Sumoto City

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Sumoto City, the central city of Awaji Island, is a town where the history of a former castle town and modern resort culture fuse. From the Sumoto Castle ruins at the summit, you can overlook the city and sea, and at the foot, there is "S BRICK," with stylish shops and cafes reusing Meiji-era red brick warehouses. It is also famous as a hot spring area, and the relaxation time in open-air baths overlooking the sea is exceptional. In addition, it is a treasure trove of exquisite gourmet food abundantly using local "Awaji Beef," fresh seafood, and sweet "onions." It is an ideal city to serve as a travel base where you can enjoy history, shopping, hot springs, and gastronomy compactly while touching warm hospitality.

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Awaji Island Tourism Bureau

Sumoto City

Address
3-4-10 Honmachi, Sumoto-shi, Hyogo
Website
https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/
Operator
Awaji Island Tourism Association

Sumoto City Spots List

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  • Shintsunshi Beach
  • Ohama Park
  • Yura-cho, Sumoto City
  • Yura Fishing Port
  • Narugashima Island
  • Oishimisaki Observatory
  • Sumoto Castle Ruins
  • S BRICK (Former Kanebo Factory Red Brick Warehouse)
  • Awaji Island
Shintsunshi Beach
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Shintsunshi Beach

Shintsunshi Beach, located in Goshiki-cho on the west coast of Awaji Island, is an open beach where you can enjoy calm Seto Inland Sea waves and beautiful sunsets. Because the waves are quiet, families can enjoy it with peace of mind, and combined with adjacent facilities like "Wellness Park Goshiki," you can fully enjoy a resort mood all day long. The greatest highlight is the crimson sunset sinking into Harima-nada. The mystical sight of the sky and sea dyed orange is one of the highlights of Awaji Island sightseeing. There are also eateries nearby where you can enjoy local fresh...

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Ohama Park
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Ohama Park

Located in Sumoto city area, Ohama Park is a representative scenic spot of Awaji Island with white sand beaches and beautiful pine forests selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Pine Groves." With Mt. Mikuma, where Sumoto Castle towers, in the background, you can enjoy a unique landscape where history and nature fuse. The shallow beach with high transparency is crowded with many swimmers in summer, and loved by locals as a quiet strolling course in winter and spring. The seaside promenade is ideal for walking or jogging, and the panoramic view of Osaka Bay seen while feeling the sea...

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Yura-cho, Sumoto City
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Yura-cho, Sumoto City

Yura Town, located in the southern part of Sumoto City, is a town where the history of once being a military strategic point protecting Osaka Bay and a rich fisherman culture live on. Yura Port is known nationwide for landings of fresh "Yura Sea Urchin," Spanish mackerel, and sea bream, and is famous as a gourmet town where foodies frequent. Also, nearby Narugashima is a superb view spot called "Awaji Island's Amanohashidate," where you can encounter untouched nature if you cross by boat. Military remains such as brick batteries also remain in the town, allowing for a historical exploration mood....

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Yura Fishing Port
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Yura Fishing Port

Yura Fishing Port, located at the southeastern tip of Awaji Island, is a "treasure trove of luxury ingredients" held in high esteem by foodies and professional chefs nationwide. In particular, "Yura Red Sea Urchin," characterized by its rich sweetness without bitterness, is known as the highest quality in Japan. Also, the freshness of sea bream and horse mackerel caught carefully by pole-and-line fishing is outstanding. The vitality of the early morning auction conveys the strength of a fishing town, and in the eateries around the port, you can luxuriously taste freshly caught seafood. The scenery of a fishing port as...

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Narugashima Island
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Narugashima Island

A slender island about 2.5 km long floating as if snuggling up to the east coast of Awaji Island, also called "Awaji Island's Amanohashidate" for its beauty. The entire island is part of a national park and is a treasure trove of coastal plants and wild birds. From the hill in the center, you can overlook the mysterious landscape where the calm inner sea and the powerful outer sea meet across a thin strip of land. The coastline with untouched nature is beautiful, making it a sacred place for travelers who want to enjoy walking and bird watching away from...

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Oishimisaki Observatory
Hyogo

Oishimisaki Observatory

An observatory located on a cliff at the southeastern tip of Awaji Island, overlooking the Kii Channel. It was once a place where a battery was placed as part of the Yura Fortress, and the remaining red brick ruins still exude memories of military history. The view from the observatory is breathtaking, and on clear days, you can see Tomogashima, Wakayama, and even Shikoku in the distance. Nostalgic landscapes reminiscent of the world of "Laputa" are scattered around, such as the "First Battery Ruins," allowing visitors to enjoy historical exploration and superb views at the same time. In the silence...

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Sumoto Castle Ruins
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Sumoto Castle Ruins

Located at the summit of Mt. Mikuma, these castle ruins retain grand stone walls from the Sengoku to the Edo periods. "Nobori Ishigaki" (Climbing Stone Walls), which are rare in Japan, still exist, allowing visitors to see robust defensive technology of the time up close. From the simulated castle keep rebuilt on the summit, a panoramic view of the Awaji Island castle town Sumoto and the calm Osaka Bay spreads out. Especially in spring, cherry blossoms color the surroundings of the stone walls, making it a superb view spot where heavy history and natural beauty harmonize. It is one of...

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S BRICK (Former Kanebo Factory Red Brick Warehouse)
Hyogo

S BRICK (Former Kanebo Factory Red Brick Warehouse)

A complex facility in Sumoto City, Awaji Island, renovated from a red brick spinning factory built in the Meiji era. While the heavy brick exterior that feels the history remains as it is, the interior is a creative space where a modern-design cafe, workspace, and kids' space fuse. Here you can touch dishes using local fresh ingredients and crafts unique to Awaji Island. The sight of former modern industrial heritage coming back to life as a community exchange place is beautiful, making it a perfect modern stop-off spot for enjoying nostalgic photography or relaxing in a sophisticated space between travels.

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Awaji Island
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Awaji Island

Awaji Island, boasting the largest area in the Seto Inland Sea, is a mysterious place considered the "first island born in Japan" in Japanese mythology. From the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge at the northern tip to the Naruto Whirlpools at the southern tip, the entire island is full of dynamic views. Long called "Miketsukuni" (Land of Royal Food), it is known as a treasure trove of ingredients such as fresh seafood, high-sugar onions, and Awaji Beef. Recently, the island has also seen an abundance of latest attraction facilities like "Nijigen no Mori," where you can experience the worldviews of anime and...

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