The islands of Setouchi

There are many unique islands scattered in the Seto Inland Sea. Centering on the Shimanami Kaido where scenic islands are connected, the “Tobishima Kaido” connect the islands of Akinada Tobishima Kaido, and the Kakishima Kaido, which connects Etajima, famous for the former Naval Academy to Kurahashi Island, where the Japanese Envoy's Boats were built.

We will introduce those island area by area, such as “Osakikamijima” which can only be visited by boat.

Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

“Fukari Seto” where you can see the beauty of the archipelago sandwiched between Innoshima and Mukaijima

Scenery seen from the top of Innoshima Bridge

“Innoshima Ohashi” bathed in the morning sun

“Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge” seen from Mt. Kiro Observation Deck in Imabari

Cycling along the sea that you can enjoy in an exhilarating mood

“Innoshima Suigun Castle” which exhibits materials related to Murakami pirates

Pyrethrum that blooms profusely on Innoshima around the beginning of May

Onomichi Suido Cruise while being blown by the sea breeze

The sunset seen from Setoda Sunset Beach

Scenery overlooking Senko-ji Temple and the streets of Onomichi

A scenic sea road woven by an island and a bridge

The Setouchi Shimanami Kaido is a sea road that connects the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea together. The 60km long road connecting Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture allows you to fully enjoy the scenery of the islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea. The “Cycling Road” is known as the first bicycle path in Japan where you can cross a strait.

Akinada Tobishima Kaido

Islands of the Seto Inland Sea seen from the Aki Sea and Tobishima Kaido

“Akinada Bridge” connecting the mainland and Shimokamagari Island

“Shotoen” where you can see the Chosen Tsushinshi and Koimari

The townscape of the Mitarai district where nostalgic landscapes still remain

“Ranjimakaku Museum of Art” made of Japanese cypress in pursuit of the beauty of Japanese architecture

“Kenmin no Hama” has facilities such as natural hot springs

The road of islands and roads that looks like "stepping stones"

The “Akinada Tobishima Kaido” is named after comparing the islands in the Seto Inland Sea to stepping stones that cross the garden.

We recommend drop-by areas such as the Sannose port town of Shimokamagari Island, which flourished as a port of call for Joeson envoys and Sankin-kotai daimyo, and the Mitarai district of Osakishimojima, where traditional buildings remain.

Kakishima Kaido

Cycling while gazing at the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea

The 1st JMSDF School of Operation with an impressive red brick exterior

The second Ondo Bridge over the scenic “Ondo no Seto”

“Etajima oysters” from Hiroshima prefecture that are famous nationwide

Also known as Oyster Road!

“Kakishima Kaido” is a scenic cycling road connecting Kure City and Etajima City. There are plenty of historical sightseeing spots, such as scenic spots related to Taira no Kiyomori, the port where the Japanese Envoy Mission stopped in, and the Former Naval Academy Building!

You can enjoy fresh oysters in winter on this road !

Osakikamijima

Let's move around the island using ultra-small mobility!

Experience sea kayaking in the calm waves of the Seto Inland Sea

The voice echoes on the sea, and the powerful “Padden Horse Racecourse”

“Kinoe Onsen Hotel Seifukan” is a hotel located between the sky and the sea in Setouchi

Enjoy this island full of nature !

Osakikamijima is an island in Hiroshima prefecture floating in the Seto Inland Sea that is not connected to the mainland. There are no bridge. You can visit by enjoying a relaxing boat trip.
Let's have unique experience on the island by trying sea kayaking. And how about the traditional event “Kadenma Race” ?