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Sumoto Castle
Aiya Falls
Takataya Kahei Park
Sumoto Artisan Square
Awajishima Monkey Center
Mikumayama-sumoto Castle Ruins
Sumoto Hachiman Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
Senkoji Temple
Ohama Beach

Places to visit in Japan - Awajishima 淡路島

Awaji Island (淡路島 Awajishima in Japanese) is a not-terribly-large island - about the same size as Singapore - that marks the eastern boundary of the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. Thanks to a set of new bridges and a cross-island expressway, most visitors just zip through on their way from Honshu to Shikoku.

to see

-To see the Naruto whirlpools, stop at the expressway rest area at the southernmost tip of the island near the Onaruto bridge. If you have money to spare, you can take a little boat cruise to see them up close; note that whirlpools only appear when the tide is coming in or out.
- Aside from whirlpools and burial mounds and onions, Awajishima's main claim to fame are its beaches, especially on the more sparsely settled northern coast. They're nothing spectacular by international standards, but a popular nearby summer getaway for Kansai-ites just the same, and Awajishima has many campgrounds that cater to the budget traveller.
-There are also a number of hot springs (onsen), the best known of which are Awaji's largest town Sumoto and the mildly radioactive(!) waters of Iwaya adjacent to the northern bridge.
-The Sumoto Castle [5] requires quite a hike but is a small beautiful castle at the top of a hill and can be seen from all over Sumoto. The view from the top is extraordinary.
-There are two buildings designed by famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando on Awaji Shima: Water Temple [6] and Yume no Butai.
- A section of the Nojima Fault, responsible for the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake, preserved at Nojima Fault Preservation Museum.
- The Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum [7]is a beautiful stop on the bus line. There are numerous exhibits indoor and out. It is connected to the Westin Hotel.
-Scattered here and there are a number of herb and biwa (loquat) farms. The southern coast, however, is essentially one long semi-urban sprawl filled with the (stink/scent) of ripening onions; the only breaks in the monotony are a fairly hideous (but huge) concrete statue of the Buddhist deity Kannon and the inevitable Onokoro Amusement Park.
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Best Things To Do in Awaji, Japan

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Izanagi Shrine
Awaji Hanasajiki
Awaji Yumebutai
Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
Awaji Highway Oasis
Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum
Michi-no-Eki Awaji
Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park
Sumoto Castle
Big Ferris Wheel

Awaji Monkey Center 淡路島モンキーセンター Sumoto Awajishima Japan - Full Walkthrough and Directions

Awajishima Monkey Center Sumoto, Japan
淡路島モンキーセンター

Year of the Monkey Fest 2016 Stop 1 of 3
2. Arashiyama Monkey Park coming soon
3. Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park coming soon

This is by far the least touristy of the 3 major monkey parks, due to it being the hardest to get to. I didn't see any other foreigners the whole time in Sumoto or at monkey park. It is the shortest walk to the monkeys, only a 4 minute stroll up a hill. The ladies who run the monkey park were very friendly. Was amazing to see monkeys up close for the first time, so many of them wandering around right through the crowd without a care. Lots of babies were around at the time, and some deer were also in the area.

It's a good idea to take an early bus from Sannomiya to Sumoto Bus Center. Explore the area, have a good meal then jump on the Sumoto community bus. There were lots of great little authentic shops and restaurants near the bus center. The area is pretty devoid of foreigners, so it was the one place I got stared at a little.

Apologies for the walkthrough toward the end having a little video stutter, forgot to change out to my high speed microsd.

Getting there:
Get to Sannomiya station Kobe

Sannomiya Bus Terminal Mint Building
(Just outside south side of Sannomiya Station)
Take an Awaji Kotsu bus for Sumoto Bus Center. ~2 per hour Will take you across Akashi Kaikyo, the world's longest span bridge!

Sumoto Bus Center
Station:
The Bus:
Sumoto Community Bus (Upper Line)
Route
Times
You pretty much have to take the 12:10 departure, and catch the return bus at 15:37, which gives you about 3 hours of time there.
Stop 11 is Monkey Park.

Special thanks Stephen Wheeler for Sumoto Community Bus info.

Abandoned Places Japan The World Peace Giant Kannon Statue, Awaji Island | Japan Vlog 74 | Lin Nyunt

ABANDONED PLACES JAPAN: EXPLORING THE WORLD PEACE GIANT KANNON STATUE AWAJI ISLAND
I went on my first abandoned exploration through the ruins of an abandoned temple site on Awaji Island. I don't do urban exploration videos on my channel but I've wanted to visit the Heiwakannon-ji site for two years.

This is the 4th tallest statue in Japan and the 13th tallest in the world at 80 metres in height. It's seriously quite the sight. Even if it's possibly haunted.

I read a couple of really informative blogs about this strange place and they're available here:

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Nishinomiya City, 西宮市, important commercial and shipping city in the Kansai region, Hyōgo Prefecture

Nishinomiya

Nishinomiya
西宮市
Core city
Shukugawa Park in spring
Shukugawa Park in spring
Flag of Nishinomiya
Flag Official seal of Nishinomiya
Chapter
Location of Nishinomiya in Hyōgo
Location of Nishinomiya in Hyōgo
Nishinomiya is located in JapanNishinomiyaNishinomiya
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°44′15.35″N 135°20′29.63″ECoordinates: 34°44′15.35″N 135°20′29.63″E
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Hyōgo
Government
• Mayor Ishii Toshiro
Area
• Total 99.96 km2 (38.59 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2016)
• Total 488,335
• Density 4,885/km2 (12,650/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree Camphor Laurel
• Flower Sakura
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 10-3 Rokutanji-chō, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyōgo-ken
662-8567
Website nishi.or.jp
Nishinomiya (西宮市 Nishinomiya-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, between the cities of Amagasaki and Ashiya. On April 1, 2005, the city of Nishinomiya celebrated its 80th anniversary. It is best known as the home of Kōshien Stadium, where the Hanshin Tigers baseball team plays home games and where Japan's annual high school baseball championship is held. It is also the location of Kwansei Gakuin University, a private university founded by American missionaries in the nineteenth century. Nishinomiya is an important commercial and shipping city in the Kansai region with the third largest population in Hyōgo Prefecture.

As of October 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 483,598 and a population density of 4,800 persons per km². The total area is 99.96 km².
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flood,Nishinomiya City is located in the south-east of Hyōgo Prefecture between the cities of Kobe and Osaka. It is bordered by Osaka Bay to the south, the cities of Amagasaki, Itami and Takarazuka along the Mukogawa and Nigawa rivers to the east and by a part of the Rokko Mountains and Kobe City to the north. The city can be divided into two areas: a mountainous area in the north and a coastal plain in the south. Situated in the middle is Mount Kabuto (309 meters), a landmark of the city.
Nishinomiya
西宮市
Core city
Shukugawa Park in spring
Shukugawa Park in spring
Flag of Nishinomiya
Flag Official seal of Nishinomiya
Chapter
Location of Nishinomiya in Hyōgo
Location of Nishinomiya in Hyōgo
Nishinomiya is located in JapanNishinomiyaNishinomiya
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°44′15.35″N 135°20′29.63″ECoordinates: 34°44′15.35″N 135°20′29.63″E
Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Hyōgo
Government
• Mayor Ishii Toshiro
Area
• Total 99.96 km2 (38.59 sq mi)
Population (May 1, 2016)
• Total 488,335
• Density 4,885/km2 (12,650/sq mi)
Symbols
• Tree Camphor Laurel
• Flower Sakura
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 10-3 Rokutanji-chō, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyōgo-ken
662-8567
Website nishi.or.jp
Nishinomiya (西宮市 Nishinomiya-shi) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, between the cities of Amagasaki and Ashiya. On April 1, 2005, the city of Nishinomiya celebrated its 80th anniversary. It is best known as the home of Kōshien Stadium, where the Hanshin Tigers baseball team plays home games and where Japan's annual high school baseball championship is held. It is also the location of Kwansei Gakuin University, a private university founded by American missionaries in the nineteenth century. Nishinomiya is an important commercial and shipping city in the Kansai region with the third largest population in Hyōgo Prefecture.

As of October 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 483,598 and a population density of 4,800 persons per km². The total area is 99.96 km².

Topography
Nishinomiya City is located in the south-east of Hyōgo Prefecture between the cities of Kobe and Osaka. It is bordered by Osaka Bay to the south, the cities of Amagasaki, Itami and Takarazuka along the Mukogawa and Nigawa rivers to the east and by a part of the Rokko Mountains and Kobe City to the north. The city can be divided into two areas: a mountainous area in the north and a coastal plain in the south. Situated in the middle is Mount Kabuto (309 meters), a landmark of the city.

Kōshien Stadium
Economy
Furuno, a global electronics company, whose main products include marine electronics and medical equipment, has its headquarters in the city.[1]

Residential districts
Nishinomiya is situated between the major cities of Kobe and Osaka. Luxury neighborhoods are common in this city, especially in areas near Ashiya. Some of the shopping malls in Nishinomiya are the Lalaport Koshien and the Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens.

Japan's BEST ONSEN in the SNOW?!! Tsuru no Yu Onsen Tour- 鶴の湯温泉

Tsuru no Yu, located in the Nyuto Onsen Town district in Akita Prefecture, is often referred to as one of the best Onsen experiences in Japan. It dates back to the 1600s and is largely left untouched, with traditional thatched wooden roofs and housing, and is surrounded by forests and mountains.

However, one of the most famous points are the outdoor mixed-gender Onsen baths, which have a milky color and are said to have many benefits. They are often featured in tourism promotions/photographs.

You are also provided with a traditional Japanese Ryokan meal, which include various traditional and local foods such as Fish, or Mountain Vegetables.

The Ryokan accomodation often books out MONTHS prior, even when I called about 4 months earlier I couldn't get the day I wanted.

This is also partly due to the isolation of the location, being only accessible by car or a provided shuttle bus. Futhermore, to book this Onsen, you either need to call the Onsen or fax to book your accommodation, which largely requires some degree of Japanese.

To get here from Tokyo:

Catch the Akita Shinkansen Komachi to Tazawako Station (Approx 3 hours, all seats are reserved)
Then catch a bus from Tazawako Station to Arupa Komakusa, where the Ryokan's shuttle bus will normally be waiting for you.

Japan Trip Day 4 ~ Awaji Island, Onsen hot springs, Dragon Quest memorial statue~

#1minquest Japan Trip Day 4 ~ Awaji Island, Onsen hot springs, Dragon Quest memorial statue~

More Awaji goodies on the 2nd day with more sight seeing. Some say Awaji has close ties with Jewish culture. I went to check out one of the “supposed to be” remains in this area.

The creator of the Dragon Quest grew up in this island. Dragon Quest is not just a game. It’s a novel. Coming to Awaji and learning bits of it’s history and tales, I can certainly feel and see Yuji Hori, the creators of DQ got his inspiration from Japanese and Jewish chronicles. ( I may be wrong though... )

I didn’t get chance to visit shrines in this time so I’ll definitely come back here again to feel more of the history.

#おっさん少年クエスト 4日目はもっと淡路島を観光。色々賛否両論はあると思いますが、淡路島はユダヤ民族と関わりがある地域だと言われいるみたい。ドラクエの所縁の地であるここも初期のストーリーに日本神話やユダヤ神話の影響があるような感じが伺えるような気がします。ドラクエに教えられた事はロマンを持つ事でした。

感動,発見とドキドキはおっさんをいつでも少年にしてくれます。堀雄二さんありがとう。

#おっさん少年 #ドラクエ #ドラゴンクエスト #堀雄二 #dragonquest #1minvideo #1minquest #awajiisland #ユダヤ #jewish #losttribes

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