How to Enjoy Awaichi

Awaichi

Awaichi - a circumnavigation of the lovely coastline of Awaji Island involves not only flat stretches but hilly areas as well, and completing the 150-kilometer circuit enables you to savor an immense feeling of accomplishment.

The course routes also include the Naruto Strait whirlpools and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the site of the former Sumoto Castle, Izanagi Shrine, Keino Matsubara Beach, and many other sightseeing destinations, so you can enjoy the appeal of Awaji Island to the fullest.

Model Courses

Getting There by Bicycle

When you visit Awaji Island, please make use of the following modes of transportation.
(Numbers of runs and travel times are subject to change, so please check ahead of time.)

High-speed Ferry

Service Section

Akashi
⇔
Iwaya (13 min.)

Awaji Jenova Line
Phone: 0799-72-0181
Up to 30 bicycles can also be taken onboard.
(Up to 5 on small ferry)

Naruto Strait Cycling Shipping Service

Service Section

Awaji Island Minami IC Bus Stop
⇔
Konarutobashi Bus Stop (17 mins.)

Application Contact
Awaji Kotsu Co., Ltd.
Phone: 0799-22-0808
Reservation required. Up to 7 bicycles can be loaded.
(3 in dedicated racks and 4 in travel bags)
3 round-trip runs a day (by route bus)

For cyclists taking a highway bus
Please inquire with the individual bus company about transporting your bike as luggage.

Parking Areas on Awaji Island

  • Iwaya Port Building Parking

    Address: 925-21 Iwaya, Awaji, Hyogo Pref. MAP

    FeeFree up to 1 hr.; 100 yen/hr.
    thereafter (500 yen/24 hrs.)

    Business hoursOpen 24 hours year-round

    Capacity170 vehicles

  • Higashiura Bus Terminal Parking

    Address: 666-1 Ura, Awaji, Hyogo Pref. MAP

    FeeFree up to 2 hrs.; 500 yen/24 hrs.

    Business hoursOpen 24 hours year-round

    Capacity465 vehicles
    (including 89 vehicles in No. 2 parking lot)

  • Tsuna Port Terminal Parking

    Address: Beyond Shizuki, Awaji, Hyogo Pref. MAP

    FeeFree up to 2 hrs.; 300 yen/24 hrs.

    Business hoursOpen 24 hours year-round

    Capacity242 vehicles

  • Sumoto Bus Center Parking

    Address: 1-1 Minato, Sumotoi, Hyogo Pref. MAP

    FeeFree up to 1 hr.; 100 yen/hr.
    thereafter (Max. 600 yen/24 hrs.)

    Business hoursOpen 24 hours year-round

    Capacity451 vehicles

  • Suisen'en Parking

    Address: 1-1-4 Shioya, Sumoto, Hyogo Pref. MAP

    FeeFree up to 1 hr.; 300 yen/24 hrs.

    Business hoursOpen 24 hours year-round

    Capacity120 vehicles

  • Wellness Park Parking

    Address: 1087 Tsushi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto, Hyogo Pref. MAP

    FeeFree

    Business hoursOpen 24 hours year-round

    Capacity150 vehicles

  • Minamiawaji City Cycle Station(Riku no Minato Seidan)

    Address: 443-1 Shichitatara, Minamiawaji, Hyogo Pref. MAP

    FeeFree

    Business hoursOpen 24 hours year-round

    Capacity264 vehicles

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  • As of August 2018