The “Uzushio Tag Campaign 2026 Summer” Starts July 18 — The Uzushio Area Is Heating Up This Summer! —

Five pairs will win prizes worth 100,000 yen each! Instagram Hashtag Campaign

Duration:

From 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026

Eligibility Requirements (No requirement to visit the store or make a purchase):

Take a photo with your smartphone of the “campaign-eligible POP” displayed at one of the following locations.

Uzushio Roadside Station: “Photo Spots on the 1st Floor” or “Outdoor Uzushio Plaza with Stunning Views”
Uzushio Cruise: The “Steering Wheel Photo Spot” near the boarding area or the “Onboard Steering Wheel Photo Spot”

Post a photo to your Instagram feed with the hashtag “## Uzushio Area 26 Summer.”

Prizes:

Back to Minami-Awaji!"All-Inclusive Uzushio Premium Pass"by lottery5 groups, 10 peopleAs a gift.
*This ultra-luxurious hospitality package for two, valued at 100,000 yen, includes a “Minato Kosuku: Umi no Kaoru and AWAJISHIMA” pair accommodation voucher (with breakfast and dinner included), a lunch voucher for the Uzushio Irori Dining Hall, an invitation to the Uzushio Cruise Premium Lounge, as well as special experiences and a souvenir set.

Awaji Island Residents' Quota (1 group)

As a token of our deep gratitude to the island residents who support our community on a daily basis, we have specially reserved one of the five available slots as the “Awaji Island Residents’ Slot.” We hope that local residents will take this opportunity to rediscover the splendor of “one of the world’s largest whirlpools”—a natural wonder that, precisely because it is so close to home, people rarely have the chance to experience.

How to Apply for the Island Resident Quota:
・In addition to the usual hashtags, please include “## AwajiIslanders” in your post.
・Important Note for Winners: Once your eligibility for the island resident quota has been confirmed, we will contact you via DM or other means to verify your identity (including your current address).
・Request for Standard Entries: If you “do not want to publicly disclose that you are an Awaji Island resident on social media or other platforms” or “do not want your location to be identified,” please participate through the standard entry category without using the hashtag mentioned above (# Awaji Island Residents).

Winners Announcement:

We will conduct a fair random drawing around mid-September 2026 and will contact the winners directly via direct message (DM) on our official Instagram account.

Special Event (August 1–2 Only)

"Uzu-bo" is going out!?

"Uzubo," the official mascot of Roadside Station Uzushio, is making a special appearance on the Uzushio Cruise!
He’ll appear right in front of passengers waiting to board and give them a lively send-off with high-fives and more. You can enjoy creating special travel memories with “Uzubo,” dressed in a crew uniform.

[Flights on Saturday, August 1]: 12:10 p.m. departure / 12:50 p.m. departure / 1:30 p.m. departure / 2:10 p.m. departure
[Flights on Sunday, August 2]: 12:50 p.m. departure / 1:30 p.m. departure / 2:10 p.m. departure / 2:50 p.m. departure
*Please note that the event will be canceled in case of rain or inclement weather.

Become a Captain with Cruise's Special Steering Wheel!?

For two days only during the event, a special “Steering Wheel Photo Spot” created by Cruise will be set up inside Roadside Station Uzushio. In addition to an authentic steering wheel (ship’s wheel), we’ll have captain’s hats and uniforms available. The whole family can pretend to be real captains and take a photo that can only be captured here.

Celebrating Our First Tag Team Match! Get a Special Limited-Edition Sticker

We will be distributing a limited-edition commemorative collaboration sticker celebrating the first-ever partnership between “Uzushio Cruise” and “Uzubo”—created exclusively for this campaign and not available for sale—to the first 5,000 people at each facility (10,000 stickers total). What’s more, as a fun surprise that you won’t know until the moment you get it, some stickers will be “rare (hologram)” versions that shimmer and sparkle—a special feature sure to excite both adults and children alike (available while supplies last at each facility).

In addition, both facilities will host fun summer events.

Roadside Station Uzushio

The Spring Great Whirlpool is Back! Introducing our summer “Whirlpool-themed” menu! Plus, popular attractions from the Great Whirlpool Festival—including the Great Whirlpool Exhibition, the “Spinning” Photo Booth, Whirlpool Petanque, and Umbrella Spinning—are making a comeback!

Uzushio Cruise

The giant acrylic “Drawing Spot” is back this summer—and better than ever!
~“Wheel Photo Spot” Lets You Feel Like a Captain, and Heat Relief Services Are Now Available~
(All passengers will receive a three-piece set consisting of an original fan, a frozen wet towel, and a salt candy.)