瀬戸内粟島

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【Missing Post Office】
Open : Saturdays 13:00-16:00
Open the New Year's holidays : Dec 28th 2024, Jan 4th 2025
＊May be subject to irregular closures

【Awashima Artists' Village】
Open : Saturdays 13:00-16:00
Open the New Year's holidays : Dec 28th 2024, Jan 3rd and 4th 2025

Welcome to Awashima Island.

In 15 minutes
you could be there, enjoying island time
on a island filled with history and art
where time moves differently.

  • 漂流郵便局

    A home for undeliverable mail

  • 島の美味しいが詰まったカフェ

    A cafe serving the freshest island flavors

  • 島のシンボル的な青い建物

    The first thing you'll notice is
    the island's iconic teal building

  • 春の粟島の様子

    Spring on Awashima Island

What to See

Awashima Maritime Museum

The large, brightly-colored building by the port is the Awashima Maritime Museum. The museum is housed in the original building opened in 1897 as Japan’s first maritime school. Now, it displays maritime company flags and other artifacts related to seafaring.

  • 1541 Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島1541)
    15 minutes from Awashima Port
  • TEL0875-84-7878 (Le Port Awashima)
  • HoursCurrently Closed
  • ClosedCurrently Closed (Once reopened: Tuesdays (Wed instead if Tues is a holiday), New Year's holiday)
  • AdmissionFree
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  • 粟島海洋記念館 イメージ
  • 粟島海洋記念館 イメージ

The Missing Post Office

After serving as the island’s post office for 50 years, this building found new life as an art installation in 2010. Inside, letters from around the world that can’t be delivered are displayed.

  • 1317-2 Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島 1317‐2)
    5 minutes from Awashima Port
  • OpenSaturday
  • Hours1pm-4pm
  • Admission￥300
  • ArtistSaya Kubota
  • PHOTOYoshinobu Motoda
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  • 漂流郵便局 イメージ
  • 漂流郵便局 イメージ

Awashima Artists' Village

Home to immersive art surpassing oceans and continents created by young artists in residence during their stay on Awashima Island. The major artworks on display at present were made by Japanese artist Maki Ohkojima and Indian artist Mayur Vayeda with assistance from the island residents, as well as collaborations with local high school students.

  • 1311-1 Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島 1311-1)
    5 minutes from Awashima Port
  • OpenSaturdays
  • Hours1pm-4pm (Varies Seasonally)
  • AdmissionFree
    ※Admission price may change at times
  • Open hours and dates expand seasonally
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  • 粟島芸術家村 イメージ
  • 粟島芸術家村 イメージ

Makihachimanjinja Shrine

One of several shrines in the area devoted to Hachiman, the god of archery and war. It’s best known for its waterside torii gate, which is especially impressive at high tide when the water comes right up to the base. It’s said that the gate was placed by the sea because of the ocean’s cleansing effect on visitors.

  • Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島)
  • 15 minutes from Awashima Port
  • 馬城八幡神社 イメージ
  • 馬城八幡神社 イメージ
城山 イメージ

Mt. Jonoyama

The view from the top of Mt. Jonoyama facing East. Islands, Shikoku, and the Seto Ohashi Bridge are all visible in the distance.
At 222 meters tall, Mt. Jonoyama is the highest point on the island. Take the approximately 1-hour hike to the top to see a 360-degree panoramic view!
But be careful, with lots of stairs and steep slopes, this hike shouldn’t be undertaken lightly!

Trailhead: next to Awashima Elementary

西浜 イメージ

Nishihama Beach

A wide, empty beach with islands visible in the distance across a calm sea. The sunset is perfectly centered in frame.
Walk 15 minutes from Awashima Port to reach this photogenic beach, perfectly positioned to watch seaside sunsets.
The sound of the waves makes for the perfect end to a vacation day.

ブイブイガーデン イメージ

Buoy-Buoy Garden

Located in the Kami Shinden area of Awashima Island, the locals have filled this garden with flowers and art pieces made from recycled buoys.
See if you can find some of your favorite characters!
★The garden is private property; please be respectful.

Kami Shinden, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島上新田)
3 minutes from Kami Shinden Port
1 hour from Awashima Port

海ほたる イメージ

Sea Fireflies

Sea fireflies are actually a type of bioluminescent crustacean. Naturally, they are small sparks of light in the sea, but when prepared by Le Port Awashima for its guests (from June – Sept.), they cover the shore in glittering light.

*The below photos are from Le Port Awashima’s Sea Firefly Appreciation Event. Sea fireflies do not naturally appear as in these pictures.
Please inquire with Le Port Awashima.

Food and Acomodations

ル・ポール粟島 イメージ
eat stay

Le Port Awashima

  • 1418-2 Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島 1418‐2)
  • [TEL]0875-84-7878
  • [Hours]11:30am-2:00pm (last order 1:30pm)

Accommodations, a restaurant, tennis courts, and more; Le Port is Awashima’s all-in-one stop! The restaurant offers daily lunch specials including set lunches, udon, donburi, and more. Overnight guests can choose between Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, or cabins in the Summer!

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  • ル・ポール粟島 イメージ
  • ル・ポール粟島 イメージ
あわろは食堂 イメージ
eat

Awaloha Cafe

  • 1619 Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島1619)
    6 minutes from Awashinma Port
  • [TEL]090-3181-8360
  • [Open]Friday-Sunday, Holidays
  • [Hours]11:00am-5:00pm
    8:00pm-9:00pm

Continue past the Maritime Museum to reach Awaloha cafe, a delicious lunchtime stop. They use ingredients sourced from Awashima Island itself, and have delicious seasonal parfaits and smoothies!

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  • あわろは食堂 イメージ
  • あわろは食堂 イメージ
Art Canvas Awashima イメージ
stay

Art Canvas Awashima

  • 1430-7 Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo (香川県三豊市詫間町粟島1430‐7)
    5 minutes from Awashima Port
  • [Hours]By reservation

This traditional family home turned guesthouse is not just a place to stay, it’s a work of art. Many artists who have been invited to Awashima have contributed pieces.

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  • Art Canvas Awashima イメージ
  • Art Canvas Awashima イメージ
武内商店 イメージ

Takeuchi General Store

Beverages, snacks, and anything else you could need are sold in the island's only store.
Their ice cream is a favorite with island visitors!

  • 2 minutes from Awashima Port
  • [TEL]0875-84-7015
  • [Closed]Sunday
  • [Hours]7:00am-6:00pm
島のサイクル イメージ

Island Rent-a-Cycle

Rental bikes are available for ¥500/day.
Everything is self-service. Please pay by putting your money into the mural’s mouth.
Find them about halfway between Awashima Port and Le Port Awashima (3 minute's walk from Awashima Port)

Directions

Arriving via Plane, Train, or Bus

diagram showing different methods of getting to Awashima island via public transit

For Awashima, Depart from Suda Portへ

  • Suda Port

    6807-10 Takuma, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa (香川県三豊市詫間町詫間6807-10)
    Phone: 0875-83-3204 (Awashima Kisen Ferry)
    Please buy your ticket at the port before boarding.

graphic showing arrival at awashima island via public transit
  • 須田港 イメージ
  • diagram of ferry routes in mitoyo

Awashima Guide Map

guide map of awashima island