Sumoto City is located in the center of Awaji Island, and is served by the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway. Blessed with abundant natural environments, including mountains, natural parks, and hilly terrain, the city's transportation links between Honshu and Shikoku make it an extremely important region, supporting its economic development. Located in the Seto Inland Sea region, the city enjoys warm temperatures throughout the year. Major tourist attractions include the Awaji Island Monkey Center, Goshiki Wellness Park, and Takadaya Kahei Park. And above all, it's said that you can't talk about Awaji Island without seeing its whirlpools, which are so large they're said to be the largest in the world, measuring approximately 30 meters in diameter.