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How to Get to Awaji Island from Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo: Bus, Car or Tour?

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There is no train station on Awaji Island, and no airport either. For most visitors the practical route is a highway bus from Kosoku Maiko — the expressway stop at the mainland end of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge — or a rental car across that same bridge. The option that actually suits you depends less … Read more

Awaji Island Onsen Guide: Best Hot Springs for Ocean Views, Day Trips & Ryokan Stays

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Awaji Island is Kansai’s easiest resort escape — roughly 90 minutes by express bus from Kobe or a short drive across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge — and yes, it has real onsen. But it is not a classic hot-spring town in the mold of Arima or Kinosaki. Its strength is different: ocean-facing baths, two of … Read more