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One day or two day courses
JR Onomichi Station - harbor parking lot in front of the station - A Pier in front of Onomichi Station - Mukaishima - Innoshima - Setoda - A town walk in and Setoda - JR Onomichi Station

JR Sanyo Line (local line), Onomichi Station
3 minutes on foot
You can rent a bicycle in the corner of the parking lot. Various types of bicycles are available,
The rental fee is 1,100 yen per day. A 1,100 yen deposit is also required and will be returned unless you drop off the bicycle at a terminal on a different island.
https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/rental/english
https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/
1 minute by bicycle
You can get to Mukaishima by ferry boat from in front of Onomichi Station. Enjoy the 5 minute voyage.
5 minutes by ferry boat
Have a look at the rare type of orchids at Mukaishima Orchid Center. If you still have energy to go on, try to climb up Mt. Takami and enjoy the wonderful view.
Innoshima bridge
Innoshima Island was a base for the Murakami Suigun Pirates. You can see the armor and swords they used in Innoshima Suigun Pirates Castle. Since this island is also known as the Island of Flowers, many kinds of beautiful flowers bloom all around the island especially between spring and autumn.
Ikuchijima bridge
On Ikuchijima Island, you can enjoy the gorgeous Kosanji Temple and the Ikuo Hirayama Museum of Art where many marvelous works of his art are on display. He is said to strongly represent Japanese artists.
This island is also renowned for sweet oranges and fresh seafood.
http://hirayama-museum.or.jp/en.html
https://www.kousanji.or.jp/english/
High-speed boat from Setoda Port : about 40 minutes
https://s-cruise.jp/timetable-eng/
Another option is cycling to Imabari city in Ehime prefecture

You may enjoy the challenge of cycling all the way to Imabari city if you come to Setoda. Go as far as you have energy and time.



