AWAJI Local Navi 2026

Why You Should Visit

An event where Awaji Island residents themselves point you to the places they want visitors to see right now. Locals rotate through four themed talk sessions — eat, nature, souvenirs, and stay — sharing shops and views that guidebooks miss. On the same floor, a marché brings together six island makers with fragrances, sweet-potato shakes, ceramics, spices and more. Admission is free, and you can drive over from Awaji SA at no charge, making it an easy stop before you set off around the island.

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画像出典: PR TIMES（ユーアールエー株式会社）

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Participating makers are as of the press release.

Essentials

location: Awaji Highway Oasis, Oasis Building 1F
period: August 12, 2026 (Wed)
Time: Marché 10:00–15:00 / Talk sessions 11:00–14:00
cost: Free admission; purchases at the marché are separate.
Links: Official Website
access: Directly linked by connecting road from the Awaji SA parking areas (both directions) on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway; also reachable from local roads. Free parking for 560 cars and 51 large buses.
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NOTE: 【Talk sessions】
11:00 "Eat" — Shoko Kita, Fumito Izumo
11:40 "Nature" — Tomohiro Tsumura, Yoko Kusachi
12:40 "Souvenirs" — Fumito Izumo, Shoko Kita
13:20 "Stay" — Yoko Kusachi, Tomohiro Tsumura
Hosted by Yusuke Tomita (CEO, Shimato Works)

【Marché】
・maf — fragrance (Awaji City)
・MUKU FARM — sweet-potato shakes (Awaji City)
・Sumire Gama — ceramics (Sumoto City)
・Pararito — spices (Sumoto City)
・Takuya Kubo — sculpture (Sumoto City)
・Sora to Asa — decorative works (Sumoto City)

※ If the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is closed to traffic, the event moves to Friday, August 14, in reduced form — marché only.
※ Details may change without notice.

出典: PR TIMES（ユーアールエー株式会社）

FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

Admission is free and no reservation is announced. Talk themes change by the hour, so time your visit to the theme you want to hear.

Can I get there without leaving the expressway?

The venue links directly to the Awaji SA parking areas in both directions, so you can visit without exiting the expressway. Access from local roads is also possible, and parking is free.

Is it held in the rain?

It's held indoors on the 1st floor of the Oasis Building. However, if the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge closes, it is postponed to Friday, August 14, as a marché only.

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