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【Missing Post Office】
Open : Saturdays 13:00-16:00
＊May be subject to irregular closures
＊Operator may not be present
※Open on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Closed on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (temporary closure).

【Awashima Artists' Village】
Open : Saturdays 13:00-16:00
＊May be subject to irregular closures

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

A home for undeliverable mail
A cafe serving the freshest island flavors
Island time starts here
Spring on Awashima Island

What to See

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
＊May be subject to irregular closures
＊Operator may not be present
＊Open on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
　Closed on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (temporary closure).
Hours1pm-4pm
Admission￥500
ArtistSaya Kubota
PHOTOYoshinobu Motoda

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Le Port Awashima

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

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]Lunch : 11:30am-2:00pm (Last order 1:30pm)

Awaloha Cafe

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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!
Period: Around May to early November each year

Open Again in 2025!
Period: April 26 (Sat) – November 9 (Sun), 2025

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]Fri, Sun & Holidays: 11:00–17:00, Sat: 11:00–20:00 (Reservation recommended)

Art Canvas Awashima

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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

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

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)

Awashima Guide Map

Directions

Arriving via Plane, Train, or Bus

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

To Awashima, Depart from Suda Port

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.
Community Bus Schedule Ferry Timetable
Water Taxi TEL 090-2827-3387 (Setouchi Boat Cruising FUJIWARA)