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Meet and feel the People Living with the Sea of Awaji Island

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Meet and feel the People Living with the Sea of Awaji Island

The people of Awaji Island have lived in harmony with the sea for generations.
With their exceptional seafaring skills, they once supported “Miketsukuni” — the land that provided food to the ancient capital — and that legacy continues to this day.Come and experience a life lived alongside the sea!

With their exceptional seafaring skills, they once supported “Miketsukuni” — the land that provided food to the ancient capital — and that legacy continues to this day.Come and experience a life lived alongside the sea!

Come and experience a life lived alongside the sea!

Tour:2Days

Price: From ¥82,475 per adult (varies by group size)
Group Size: Minimum 1 person, maximum 7 people
Reservations: Please inquire up to 4 weeks in advance
Meeting Point: Hokudan Interchange

DAY1 Discover the lives of the islanders

Awaji City Hokudan History and Folklore Museum

Discover the lives of the islanders through the history and culture of Awaji Island.

source:北淡歴史民俗資料館 | 淡路島観光ガイド

AWAJI Ai LAND Project

Visit the AWAJI Ai LAND Project in Kamaguchi, Awaji City, where indigo is cultivated and dyed as a way of life.

What is the connection between fishermen’s lives and indigo dyeing?!

Enjoy meals made with plenty of fresh ingredients from Awaji Island.

DAY2 Meet the lives of the islanders

Experience the lives of those engaged in wakame (seaweed) farming, trawl fishing, whitebait (chirimen) fishing, and whitebait processing.

The specific activities may vary depending on the season, but here’s an example:

Learn how to fillet fish from local fishermen, and enjoy a meal together

Observe a fishery cooperative auction

Tour a seafood processing facility

Please note

Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

On the first day, there will be a Indigo dyeing experience, so please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting ink on

What’s included?

・Dinner on Day 1

・Lunch on Day 2

・Admission fees for the experience

Exclusions

・Lunch on Day 1

・Personal souvenirs

・Accommodation fee We will introduce recommended places to stay, and you will make your own booking.

Cancellation Policy

  • A 100% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made within 12 hours of the scheduled start time.
  • A 50% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made within 1 day of the scheduled start time.
  • A 30% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made within 2 days of the scheduled start time.

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