Awashima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Niigata, Japan
About Awashima
First settled in the Jomon Period, Awashima was long the last frontier for many of Japan's northern clans and inhabited by the Emishi, an ethnic group comprised of non-Yamato and Ainu people. The Emishi were slowly pushed out by pirates and traders, causing Awashima to become a hub for trade heading toTohoku. Awashima was also greatly impacted by the 1964 Niigata earthquake, as many structures were destroyed due to the subsequent flooding. Now Awashima is an Important Birding Area and its economy is centred around seasonal tourism and fishing, leading to its reputation for fresh fish. Like most rural areas in Japan, its population is declining. The local tourist association has aJapanese-only guide site.
Top Attractions in Awashima
Explore the best things to see and do in Awashima:
- ★Awashima Farm
- ★Awashimaura Village Museum
- ★Hotokezaki Observatory
- ★Kanon-ji
- ★Makihira
- ★Otohime no Yu
Where to Eat in Awashima
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Sosodo
- 🍴Kamome Shokudo
- 🍴Mikayoka
- 🍴Zensaburo
Where to Stay in Awashima
- 🏨Goto
- 🏨Kamaya Camping Ground
- 🏨Kanehira Ryokan
- 🏨Kohagi
- 🏨Minatoya
- 🏨Miyoshi
Awashima Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: