Matsuno
Matsuno is a little township known for ogres on a tributary of the Shimanto River.
SETOUCHI TOURS
The Matsuno BBQ Samurai
In Matsuno, you can indulge in samurai cosplay and other outdoor activities in the daylight, and enjoy excellent local food and sake when it gets dark at the BBQ Castle.
Sagishima Island
Sagishima is a small island known for its cherry blossoms and Buddhis statuary.
Mt. Shirataki
Mt. Shirataki is a steep, 227 m high mountain with rocky outcrops located on the northwestern side of Innoshima Island. It’s covered in Buddhist statuary.
Amanohashidate
The Amanohashidate sandbar is one of Japan’s three most celebrated scenic views. According to the Kojiki, Japan’s founding deities lowered the sandbar from the sky.
Kimono Culture
Imabari is one of the crossroads of the Setouchi region and home of our favourite kimono shops. Here you can dress in kimono, try your hand at the tea ceremony and flower arranging, and shop for reasonably priced antiques.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen
Nagata Yumoto Onsen is a hot spring resort near the Japan Sea coast with a history going back over 600 years. Today it’s enjoying a little renaissance.
Maizuru
Maizuru is a historic port town beside Maizuru Bay on the Japan Sea coast. It has many attractive heritage sites telling of each period of its long history.
Izushi
Izushi is a town within the city of Toyooka just inland of the Japan Sea coast. It’s known for its nostalgic atmosphere of an Edo period castle town.
Kinosaki Onsen
Kinosaki Onsen is a hot spring resort on the Sea of Japan with a nostalgic atmosphere. It has seven public baths, each with its unique character and architecture.