Hiroshima Area
Miyajima Island
Home to forested trails, roaming deer, and Itsukushima, the UNESCO World Heritage–inscribed Shinto shrine known for its vermilion torii gate that appears to float on the sea at high tide.
Osaka
Shimanami Area
Shimanami Kaido
A 70-kilometer (43.5-mile) route with dedicated cycling lanes, linking Hiroshima and Ehime across six islands via sweeping bridges across the Seto Inland Sea.
Shimanami Area
Setoda
Located on Ikuchijima Island, one of the many port towns along the Seto Inland Sea, known for its celebrated lemon groves and well suited to lingering.
Hiroshima AREA
Peace Memorial Park
A contemplative park and museum reflecting on Hiroshima’s World War II history, framed by serene gardens and the nearby Children’s Peace Monument.
Okayama & Kagawa Area
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
A picturesque historical quarter and birthplace of Japan-made denim, best explored by boat or on foot along canals lined with preserved storehouses.
Okayama & Kagawa Area
Uno Port
A coastal port serving as a primary ferry gateway to the Seto Inland Sea’s art islands, including Naoshima, Teshima, Shodoshima, Ogijima, and Megijima.
