Minamiawaji

Minamiawaji is a city in southern Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, covering agricultural plains, hills, and smaller islands within the Seto Inland Sea region. The area combines flat farmland with rolling terrain and sits near important waterways that connect the region to neighboring areas.

The region served as the center of Awaji Island in ancient times and contains several old temples and shrines, including the 8th-century Kokubunji with its original foundation stones. These religious sites show how long people have lived here and how important the area was spiritually.

The Awaji Puppet Theater presents daily traditional Ningyo Joruri performances, a craft passed down through families for generations in this region. Visitors can watch these live shows and see how deeply puppetry is connected to local life and pride.

The best way to explore different areas is by local buses or electric bikes available for rent at various locations throughout the city. This transport system connects this area with neighboring towns and makes day trips straightforward and convenient.

The region is known throughout Japan for producing Awaji onions, which have a distinctive flavor prized in markets and restaurants everywhere. Numerous agricultural ponds dot the landscape, showing how farming has shaped the land for centuries.

Location: Hyōgo Prefecture

Inception: January 11, 2005

Shares border with: Sumoto, Naruto

Website: https://city.minamiawaji.hyogo.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.29444,134.77983

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:29