LOCATION
Osaka—where visitors can enjoy the vibrant bustle of a big city that attracts special products from all over the country, also known as the ‘Nation's Kitchen.’
Awaji Island—which is surrounded by a landscape rich in nature and a selected region which historically presented foodstuffs to the emperor, a ‘Miketsu-Kuni’.
Bilingual guides with local knowledge and experience will guide you through special places in these two regions in a semi-customized tour.
OSAKA
Osaka City is about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen train. It is about 1 hour by bus or train from Kansai Airport, and less than 1 hour by bus or train from Osaka International Airport (Itami).
Osaka is a place that draws in regional food products from around the country. Experience the city's passion for authentically delicious food through conversations with shopkeepers in a vibrant and lively shopping arcade. Taste the flavors of Osaka while exploring on foot and get to know the history behind food innovation from the city that gave the world Instant Ramen, Takoyaki, and Conveyor Belt Sushi.
Access from Tokyo
- Tokyo Station2.5hourOsaka
Access from Airport
- Kansai International Airport70min〜Osaka
- Itami Airport30min〜Osaka
- Kobe Airport70min〜Osaka
RECOMMENDED TOURS
AWAJI ISLAND
It takes about 80 minutes to reach Kansai International Airport from Narita or Haneda Airport.
From Osaka to Kobe (Sannomiya) is 30 minutes by train, and from Kobe (Sannomiya) to Awaji Island (Sumoto City) is about 90 minutes by bus.
For more detailed information on access to Awaji Island, see the following website:
Awaji Island Tourism Guide.
Awaji Island's significant role in Japan's food history dates back to a time when it was a Miketsu-Kuni, one of a few select regions that supplied food to the emperor. The location is rich in seafood and foods harvested from the land and sea. You can actually meet the farmers, fishermen, and other food producers who are proud to preserve their methods and share their abundance with future generations. Enjoy your travels while meeting the people who make their livelihoods on this island. And savor local flavors and food culture with the cooks who prepare it, surrounded by lush nature.
Access from Osaka
- Osaka30minKobe, Sannomiyaabout 90minAwaji Island
For more detailed information on access to Awaji Island, click here.
https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/access
