Iwakuni
Iwakuni still retains its atmosphere as an Edo period castle town, while its location makes it highly representative of the western Setouchi region.
SETOUCHI TOURS
Shimonoseki
Due to its highly strategic location as the Asian gateway to the Seto Inland Sea, Shimonoseki was the site of some of Japan’s most consequential historical events.
Kanba Falls
Mt. Daisen is a dormant volcano in Tottori Prefecture on the Japan Sea coast. At 1,729 m, it’s the highest mountain in the Chūgoku region.
Hiruzen Highland
Mt. Daisen is a dormant volcano in Tottori Prefecture on the Japan Sea coast. At 1,729 m, it’s the highest mountain in the Chūgoku region.
Tobishima Kaidō vs. Shimanami Kaidō
A comparison of two popular island routes from a cycling point of view. Each has its fans, but both beg to be ridden.
Fukiya Furusato Mura
A street of Edo period buildings uniformly painted with bengara ferric oxide. This town once thrived from mining this valuable red mineral.
A Brief History of the Seto Inland Sea
A quick look at the history of Setouchi, the area around the Seto Inland Sea.
Kōrakuen Garden
Kurashiki is best known for the Bikan Historical Quarter, now preserved as a historic district, with many of former storehouses converted into characterful shops, museums, and cafés.
Kibiji
Kibiji is an ancient road connecting Sōja and Okayama, the central area of what was once the kingdom of Kibi. Traversing a vast plain, the road is level and ideal for cycling.
Kurashiki
Kurashiki is best known for the Bikan Historical Quarter, now preserved as a historic district, with many of former storehouses converted into characterful shops, museums, and cafés.