Sumoto City

: Beach

Ohama Beach

2024/2/22 Sumoto City

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.

: Manga and Anime

Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Monument

2024/2/22 Sumoto City

The Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Monument is located in Sumoto Civic Plaza. The reason for its placement here is that Sumoto City is the birthplace of "Yuji Horii," the creator of Dracula. The surrounding area is also home to the beautiful red brick Sumoto City Library and SBRICK, which opened in 2021, making it a popular tourist destination and place for citizens to relax.

: Museum

Sumoto Castle Ruins (Mt. Mikuma)

2024/2/22 Sumoto City

Sumoto Castle Ruins (Mt. Mikuma) is a historic site on Awaji Island and a designated national historic site. Located on a 133-meter-high mountain, it is characterized by its unusual climbing stone walls and abundant vegetation. It is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and volunteer guides are available upon reservation. A sightseeing spot where history and nature are in harmony, it is recommended for history lovers.

: Gourmet

Awaji Gochisokan Miketsukuni

2024/2/22 Sumoto City

Miketsukuni is a historic brick restaurant that was converted from a Taisho era factory, and offers dishes that make the most of the rich ingredients of Awaji Island. The menu features fresh seafood and Awaji beef, and is a fascinating gourmet spot where visitors can experience the culinary history of Awaji Island.

: Zoo

Awaji Island Monkey Center

2024/4/15 Sumoto City

Awaji Island Monkey Center is a tourist facility with over 350 friendly Awaji Island monkeys, and began feeding them for conservation in 1967. Early visit is recommended as they return to the mountains in the evening.

: Museum

Awajishima Museum

2023/11/3 Sumoto City

Awajishima Museum is an archive that gathers together the history and culture of Awaji Island. It is a recommended sightseeing spot for first-time visitors to Awaji Island and those who want to learn about the history and culture of the island in combination with Awaji's gourmet food and theme parks.

: Museum

Takataya Kachi(Kahei) Memorial Museum

2023/11/21 Goshiki, Sumoto City

Takataya Kachi Memorial Museum is a museum dedicated to Kachi Takataya, one of Japan's leading shipbuilders, who was born on Awaji Island. Visitors can also learn about the Kitamae-bune, the Goronin Incident, the Northern Expedition, and the development of the Ezo region.