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Kakujuji Temple is one of the Awaji Shichifukujin Sacred Sites and is dedicated to Bishamonten (Bishamonten). It is said that this temple was built in 592 during the reign of Emperor Suiko by an imperial decree of Prince Shotoku. The temple had seven imposing buildings on its vast territory and many pagodas. Kakujyuji Temple is considered one of the oldest temples on Awaji Island. Bishamonten, or Bishamonten, is an Indian deity and is considered one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Buddhism. In his left hand he holds the eighty-four thousand Dharma treasures and the twelve texts of the Twelve-Part ...

Manpukuji Temple is located on Awaji Island and is dedicated to Ebisu-sama. On the left hand side of Ebisu-sama is a sea bream, a symbol of good fortune, which also means “budding. This represents a good omen or the beginning of happiness. In his right hand, there is a fishing line, which indicates courtesy and the importance of living a single-minded life without hesitation. Historically, the shrine was founded around 770 by a priest who was the tomb guard of Emperor Junin's mausoleum. However, it declined as time went by; it was rebuilt around 1394 by the Gaju clan and ...

Gokokuji Temple on Awaji Island is part of the Awaji Island Seven Sacred Sites of Good Fortune and enshrines the deity Hotei. This temple is known as a place that brings about family happiness and harmony. This ancient temple was founded by Gyokyo Shonin. The principal image of Dainichi Nyorai, a contused statue of the Buddha, represents the Womb Realm in its benevolent form, and has a history of more than 1,000 years. Gyokyo Shonin practiced Buddhism at Daian-ji Temple in Yamato and later worked as Denryo Daiboji. He made a pilgrimage to Buzen Usa Hachimangu Shrine in 869 and ...

Chorinji Temple, one of the Awaji Seven Lucky Gods Sacred Sites, enshrines Fukurokuju. The virtues of Fukurokuju include prosperity of descendants (Fuku), wealth (Roku), and health and longevity (Kotobuki). A statue of Fukurokuju made of Awaji Island's specialty Ibushi tiles attracts the attention of many worshippers. This is a temple that grants the fulfillment of great ambitions. In 737, the monk Gyoki built seven halls and enshrined a statue of the eleven-faced Kannon, the principal deity of the temple. This was the origin of Chorinji Temple, which had 12 pagodas and became known as a spiritual center for the spread ...

Kokubunji Temple is where the statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, designated as a national important cultural property, and Hiten, designated as a prefectural important cultural property, are enshrined. Kokubun-ji Temple was built in 737 by Emperor Shomu, who ordered the construction of three statues of Shakyamuni and the copying of a portion of the Mahannya Sutra, and in 741 by an imperial decree to build temples for monks in each province. The main statue of Shakyamuni Buddha is approximately 3 meters high, making it the tallest statue of Buddha on Awaji Island. It is the only statue in the country that ...

A popular tourist spot on Awaji Island where more than 350 Japanese macaques (commonly known as Awaji macaques) live. We recently visited Awaji Island Monkey Center and would like to introduce its attractions with photos. Please see the following article for basic information, including fees, hours of operation, and access. https://awaji-holic.com/en/awaji-monkey-center/ Awaji Island Monkey Center is marked by a monkey sign Awaji Island Monkey Center is a tourist spot located on Hyogo Prefectural Road 76 (commonly known as the Minami Awaji Suisen Line). It is marked by a signboard of a monkey along the road. Please note that the road ...

Ohama Beach is a popular beach in Kansai with beautiful white sand and green pines, 750m of shallow and clean shoreline, new beach houses and public facilities. Located near the Sumoto hot spring resort, it is one of the "Eight Views of Sumoto" with its beautiful scenery of Senbon pine trees, Mount Mikuma, and the ruins of Sumoto Castle.

View Matsuho no Sato, located on a small hill in the northern part of Awaji Island, is a recommended one-day hot spring resort where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and local gastronomy.

Awaji Janohiru Outdoor Resort is a multifunctional leisure facility integrated with nature, offering a wide variety of activities from the ocean to the mountains. A wide variety of marine activities are available, including sea fishing, marine sports, and even dolphin encounters. Dolphin farms, ocean fishing ponds, sea kayaking, and SUP are especially popular. There are also a variety of land-based activities such as horseback riding, barbecues, and camping, allowing visitors to fully enjoy their time in the great outdoors. The facility is also equipped with cottages, campgrounds, and restaurants, so visitors can spend time relaxing inside the facility after enjoying ...

Eshima is the site of the "Onogoro Island" tradition of Japanese creation mythology. Isolated shape due to wind and waves. The stone pagoda of Shoo-omaru at the top of the island is illuminated at night to create a fantastic atmosphere. It is a tourist attraction of Awaji Island with its national birth myth, unique geological formation, and scenic beauty of moon viewing.