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The Seto Inland Sea, surrounded by Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, is a world-famous National Park known for its "archipelago beauty" with nearly 1,000 islands. Its calm, lake-like surface glitters in blue or gold depending on the time of day, creating breathtaking landscapes. Since ancient times, it has flourished as a vital maritime transport hub, with islands rich in history and traditional port towns. From the "Shimanami Kaido" cycling mecca to art-filled islands and fresh seafood, every spot offers unique charms. It is a place where you can forget the daily hustle and surrender to the gentle sea breeze and scenery, truly representing Japan's finest healing resort.

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Setouchi Tourism Authority

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Setouchi Tourism Authority

Seto Inland Sea

Address: 10-3 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Website: https://setouchitourism.or.jp/
Operator: Setouchi Tourism Authority

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Kamijima Town

Kamijima Town, consisting of 25 islands floating in the northeastern part of the Seto Inland Sea, is a hideaway-like island area where time flows leisurely precisely because it is not connected by large bridges. Among them, the cycling road called "Yumeshima Kaido" features no traffic lights and very light traffic, gathering attention from international travelers as a premier local course where you can ride stress-free while listening to the calm waves of the Seto Inland Sea. Walking the islands reveals nostalgic, rustic fishing village landscapes, warm interactions with local people, and the rich scent of citrus fruits tickling your senses....

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Oshima Island

Oshima Island, floating just off the coast of Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, is the first island visited by travelers crossing the Shimanami Kaido, charming for its dynamic history and overwhelming spectacular views. It was the headquarters of the "Murakami Kaizoku," medieval Japan's strongest naval forces who once ruled the Seto Inland Sea and built a unique culture, and at the "Murakami Kaizoku Museum" on the island, you can deeply learn their rigorous battles and history of protecting ocean safety. Additionally, the panoramic view from "Kirozan Observation Park," representing the island, is praised as the finest along the Shimanami Kaido, with...

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Hakatajima Island

Hakatajima Island, located along the Shimanami Kaido, is an island where beautiful seas and a rustic history of shipbuilding breathe, famous as the birth land of "Hakata no Shio" (Hakata Salt), which everyone in Japan knows. Crossing the Hakata-Oshima Bridge at the island's entrance expands a calm, highly transparent Seto Inland Sea and idyllic fishing village landscapes. The greatest highlight is the "Dolphin Farm Shimanami," an exciting experiential facility where you can interact with dolphins and whales close up and swim together, highly popular among international family groups and animal-loving travelers. Island gourmet foods using specialty salt, such as "salt...

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Setonaikai National Park

Designated in 1934 as the first National Park in Japan, Kagawa Prefecture plays a central role in it. The "archipelago beauty," where nearly 1,000 large and small islands float in the calm sea, is world-famous and has been praised as the "Jewel of the World" since ancient times. Within the park, there are numerous breathtaking spectacular spots such as Yashima in Takamatsu City and Kankakei in Shodoshima. The scenery woven by the blue sea, lush islands, and white sandy beaches changes its expression depending on the time and season, offering new discoveries every time you visit. It is a vast...

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