Japan's Secret Road - Amazing Exploration Route

Kansai International Airport is an international hub airport with a rich network of international and domestic flights.
It is used by many people as a 24-hour maritime airport with multiple 4,000m-class runways, and as an airport that coexists with the local community and environment.​
A new international flight area will open on December 5, 2023, including a walk-through duty-free shop!

Awaji Service Area, located across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from the Honshu side, is equipped with restaurants, cafes, shops, a road information center, and a relaxing observation terrace.

The whirlpools, which are counted among the three largest tides in the world, can be viewed from the bridge, or you can take a boat and experience the powerful whirlpools up close.

This suspension bridge is counted among the three most unusual bridges in Japan. It is surrounded by trees and offers a view of the Iya River flowing below.

hot spring

Experience the "Niyodo Blue" Valley

This sunken bridge was the model for the setting of the movie "Bell, Dragon and the Freckled Princess."

A place where Kochi's food is gathered. A food stall village with over 60 stalls, each with their own unique characteristics.

Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage Temple No. 37 “Fujiiyama Gochiin Iwamoto Temple”

The painting on the ceiling of the main hall is made up of 575 paintings, ranging from Kachofugetsu to Human Mandala, which were solicited from all over the country when the building was newly built in 1978.

POP art created by the world-famous artist SHETA can be found in the precincts, temple lodgings, and throughout the town.

Temple lodgings with plenty of food and facilities are also popular.

You can choose from a variety of activities, from active experiences such as canoeing and SUP to a relaxing experience on the Shimanto River on a houseboat.

This area was certified as a Japanese Geopark in 2021. It is lined with strangely shaped rocks formed by erosion from sea breezes and waves.

The aquarium was renovated and reopened in 2020. Located overlooking the beautiful ocean of Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, it breeds and exhibits approximately 15,000 creatures from 350 different species that live in the lush ocean surrounding it.

The island's emerald green waters are so clear that it looks as if the boats are floating in the air, creating a picturesque landscape.

This approximately 60km long road connects Imabari in Shikoku with Onomichi in Honshu, and allows you to enjoy the scenery of the islands in the Seto Inland Sea.

It is a station on the Sanyo Shinkansen line operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West Japan) located in Kurihara-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Osaka's Minami (or South) area is quickly becoming a popular destination among young travelers as the shopping and nightlife district has exploded in popularity over the past few years. From the bright and colorful nightlife of Dotonbori to the cool and sophisticated fashion of Horie, the Minami area has a lot more to offer than just great food.

Kansai International Airport is an international hub airport with a rich network of international and domestic flights.
It is used by many people as a 24-hour maritime airport with multiple 4,000m-class runways, and as an airport that coexists with the local community and environment.​
A new international flight area will open on December 5, 2023, including a walk-through duty-free shop!