Michi no Eki Awaji (Matsuho Anchorage Park)

Michi-no-Eki Awaji is a sightseeing spot at the northern end of Awaji Island, offering a spectacular view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of gourmet foods, such as the locally popular Awaji Island fresh shirasu (fresh young sardines) rice bowl and Awaji beef burgers. Souvenirs include specialty onions and marine products, and it has been ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction among roadside stations nationwide. At the attached "Matsuho Anchorage Park," visitors can dine with beautiful scenery in the background and enjoy different scenery day and night.

Michi no Eki Awaji (Matsuho Anchorage Park) Tourist Attractions

The three main attractions of Michi no Eki Awaji (Matsuho Anchorage Park) can be summarized as follows.

• Spectacular view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
• Gourmet experiences using Awaji Island ingredients
• Souvenirs of Awaji Island specialties

Spectacular view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

From Michi no Eki Awaji, the magnificent Akashi Kaikyo Bridge can be viewed from the closest point. In addition, it is possible to dine at the restaurant "Kaikyo-Ro" while enjoying a view of this bridge. This spectacular view makes it an ideal spot to stop by while driving, touring, or cycling around Awaji Island.

Gourmet experiences using Awaji Island ingredients

At Michi no Eki Awaji, visitors can enjoy dishes that make the most of local ingredients at affordable prices. Especially popular are the kaisen-don (seafood bowl) made with fresh Awaji Island seafood and hamburgers made with local ingredients. Visitors can also taste local delicacies such as seafood barbecue and Akashiyaki in Matsuho Anchorage Park.

Awaji Island Specialty Souvenirs

Awaji Island is famous for its onions, and souvenirs such as onion ponzu vinegar made from these onions can be purchased. These specialty products are ideal for bringing home a taste of Awaji Island.

Michi no Eki Awaji (Matsuho Anchorage Park) Facilities

Michi no Eki Awaji has restaurants, souvenir shops, and the Matsuho Anchorage Park, a plaza with a view of the Akashi Strait.

The restaurants at Michi no Eki Awaji are as follows

• お魚共和国「えびす丸」・・・リーズナブルな海鮮丼が楽しめるレストラン
• レストラン「海峡楼」・・・豪華な海鮮丼が楽しめるレストラン
• エキナカ食堂・・・地元の人が通う大衆食堂
• 淡be-・・・淡路牛と淡路島玉ねぎが入った淡路牛バーガー
• Restaurant "EBISUMARU"---Restaurant where you can enjoy reasonably priced Kaisen-don (fresh seafood on top of a bowl of rice)
• Restaurant "Kaikyoro"---Restaurant where you can enjoy gorgeous Kaisen-don (fresh seafood on top of a bowl of rice)
• Ekinaka Shokudo: A popular restaurant frequented by locals
• Awa be: Awaji beef burger with Awaji beef and Awaji Island onions

At Matsuho Anchorage Park, a plaza overlooking the Akashi Straits, sinkers (weights placed on the seabed) used for the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge were displayed as objects, and people enjoyed fishing under the bridge.

View of the Maiko Marine Promenade on the other side of the island

On the opposite shore (Kobe side) of Michi no Eki Awaji is the Maiko Marine Promenade. There are no restaurants or plazas, but you can watch a beautiful sunset at dusk.

It is recommended that visitors, especially those who go sightseeing on Awaji Island via the Expressway Maiko bus stop, visit the promenade on their way to change buses.

Michi no Eki Awaji Basic Information