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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
World's longest suspension bridge spanning 3,911 metres across the Akashi Strait between Kobe and Awaji Island.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Awaji
Hyōgo, Japan · Asia
About Awaji
Awaji is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Sumoto, 23km from Tomogashima.
Awaji is in Hyōgo, Japan, with about 43,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sumoto, about 15 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Awaji?
Within an hour or so of Awaji: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (18 km), Tomogashima (23 km), Himeji Castle (46 km), Universal Studios Japan (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Awaji?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path, Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail and Uradome Coast.
Where is Awaji?
Awaji is in Hyōgo, Japan, about 15 km from Sumoto.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 42,597
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Hyōgo
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.4777, 134.9307
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Awaji
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Tomogashima
An uninhabited island off Wakayama covered in overgrown red-brick Meiji-era artillery forts, tunnels and magazines. Reached by a short ferry from Kada; the batteries are linked by footpaths.
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Himeji Castle
Japan's most spectacular castle, known as the White Heron for its brilliant white exterior, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Universal Studios Japan
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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Dotonbori
Osaka's dazzling neon-lit entertainment and street food district along the Dotonbori canal, famed for its giant animated signs.
56 km · about 65 min drive
restaurant
Jiyuken
An Osaka institution open since 1910, serving meishi curry with the rice already mixed through the sauce and a raw egg on top, to be stirred in with Worcestershire sauce.
56 km · about 65 min drive
castle
Osaka Castle
A Japanese castle that played a major role in the unification of Japan during the 16th century, set among sprawling urban parklands.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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