Awaji Art Circus 2025 Show
Transportation Information
For visitors attending “Whispers of a Vanished Battlefield ~Memories of the Heike~”, we would like to provide information on parking, express bus schedules, and ferry timetables.
① For Visitors Coming by Car
There is no parking available near the former Assemble Hall.
Please park your car at a designated parking area located a short distance away and take the shuttle bus to the venue.
Awaji Art Circus 2025 Temporary Parking (Parking Area A)
Address: Around 1997 Minami-Uzaki, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
(Note: The parking lot itself does not have an official address; the address above refers to the nearby area.)
Approx. 16 minutes on foot
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[Request to All Visitors]
Please note that the number of shuttle buses and available seats is limited. We kindly ask for your cooperation as follows:
Before the Performance
1. If there are passengers in your car, please drop them off in front of the hall first, and then proceed to Parking Area A to park your vehicle. (Children of elementary school age or younger may ride the shuttle bus together with their accompanying guardian.)
2. If you are coming alone (as the driver only), please go directly to Parking Area A.
3. After parking your car at Parking Area A, please take the temporary shuttle bus to the venue (former Assemblee Hall).
After the Performance
1. If there are passengers in your group, only the driver should take the shuttle bus to Parking Area A to retrieve the car. After picking up the vehicle, please return to the former Assembkee Hall to pick up your companions. (Children of elementary school age or younger may ride the shuttle bus together with their accompanying guardian.)
We apologize for the inconvenience and sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
◎ Parking Route Information


◎ Parking Area Guidance
※Please park your car in the space on the left (marked in red).

◎ Shuttle Bus Schedule Between the Parking Area and the Venue
Starting from 12:50 p.m., shuttle buses will run from Parking Area A to the former Assemblee Hall.
The buses operate approximately every 10–15 minutes, although times may vary slightly depending on the day. Please wait at Parking Area A for the next available bus.
As the performance time approaches, especially after 1:30 p.m., the buses are expected to be very crowded. We kindly ask that you arrive at Parking Area A by around 1:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth transfer.
After the performance, shuttle buses will operate continuously from the venue. Please note that the number of buses is limited, so you may need to wait before boarding. If the weather is nice, we also recommend walking back to the parking area — it takes approximately 16 minutes on foot.
② If You Are Coming by Highway Bus
(Honshi Kaikyō Bus “Ōiso-go”)
Please get off at the “Iwaya Junior High School Mae” stop and walk to the venue. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop to the former Asombre Hall.
Walking Route from “Iwaya Junior High School Mae” to the Former Assemblee Hall (approx. 5 minutes)

① Go straight north on National Route 28.
② Turn right at the Tanoshirō intersection and continue straight.
③ After passing the fire station, turn right at the next street.
※ When visiting the venue, please refer to the recommended “Ōiso-go” bus times below.
★ Recommended Honshi Kaikyō Bus “Ōiso-go” Schedule
【To the Venue】
(From JR Shin-Kobe Station / Sannomiya Bus Terminal → Kōsoku Maiko → Iwaya Junior High School Mae)
・12:15 Depart JR Shin-Kobe Station
・12:30 Depart Sannomiya Bus Terminal
・13:00 Depart Kōsoku Maiko
・13:09 Arrive at Iwaya Junior High School Mae
【Return】
(From JR Shin-Kobe Station / Sannomiya Bus Terminal → Kōsoku Maiko → Iwaya Junior High School Mae)
・15:26 /15:56 Depart Iwaya Junior High School Mae
③ If you are coming by Ferry (From Akashi Port → Iwaya Port)
【To the Venue】
Please take the 12:30 p.m. ferry from Akashi Port.
A shuttle bus will depart from Iwaya Port at 12:50 p.m.
(Please make sure to take the ferry departing at 12:30 p.m.
If you take the 1:30 p.m. ferry, there will be no shuttle service, and you may arrive late for the performance.)
When you arrive at Iwaya Port, you will find a staff member holding an Awaji Art Circus poster. Please approach them for guidance.
【Return Trip】
After the performance, the shuttle bus will depart from the former Asseomblee Hall at 3:45 p.m.,
connecting to the 4:00 p.m. ferry from Iwaya Port to Akashi Port.
For more information, please visit the official Genova Line website:
