SuperbviewLovely landscapes and Instagrammable spots in Awashima Kagawa

Spot #01

Awashima Ocean Memorial Hall

The site of Japan’s first maritime training academy.

  • Awashima Ocean Memorial Hall
  • Awashima Ocean Memorial Hall
  • Awashima Ocean Memorial Hall
  • Awashima Ocean Memorial Hall
  • Awashima Ocean Memorial Hall
  • Awashima Ocean Memorial Hall
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  • 粟島の瓦
  • 粟島の瓦
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Kawara roof tiles were actively produced in Awashima until the 1960s. You can also see some private houses that have reused wood from ships as their exterior walls.

Spot #02

Jonoyama observation deck

The observation deck, located 222 meters above sea level, has an amazing view of a lovely landscape encompassing the entirety of Awashima.

Spot #03

Maki-hachiman Shrine

A place with a symbolic torii gate that stands by the sea.

  • Maki-hachiman Shrine
  • Maki-hachiman Shrine
  • Maki-hachiman Shrine
  • Maki-hachiman Shrine
  • Maki-hachiman Shrine
  • Maki-hachiman Shrine

Spot #04

Secret tunnel

When seen through the tunnel, the landscape of Awashima reveals a face different from its usual image.

Spot #05

Bui Bui Garden

Garden made by Ecchan, an artist of the island.

  • Bui Bui Garden
  • Bui Bui Garden
  • Bui Bui Garden
  • Bui Bui Garden
  • Bui Bui Garden
  • Bui Bui Garden

Spot #06

Beha sheds

Beha sheds are for drying tobacco leaves.

Spot #07

The Ginnan Minshuku (guest houses) and Kyohama

The best-kept secret photo spots. Relax by the calm sea on a nearly private beach.

  • The Ginnan Minshuku (guest houses) and Kyohama
  • The Ginnan Minshuku (guest houses) and Kyohama
  • The Ginnan Minshuku (guest houses) and Kyohama

Spot #08

Sunset at Nishihama

The island’s west-facing coasts are the best for shooting the sunset.

  • Sunset at Nishihama
  • Sunset at Nishihama
  • Sunset at Nishihama

Spot #09

Sea fireflies

Sea fireflies provide a fantastic light show that can be seen only on summer nights.

Walk a little longer

stopbyChichibugahama Beach

Japan’s Salar de Uyuni is the hot place to go. Take photos of the landscape here with its spectacular tidal pools, which look like mirrors reflecting the sky.

stopbyShiudeyama

The beautiful scenery featuring sakura, Japanese cherry trees, and the islands of the Seto Island Sea attracts the attention of the media in Japan and abroad!

stopbyTorii gate in the sky
-Takaya Shrine

At an elevation of 404 meters, the sight of Kanonji city and Seto Island Sea through the torii gate atop Mt. Inazumi is spectacular.

stopbyFlower Park Urashima

Fields of flowers facing the Seto Island Sea. In May, the daisies come to full bloom and the white flowers look just like a carpet!

stopbyBig camphor tree in Shishi island

The 1200-year-old camphor tree is one of the island’s power spots. In the middle of July, when the Cardiocrinum cordatum lilies bloom, the landscape explodes with a wondrous atmosphere.

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Enjoy beautiful art and landscapes on The Best Five Spots on the Island tour.