Best Places to Visit on Awaji Island Part #1 - Hyogo, Japan [Travel]

[Part 1 of 3 videos produced in conjunction with local agencies on Awaji Island.]
[DISCLAIMER: ALL FOOTAGE WAS TAKEN BETWEEN 2019 AND JAN 2020, BEFORE COVID-19]
Awaji Island is located off the coast of Kobe and lies in between the Shikoku Islands and Osaka. If you like the slow paced life of the countryside, this place is for you. There's lots of amazing nature and attractions to see. Awaji Island is most known for their onions, which are much much sweeter in comparison. Awaji Beef is another famous produce, rivaling the quality of Kobe Beef.
Transport can be a little inconvenient, so it is advisable to rent a car to explore the island effectively. It may sound like a chore, but trust me, it's totally worth it.
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Locations in order:
1) Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- You'll need to cross this via bus/car to enter the island. There's a park accessible from an interchange nearby. You can get some cool shots if you have a camera with telephoto lenses.
2) Awaji Hanasajiki
- They have several types of flowers and change them every season. Be sure to check it out! It's also a popular spot for wedding shoots.
3) Greenarium Awajishima
- A restaurant-farm where they use ingredients grown and harvested in their own fields. They're famous for tomatoes in summer, and strawberries in the colder seasons.
4) Kiseki no Hoshi no Botanical Museum
- This is an amazing greenhouse that is located in Awaji Yumebutai, a famous architectural masterpiece of Ando Tadao. The selection of plants changes by seasons, and there will often be performances during festive periods.
5) Awaji Yumebutai
- One of the famous structures designed by Ando Tadao. This location was also used in the move Ajin. There's the terrace gardens at the rooftop, gorgeous twists and spirals, and also a luxury hotel in it!
6) Miyako Bijin
- A sake brewery very popular among the locals. They only produce sake with fresh grain and ferment them with extra care and love to produce a variety of sake. From sweet aromatic sake for beginners, to dry and strong sake for the well-inducted, there's something for everyone.
7) Awajishima Ranch
- The local farm the produces amazingly fragrant Awaji Milk. There's a perfect balance of creaminess and lightness that keeps you going for more. You can sign up for cheese making and butter making experiences here!
8) England Hill
- England Hill is almost like an all-in-one park, with a small zoo, greenhouse, workshop area and dining area all in one. Don't miss the delicious pizza and ice cream made with local ingredients! If you're feeling adventurous, try out the onion flavoured ice-cream! I loved it. You might too!
9) Onokoroshima Shrine
- A shrine dedicated to the god of love, it has an insanely huge torii gate that can be seen from far away. Individuals can pray for luck to meet their destined lover, and couples can pray for blessings to be together forever.
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Shot on Canon 200D:
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
Canon 50mm f/1.8

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