700 Islands, A wealth of Historic Cultural Properties
The Setouchi region in western Japan bordering the beautiful Inland Sea is unlike other areas of the country. With its moderate climate, serene waters, charming people and fascinating history, the secrets of the Setouchi region await the intrepid traveler.
There are hundreds of islands scattered across the vast, glittering expanse of the Seto Inland Sea. They rise from the serene, mirror-like sea waters, emerging from the mist as though in an ink painting. The breathtaking beauty of the Setouchi region led to its designation as Japan’s first National Park.
A short drive from the Inland Sea coast transports you to another world entirely - the lushly forested, rugged mountain ranges of the Setouchi region. There is much in the way of art, architecture, history, and culture to experience in the Setouchi region – a testament to its long, vivid history of land and maritime trade.
There are hundreds of islands scattered across the vast, glittering expanse of the Seto Inland Sea. They rise from the serene, mirror-like sea waters, emerging from the mist as though in an ink painting. The breathtaking beauty of the Setouchi region led to its designation as Japan’s first National Park.
A short drive from the Inland Sea coast transports you to another world entirely - the lushly forested, rugged mountain ranges of the Setouchi region. There is much in the way of art, architecture, history, and culture to experience in the Setouchi region – a testament to its long, vivid history of land and maritime trade.
