Our new series will be on outdoor activities in Hyogo.
Today’s blog will be about cycling in Awaji Island Awaji Island
To get to Awaji Island , catch the Jenova Line ferry from Akashi to Iwaya in Awaji . At the information centers listed below, they offer rental bicycles,as well as electric bicycles.
【Bicycle Rentals】
○Information Center: First floor of Port Building in Iwaya, Awaji
TEL：0799-72-3420
○Information Center: Bus terminal in Higashiura, Awaji
TEL：0799-75-2119
Cyclists can choose from variety of courses depending on their level and schedule, from an easy course visiting popular facilities on the island, to a course that circles the whole island. All courses run along the coastline, so enjoy the cool sea breeze during your bike ride.
Cycling in Awaji Island（2010 Awaji Long Ride 150)
There are many spots and facilities that cyclists can visit, so you can go sightseeing and take a break at the same time.
We’ll introduce some of the sightseeing locations located along the island’s circular course.
▼Iwaya Port
Rent a bicycle as soon as you get off the ferry.
↓National Route 28 (Kokudo 28 go-sen)
▼ Awaji Yumebutai（2 Yumebutai, Awaji-shi）
Enjoy the seasonal flowers at Plants Museum of Miracle Planet and Hyakudanen (100 Terraced Garden Squares).
Spot Information: Awaji Yumebutai
Plants Museum of Miracle Planet
↓National Route 28 (Kokudo 28 go-sen)
▼Sumoto Hot Springs（Sumoto-shi）
One of the most popular hot springs on the island. Ashiyu, or foot bath is popular among the locals and a great way to relax and recover from a long day. Hourakuyaki, a popular dish using fresh seafood from the island, is a must-have when visiting the island.
Spot Information: Sumoto Hot Springs
Shiosai-no-yu・Foot Bath Hourakuyaki
↓Prefectural Road 76（Minami Awaji Suisen Line）, Prefectural Road 25
▼Whirlpool Cruise（Fukura, Minami Awaji-shi）
For a break, hop on a cruise boat and experience this powerful whirlpool!
Joy Port Minami Awaji http://www.uzu-shio.com/ (Japanese)
Whirlpool Cruise
↓Prefectural Road 25
▼Keinomatsubara（Matsuho Kotsuro, Minami Awaji-shi）
This beach is famous for its amazing sunset over the Seto Inland Sea with 50,000 Awaji Black Pines in the foreground.
Spot Information: Keinomatsubara
Keinomatsubara
↓Prefectural Road 31（Awaji Sunset Line）
Travel in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea on the road.
▼Bath of Beauty Matsuho-no-yu（Iwaya Awaji-cho, Awaji-shi）
A natural outdoor hot spring overlooking Akashi Strait and Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
Bath of Beauty Matsuho-no-yu
↓Prefectural Road 31 (Awaji Sunset Line)
▼ Iwaya Port
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There are many other great locations for sightseeing on the island.
More Information on Awaji
Come and enjoy cycling on the beautiful island of Awaji
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Hana（Hyogo Tourism Association)