On the west coast of Awaji Island, three new facilities have just opened in the summer of 2025. A modern soba kappo-style Japanese restaurant that incorporates new ideas while respecting Japanese food culture, the reopening of a food and beverage facility famous for its very popular all-you-can-eat shirasu (white bait) pizza, and a new hotel with a modern Japanese wellness stay theme are just a few of the facilities that will be of interest. Why not visit one of these facilities this summer before they become extremely popular and filled up with reservations?
Awaji Island located in the Seto Inland Sea is a resort island with beautiful nature, gourmet food and Japanese mythological history and culture. The island is just one hour from Osaka, 30 min. from Kobe and 45 min. from Kobe Airport by car/public transportation.
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Soba Kappo-style Restaurant, Oh SOBAR, with Excellent Cooking Skills and Its Specialty, Unique Soba
This restaurant offers a rich cuisine that uses ingredients from Awaji Island, which has been blessed with an abundance of seafood and mountain produce since ancient times, and is rich with the land and its four seasons. The restaurant offers a spectacular view of the inland sea and the chef’s skillful cuisine to make your day a special one.
A kappo-style restaurant is a place where guests can enjoy a la carte dishes in addition to set meals or full-course meals casually. The main attraction of the restaurant is that you can enjoy a variety of soba tastes at such as “Nihachi Soba (80% buckwheat and 20% wheat),” soba made with healthy konjac, “Akamoku (seaweed)” which is said to have high nutritional value, and “Choumeisou (Peucedanum japanicum) which is said to have good effects on health such as anti-aging as well as on skin.
We offer a variety of menus to meet various needs, from a kaiseki full-course meal that allows you to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine from appetizers to dessert, to a lunch-only set meal that allows you to enjoy our special soba noodles at a reasonable price. In addition to the main dish of Soba, you can enjoy Kakiage (deep fried seafood) using onions from Awaji Island, sashimi, tempura, and other fresh seafood.
The new restaurant, which is attracting attention as a luxurious space that harmonizes with the spectacular scenery of Awaji Island, is a hot spot with architecture and interior design by Yasumichi Morita (GLAMOROUS co.,ltd.), a designer who is highly acclaimed in Japan and abroad. The concept is “coexistence with the nature of Awaji Island.” The building was designed to make the most of the sea scenery of Harimanada, which changes its expression with the passage of time and with the seasons, so that visitors can experience a different spectacular view each time they visit. Particularly noteworthy are the infinity pool and the torchlight effect, which are arranged to blur the boundary between the facility and the sea. The design blends nature and architecture to create a sense of openness and unusualness that is unique to Awaji Island, making this a new facility recommended for this summer.
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| Address | 269-2 Aza-sunagawa, Nojima-todoroki, Awaji City A free shuttle busavailable |
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| Parking | 14 spaces（free） |
| Tel | 050-3821-2229 |
| Operation Hours | 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.(L.O.8:00 p.m.) |
| Official Website | https://www.oh-sobar.com/ |
| Official Reservation Site | https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/oh-sobar/reserve/message |
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Renewal of a Very Popular Cafe/Restaurant on Awaji Island
miele, which is very popular for its pizza topped with all-you-can-eat Awaji Island shirasu (whitebait), reopened this summer after a renovation. With the theme of “a deck terrace one meter from the sea, just like on a ship”, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Harimanada Sea around Awaji Island and exquisite gourmet food.
miele’s popular “Awaji Island Shirasu Pizza” made with Awaji Island shirasu (whitebait) and onions now uses the finest whole tomatoes available, Campo Grande, with Sakura shrimps added as an accent to make the pizza even more savory and flavorful. In addition to pizza, the menu offers a wide variety of other dishes such as fresh pasta made on Awaji Island and cannelloni, a typical Italian local dish.
The renovated interior is open and comfortable, unaffected by the weather. The three-story facility offers a resort-like experience with a panoramic view of the Harimanada Sea. Why not be one of the first to enjoy the renovation of this popular facility?
| Name | miele |
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| Adress | 785-9 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| Tel | 0799-80-2600 |
| Operation Hours | Weekdays 10:30 a.m.~7:00 p.m. (L.O.6:30 p.m.) Sat., Sun, & Public Holidays 10:00 a.m.~7:00 p.m. (L.O.6:30 p.m.) Closed: Thursdays |
| Website | https://www.miele-da-scuola.com/ |
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Experience a High-Quality Modern Japanese Wellness Stay at SENSHINWAHO on Awaji Island
Awaji Island is blessed with the bounty of the sea and mountains. SENSHINWAHO allows you to experience its rich nature and tranquility with your whole body. Away from the hustle and bustle, this relaxing stay will help you forget your daily routine and restore your sense of balance.
The soft texture of the water is a characteristic feature of the natural free-flowing spring “Senshin no Yu.” The water quality gently relieves the fatigue and tension of daily life, providing comfort for both body and mind. The sunset over the Harima Strait, visible through the steam, is the ultimate luxury. You can spend time forgetting the hustle and bustle of daily life and surrendering to the rhythm of nature.
Additionally, meals are crafted under the supervision of Chef Nobuaki Fushiki, a pioneer in fermented cuisine, featuring creative Japanese kaiseki dishes that fully utilize the bountiful seafood and mountain produce of Awaji Island. Traditional techniques such as fermentation, aging, and smoking are used to carefully bring out the umami of the ingredients, creating a culinary experience where each dish offers deep flavor and a lingering aftertaste. These dishes, which not only delight the palate but also gently nurture the body from within, are truly worth savoring for those who cherish each day.
