waSTEP AWAJISHIMA
What Kind of Place Is It?

Discover waSTEP Awajishima

waSTEP Awajishima is a gourmet and souvenir destination where visitors can experience the flavors of Awaji Island through a collection of carefully selected specialty shops. Awaji Island is famous throughout Japan for its sweet onions, premium Awaji beef, and fresh seafood such as shirasu (whitebait), thanks to the island’s rich natural environment surrounded by the sea. At waSTEP Awajishima, you can enjoy a variety of local specialties.

Awaji Island Onion Specialty Store

Discover popular local products and souvenirs featuring Awaji Island’s famous onions.

GOOD MEAT AWAJISHIMA & SUMHEART

Enjoy juicy hamburg steaks and meat dishes made with premium Awaji beef and sweet Awaji onions.

Torepici – Kama-Tama Carbonara

A unique pasta restaurant serving creative dishes made with local ingredients such as Awaji onions and fresh shirasu.

amaneya CASUAL

Relax at this Japanese sweets café after your meal. Seasonal desserts and fluffy shaved ice are especially popular during summer.

Whether you are visiting Awaji Island for sightseeing, lunch, café hopping, or souvenir shopping, waSTEP Awajishima offers a delicious local experience in one convenient location.

Awaji Island Onion Souvenirs | Local Specialties & Popular Gifts

Awaji Island Onion Specialty Store（waSTEP AWAJISHIMA）

Popular Souvenir Shop

About Awaji Island Onion Specialty Store

Awaji Island onions are one of the island’s most famous local specialties, known throughout Japan for their natural sweetness and rich flavor, cultivated in the island’s mild climate and mineral-rich soil.

The shop offers a wide selection of onion-based products, including the popular onion soup series with over 70 million servings sold, as well as dressings, curry, snacks, and original souvenirs made with Awaji Island onions. Fresh onions grown by local farmers are also available at the store. During peak season, onions from up to eight different local farms are lined up, allowing visitors to enjoy the unique flavors and characteristics of each farm.

Seasonal produce is also available throughout the year, including tomatoes in spring, watermelon in summer, and mandarins and sweet potatoes in winter. The shop is popular not only with local customers, but also with tourists looking to experience the seasonal flavors of Awaji Island. This specialty store is highly recommended for visitors searching for Japanese souvenirs and local products unique to Awaji Island. Guests from around the world can enjoy a fun and authentic shopping experience while discovering the island’s rich food culture.

Awaji Island Pasta Lunch | Japanese-Style Carbonara & Local Ingredients

釜玉カルボTorepici（waSTEP AWAJISHIMA）

Popular Lunch Spot

About Torepici

The restaurant’s signature dish, “Kama-Tama Carbonara,” is inspired by traditional Japanese kama-tama udon and combines rich Italian carbonara flavors with original pasta specially created by Awaji Seimen. The chewy texture of the pasta pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce, creating a unique and satisfying flavor experience using carefully selected ingredients.

Guests can also enjoy dishes made with local Awaji Island specialties such as sweet Awaji onions and fresh shirasu (whitebait), offering a true taste of the island.

The restaurant is a popular lunch spot for visitors traveling around Awaji Island, featuring a relaxing atmosphere where families and couples can comfortably enjoy their meals.

Seasonal limited menus featuring locally sourced ingredients are also available throughout the year, allowing guests to discover new flavors with every visit.

Japanese Sweets in Awaji Island | Gluten-Free Crepes & Traditional Flavors

amaneya CASUAL（waSTEP AWAJISHIMA）

2026/5/1 NEW

About amaneya CASUAL

At amaneya CASUAL, guests can enjoy Japanese-style sweets and drinks made with premium Uji matcha and fresh Awaji Island milk. The café offers a variety of traditional Japanese flavors, including rich matcha lattes and sweet dumplings topped with matcha bean paste. Seasonal menu items are also popular, featuring fluffy shaved ice during summer and parfaits during winter. The limited spring 2026 menu features the gluten-free rice flour crepe called “Tesuki Roll.” Guests can enjoy original Japanese-style crepes made with matcha cream, amaneya’s special handmade dumplings, and fresh strawberries — sweets that can only be experienced here. As a special drink menu for May 2026, amaneya CASUAL also offers the “Kuromitsu Latte Float” made with homemade kuromitsu syrup. Kuromitsu is a traditional Japanese black sugar syrup slowly simmered from brown sugar, known for its rich flavor and gentle sweetness, and is widely used in Japanese confectionery. This special float combines carefully prepared homemade kuromitsu with Awaji Island milk and is topped with soft serve ice cream made from Awaji Island milk, creating a luxurious Japanese-style dessert drink experience.