The Setouchi Shimanami Kaido is a sea route woven from beautiful islands and bridges connecting them,
stretching approximately 60 km from Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture to Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture.
The gateway to the Shikoku side. It is famous nationwide as a towel production area.
An island associated with the Murakami Pirates, where Noshima Murakami was home to the village.
The salt production industry has been a thriving thing since ancient times. The birthplace of Hakata Salt.
The island of God is located in Oyamazumi Shrine, the main shrine of Japan
The highlights of the art blend in with the nature and scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.
This island was home to Inshima Murakami, who was active in the Seto Inland Sea.
The ferry that travels through the Onomichi Sui Expressway is nostalgic and full of travel.
A scenic and emotional town known as a town of slopes and shrines.
Each bridge over the Ehime prefecture side
Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
(Imabari City - Oshima Island)
Hakata-Oshima Bridge
(Oshima Island - Hakata Island)
Omishima Bridge
(Hakata Island - Omishima Island)
Tatara Bridge
(Omishima Island - Ikuchijima Island / Hiroshima Prefecture)
, with its blue ocean, lush green islands, and beautiful bridges.
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Seto Inland Sea
The attached cycling road is famous as the first bicycle path in Japan that allows you to cross the strait. It is known as a "holy land for cyclists," and cycling is great while enjoying the spectacular views of the islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea and being blown by the sea breeze!
There are also many other attractions and experience spots on the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido. Visit places associated with the Murakami Pirates, experience the rapids of the Kurishima Strait, famous as one of Japan's three major rapids, relax with the spectacular views and experience the great nature of the seasons. You can enjoy a luxurious time that you cannot experience in your daily life.
Recommended spots
Recommended Spots
kirousan Observation Deck
Shimanami Kaido | Oshima | Yoshiumi Town
The observation park, located at the summit of kirousan at an altitude of 307m, is the view that is said to be the best in the Shimanami Kaido. From the observation deck you can see the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, the Seto Inland Sea, and on clear days, Mt. Ishizuchi. The view is especially spectacular at dusk.
Oyamazumi Shrine
Shimanami Kaido | Omishima | Omishima Town
This shrine has been revered by successive imperial courts and military commanders as the god of the sea, the mountains, and war. A
2,600-year-old camphor tree greets visitors within the shrine grounds.
Geiyo Fortress andKojima Battery Ruins
Geiyo Islands | Kojima
In the 1900s, Geiyo Fortress was built to prepare for the Russo-Japanese War. The island remains of the remains of the gun stations from that time, the observation tower, and red brick underground barracks, and are connected by a promenade.