[Hyogo/Awaji Island] Introducing day trip driving spots!
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mariko_awajishi
[Awaji Island] If you want to go this spring🌷, this is the place to go❣️
Mariko | 映え旅マガジン
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mariko_awajishima
[Awaji Island] A retro town that's just like Ghibli ✨ Lunch and old-style cafes ☞ Advice on how to avoid mistakes
Mariko | 映え旅マガジン
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If you're a Hello Kitty fan, you won't want to miss the themed restaurant - HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX. More than an exhibition, music and food are incorporated into the theater restaurant of this Show Box. Because of this, you can watch a special performance while enjoying your meal. On the second floor is an exhibition, consisting of five stories.
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sumoto
Looking for a dreamy seaside getaway in Japan? 🌊 Head to Sumoto and discover the chilled-out luxury of Umi no Hotel Shimahana Residence Villa! Here’s why this spot is a hidden gem you’ll want to add to your travel radar.
Must-Visit Spot:
Umi no Hotel Shimahana Residence Villa
📍 1280-6 Orodani, Sumoto-shi
This villa-style hotel is perched right along the Seto Inland Sea, so expect insane ocean views from your room and balcony. It’s modern, minimalist, and utterly relaxing — think big windows, soothing colors, and often a little private onsen bath. It’s impossible NOT to unwind here. The location is perfect for sunset walks on the beach or sunrise coffee with the waves as your playlist.
Practical Tips:
· If you want to level up the experience, book a room with an ocean-facing open-air bath⛅.
· Getting in and out of Sumoto is easiest by Express bus from Kobe, Osaka, or Tokushima (no train lines run directly onto Awaji Island). Once there, just grab a local taxi or rent a bike — distances are super manageable!
· Don’t miss a stroll along Sumoto’s seafront — it’s peaceful, the breeze is just right, and you’ll find tasty local seafood everywhere.
Foodie Rec: Try awaji beef at a nearby izakaya or ask the hotel to book dinner for you — the island’s ingredients are super fresh and Japanese breakfast sets are next-level good 🍳🐟.
Destination Basics:
Sumoto is compact and chill, perfect for a slow weekend. Most people speak minimal English, so brush up on a few Japanese phrases or use a translation app. Bring cash — not everywhere takes cards.
Hashtags: #Sumoto #AwajiIsland #JapanTravel #HiddenGems
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Delicious ♡ Awaji Island
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国内旅行
It's been ages since my last trip to Awaji Island!