A guide to nature on Awaji Island, at the heart of Japan's Seto Inland Sea — the Naruto whirlpools, coastal walks, flower fields, island food, onsen and the myth of the first island.
How to reach Awaji Island in Japan — from Kobe (about an hour via the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge), Osaka, Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Tokyo, plus getting around the island.