Uzu no Oka, Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall

This is a complex facility where visitors can enjoy dining, entertainment, gourmet food and leisure activities.

Within the facility is the Uzushio Science Museum. There, you can encounter the mystery and excitement of Uzushio. There are exhibits on the history of the Onaruto Bridge, powerful images, and the science of Uzushio. There is also an observatory restaurant on the upper floor where you can view the Onaruto Bridge.

At the Uzuno-Oka restaurant with a spectacular view, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of dishes including torafugu (blowfish) raised on Awaji Island for three years and fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. In addition, the Awajishima Onion Kitchen “Uzu no Oka” offers the nation’s number one Awajishima burger.

This complex was built to commemorate the completion of the Onaruto Bridge. In the Uzushio Zone, visitors can learn about the mechanism of the Uzushio through hydraulic models and powerful videos.

The adjacent store sells sweet and tasty Awaji Island onions produced by contract farmers and many other popular original products.

Also known as the 38th temple of the Awaji Hanahanero, daffodils bloom from mid-January to early March. Visitors at this time of year will be greeted by sweet-smelling daffodils. The surrounding area is rich in nature, and wild birds can be seen in abundance.

Specialties at Uzu no Oka Restaurant with a spectacular view

Uzunooka Kaisen Uni Shabu (Fresh Sea Urchin Shabu)
Uzuno-oka Kaisen Uni Shabu is a luxurious one-pot dish that allows you to enjoy the seasonal flavors of Awaji Island in a rich broth based on the best fresh sea urchin from Awaji Island and fresh seafood in a shabushabu style. At the end of the meal, you can enjoy a sea urchin porridge with plenty of sea urchin. The type of fresh sea urchin changes depending on the season. Red sea urchin (mid-June to mid-October), black sea urchin (mid-October to mid-June)
The restaurant also offers a wide variety of local delicacies such as Awaji Island beef bowl, Awaji Island nudoro, fresh Awaji Island shirasu and fresh island Spanish mackerel bowl.

Awaji beef and hamo (pike eel) dishes can be ordered on the same day, and torafugu (blowfish) raised on Awaji Island for three years and bifuku nabe can also be enjoyed with a reservation made by the day before. Please inquire for details.

Stores and Services

Store Uzu no Oka Aji Ichiba
Uzunooka Restaurant
Awajishima Burger Awajishima Onion Kitchen Uuzu no Oka
Awaji Island Milk Bread on the Hill
Awaji Beef Roll Hamburger Today is Meat Day
Uzushio Science Museum
Oh Onion
Onion Catcher
Awaji Island Onion Kitchen Car
Onion Katsura
Tamaden
Uzu no Oka Sky Terrace ~NARU
Shichidama Piano
Rooftop Observation Deck
Dog Run
Uzu-no-oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall

Store Uzuno-oka Aji Market】 In spring, you can find more than 300 delicious items and cute accessories such as fresh onions, shirasu (baby sardines), tsukudani (tsukudani made from wakame seaweed stems), and onion dressing, all produced on Awaji Island, as well as other special souvenirs. There is also a popular “Shima Bisuke” character stuffed animal. Hours: 9:00-17:00

Uzuno-oka Restaurant】 A restaurant where you can enjoy dishes using Awaji Island’s ingredients. The island’s umatama, sukishabu with grated devil’s tongue and Japanese pepper, and the locally famous sea urchin shabu are popular. Enjoy the seasonal flavors of Awaji Island to the fullest in a location with a spectacular view. Business hours: 10:00-15:30 (Order stop: 15:00)

Awajishima Burger Awajishima Onion Kitchen Uzuno-Oka Branch】 Offers original and creative burgers made with Awaji Island ingredients, including the Awajishima Onion Beef Burger and Awajishima Onion Gratin Burger, which won first and second place at the National Gotochi Burger Grand Prix. Business hours: 9:00-16:00

Awajishima Milk Bread on the Hill】 A simple but new milk bread with a fluffy texture that lets you fully enjoy the flavor of Awajishima milk. It is made with a moderate sweetness, and has a different taste and quality not only when freshly baked, but also when cooled. Business hours: 10:30-16:00 Special page available

Awaji Beef Wrapped Hamburger Today is Meat Day】 A superb meat lunch featuring a juicy hamburger steak wrapped in A5-rank Awaji Island black beef and roasted over binchotan charcoal. Business hours: 10:00-16:00 (set menus are available from 11:00-15:00) Special page available Menu information available

Uzushio Science Museum】 The main content is the “Uzunetarium,” where you can see a hydraulic model that generates the same kind of whirlpools in nature as in reality. Visitors can visually learn about the mechanism of the whirlpools by watching a video and viewing a giant spherical screen. Hours: 9:00-16:30 Special page available

Giant Onion] Visitors can enjoy taking commemorative photos with a giant onion objet d’art on Awaji Island. Onion wigs are also available for rent. Available even outside business hours (no lighting, so be careful during dark hours) Special page available

Onion Catcher】 An onion catcher located at the Uzunooka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall. If you get one onion, you can get 1.5 kg of “Shiokaze onions” from Awaji Island. Hours: 9:00 - 16:30 (may end at 16:00 depending on how crowded it is) Special page available

Awaji Island Onion Kitchen Car] This onion kitchen car is designed to showcase the charm of Awaji Island. Please use it when you visit Awaji Island. Business hours: 11:00-16:00 Special page available

Onion Wig] Custom-made onion-hair wigs are available for rent. Smaller sizes for babies and dogs are also available. Hours: 9:00-17:00 Special page available

Tamaden] The neon art “Tamaden” has appeared at the Uzunooka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum. Cute illustrations featuring Awaji Island’s famous landmarks, culture, and foodstuffs are on display. Hours: 9:00-17:00 Special page available

Uzu no Oka Sky Terrace ~NARU~] This sky terrace offers a panoramic view of Fukura Bay and the Naruto Straits. The design is inspired by onion fields and terraced rice paddies, giving it an Awaji Island feel. Available even after business hours (be careful during dark hours as there is not sufficient lighting, etc.).

Shichidama Piano】 The piano at Minami Awaji Mihara Shichi Elementary School is open to the public as a street piano. Anyone can play freely. Hours: 9:00-17:00 Special page available

Rooftop Observatory】 This observatory offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Onaruto Bridge and Fukura Bay. You can see not only Onaruto Bridge and Fukura Bay, but also windmills and expressways on the mountain side. Open hours: 9:00-17:00

Dog Run】 This is a dog run that can be used free of charge. Since it is outdoors, it can be used outside of business hours (be careful during dark hours).

Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum is located in the southwestern part of Awaji Island and was opened in 1985 when the Onaruto Bridge was opened to traffic. It has made Awaji Island famous for its onion-themed projects and offers a variety of facilities. Stores, restaurants, and the Uzushio Science Museum keep visitors coming back.