2025.05.30 Event & Feature

[Direct to the Expo] Arrive at Awaji Island without changing trains! "GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°" accommodation plan | Super comfortable with shuttle service included!

[Excellent access to the Expo] With shuttle service included, you can rest assured! The accommodation plan at Awaji Island's "GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°" is so comfortable!

Enjoy the World Expo and Awaji Island in style! Stay in a luxury villa

Do you have any of these concerns?
"I'm going to the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, but I don't know where to stay."
"Since it's a special trip, I don't want to compromise on sightseeing or accommodation."
"But if the travel is too difficult, I'll get tired, and I'm worried about the crowds..."

For those of you who feel that way, we have a special plan for you.
That is the luxury villa "GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°" located on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture.Special accommodation plan with access to the Expo.

The appeal of this plan is that it goes beyond just "accommodation in a tourist spot."
You can travel smoothly from the Expo site to Awaji Island on the high-speed ferry "PASONA NATUREVERSE", and thenPrivate transfer direct to the hotelWhat is it?
You can avoid crowds and travel in comfort, while enjoying the great outdoors, delicious food, and an extraordinary stay that will make you feel as if you have wandered into a storybook.

I want to enjoy the Expo while also making the trip itself a luxury experience.
Why not try out this new style of travel that is quietly gaining attention: "Expo x Awaji Island"?

Using the high-speed ferry "PASONA NATUREVERSE"Direct flight from the Expo site to Awaji IslandFrom the port, you can easily access the hotel with transportation.Available

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60 minutes by boat from the Expo! Free shuttle service from Awaji Island port included

The high-speed ferry "PASONA NATUREVERSE" departs from Yumeshima near the Expo site and arrives at Awaji Exchange Wings Port on Awaji Island in approximately 60 minutes.

It would be a waste to just go to the Expo!
More and more people are looking to enjoy sightseeing and accommodation in a smart way when they visit Kansai.

 

Enjoy sightseeing in Awaji Island and the World Expo together

"On my next trip, I want to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city."
"I want to refresh my mind and body while enjoying the beautiful nature and delicious food."
"But if the location is difficult to access, it's hard to get there."

If you are such a person, we recommend Awajishima. This island, which is attracting attention in the lead up to the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, is an ideal travel destination with natural beauty, healing hot springs, exquisite cuisine, and numerous tourist attractions.

▲If you take a direct ferry from Awaji Island, you don't need to reserve a parking space, so you can enjoy the Osaka-Kansai Expo with ease.

[Operating hours]

Departure Airport	Departure time	Destination	Arrival time
Awaji Island (Tsubasa Port)	Departure: 9:30	Yumeshima	Arrive at 10:30
Yumeshima	Departure: 17:29	Awaji Island (Tsubasa Port)	Arrive at 18:30

*April and September <Return trip/Osaka Yumeshima → Awaji Wings of Hope> Departs at 16:29 → Arrives at 17:30
*The same timetable applies whether it is a weekday or a holiday. *The timetable may change depending on the season.

During the voyage,Panoramic view of Osaka Bay,Natural scenery of Awaji IslandAnd right in front of you is the Expo's symbolic roof, the "Big Ring."
It's not just about moving,A special journey" You can enjoy it as.

The ship arrivesYumeshima PierFromDedicated bus to the west gate of the venueWe will guide you. Transfers are also easy.Stress-free accessrealized

As an added bonus, you will receive priority access to the "PASONA NATUREVERSE" pavilion!

This accommodation plan includes:Free transfer from the port to GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°is included in the set!
Even if it's your first trip to Awaji Island, you can travel comfortably without getting lost or getting tired!

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GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°

GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135° is a glamping facility that can be rented exclusively for the entire building, located within Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori." We offer a special lunchtime that can be enjoyed by non-guests as well. You can spend a blissful moment while looking at the beautiful scenery that spreads out from the mountaintop.

▲We use the highest grade Awaji beef, of which only about 150 are certified each year.

▲The Awaji Beef Sankai Tomato Sukiyaki, which uses carefully selected top-grade Awaji beef, raw sea urchin from Awaji Island, and mineral-rich onions from Awaji Island, is very popular.

▲ Enjoy a relaxing time in a comfortable space where you can feel the warmth of wood.

▲A relaxing space where you can feel the warmth of wood. While enjoying dinner, you can enjoy the sun setting over the natural beauty of Awaji Island.

▲The enzyme bath heals the body and mind with the power of nature and gentle warmth. It will help you blow away the fatigue after walking around the Expo. *Reservations must be made in advance.

Exclusive for guests staying at the hotel! Plan contents with 3 luxurious benefits

Plan price: From 45,980 yen (2 people per room, dinner and breakfast included/tax included)
The hotel offers luxurious rooms surrounded by nature and starry skies, as well as cuisine that allows you to savor the seasonal flavors of Awaji Island!

Benefit 1: Free transfer from the port to the hotel

When making a reservation, simply indicate the shipping service you plan to use, and we will support you in moving smoothly upon arrival.

Benefit 2: Free luggage delivery service

There are baggage restrictions at the Expo site,Free delivery of luggage to your home after check-out!
You can enjoy the Expo without having to worry about large suitcases.

Benefit 3: Nijigen no Mori Attraction Coupon

Exclusively for guests staying at the hotel,Enjoy attractions that can be enjoyed until late at night at a great priceI can do it!

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Experience a special night soothed by the stars and nature

All of the guest rooms are villa-style and private, secluded in the forest.
Awaji Island's Nature, Food, and Starry SkiesIt is a truly extraordinary experience that satisfies all five senses.

In the night sky seen from the room,The Big Dipper and the starsYou can spend time here feeling refreshed and your mind reset.

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Enjoy the Expo and Awaji Island together with accommodation with transportation included!

• Easy access by boat from the Expo site!GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135° Direct transfer

• Enjoy easy access to attractions and admission to the Expo with luggage delivery and attraction discounts

• Enjoy a luxurious stay surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.Unforgettable memories

Click here for details about the high-speed ferry

Overview

Scheduled operation period

April 2025th (Sunday) – October 4th (Monday/Holiday), 13

Arrival and departure point (Awaji side)

Awaji Exchange Wings Port

Timetable (Yumeshima to Awaji)

[Yumeshima, Osaka]		[Awaji Exchange Wings Port]
17: From 29	⇒	18:30 arrival

*For the two months of April and September, the ferry departs from Osaka Yumeshima at 4:9 and arrives at Awaji Kibo no Tsubasa Port at 2:16.
*The same timetable applies regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday.
*The timetable may change depending on the season.

Click here for details about the high-speed ferry

There are also accommodations with transfers from the port!

The luxury villa "GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°", the official hotel of Nijigen no Mori, is selling a special plan that includes transportation from "Awaji Exchange Wings", the departure and arrival port of the high-speed ferry "PASONA NATUREVERSE".
In conjunction with the World Expo being held in Osaka for the first time in 55 years, please enjoy the attractions at Nijigen no Mori, where you can experience the world of Cool Japan content that symbolizes modern Japan, and a luxurious stay surrounded by Awaji Island's food and nature, provided by GRAND CHARIOT Big Dipper 135°.

Prices

From 45,980 yen (including dinner and breakfast, tax and service charges) / person *For two people per room

Plan benefits

①Free transportation to and from the departure and arrival point of the Expo high-speed ferry "PASONA NATUREVERSE" (Awaji Exchange Wings Port)
We will arrange transportation according to the ship's timetable. When applying for the plan, please write down the scheduled boarding time in the comments.

②Free delivery service for suitcases and other luggage
There are size restrictions on carry-on suitcases at the Osaka Kansai Expo. If you are heading to the Expo after checking out of our facility, we will deliver the luggage for the number of guests staying at the hotel to your home.

③Nijigen no Mori Attraction Special Coupon

Reservation

Official websiteYou can make a reservation from
*Admission tickets to the Osaka-Kansai Expo and tickets for the Expo high-speed ferry "PASONA NATUREVERSE" are not included.

Overview of Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park “Nijigen no Mori”

Since 2008, Pasona Group has collaborated with local governments and local stakeholders on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, and has been working on its own regional revitalization project by attracting various human resources. In 2013, the "Awaji Manga/Anime Island Project" was adopted as part of the "Private Business Planning and Proposal for Prefectural Awajishima Park" publicly invited by Hyogo Prefecture. Together with Hyogo Prefecture, we are promoting regional revitalization projects by attracting tourists.

Click here for details on "Nijigen no Mori"