Things to do in Minamiawaji

[Hyogo Prefecture / Awaji Island] Awaji Island is a popular driving destination on sunny days📍 First, cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and go left, there is a roadside station where you can eat lunch and buy onions (^^) When you go to the back of the store, there is a square and you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge🙌 There are many cafes with ocean views on Awaji Island, but I like Shiawase no Pancakes and often stop by! The pancakes you eat on the terrace with a view of the ocean are delicious🫶

Choosing the right time and season is crucial for visiting Naruto. Take a boat, not the bridge. Seeing the whirlpools from the sea is a magical experience. The deep blue whirlpools against the backdrop of sunshine and blue sky are breathtaking.

The Otsuka Museum of Art in Tokushima is a place where replicas of famous paintings from all over the world are gathered. They are so accurate that they look just like the real thing! Everything is wonderful. You'll feel like you're at the Louvre in France. There are many paintings from ancient times, the Renaissance, and modern times, You can enjoy it all day. It will probably take you about 2 hours even if you look around quickly 😂

This is an animal-themed amusement park located in the southern part of Awaji Island. It is broadly divided into two areas (north and south), and you can travel between them by a train-shaped bus. The bus comes every 5 minutes or so, so the waiting time wasn't much of a concern. We were able to see quite a number of animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, koalas, tortoises, snakes, squirrel monkeys, emus, and more. Traveling around in the scorching sun can be tough, but there are benches everywhere so you can easily stay hydrated. It was a short trip from Kobe, but we were able to enjoy ourselves all day long.

The Tokushima Naruto Whirlpool is located under the Great Naruto Bridge that connects Tokushima and Awaji Island and is one of the three major currents in the world Before you can visit the Great Naruto Bridge Memorial Museum to learn about the process of vortex formation, and the history of Naruto.

Wonderful !!! We stayed from 9 a.m. till 10 p.m. so much fun for kids and adults ! Nintendo zone was a blast ! Harry Potter zone is amazing ! Back to childhood ! Amazing experience! Lots of snacks and food that makes staying comfortable. Long queues though. Bu tot was a pleasure even to be there !

I went on February 11th, which was a public holiday. It was not crowded and I was able to park my car in the parking lot next door. The red torii gate ⛩ is a large but small shrine. It is a 500 yen red stamp. It is a convenient shrine that can be visited in 10 minutes.

When I came to Tokushima, I was most looking forward to seeing one of the world's three largest whirlpools ''Naruto Vortex''. Unfortunately, when I checked the vortex forecast time, I knew that the chance of seeing a big tide was not great😫, so I decided not to sit and watch the tide⛴️. Only go to the Great Naruto Bridge, which has a "vortex road" on its surface, where you can overlook the whirlpool beneath your feet from the 45-foot-high underground glass. There are also observation decks from different angles near the bridge, steps, and today the blue sky with the white bridge is great for photography.

Ticketing was quick, and e-tickets were convenient. I didn't expect it to be so long; it's just a matter of time and itinerary. I didn't see the vortex.