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Awaji Island

Island in Japan
Awaji Island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is known for traditional puppet theater. The Awaji ningyō jōruri troupe performs at Awaji Doll Jōruri Pavilion in Minamiawaji city. Reconstructed hilltop Sumoto Castle overlooks Osaka Bay. Farther north, the...
Area: 228.6 mi²
Max length: 32.93 mi
Highest elevation: 606 m (1988 ft)
Location: Seto Inland Sea
Pop. density: 265/km2 (686/sq mi)
Population: 129,000 (2019)
Prefecture: Hyōgo Prefecture