Places to play on Awaji Island Sightseeing spots for children and adults

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Places to play in Hyogo and Awaji Island
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Here are some sightseeing spots that can be enjoyed by the whole family regardless of age, from children to adults.
Popular & Recommended Activities and Experiences on Awaji Island
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From culture to nature,
An experience where you can fully enjoy the charm of Awaji Island
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go with parent and child Awaji Island Please use it as a reference for sightseeing and day trips!
table of contents
- 1 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima
- 2 Nijigen no Mori
- 3 Keino Matsubara Beach
- 4 Shintoshi Beach
- 5 HELLO KITTY SMILE
- 6 Recommended Activities and Experiences in Awaji Island Ranking
- 7 Places to play in Awaji Island Sightseeing spots for children and adults Summary
- 8 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima

Awaji Island
The coast of Sumoto City in the Middle East.
A popular beach with high transparency
"
Ohama beach
”
floating athletic facility
is.
" Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima The marine attractions you can enjoy at Six more varieties than last year There are a variety of playground equipment, from standard playground equipment such as giant slides and trampolines to athletic equipment such as giant matchsticks and zigzags that test your sense of balance and speed. Over 49 types !
世界初の"水上空中ブリッジアトラクション” or, An exhilarating and hilarious attraction that can only be experienced here in Japan There's lots to see!

At the attraction Experience the thrill of jumping and running on the sea While Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Awaji Island, sometimes jumping in and out of the water. I can do it!
Florrick Sea Adventure Park Awajishima is located in the shallow waters of Ohama Beach.
while in the park
Wearing a life jacket is compulsory and there are lifeguards, so it's okay if you fall into the water.
. Even people who are not good at swimming can play safely.
Children over 110 cm tall and 6 years old can use the park!
Why don't you visit with your child and enjoy the exhilarating sea attraction experience with your child?
Japan's largest "sea athletic park"! At Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awaji Island, you can experience the fun of the sea like never before! The excitement just keeps growing! Last year, it was ranked 2nd in the national rankings out of over 19,000 activities nationwide! (Activity Japan) In the Jalan Play Experience, it was ranked 2nd in the Kansai Water Leisure "
Nijigen no Mori
Awaji Island Northern large natural park " Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park ” Theme park inside is.
According to the characteristic facility name, "
Nijigen no Mori
” is a two-dimensional work!
You can enjoy powerful activities and attractions where you can immerse yourself in the world of Japanese anime, manga, and games by moving your body and feeling it with your five senses.
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Nijigen no Mori The works that can be experienced are the classic Japanese RPG game " dragon quest ], Japan’s representative monster movie “ Godzilla ], The overwhelmingly popular ninja battle manga and anime work [ Naruto ” & “ BORUTO NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS ], The popular gag manga/anime work `` Crayon Shin-chan ] and other famous works that everyone from adults to children have heard about at least once!
In the park, there are areas with the theme of each work.
RPG experience in the field that realistically reproduces the world view in the work
or,
A thrilling zipline experience using a life-size monster model
,
Experience ninja training through athletics and mystery solving
You can enter the world of popular works with original methods and worldviews.

Character panels and statues set up in a surreal landscape that seems to be a two-dimensional work are full of brilliant elements!
Let's take a two-shot with your favorite character against the background of the world of the work!
All activities and attractions are full of thrills and laughter, so even if you don't know much about the series, you'll definitely enjoy it!
Parents and children can have a blast together without worrying about the generation gap!
Awaji Island Why don't you enter the two-dimensional world with your parent and child on the way to sightseeing?
The attraction area "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" themed on the world of the popular ninja anime "NARUTO" and "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS" has appeared in Nijigen no Mori! You can experience training using scrolls in a three-dimensional maze, a mission rally, and puzzle solving.
"Godzilla Intercept Operation-National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center-" The world's only entertainment attraction where you can fully experience the strength and power of Godzilla, with the theme of the world's largest life-size Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, will finally open in 2020! Participants became members of the National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center, and the Godzilla whose activity was suspended due to the capture operation
[Hyogo/Awajishima] Crayon Shinchan Adventure Park! Move your body as hard as you can!
This ticket allows you to enjoy the attractions at Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park ♪ Get moving with the athletics and zip lines! Action Kamen's Secret Hideout is recommended for small children! ⚪︎Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure! "Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure!" is based on the Crayon Shin-chan movie "Bring the Storm! Great Sengoku Battle."
Keino Matsubara Beach

Awaji Island
Southwest,
A beach located in Minamiawaji City
.
"
Keino Matsubara Beach
”.
The sandy beach is about 2.5km long and is one of the largest on Awaji Island!
It is widely known as a scenic spot of so-called "white sand and green pine trees", where pine trees grow thick behind the white sandy beach, and is designated as a national scenic spot.
In addition, the Keino Matsubara Beach
In addition to the white sand beach and excellent water quality with high transparency, it is also a sunset spot where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset.
.
"
Top 100 sunsets in Japan
""
Top 100 Beaches in Japan
""
88 Japanese Bathing Beaches
""
Best 100 Bathing Beaches (Specially Selected)
”, etc.
Awaji Island's leading sightseeing and beach spot
known as!
near the beach
Parking lot for 160 cars
are available, so you can easily stop by during your day drive.
Why don't you come with your family during the summer and enjoy swimming on the beautiful and spacious beach?

Pine forest behind the beach " Keino Matsubara” , decorated with roof tiles with words of various couples' proposals " proposal road ” there is .
The romantic location where the beach spreads out after passing through the highway is perfect for ending a date on Awaji Island. Recommended as a proposal spot you know.
Keino Matsubara Beach has endless ways to enjoy it, but activities that allow you to fully enjoy the beautiful beach scenery are also popular!
Along with swimming in the sea, please try participating with your family.
Located on the southern west coast of Awaji Island, which is easily accessible from Kansai and Shikoku, Keino Matsubara has such a wonderful scenery that it is designated as part of the Setonaikai National Park. Why do not you experience a sea walk in such a wonderful scenery! ! It is an activity that anyone can easily enjoy just by taking a simple lecture of about 15 minutes. At Keino Matsubara, one of Awaji Island sightseeing
Shintoshi Beach

Awaji Island
・
A beach located in the midwest of Sumoto City
.
"
Shintoshi Beach
”.
The beach is about 100m wide and 30m deep, which is more compact than the aforementioned Keino Matsubara beach. The perfect spot for families to take their children and enjoy a leisurely swim in the sea while enjoying the scenery overlooking the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. you know.
Free parking is available near the beach, as well as showers and changing rooms.
In addition, Prefectural Route 31, which runs right next to Shintoshi Beach, is a place where you can enjoy a drive overlooking the sunset of the Seto Inland Sea. Awaji Sunset Line is famous as!
After a day trip to Awaji Island or a date, how about spending a romantic time running through the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea?
Near Shintoshi Beach,
Kayak
or
SUP
such as
sea activities
is popular.
Weekend-only tours are also available, so when you spend your vacation on Awaji Island, why not take your family and enjoy the scenery of Awaji Island and the Seto Inland Sea?
We offer kayaking and SUP experiences only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Would you like to enjoy the nature of Awaji Island together on a kayak or SUP? ~Flow of the day~① First, we will explain how to ride a kayak or SUP. 10 minutes ② Go into the sea and practice kayaking or SUP. 10 minutes ③ Experience kayaking or SUP where the waves are calm.
Only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, we will have a kayak fishing experience. We will carefully give a lecture at the beginning so that even kayak beginners can easily experience kayak fishing. If you would like to try fishing while riding a kayak, please make a reservation. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① First, I will explain how to ride a kayak or SUP. 10 minutes ② to the sea
HELLO KITTY SMILE

" HELLO KITTY SMILE "teeth, A restaurant and media art facility on the western coast of northern Awaji Island with the theme of the popular character "Hello Kitty" is.
In front of the facility, the "Awaji Sunset Line (prefectural road No. 31)" runs along the west coast of Awaji Island, so you can enjoy it during your drive on Awaji Island or before and after using Shintoshi Beach. Easy to access.
Inside the facility, which is shaped like a giant Hello Kitty, you can enjoy exquisite hot pot dishes made with ingredients from Awaji Island. Ryugu Restaurant Tamatebako , where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in a perfect location overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. GARDENTerrace "there is.
At each restaurant, "Restaurant Greeting" where you can take pictures with Hello Kitty while eating is being carried out!

In addition, in the same facility, you can enjoy the world of Hello Kitty dressed as Otohime and Ryugu Castle. Otohime Ryugujo ” is attached.
The gorgeous world of Hello Kitty and Ryugu Castle projected one after another through projection mapping is a powerful experience!
All the rooms that make up Otohime Ryugu Castle
eight
. The last place to visit is cute goods and interior "
Hello Kitty Room
"is.
If the timing is right, you can see "Otohime's costume"
Otohime Hello Kitty
You can take a commemorative photo with "!
Let's shoot the cute appearance of the child without leaving a fancy world in the background.
HELLO KITTY SMILE is a completely indoor facility, so you don't have to worry about getting wet even if you visit on a rainy day.
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Don't worry about the weather, let's enjoy the pretty shine together with parents and children!
[Awajishima/West Coast] Media Art & Restaurant HELLO KITTY SMILE Admission Plan
You can enjoy [HELLO KITTY SMILE admission plan] [Otohime Ryugujo] [Smile Show & Greeting] [Event area]. * Re-entry is possible only on the same day. *Separate payment is required when using the restaurant. © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD.
A premium show where Hello Kitty sings and dances! We also have a greeting time where you can take pictures with Hello Kitty! Have fun with the whole family! The big Hello Kitty apple house "HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE" will open on Friday, April 29th! A powerful 360° theater when you enter! “
Recommended Activities and Experiences in Awaji Island Ranking

on Awaji Island
Marine activities to fully enjoy the Seto Inland Sea
is popular!
Especially recommended is
Take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful beach and surrounding sea
sea kayak or canoe
・
SUP experience
is!
There are also tours that children from 3 years old can participate in, so you can feel free to participate in a day trip to Awaji Island with children or even while driving!
If there is a tour that interests you, please join it before or after visiting the spots mentioned above!
Japan's largest "sea athletic park"! At Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awaji Island, you can experience the fun of the sea like never before! The excitement just keeps growing! Last year, it was ranked 2nd in the national rankings out of over 19,000 activities nationwide! (Activity Japan) In the Jalan Play Experience, it was ranked 2nd in the Kansai Water Leisure "
- 5.0
- (14 reviews/testimonials)
Are you so busy that you rarely take time to watch the sunset? Once again, the color of the sun changes to orange, and after setting, the sky turns red, a beauty that will make you lose track of time and captivate your heart. It is an experience where you can enjoy the changing beauty of nature by riding a SUP on a calm sea and soaking it up for as long as time allows. Moreover, it was written with the setting sun in the background.
Located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island, this cage-style dolphin pool allows you to swim with dolphins, kiss them, shake their hands, and more, all in a slightly different location than an aquarium. After listening to a lecture from the trainer, you'll head across the pier and into the dolphin pool! This is a very satisfying course where you can swim with the dolphins, feel their skin and hear their cries up close, and learn about them.
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Early morning 7:00-8:30, limited to one group per day. This experience plan includes a lecture and experience on how to ride a SUP and breakfast on the beach. Enjoy the blissful experience of having the Awaji Island ocean all to yourself. ~Experience flow~ 6:50 Meet Please gather at the parking lot of Taganohama Beach. *When you arrive at the parking lot, look for the light blue Jimny. 7:00 Experience start time
- 4.8
- (5 reviews and experiences)
"Early summer breeze and kayaking experience" A season when pleasant sea breezes blow through. Enjoy nature while leisurely sailing on the calm sea surface under not too strong sunlight. Before the summer arrives in full swing, spend a luxurious time on the water, relaxing your mind and body. "Early summer with the colors of the evening and kayaking" As the season changes from spring to summer, the colors change with each passing moment.
- 4.9
- (25 reviews and experiences)
・Cruise fishing Total fee for up to 5 people * Those under 12 years old are counted as 0.5 people * Extension 8,800 yen for 1 hour ・Rod, electric reel, life jacket rental fee = 1,100 yen / 1 set (OK to come empty-handed) ・You can see the Naruto whirlpools from a distance that you can reach out and touch. [Schedule] ① Departure ~ whirlpools (about 10 minutes) ② Whirlpools
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
The attraction area "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" themed on the world of the popular ninja anime "NARUTO" and "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS" has appeared in Nijigen no Mori! You can experience training using scrolls in a three-dimensional maze, a mission rally, and puzzle solving.
- 3.5
- (1 review and testimonial)
"Godzilla Intercept Operation-National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center-" The world's only entertainment attraction where you can fully experience the strength and power of Godzilla, with the theme of the world's largest life-size Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, will finally open in 2020! Participants became members of the National Godzilla Awajishima Research Center, and the Godzilla whose activity was suspended due to the capture operation
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Located on the southern west coast of Awaji Island, which is easily accessible from Kansai and Shikoku, Keino Matsubara has such a wonderful scenery that it is designated as part of the Setonaikai National Park. Why do not you experience a sea walk in such a wonderful scenery! ! It is an activity that anyone can easily enjoy just by taking a simple lecture of about 15 minutes. At Keino Matsubara, one of Awaji Island sightseeing
- 4.8
- (4 reviews and experiences)
This is a plan where you can experience SUP with your beloved dog. Even if it is your first time, it is safe because the experience location is in the bay, with few waves. Moreover, all the guides love dogs! [Experience Schedule] ① Gathering / Reception Please gather 30 minutes before the start of the experience, and complete the reception and change of clothes. ② Explanation (about 15 minutes) At the beginning of the experience, the guide will give you a 15-minute lecture.
Places to play in Awaji Island Sightseeing spots for children and adults Summary

This time Playground in Awaji Island featured!
Beautiful beaches facing the Seto Inland Sea, theme parks where you can enjoy a unique world view, etc. Awaji Island is full of sightseeing spots that both children and adults can enjoy is.
By all means, please refer to this special feature and enjoy your time on Awaji Island without getting into the water!
*The content of this article is current as of May 2025.