Setouchi Seaside Towns Tour
4
days
¥198,000
starting price
5
People max.
Hiroshima
starting place
Overview
This tour visits some of the wonderful, historic seaside towns of the Setouchi region in Hiroshima Prefecture. You explore the high quality sake and culture of this cradle of Japanese civilisation, where geography has had a profound effect in shaping the livelihoods of its people.
This private tour can be booked year round at your own convenience.
Who is this tour for?
This tour is for those who want a short but immersive experience of the lesser known attractions of Setouchi, with a focus on the gastronomy of the region.
Price
From
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¥298,000 / person with 2
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¥248,000 / person with 3
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¥198,000 / person with 4
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¥198,000 / person with 5
Itinerary
Highlights
Hiroshima
The western node of the ‘Golden Route’, famous for being atom bombed.
Saijō in Hiroshima
Saijō is a town located in the mountains east of Hiroshima city famous for its sake breweries dating back over 100 years.
Shimanami Kaidō
The Shimanami Kaidō is a chain of islands across the Seto Inland Sea, joined by a series of bridges which carry an expressway and cycle paths.
Innoshima Suigun Castle
Castle built in 1983 as a museum to house historic artefacts from the local maritime clans period.
Ōyamazumi Shrine
One of the most historically significant shrines in Japan. Located on Ōmishima Island along the Shimanami Kaidō.
Ōyamazumi Shrine Treasure House
Collection of ancient samurai weaponry and shrine statuary. Set in a pleasant garden beside Ōyamazumi Shrine.
Kurushima Straits Bridge
A bridge on the Shimanami Kaido connecting the island of Oshima to Shikoku. It’s the world's longest suspension bridge structure.
Ōmishima Island
Island of artistic and religious significance in the Seto Inland Sea, and last major island on the Ehime side of the Shimanami Kaidō.
Onomichi
A fascinating maritime town of ancient temples and alleyways
Senkō-ji Park
Senkō-ji Park is a mountaintop park with an amazing view over Onomichi.
Takehara
Takehara is a port town on the Seto Inland Sea famed for its traditional wooden buildings from the Edo period and its sake production.































