Scenic Setouchi Sea Kayaking Tour: Mukaishima & Innoshima Route

Won't you enjoy a superb view of the sea where different islands pop up in the peaceful Seto Inland Sea? According to your wishes you can go to various islands. ◆【Mukaishima・Innoshima direction】 You can go around many beautiful studded islands. In this area full of charm, pass the Innoshimabashi bridge, get on land of 'Phantom Island' and go to places overflowing with history such as Innoshima Suigun Castle and Jizobana 【Ikuchishima direction】 Here you can find the uninhabited island Hyotanjima and its very popular as a part of a one-day sea kayak course. There are also sightseeing spots such as the Kousanji temple and the museum of the Japanese-style painter Ikuo Hirayama which you can not only enjoy by sea kayak but also as a sightseeing site on land. 【Omishima direction】 Omishima is a popular island surrounded by other islands which you can enjoy as the basis of the sea kayak tour by taking the time. You can find the best cable stayed bridge in the world 'Tatara bridge', Hanaguri Seto where a tidal current is flowing、the nearby Hyotanjima and Yokoshima islands and Nojima Murakami Suigun Castle is also here. On the island 70% of all of Japan's national treasures are stored and there is also the Oyamazumi shrine which is said to be the guardian deity of the sea. 【Hakatajima direction】 When talking about Hakatajima, the sea fortress Nojima Murakami Suigun Castle is famous. Watching 'Funaori Seto' with a tidal current over 10 knots (nautical mile per hour) from above results in a full impact. During neap tide, it's possible to get close to the castle led by the guide. 'Hakata shio ramen', which you can taste in the guesthouse on the island, is recommended For each island visited you have to pay for transportation expenses half-way, so please choose your favorite island from the options. You can go by car. Go back by sea kayak and then the experience comes to an end.

You can go around many beautiful studded islands. In this area full of charm, pass the Innoshimabashi bridge, get on land of 'Phantom Island' and go to places overflowing with history such as Innoshima Suigun Castle and Jizobana

When talking about Hakatajima, the sea fortress Nojima Murakami Suigun Castle is famous. Watching 'Funaori Seto' with a tidal current over 10 knots (nautical mile per hour) from above results in a full impact. During neap tide, it's possible to get close to the castle led by the guide. 'Hakata shio ramen', which you can taste in the guesthouse on the island, is recommended