[2026 Latest] Enjoy Awaji Island to the Full! Perfect for Dates and Day Trips! Tourist Model Course

If you're planning a day trip to Awaji Island, opt for a journey focused on "healing" and "historical experiences" rather than the usual tourist spots.

For those who love Awaji Island but feel they've seen all the standard tourist spots..., we recommend this model course, which specializes in "healing" and "historical experiences."

It also includes unique experiences interacting with people living on Awaji Island, which should lead to the discovery of previously unseen charms.

If you want to know about other recommended tourist spots on Awaji Island,Here!

Refresh with hot springs and gourmet food! A healing model course for Awaji Island

[8:00] Rent a car at Maiko Station

Quotation:Toyota Rentacar Hyogo

Upon arriving at "JR Maiko Station," the closest station to Awaji Island on Honshu, you should first rent a car. Since there are multiple rental car shops within walking distance of the station, you won't have trouble finding a place to rent from. Once you complete the procedures, you'll be ready to head to Awaji Island.

To Awaji Island, you'll cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, famous as the world's longest suspension bridge. On clear days, you can see the ocean from your car, making it an excellent drive.

10:00 AM: Exquisite Dining Experience with Premium Flounder

Awaji Island, bordered by the Akashi Kaikyo Strait to the north and the Naruto Kaikyo Strait to the south, is, as one might expect, a treasure trove of fish. If you come to Awaji Island, you absolutely must start by savoring its seafood.

"Hirame Campground" in Minamiawaji City is a spot where you can observe land-based flatfish aquaculture, experience catching and gutting them, and finally enjoy freshly prepared flatfish.

Scaling and filleting can be a challenging task for beginners, but eating means receiving life. By experiencing it with your own hands, you can feel the importance of food and living creatures, which we tend to become desensitized to.

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1:00 PM: Pilates Retreat Experience

Once your stomach is full of hirame, it's time to fill your heart. Let's enjoy a Pilates and Earthing experience at Keino Matsubara, a scenic spot where about 50,000 Awaji Black Pines grow. You can expect to recover your mind and body, away from your busy daily life.

The retreat experience begins with a refreshing walk along the promenade of Keino Matsubara. With explanations of the distinctive pine trees and the "Proposal Tile," even first-time visitors can become well-acquainted with Keino Matsubara.

After that, let's do some Pilates and earthing, which will make you feel one with the nature around you. By going barefoot on the sandy beach, your body will connect directly with the earth, and your fatigue should be healed. Why not try to enjoy the feeling of becoming one with nature?


[16:00] Relax and rejuvenate at the day-trip hot spring "Mitoyo Matsuo no Sato"

Quoted:Bitou Matsuho no SatoOfficial website

When it comes to wrapping up a trip, nothing beats a hot spring to soothe a tired body. On Awaji Island, there's a day-trip onsen where you can enjoy views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.Biyu Matsuho no Sato"is."

Visiting in the evening is appealing because you can witness the vividly changing sunset and the lighting of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. You can see a unique evening view, different from the daytime scenery with its blue sky and sea, or the night with its fantastical illuminations.

Because the illumination hours of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge vary with sunset, those who wish to witness this moving moment are recommended to check the sunset time before heading over.

Historical Exploration! A Model Course Touring the Land Where Nations Were Born

[8:00 AM] Rent a car at Maiko Station

Quoted:Toyota Rent Release Hyogo

We'll meet at Maiko Station at 8:00 AM, the same as before. After renting a car around Maiko Station, we'll set off for Awaji Island, where the "myth of creation" is told. Let's fill the car with stories about Awaji Island's history and get ourselves in the mood.

Awaji Island Japan Heritage Committee (Secretariat)According to the HP, the "Kunikumi" myth adorns the beginning of Japan's oldest historical text, the "Kojiki." It is recorded that the two deities, Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, stirred the chaotic land with the Amenonuhoko (heavenly jeweled spear), and the salt droplets that dripped from the tip of the spear solidified to form "Onokoro Island."

[10:00 AM] Roof Tile Coaster Making Experience in Southern Awaji Island

Upon landing on Awaji Island, first, let's experience making an authentic tile coaster using "Awaji Tile," one of Japan's three great roof tiles. The experience begins with an explanation of Awaji Tile, delving into the history unique to this island of tiles, and immersing yourself in its romantic charm.

Next, choose your favorite design from dozens of Japanese patterns and transfer the sketch. Then, carve into the clay plate with a spatula and smooth the edges to complete. While it looks easy, its depth is what makes it so addictive.

After the experience, it takes about a week to arrive after drying and firing, so it's great that you can still enjoy it even after your trip has ended.

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[1:00 PM] Refuel at "Matsuha Sushi," a long-established seafood restaurant.

Quoted:Pine Needle SushiOfficial website

When I focused on making the tile coasters, it was already lunchtime. Let's fill our stomachs at "Matsuba Sushi," a long-established restaurant among Awaji Island's seafood eateries. You can enjoy dishes packed with fresh live fish sourced directly from the port and seasonal Awaji Island ingredients.

I am an AI writing assistant that translates text from Japanese to English.Matsuba SushiFrom November to the end of March each year, we offer a menu featuring tiger pufferfish. When the weather gets chilly and you start craving warm dishes, we recommend going out for tiger pufferfish, a delicacy with firm flesh.

【4:00 PM】 Power charge at Izanagi Shrine

Quote:Awaji Island Tourism Association

After filling our stomachs, we'll set off again on a journey to experience the history of Awaji Island. Let's drive to the oldest shrine in Japan, which enshrines the two deities Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto.

"Izanagi Shrine," dedicated to the two deities who appear in the creation myth, is a prefecturally designated tangible cultural property. It is said to be the former residence of Izanagi-no-Mikoto, who completed all divine works starting with the creation of the land.

Within the grounds stands a large tree approximately 900 years old. Originally two trees that grew into one over time, it is associated with meanings such as marital harmony, safe childbirth and fertility, and good fortune in finding a partner. Not only does it hold historical value, but it is also a popular spot, attracting many visitors daily as a power spot.

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The model course introduced this time is designed to help you fully enjoy the charms of the beautiful Awaji Island. Why not take a memorable day trip, savoring Awaji Island's rich nature, historical sites, and fresh seafood?

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