The PASONA NATUREVERSE, a high-speed ferry designed to improve access for visitors to the Osaka-Kansai Expo, has been in service since Sunday, April 13, 2025. The PASONA NATUREVERSE directly connects Yumeshima, Osaka (the Expo venue) with Tubasa Port, Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. The beautiful scenery of Osaka Bay and the “Grand Ring,” the symbol of the Expo, can be viewed from the ship, making the trip itself a special experience.
The PASONA NATUREVERSE will arrive at Awaji Island around 6:30 p.m. After that, you can still have fun at the popular anime park “Nijigen no Mori” on Awaji Island, which offers a wide range of night attractions, including Godzilla Interception Operation, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato (Ninja Village), and a projection-mapping night walk through a forest at night. These attractions are open until 10:00 p.m. at the longest (*1), and are recommended for those who value time performance.
*1: Last admission time varies depending on the attraction. Please be sure to check from “Today’s Park Information” on the official Nijigen no Mori website.
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Accommodations with Pick-up/Drop-off from the PASONA NATUREVERSE’s Docking Point
Nijigen no Mori, an anime-themed park, is a popular spot on Awaji Island that should be visited in conjunction with the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025. Its official hotel, the luxury villa “GRAND CHARIOT (Hokutoshichisei) Big Dipper 135°,” is offering a special accommodation plan.
Accommodation Plan with a Pick-up/Drop-off from a Ferry’s Pier
This special plan includes a dedicated shuttle service from Awaji Koryu no Tsubasa Port, the departure and arrival port of the PASONA NATUREVERSE, a high-speed ferry connecting Yumeshima, Osaka, and Awaji Island, to the hotel. This service reduces the stress of transportation and makes your stay on Awaji Island more comfortable.
Luxury of Nature and Food on Awaji Island Experienced at GRAND CHARIOT
GRAND CHARIOT Hokutoshichisei (Big Dipper)135° is a luxury hotel located on a hill in the rich nature of Awaji Island. The charm of this villa lies in its gourmet cuisine that makes the most of local ingredients and its private lodging experience.
Rates
From 45,980 yen (including dinner and breakfast, tax and service charge) per person *Based on double occupancy.
Plan Benefits
1) Free transportation to and from the departure and arrival point (Awaji Koryu no Tsubasa Port) of the PASONA NATUREVERSE, a high-speed ferry for the Expo site
We will provide transportation according to the ferry timetable. Please indicate in the remarks section which ferry you will be taking when you reserve the plan.
(2) Free delivery service for luggage
There is a size limit for carry-on cases that can be brought into Osaka/Kansai Expo. If you are heading to the Expo after checking out from our facility, we will deliver the luggage of the number of guests to your next hotel in Japan.
(3) Nijigen no Mori Attraction Special Discount Tickets
Reservations
Reservations can be made through the official website of GRAND CHARIOT.
Tickets for the Osaka-Kansai Expo and for the PASONA NATUREVERSE high-speed ferry will not be included.
| Name | GRAND CHARIOT |
|---|---|
| Adress | 2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-2301 Located at Nijigen no Mori in Hyogo Prefecture Awajishima Park |
| Tel | 0799-64-7090 |
| Website | https://awaji-grandchariot.com/ |
| Reservations | https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/guransiyariobei-dou-qi-xing-135deg.ja.html |
