Press Release】Michi no Eki Uzushio Spring Grand (oh!) Uzumatsuri Festival will be held! The festival will be held at the Michi-no-Eki Uzushio Roadside Station!

Big Surprises in the Spring Tide This is the most exciting facility on Awaji Island this time of year!

Michi-no-Eki Uzushio, operated by Uzunokuni Minami-Awaji, Inc. will hold the "Spring Great (oh!) Uz Festival" from March 1 (Sunday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026, in conjunction with the spring tide.

Spring Grand (oh!) Vortex Festival Contents

Exhibition] Uzushio Exhibition - Various kinds of "Uzus" were collected.
One of the features of Michi-no-Eki Uzushio is the large spiral staircase that leads to a number of exhibits related to Uzushio. Please come and join the fun of those who think about vortexes, vortexes, vortexes, and vortexes hidden here and there, and are so excited about vortexes every day that they get dizzy thinking about vortexes!

*Some of the exhibits

A spiral illusion panel that you can't take your eyes off of!

What do you get? Uzutral Roulette

Special photo booth - Take a picture with the big Uzubo!

Umbrella spinning: A special photo booth will be set up for visitors to try their hand at spinning umbrellas!

Uzushio Stamp Rally: Climb the spiral staircase and complete the Uzushio!

Holding period:March 1 (Sun) - April 5 (Sun)

Experience] Find Uzubo! ~Adventure in the museum to find Uzubo's footprints!
Uzubo, who is exploring the facility, was too overzealous and got lost. A foot or two left here and there.

Follow the "と" to find Uzubo, and collect keywords to complete the word.

Holding period:March 1 (Sun) - April 5 (Sun)

Meal] Irori Shokudo Uzushio
Kaisen Uzushio-don: A bowl of rice topped with sea bream, Japanese Spanish mackerel, and kama-age shirasu (baby sardines), all in a whirlpool shape.

The bowl of rice topped with a bowl of maelstrom gururudon (bowl of rice)!

A huge maelstrom of seafood rice bowl with sea bream, Spanish mackerel, kama-age shirasu, and seasonal fish.

 The menu is even more surprising during the "Long April Fool's Day" period!

Meal] Nigiri Meshi Gyutto
Over 30cm long! Awaji leg red prawn skewer & Awaji beef skewer

 Long shrimp skewers and long beef skewers over 30 cm long.

The Long April Fool's Day period] Even more surprises are on the menu!

Food] Awajishima Burger Awajishima Onion Kitchen, Main Branch

Maisura Burger Set

The powerful Maisu Burger has slices of Awajishima onions on a bun that look like a maisu (maelstrom), and is about twice the size of a regular burger.

A set that combines a size BIG drink with a size BIG drink.

Period: March 1 (Sun.) - 31 (Tue.)

Mais Vortex Shake

A shake that looks like a maelstrom.

Period: March 1 (Sun.) - 31 (Tue.)

There are more, voracious menu! All of them are very powerful when all together! Uzumaki sausage, Uzumaki churros, etc.

Maisu no Hi Limited Edition] The Maisu Burger has been enhanced with even more power! A Uzumaki sausage stuck in a maelstrom burger?

The Long April Fool's Day period] Even more surprises are on the menu!

Food] Awajishima Milk Stand +

Uzushio Blue Milk Soft

 Just like Uzushio! A mix of Uzushio Blue Soft and Awaji Island Milk Soft.

Period: March 1 (Sun.) - 31 (Tue.)

Uzushio Soda Float

This soda float is inspired by the Naruto Straits, where an abundance of seafood is nurtured.

 Period: March 1 (Sun.) - 31 (Tue.)

 The light meal menu featuring Awajishima Milk Soft Ice Cream, Uzushio Anko (salty sweet bean paste), and special Uzumaki bread will be available!

The Long April Fool's Day period] Even more surprises are on the menu!

Souvenir] Shop Uzunokuni Main Store

The souvenir store that rolls and rolls and rolls and rolls like never before. Be sure to check out what's spinning!

Please come and see for yourself.

The Long April Fool's Day period] Even more surprising tricks will be introduced!

Experience] Uzushio Big Frame Spinning Experience

Date & Time: March 20 (Fri.), 21 (Sat.), 22 (Sun.) 11:00-12:00 each

Location: Rooftop (360° spectacular view) *If it rains, the event will be held indoors.

Admission: Free

Try spinning a giant 60 cm to 80 cm frame! There are also wooden beetle and stag beetle rides.

There is also a workshop for making "koma" (Japanese traditional Japanese tops).

Experience] Great Uzumi-Yakuwari Prayer Festival

Date and Time: Friday, March 20, from the afternoon *In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, March 22.

1,000 yen for the first earning (includes Hitogata exorcism, Naruto Misaki Shrine amulet, and participation in the prayer service)

) A dance by a miko (shrine maiden) will be performed during the prayer.

 Experience] Uzushio Craft & Marche

On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during spring break in late March, local producers will have stalls at Michi no Eki Uzushio. Weather permitting, a kitchen car will also be set up at Lighthouse Hiroba! We are still looking for stall holders.

 Holding period: Irregular (mainly scheduled for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in the latter half of March)

 Experience] Guruguru Red Feather Maki Fundraising

You'll be tempted to donate! The coin of the Red Feather Community Chest falls down while spinning in a spiral shape.

Box. Holding period:March 1 (Sun.) through

Experience] Uzushio Pétanque Tournament

Let's throw a ball aiming at the target of the Uzushio! Those who successfully leave the ball on the target will receive a prize related to the Uzushio!

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Dates: Friday, March 20, Saturday, March 21, Sunday, March 22, Saturday, March 28, Sunday, March 29
11:00 and 14:00 each day *Number of participants is limited.

Outline

Location: Roadside Station Uzushio, 947-22 Fukura Hei, Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture

Period: March 1 (Sun.) - April 5 (Sun.), 2026, including April 1 (Wed.) - 5 (Sun.), Long April Fool's Day period

*Period of the event differs depending on some contents.
*Contents are subject to change.

*Up-to-date information will be posted on the official website as needed.

☆ Furthermore! A graduation campaign is scheduled to be held at three Uzunokuni facilities from February 10!

To give students who are reaching a turning point in their lives "an experience that will transform their individuality into a form

Content and special offers are available.

Awaji Puppet Theater  

Original Ebisu sticker present

Uzushio Science Museum (Uzumi-no-oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum) 

Free admission to the Usenetarium

Let's dye it in any color you like! Onion Painting ~Kimi wa shin-dama~ (You are still a new ball)

Roadside Station Uzushio

Experience the sound of the ocean currents! The Sound of the Tide (ne) Nature Therapy

Let's declare a slightly voracious future!

Finally...

Uzunokuni Minami-Awaji Inc. will continue to plan contents and events for our customers to enjoy.

We will continue to create a new vision for the future. And we will strive to contribute to the development of the local community and become a destination for everyone.

We look forward to your coverage of this issue on your program and in your newspaper. We look forward to your coverage of this issue on your TV program and in your newspaper.

Inquiry

Uzukuni Minami Awaji Co.

Public Relations: Hada

◆Telephone: 0799-52-2888 ◆Fax: 0799-52-0489

◆E-mail: a-hada@uzunokuni.com

◆HP:https://uzunokuni.com 

◆Address: 936-3, Fukura Hei, Minami-Awaji, Hyogo 656-0503, Japan

Details of Roadside Station Uzushio

Roadside Station Uzushio

Roadside Station Uzushio, 947-22, Fukura Hei, Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo 656-0503, Japan

Closed on Thursdays
Open on holidays when the regular closing day is a national holiday.
*Maintenance closed for 3 days in mid-December.
*Closed on December 31 and January 1 every year.

Number of parking spaces: 102 cars (including 4 spaces for disabled persons)

INSTAGRAM:@michinoekiuzushio
X:@uzunokuni_awaji

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