's quite a number of izakayas dotted around the north of the island, like this one in Higashiura town. Aptly named, it's a great place to relax after a long day.⁠
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Chill at zen and feel zen.

29/11/2020

If you ever find yourself in Higashiura town in North Awaji, make sure to pay a visit to Fleur. The baked goods are well worth the trip.

27/11/2020

"I’ve been in Japan for many years now, and I have been based in Tokyo for the entire time, up until recently when I moved to Awaji Island for work. Although it has only been about three months, it feels longer as there have been a lot of adjustments. The biggest one so far is the general pace of life - Awaji is more laid back, and not as structured, compared to Tokyo. I did not have much prior knowledge about Awaji to be honest, beyond the fact that it is an island, one of the driest in Japan, according to a friend in the shipping industry. With all the greenery and foliage on the island though, you wouldn’t think so. ⁠
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The best part of my stay so far has been the ability to do more of what I enjoy. I love biking, and Awaji is great place for that, with the mountain roads and beautiful scenery. Recently I rode from the North of Awaji city to Sumoto, which turned out to not be as far as expected. It’s been a great way to discover places that I might not have had to chance to otherwise, such as restaurants that are off any of the main roads. I’ve also been able to see some of the older Japanese architecture, which is not so easy to find in Tokyo.⁠
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The next spot I want to visit is the Naruto Strait south of the island, and I intend to get there cycling - from Higashiura town."⁠
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John - Scotland⁠
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25/10/2020

India x Awaji.⁠
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23/10/2020

"I’m a foodie, so for me part of the whole Awaji experience is to find the best foods. My first weekend here, I found a fish market and tried some really great and fresh sashimi and shrimp. Since then I’ve been stumbling across a lot of exciting things from a self-grill restaurant with Awaji beef steak and an anago eel stand with people lined up down the street, to local markets with fresh Awaji fruit and vegetables.⁠
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The food in Awaji is a really big adventure. I lived 30 years in central Tokyo which was a big adventure too, but Awaji is different. Here everything’s walking distance. The fish store, the supermarket, the convenient store. Everything’s convenient. My life feels simplified. But at the same time exciting to explore and try all these different things. I come across something new everyday."⁠
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Doug - USA

21/10/2020

Awaji milk is a point of pride for the local farmers on the island. In Minami Awaji, you have the chance to milk the cows, making butter, harvesting vegetables and bottle-feeding the calves. Entrance to the farm is free, but there is a fee for the activities. Visit http://www.awajishima.or.jp/taiken.html for the full price list.

18/10/2020

This was taken off the West coast of the island. How beautiful.

16/10/2020

"While on my internship in Tokyo, I got introduced to the Awaji Youth Federation program, which caught my attention as I thought it would be great opportunity to learn about regional revitalisation. ⁠
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That started my chapter in Awaji Island, and throughout the program and after, the projects I have worked in have created opportunities to connect with the locals, and be able to exchange each other’s cultures. ⁠
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I’ve had the chance to visit temples, hidden gems and even have cultural experiences such as sake tasting with some of the locals I connected with. With others, it has been more of a language exchange, where I’ve learnt some words of the local Awaji dialect. ⁠
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Overall, it’s been really interesting to satisfy some of the curiosities I had about local life."⁠
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Maddison Ryan - Australia ⁠
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27/09/2020

The incense stick holders are just as interesting and diverse as the incense types at Kunjudo.

25/09/2020

The Sennenichi sake brewery, which has been in operation for over 140 years, still applies the traditional brewing techniques, producing different sake all of very high quality. Located in Kuruma on the north of the island, it's easily accessible by car or city bus. Visit http://www.sennenichi.co.jp/index.html to see the drinks they have on offer.

23/09/2020

Wall of China in Japan? How is that possible? Visit World park Onokoro to see how.

20/09/2020

The Gossa Kaito site is an important piece of history in Awaji, as it was an ironware production site in the Yayoi period (300BC - 250AD), with plenty of ironware pieces excavated from the area.

18/09/2020

Puppet theatre in Japan, or bunraku, dates back to the edo period, and the Awaji Ningyo Joruri in Minami Awaji not only preserves this culture in their museum, but also offers different performances every day apart from Wednesdays.⁠
Visit https://awajiningyoza.com/ to book your admission ticket.

16/09/2020

World Park Onokoro features so many replicas of famous landmarks from all over the world, like Paris' Arc de Triomphe. Visit the park for an international experience right here on the island.

13/09/2020

This ferris wheel is not to be confused with the one from the previous post. This one is located in World Park Onokoro, an amusement park that features miniature replicas of famous landmarks from all over the world, as well as rides. Set a few hours aside when you visit this location as you will need some time to get through the entire park.

11/09/2020

Get the best coastal views from the ferris wheel at the service area just off the Kobe-Awaji expressway. One bonus - the only Starbucks on the island is located right next to it.

09/09/2020

The vending machines in Japan are a cultural treasure to behold. Take this one in Wellness Park Goshiki in Sumoto, that offers a quick meal should you be running out of time for a sit down meal.

06/09/2020

A different perspective of the Akashi Kaikyo bridge - this view will never get old.

04/09/2020

The Uzu no Yu footbath in Minami Awaji is just by the pick up point for one of the boat companies that go out to Naruto whirlpools, and opposite the Ningyo joruri puppet museum. Experience a lot in one location.

02/09/2020

Yumebutai is the gift that keeps on giving. This is on the way to the 100 - stepped garden posted earlier. How about that symmetry 😍

30/08/2020

More accommodation options at Janohire Outdoor Resort in Minami Awaji. Scroll down to see earlier posts with a different option. Visit http://janohire.co.jp/ for booking information.

28/08/2020

Sumoto, right in front of Aiya falls.

26/08/2020

Youth Square Park in Minami Awaji was designed by the late architect Kenzo Tange to commemorate students who died in the Pacific war. Definitely worth a visit.

23/08/2020

Take a boat out into the sea to see the world's largest vortex - the Naruto whirlpools

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