Awaji Highway Oasis: A Traveler's Delight
A scenic highway oasis on Awaji Island offering local cuisine, shopping, and stunning views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and surrounding landscapes.
Awaji Highway Oasis is a roadside destination near the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, offering travelers a place to rest, dine, and shop for local goods. With views of the Akashi Kaikyo Straits, it's a convenient and scenic stop.
A brief summary to Awaji Highway Oasis
- Iwaya, 大林2674−3, Awaji, 大林 Iwaya, Hyogo, 656-2401, JP
- +81799-72-0220
- Visit website
Local tips
- Try the Awaji Island Burger, a local favorite that has won awards in regional competitions.
- Sample the Awaji onion soup, a popular souvenir item made with the island's famous onions.
- Take advantage of the tramcar service for easy access to Nijigen-no-mori and other attractions in Awaji Island Park.
- Visit the Awaji Service Area to see the Ferris wheel and enjoy more views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
Getting There
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Ferry
If arriving from Honshu via Akashi, take the Awaji Jenova Line ferry from Akashi Port to Iwaya Port. The ferry ride is approximately 10-15 minutes and costs ¥600 for adults and ¥300 for children. From Iwaya Port, Awaji Highway Oasis is about a 7-minute taxi ride, costing approximately ¥1,500 - ¥2,000. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iwaya Port to the Awaji Interchange (Awaji IC) bus stop, followed by a 10-minute walk to the Oasis.
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Car
Awaji Highway Oasis is directly connected to the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway's Awaji Service Area. If you are driving on the expressway, you can access the Oasis directly from the Awaji Service Area parking lot. Parking is available for over 500 vehicles. If approaching from the Iwaya area, follow local roads towards the Awaji IC interchange; the Oasis is well-signposted. Note that using the highway from Iwaya requires paying tolls.
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Public Transport
From Kobe or Osaka, take a highway bus to Awaji Interchange (Awaji IC). From Awaji IC, it is approximately a 10-minute walk to Awaji Highway Oasis. Some buses may also stop directly at the Highway Oasis. Check bus schedules and routes in advance. Alternatively, take a bus to Iwaya Port and then a taxi to the Oasis.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Road Station Awaji
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Zenbo Seinei
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Matsuhonosato Hot Spring
2.7 km
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Awaji Country Garden
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Hello Kitty Show Box
4.3 km
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HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE
4.3 km
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Nojima Zoo
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Goshikizuka Tumulus
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The Hassam House
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
21.6 km
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AWAJI オブジェ
23.3 km
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Kansai International Airport
26.2 km
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5-chōme-7-3 Mikagehonmachi
26.5 km
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KIX Observation Hall Sky View
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Unmissable attractions to see
Awaji Service Area For Sumuto (down)
0.5 km
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Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park
0.6 km
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Naruto x Boruto park Nijigen no mori
0.9 km
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Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park
1.0 km
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Awajishima Anime Park
1.3 km
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Nijigen no Mori
1.3 km
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Dragon Quest island
1.3 km
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Yumekko land
1.3 km
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Godzilla Museum
1.4 km
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Eshima
1.4 km
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Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji
1.4 km
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Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park
1.7 km
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2 Yumebutai
2.1 km
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Esaki Lighthouse
3.5 km
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Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
4.3 km
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Essential places to dine
淡路島 cusine 595.6 ola
0.9 km
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Nijigen-no-Mori Terrace
1.4 km
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TEPPANYAKI COCCOLARE
2.2 km
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Coccolare
2.2 km
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BUCHI
2.7 km
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Farmhouse Restaurant Yo-Sansan
4.3 km
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Craft Circus
4.4 km
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Seikaiha
4.6 km
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Awaji Chef’s Garden
4.7 km
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Ocean Terrace
6.2 km
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miele
6.3 km
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Cloudberry
7.8 km
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AwajishimaDining 暁
17.3 km
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Izumoan
18.9 km
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Kobe Dining
19.2 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
★雑貨販売 KOMONO倶楽部(squareショップも) 三井住友あいおい生命代理店は２０１９年１月廃止
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KENBI
6.1 km
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select shop welcome
7.2 km
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FrogsFARM（フロッグスファーム）
17.7 km
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Virejjivangado Itoyokado Akashiten
18.7 km
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SAIKODO キングショップ 古宮
19.3 km
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彩りケーキnico
19.3 km
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作業服のRyu-2.com
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Saradakantsuchiyamaekimaeten
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Kunjudo Co,. Ltd.
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Blanca Blanca
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Coop Harima
19.8 km
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Maruai
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Purochubo HIT (Harima)
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Daimaru Kobe
20.2 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
7BASE
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くうねるん&A.E.bar
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VIEW BAR
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たこ焼きバー LINK
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スナック NINE（ナイン）～美人揃い～
20.3 km
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Bistro6（ビストロ ロク）
20.3 km
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amusement mix bar ZYNX
20.3 km
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BISTORO BAR N°3
20.3 km
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Nosuke Harima, Oden & Wine
20.3 km
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KOTORIコトリ
20.4 km
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Bar 09
20.9 km
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Old Pal
22.5 km
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フィリピンラウンジ マハルキタ（ＭａｈａｌＫｉｔａ）
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CASUAL BAR WOODY
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MYSTEAL
22.6 km
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
Grand Chariot
1.6 km
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Restaurant＆Cafe kosyunoya
4.6 km
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Long
17.7 km
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ＤＢ
22.9 km
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Cardmembers Lounge Annex Rokko
26.8 km
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Cardmembers Lounge Rokko
26.8 km
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club DOWN TOWN
36.8 km
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GHOST Osaka
45.4 km
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Coamig
45.4 km
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Joule
45.5 km
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Club Circus
45.5 km
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Club Shrike
45.8 km
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Pure Osaka
45.8 km
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ジヤックスイン
45.8 km
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GALA RESORT OSAKA Namba Nightclub
45.8 km
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