Awaji: An Island Offering Pristine Beaches and Interesting Sights
Awaji in Japan never fails to capture the hearts of tourists. Offering beautiful sandy beaches, the island is located in the middle of two other islands named Honshu and Shikoku. Aside from beach activities, tourists have other ways of enjoying the beautiful weather and great outdoors of Awaji. To get to the island, many tourists take advantage of the nearest airport, the Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX).
Best Time to Visit
For swimming activities and day trips, you should take advantage of the months, June, July, and August, the warmest time of the year. However, some visitors prefer to book their Awaji hotel during April to June, which are the months with the most comfortable weather for day tours. Many tourists visit Awaji during May, March and October.
What to Do & Area Attractions
More than just an attraction, there is much to learn about the past when you visit the Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park. It is as interesting as the artifacts and displays featured in the Kakuya Oishi Art Museum-Yama. If not, you can spend an hour or two of peace and recollection at Izanagi Shrine.
Athena Kaigetsu is a short drive to Awaji World Park Onokoro. It has modern rooms with upscale amenities including DVD players, TV and Wi-Fi. The property also offers business services and a parking area is available. Shimakaigetsu is a Japanese-inspired accommodation located within the district of Sumoto Onsen. It has a sauna, hot spring tubs, and a spa wellness center for premium rejuvenation. Wi-Fi is also available throughout the property.