Higashiura

: Gourmet

waSTEP AWAJISHIMA

2024/2/22 Higashiura, Awaji City

waSTEP AWAJISHIMA is a gourmet complex that developed from an onion specialty store. The name "wa" means harmony, story, or circle, and it offers a comfortable space, with five stores operating under the theme of bringing together the best of Awaji Island. Located in Oiso, Awaji City and close to tourist attractions, it is a new landmark that both locals and tourists can enjoy.

: Nature and Outdoor

Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Goverment Park

2024/2/22 Higashiura, Awaji City

Awaji Island Akashi Kaikyo National Goverment Park is an attractive tourist spot with seasonal flowers, "Yumekko Land" with more than 150 kinds of playground equipment, "Children's Forest" with universal design, lawns where dogs can play, and barbecue sites.

: Manga and Anime

Nijigen No Mori

2024/2/22 Higashiura, Awaji City

Nijigen-no Mori is an anime park in Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park.The attractions that allow visitors to experience the real world of Oni-En no Hane, Naruto, Godzilla, Dragon Quest, Crayon Shinchan, and City Hunter are very popular. The attractions, restaurants, nature park, and hotel make this a highly recommended tourist spot for anime lovers.

: Nature and Outdoor

Hyogo Prefectural Park Awaji Hanasajiki

2024/2/22 Higashiura, Awaji City

Awaji Hanasajiki is a beautiful flower garden in the northern part of Awaji Island. Visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and a panoramic view of Osaka Bay. The observation deck offers a 360-degree panoramic view, and there are restaurants, cafes, and events such as a stamp rally.

: Museum

Nakahama Minoru's Cat Art Museum

2023/11/3 Higashiura, Awaji City

Nakahama Minoru's Cat Art Museum is the only museum in Japan that has a collection of ink paintings of cats. It is a must-see tourist spot for cat lovers, with a variety of works on display, including a giant cat picture scroll.

: Nature and Outdoor

Awaji Yumebutai

2024/2/22 Higashiura, Awaji City

Awaji Yumebutai" is a multi-purpose resort designed by Tadao Ando, featuring "Hyakudanen" flowerbeds and an "outdoor theater. It also offers dining and lodging facilities, and visitors can view the "Space Cherry Blossoms" at the adjacent "Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park. Visitors can enjoy both day trips and overnight stays at this facility that combines nature, architecture, and flowers.

: Museum

Kakuya Oishi Museum of Art-yama

2023/11/3 Higashiura, Awaji City

Facing the east coast of Awaji Island, Kakuya Oishi Museum of Art-yama is an attractive art museum with artworks that blend into the natural surroundings. Created with the passion of painter Oishi and with the help of volunteers, the museum offers inspiration and creativity to visitors under the philosophy, "The joy of creation is the joy of life.