Awajishima Monkey Center & Coastal Sanctuary, Sumoto, Hyogo

Awajishima Monkey Center & Kitan Strait Coastal Sanctuary, Sumoto City, Awaji Island, Hyogo. Located along the tranquil southern coastline of Awaji Island, this unique sanctuary is home to roughly 300 wild Japanese macaques known for their gentle, tight-knit social community. Visitors observe troop behaviors peacefully in a scenic hillside setting overlooking the Kitan Strait. In nearby fishing ports, foodies queue for charcoal-grilled conger eel at Uomasu Fishmonger (魚増鮮魚店), bite into sweet onion burgers at Awajishima Burger, and enjoy fresh milk soft cream from Awaji Island Dairy. ✦ Must-Visit Highlights: ▸ Gentle Wild Macaque Haven: Safely observe wild monkeys roaming freely across mountain slopes and ocean view perches. ▸ Legendary Charcoal Conger Eel: Savor smoky, tender grilled anago basted with secret tare sauce at Uomasu Fishmonger. ▸ Awaji Sweet Onion Creations: Taste sweet island onion burgers and fresh Awaji pasture soft-serve ice cream.