It begins on Awaji — the mythical first island of Japan, and one of its last quiet coasts. Private nature journeys, an hour from Kobe.
In the old chronicles, Awaji was the first island ever made. Today it stays much as it was — sea, forest, salt and fire — waiting for travellers who want the real Japan, before the crowds.
Walk the shoreline where the world's longest suspension bridge meets Awaji — sand, tide pools and open sky.
DiscoverRide out to the great tidal whirlpools of the Naruto Strait — some of the fastest, wildest water in Japan.
DiscoverSoak in Awaji's seaside hot springs, palms against the Inland Sea — designed for rest, not rushing.
DiscoverClimb to Sumoto Castle and the quiet corners of the island where, in legend, Japan itself was born.
DiscoverIndividuals & families seeking a rare, unhurried side of Japan.
Agencies & DMCs abroad — we run the island, you keep the guest.
Retreats and incentives with nature and meaning at the centre.
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what draws you — in a short message.
We craft a private, tailor-made proposal — guides, transfers and hand-picked stays, all handled.
Arrive and simply enjoy Awaji. We run everything on the ground, from start to finish.
Awaji lies at the heart of the Seto Inland Sea, linked to Kobe by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge — about an hour by road from Kobe and roughly 90 minutes from Osaka (Kansai) International Airport. We arrange all transfers as part of your journey.
Private travellers and families, overseas travel agencies and trade partners, and companies planning retreats or incentives. Every journey is private and tailor-made.
Yes. We design each itinerary around you — your pace, interests and dates — with local guides and hand-picked stays. Nothing is off-the-shelf.
Awaji is beautiful year-round — spring flower fields, calm summer seas, clear autumn light and mild winters. We will suggest the best season for what you would like to experience.
We work in English throughout, from planning to guiding. Other languages can be arranged on request.
Because every journey is tailor-made, pricing depends on your itinerary, group and season. Tell us what you have in mind and we will send a clear proposal, with no obligation.
Send us an enquiry with your dates and what draws you. We reply personally with ideas and a proposal; once you are happy, we handle everything on the ground.
Tell us who is travelling and what draws you. We'll design a private journey and send a proposal.
Make an enquiryTell us who is travelling and what draws you. We reply personally with ideas and a proposal — no obligation.