Awaji Island is known for its stunning natural landscapes, where the blue sea meets greenery. This makes it one of the top tourist destinations in the Kansai region. We’ll introduce you to some of the best lunch spots to enjoy delicious meals while enjoying the spectacular views. Spend a blissful time on Awaji Island, satisfying your heart and stomach.
Table of Contents
- Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ① Awaji Chef’s Garden
- Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ② Ladybird Road
- Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ③ SEIKAIHA Aonoya
- Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ④ SEIKAIHA Uminoya
- Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ⑤ Ocean Terrace
- Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ⑥ CRAFT CIRCUS
- Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ⑦ miele
Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ① Awaji Chef’s Garden
Awaji Chef’s Garden by PASONA, a new gourmet spot that opened in April 2023, gathers talented chefs from various countries and regions. Located in colorful containers, many different food stalls are set up here.
Situated on the west coast of Awaji Island along the Hyogo Prefecture Route 31, also known as the “Awaji Sunset Line”, this spot offers spectacular views of the ocean. The beautiful blue sea is visible as you drive along, making it a popular stop for tourists. The exterior of Awaji Chef’s Garden is eye-catching, attracting many visitors.
Inside, there are great photo spots, making it a new Instagram-worthy destination on Awaji Island. It’s a great place for family and group photos, or even for taking pictures with your four-legged friends!
| Name | Awai Chef's Garden by PASONA |
|---|---|
| Address | 57-3, Nojima Okawa, Awaji Shi, Hyogo Ken, 656-1723 |
| Parking | Approx. 140 units (Chef Garden Parking Space & SEIKAIHA Parking Space) 500 yen/day |
| Phone Number | 080-8177-4501 |
| Website | https://www.awaji-chefgarden.com/ |
| Business Hours | 11:00～21:00 (last order 20:00) *Subject to change depending on the season and weather. |
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Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ② Ladybird Road
Ladybird Road is a seaside mall that opened simultaneously with Awaji Chef’s Garden by PASONA in April 2023. Located next to Awaji Chef’s Garden, this gourmet spot is popular for its colorful European-style street.
From the restaurants, you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Harima-nada Sea, making it one of the top spots on Awaji Island for lunch with spectacular views. The sunsets on Awaji Island’s west coast are particularly famous, having been selected as one of “Japan’s Top 100 Sunsets”, making this a recommended spot not just for lunchtime but also during the evening.
| Name | Ladybird Road |
|---|---|
| Address | 95-2, Nojima Todoroki, Awaji Shi, Hyogo Ken, 656-1722 |
| Parking lot | 44 cars (500 yen/day) |
| Operation Hours | Varies from store to store. |
| Tel | 0799-64-7530 |
Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ③ SEIKAIHA Aonoya
SEIKAIHA is a complex with three different restaurants. Among them, Aonoya is a Japanese restaurant located along the Sunset Line on the west coast of Awaji Island. Serving sushi made with fresh seafood, this restaurant has become increasingly popular in recent years, rapidly gaining recognition as one of the top sushi and Japanese dining spots.
Using seasonal ingredients like fresh sea bream and octopus caught at nearby Yura Port, Aonoya offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including nigiri sushi and tempura made with produce from their farm on Awaji Island. Additionally, all seats in a theater-like seating style offer spectacular views of the ocean, allowing you to fully enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Awaji Island.
| Name | SEIKAIHA - Aonoya |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Nojima-okawa, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1723 |
| Tel | 0799-70-9020 |
| Website | https://awaji-seikaiha.com/aonoya/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1022838-d21197787-Reviews-Seikaiha_Aonoya-Awaji_Awaji_shima_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
| Operating Hours | 11:00~15:00 (Last In 14:00, L.O. 14:00) 17:00~21:00 (Last In 19:30, L.O. 20:00) Closed: Thursdays |
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Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ④ SEIKAIHA Uminoya
Uminoya located next to Aonoya, is a restaurant serving Western cuisine interpreted in a Japanese way during the Meiji era. This restaurant is also situated along the famous Sunset Line, offering spectacular views from the second-floor seating. The menu features dishes like hamburg steak, beef cutlets, and omelets, all made with local ingredients from Awaji Island.
The luxurious ambiance is reminiscent of a retro Western-style mansion which adds to the dining experience. Let’s enjoy the finest flavors in a special setting with truly spectacular views of Awaji Island.
| Name | SEIKAIHA - Uminoya |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Nojima-okawa, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1723 |
| Tel | 0799-70-9020 |
| Operation Hours | 11:00~15:00 (Last In 14:00, L.O. 14:00) 14:00~17:00 (Café time) 17:00~21:00 (Last In 19:30, L.O. 20:00) Closed: Thursdays |
| Website | https://awaji-seikaiha.com/uminoya/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1022838-d23580734-Reviews-Seikaiha_Uminoya-Awaji_Awaji_shima_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
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Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ⑤ Ocean Terrace
Ocean Terrace is a BBQ restaurant offering wonderful ocean views. Here, you can enjoy steaks of a premium brand of beef, Awaji Beef. The restaurant is right by the Seto Inland Sea, allowing you to take in the spectacular views while enjoying your meal. The use of a lava stone grill enhances the flavor of the beef, sealing its natural juices for a rich taste. For spending time with a larger group of family or friends, Ocean Terrace comes highly recommended. It is a self-roast style, but chefs will be happy to roast for you, if you wish.
| Name | Ocean Terrace |
|---|---|
| Address | 816 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| Tel | 0799-82-1907 |
| Website | https://ocean-terrace-awaji.jp/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1022838-d17354212-Reviews-Ocean_Terrace-Awaji_Awaji_shima_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
| Operation Hours | Lunch 11:30~15:00 (L.O.14:00) / Dinner 17:00~21:00 (L.O.20:00) |
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Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ⑥ CRAFT CIRCUS
CRAFT CIRCUS is a well-known spot on Awaji Island. It features two restaurants where you can enjoy dishes made with the island’s finest ingredients like seafood and beef, as well as a fresh market showcasing Awaji Island’s unique local products. There is also a global market offering traditional crafts and souvenirs from Japan and around the world.
The highlight of the restaurant is when day turns to evening, offering spectacular views of the ocean and sunset. Whether dining or shopping, experiencing CRAFT CIRCUS in the evening is truly one-of-a-kind.
| Location | CRAFT CIRCUS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-2 Nojima-Hirabayashi, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1724 |
| Access | 15 minutes by car from Awaji IC on Awaji-Kobe-Naruto Expressway. 10 minutes by car from Iwaya Port (Jenova Line Ferry). |
| Parking | 80 spaces |
| Business Hours | Weekdays: 10:30-20:30 (last order 19:30) Weekends/Holidays: 9:30-20:30 (last order 19:30) |
| Closed | Thursdays (excluding national holidays) |
| Tel | 0799-82-1855 |
| Website | https://awajicraftcircus.com/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/craftcircus/reserve |
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Spectacular Views + Lunch Spot ⑦ miele
For the final spot, we introduce “miele”, a very popular honey-themed café in Japan. The café offers a resort-like atmosphere, with terrace seating where you can enjoy lunch while taking in the spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea.
The café not only provides stunning ocean views during lunchtime, but the evening sunset is equally breathtaking, offering a variety of scenery throughout the day.
| Name | miele |
|---|---|
| Adress | 785-9 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| Tel | 0799-80-2600 |
| Operation Hours | Weekdays 11:00~19:00 (L.O.18:30) Sat., Sun, & Public Holidays 9:30~19:30 (L.O.19:00) Closed: Tuesdays In Aug. and Sept. it will not be closed on Tuesdays |
| Website | https://www.miele-da-scuola.com/ |
