A lineup of limited-time gourmet treats and hands-on events! A special festival filled with gratitude!
~The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026!~


Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Roadside Station Uzushio. At “Roadside Station Uzushio,”To celebrate the first anniversary of our renovation, we will be holding the “Autumn Uzushio Grand Harvest Festival” from Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Sunday, October 25, 2026.In the year since its renovation, Roadside Station Uzushio has welcomed approximately 700,000 visitors. We are hosting this festival to express our gratitude to our many guests and for the bountiful blessings of the Uzushio region. We have prepared a wide variety of activities—including limited-time culinary offerings, harvest events, and giveaways to benefit the local community—that you can enjoy on both weekdays and weekends.
Autumn Whirlpool Grand Harvest Festival: Introduction to Each Activity

Irori Shokudo Uzushio (2nd Floor)
Enjoy the ingredients in this “Uzu no Sachi” curry, packed with hearty chunks of goodness. This limited-edition Harvest Festival curry features lightly fried Awaji Island onions, Naruto lotus root, and Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes, topped with slowly roasted Awaji chicken. By deliberately avoiding a long simmer and adding the ingredients after the fact, you can fully savor the natural flavors of each ingredient! Please enjoy the distinct textures and flavors of each ingredient alongside this rich, flavorful curry!

Nigiri Meshi Gyutto (2nd Floor)
We’ve turned Naruto lotus roots—carefully cultivated over many years in clay-rich soil that retains water and nutrients exceptionally well—into lightly fried chips and BIG cutlets that are perfect for eating on the go! They feature a unique combination of fluffy, crisp, and chewy textures. You’ll also be able to fully savor the natural umami flavor of Naruto lotus root.

Awaji Island Milk Stand+ (1st Floor)
This limited-time parfait lets you enjoy the tartness of strained yogurt, the sweetness of soft-serve ice cream and caramel sauce, and the fluffy texture of Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes. It’s topped with a handmade mini “Naruto Kintoki” made from sweet potato paste!
A birthday cup commemorating Uzubō’s first anniversary. It’s a new-style dessert that tastes just like a shortcake, featuring a perfect balance of strawberries from Awaji Island, choux pastry, soft-serve milk ice cream, and whipped cream!

Awaji Island Burger, Awaji Island Onion Kitchen (2nd Floor)
A juicy ground beef patty made with Awaji beef, generously topped with crispy, aromatic Naruto Kintoki sweet potato chips and thick-cut fried Naruto lotus root! Drizzled generously with a butter-soy sauce glaze packed with the rich umami of mushrooms, the flavors of fall gently unfold with every bite! We also offer a selection of side dishes featuring seasonal fall ingredients!

Shop Uzu no Kuni Main Store (1st Floor)
It's a surprise what you'll get! We've put together a selection of "must-try fall flavors," including Naruto lotus root, shiitake mushrooms, and Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes (roasted)! You never know what you'll get, but it's a bit of a bargain! Check out our souvenir gacha!
1 play: 300 yen (tax included).

Uzushio Guided Tour (Outdoors)
This is a guided tour that offers visitors a special opportunity to get up close to the Great Naruto Bridge, which is currently under construction.
・Participation fee: 300 yen (tax included)
・Duration: About 30 minutes
・Date and Time (Cancelled in case of rain):
• Saturday, October 10, 11:30 a.m. –
• Sunday, October 11, 12:10 p.m. –
• Saturday, October 24, 10:10 a.m. –
• Sunday, October 25, 10:50 a.m. –
Fall Great Vortex BIG Harvest Event!
We’re adding even more fun events to the three-day weekend from October 10 (Sat) to 12 (Mon, holiday)—which also coincides with the spring tide! You’ll be able to take home plenty of souvenirs and harvest the bounties of Uzu!

Potato Digging Game
How many sweet potatoes of various sizes—hidden in a pool of fallen leaves—can you harvest with the magic grabber within the time limit? This is a sweet potato digging challenge that anyone can join.
*Cancelled in case of rain*
Date and Time: Saturday, October 10, 10:00 a.m.– and 2:00 p.m.–
Participation fee: 300 yen (tax included)

Naruto Shrimp Fishing
Hook a Naruto shrimp and go fishing! You can even have the shrimp you catch grilled and eaten at a “Nigiri Meshi Gyutto” restaurant!
*Cancelled in case of rain*
Date and Time: Sunday, October 11, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Participation Fee: 500 yen per fish (tax included; grilling fee included) *Limited to 3 fish per person.

Fish Catching
For elementary school students and younger only! Try your hand at catching fish with your bare hands in the waters off Awaji Island! You can take home the fish you catch.
*Please check in at least 30 minutes before the event starts.
*Please wear clothes that can get wet.
*Cancelled in case of rain. Date and time: October 12 (Mon, holiday) 1:00 PM– and 2:30 PM–. Participation fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)

Whirlpool Harvest BIG Gacha
The Uzushio Harvest Gacha is going giant for a limited 3-day period!! This is a gacha raffle where you can try your luck once in exchange for receipts from two different stores showing purchases made that day—whether for food or shopping! Even if you don’t win, you’ll receive one Awaji Island onion as a gift!
Dates and Times: October 10 (Sat) – 12 (Mon, Holiday)
The first 300 people each day

Compete Against New Graduates in a Game!
Uzunokuni Minami-Awaji Co., Ltd. presents an event organized by our new graduates to interact with customers! Please come join us for some fun!
*Cancelled in case of rain*
Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. – and 2:00 p.m. –
A Fun Event on a Weekday!
Pets in the Harvest Photos
We've set up a harvest-themed photo booth where you can bring your dogs and cats along! Be sure to take lots of photos!
Let's Make Lotus Root Stamp Art!!
Let's create your very own stamp art using the stems of dried Naruto lotus roots!
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 20, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Your Chance to Get the Golden Uzubou!
During this period, we’ll be adding a golden Uzubō prize to the Uzubō plush toy raffle!
*Held on an irregular basis (High chance it will appear during the three-day weekend from October 10–12!?)
Uzu-bo Quiz Showdown!
Check out the quiz from Uzubō for everyone! How much do you know about the bounty of the whirlpool?

Autumn Uzushio Harvest Festival Location: Roadside Station Uzushio
〒656-0503
947-22 Fukura Hei, Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Roadside Station Uzushio
TEL:0799-52-1157/FAX:0799-52-2890
We're hosting a 1st Anniversary Countdown Campaign on social media!

As part of the social media campaign counting down to the 1st anniversary of Roadside Station Uzushio, we’re currently running the “My Uzushio Campaign” on our official Instagram and X accounts. Find a “whirlpool” in your daily life, post it on your social media with the hashtag “##MyUzushio,” and one lucky winner will be selected in a drawing to receive a fantastic prize! You can enjoy Uzushio Roadside Station’s 1st anniversary online as well.
・Dates: September 16, 2026 – October 16, 2026
・Official Instagram:@uzunooka
・Official X:@uzunokuni_awaji
Finally...
A staff member stated, “Thanks to the support of our many guests and the local community, Roadside Station Uzushio has reached its first anniversary since its reopening. To express our gratitude, we are hosting the ‘Uzushio Autumn Grand Harvest Festival.’ Through gourmet dishes made with local ingredients and harvest-themed events, we hope to provide enjoyment to as many guests as possible and contribute to the development of our local community. We look forward to welcoming many visitors!” Uzunokuni Minami-Awaji Co., Ltd. will continue to plan content and events that our guests will enjoy. We are committed to contributing to the development of the local community and striving to become a destination that everyone wants to visit. We would greatly appreciate it if your program or publication could cover this event.
Inquiry
Uzukuni Minami Awaji Co.
Public Relations: Hada
◆Telephone: 0799-52-2888 ◆Fax: 0799-52-0489
◆E-mail: a-hada@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






