Setouchi
Setouchi is a city located in southern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2023, the city had an estimated population of 36,499 in 15,934 households and a population density of 290 persons per km². The total area of the city is 125.45 square kilometres. Wikipedia.
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Ushimado olive garden
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The Ushimado Olive Garden is a free outdoor garden featuring beautiful landscaped grounds with scenic walks through olive groves, observation decks, and panoramic views. The garden also boasts cherry blossoms in the springtime and gift shops for visitors to explore. Additionally, guests can indulge in olive-flavored ice cream - a must-try! It's important to wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes when visiting this serene location.
A beautiful outdoor garden in Ushimado. Nice gift shops, walking paths, and observation decks. The garden is free to enter. Parking is also free. Wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
Andrea Miyata — Google review
Great views & comfortable & spacious for break from gardens in fantastic coffee shop on 2nd floor run by young, fashionable couple.
Really good quality coffees & cakes, served in locally famous pottery mugs. Original goods & more. Kinoshita-shoten cafe
Great view and Olive flavored Ice-cream. Definitely try the Ice cream!
Beautiful view! A highly recommended place to visit if you’re in Okayama/Japan!
Awesome place, beautiful views and a delicious olive ice cream ♥
One of the most beautiful and serene spots I've ever visited. Absolutely lovely!
A awesome place to relax your busy routine and enjoy a sweet ice cream
Olive Garden easy to reach from Ushimado, and i stayed at UNI House.
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Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum
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Immerse yourself in the world of traditional Japanese swords at the Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum. Located in the Osafune area of Setouchi City, this museum showcases a variety of Japanese swords, including those from the renowned Bizen sword production area. Visitors can witness a Japanese sword workshop on-site and even participate in knife-making experiences and lectures on sword care.
Really interesting to discover the different kind of Japanese sword , amazing collection. We had a guide tour in french so perfect for us! Very kind staff!
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Ushimado Shrine
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Setouchi world most beautiful place in Japan. Excellent natural view with family friend environment. SUN WORLD TOUR OPERATOR AND TRAVEL AGENT NOW MEMBER OF SETOUCHI TOURISM ACTIVITIES.
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Sweet spot overlooking the Ushimado bay.
The priest here is intresting . You get to know if you the first from your country to visit this place
Great views - ok shrine
(Translated by Google) I went in early May. It is closed until 17:00, but there were still people visiting even around 18:00. The path is a little dark at first, but emerges into a bright, open area.
Although there are quite a few stairs to climb, the approach path is a tunnel of greenery, which feels very refreshing and cleanses my soul.
The priest was a very friendly person, and he happened to be there when I was praying for the spring festival, and he offered a prayer just for me on the spot. I was moved to see that they were praying with all their heart.
Afterwards, he led us to a place where azaleas were blooming beautifully, down a path to the left of the observatory monument. I was disappointed that the azaleas along the approach had died, so I was very happy to see them blooming beautifully.
After parting ways with the chief priest, I took a leisurely tour once again. It was a very nice place.
I would like to come again in April when the azaleas are in full bloom.
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5月初旬に行きました。17時までとなっていますが、18時頃でもまだまだ訪れる人がいました。道は最初は少し暗いですが、明るく開けた場所に出ます。
階段を結構登りますが、参道が緑のトンネルになっているので、とても清々しく、心が洗われるように感じました。
宮司さんが大変気さくな方で、私が春祭の祈願を納めたところに偶然いらっしゃり、その場で私一人のためにお祈りを捧げてくださいました。心を込めて祈ってくださっているのが伝わって、感激しました。
その後、展望台の碑の左奥の小道を下ったところにあるツツジが綺麗に咲いている場所に案内してくださいました。参道のツツジは終わっていて残念に思っていたので、綺麗に咲いているツツジを見られて、とても嬉しかったです。
宮司さんと別れてから、もう一度ゆっくり回りました。とても素敵な場所でした。
今度は4月のツツジが満開の頃にまた来たいです。
(Translated by Google) The goshuin was carefully written. Since it falls on May 5th, it was also written as Boy's Festival. The view from the observation deck, located about 5 minutes down from the main shrine towards the beach, was spectacular.
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御朱印を丁寧に書いていただけました。5月5日なので端午の節句とも記載いただきました。本殿から五分ほど海水浴場側に下ったところにある展望台の景色が見事でした
(Translated by Google) Pass through the torii gate on Ushimado Beach and climb the tunnel-shaped stairs flanked by Kakuremino trees on both sides to reach the observation deck.
I visited in mid-April, and the azaleas were in full bloom.
The bright pink of the azaleas and the blue of the Ushimado sea were so beautiful.
Climb a few more stairs and you'll see a gate guarded by the Minister of the Right and the Minister of the Left.
I bowed once, walked through the gate, and visited the shrine, wishing for success in my work in Okayama.
I wanted to get a stamp, but unfortunately he was away.
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牛窓海岸にある鳥居をくぐり、トンネル状に伸びたカクレミノの樹が両側にある階段を登ると、展望台に辿り着きます。
4月中旬に伺いましたが、ツツジがメッチャ綺麗に咲いてました。
ツツジの鮮やかなピンクと、牛窓の海のブルーがメッチャ綺麗でした。
もう少し階段登ると、右大臣と左大臣が護る門が見えてきます。
一礼して門をくぐり、岡山でも仕事でうまくいきますようにと願いを込めて、参拝しました。
御朱印を頂きたかったですが、残念ながら留守でした。
(Translated by Google) The location is nice and clean with 3 other worshipers around 9am on a Saturday morning.
We recommend visiting from the coast.
(Original)
土曜日の朝9時台、他の参拝者3人でロケーションも良く綺麗にされております
海岸から参拝する事をお勧めします
(Translated by Google) There was an observation deck overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, which is said to be Japan's Aegean Sea, and the scenery was so beautiful that it was very soothing.☺️There is plenty of parking available. Please be careful as there are some narrow roads along the way. Although the stairs look steep at first glance, there is not a long walk to the shrine, so it doesn't take long even if you take a break and take a look at the view from the observatory along the way. It's not that big, so you can look around in no time. It's nice to just take a look at the scenery from the Usani-ni-Kaku Observation Deck. There seem to be a lot of people in the summer, but now it's quiet and very relaxing.
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日本のエーゲ海と謳われる瀬戸内の海を見下ろせる展望台あったりとても景色が綺麗でとても癒やされました☺️駐車場も結構停められます。道中狭い道もあるので気をつけて下さい。一見急に見える階段ですが神社までそれ程歩く事無いので途中展望台の眺めを見て休憩しながら行ってもそれ程時間かかりません。それ程広くないので時間かからず見て回れます。兎に角展望台からの景色ボーっと見てるだけでもいいですね。夏場は人が多そうですが今は静かでとても落ち着きます。
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Ushimadocho Ushimado
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Ushimadocho Ushimado is a charming coastal town in Okayama, Japan. It boasts stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea and is known for its picturesque beaches and tranquil atmosphere. Visitors can explore the historic streets lined with traditional houses and enjoy fresh seafood at local restaurants. The town also offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing on the beautiful sandy shores.
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Maejima Island
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Maejima Island is a serene and compact island with sandy beaches, ample fishing spots, sea kayaking opportunities, hiking trails and camping facilities. The island is easily accessible and offers an ideal cycling experience despite its undulating terrain that may require an electric bicycle. Maejima Island boasts of stunning natural beauty that's sure to leave visitors in awe.
(Translated by Google) I went to Maejima for the first time.
Maejima is a remote island in the Setouchi Inland Sea that can be reached in just 5 minutes for 240 yen round trip from Ushimado Port.
Maejima, also known as ``Green Island,'' is home to beautiful pine forests and other natural forests, and the entire island is designated as a national park, with walking trails and cycling courses.
On Maejima, the views from the ``Osaka Castle Remaining Stones'', which are the remains of the stone walls cut out during the reconstruction of Osaka Castle, and the ``Maejima Observation Deck'', located at the highest point on the island, are popular.
There are also plenty of activities to do, such as touring the island by car or rental bicycle, or enjoying a sea kayak tour. The area around Ushimado, including Maejima, has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, and the orange sunset view of Setouchi is sure to become a memorable memory of your trip.
The sand road that connects Kuroshima, Nakanokojima, and Hatanokojima, which only appears at low tide, is called the ``Kuroshima Venus Road,'' and you can see these spectacular views from Maejima.
I definitely want to visit again!
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ほぼ初めての前島に行ってきました。
牛窓港から往復240円で、時間はたった5分で行ける瀬戸内の離島「前島」。
前島は別名「緑島」と呼ばれ、美しい松林などの自然林が繁り、島全体が国立公園に指定されていて、遊歩道やサイクリングコースが整備されていました。
前島では、大坂城再建の際に石垣を切り出した丁場の跡である「大坂城築城残石群」や島の最高地点にある「前島展望台」からの眺望が人気です。
また、車やレンタサイクルで島内を巡ったり、シーカヤックツアーを満喫したりと、アクティビティも豊富です。前島を含む牛窓周辺は「日本の夕陽100選」に選ばれており、オレンジ色に染まる瀬戸内の夕景は旅の思い出になること間違いなしです。
干潮時のみ現れる、黒島・中ノ小島・端ノ小島を繋ぐ砂の道は、「黒島ヴィーナスロード」と呼ばれ、前島からもこれらの絶景を見ることができます。
また必ず訪れたいです！
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(Translated by Google) 2024.04.01
A remote island about 5 minutes by ferry from Ushimado Port. Setouchi city buses run from Oku Station to Ushimado Port. Both buses and boats run about once an hour, so you can easily get there.
On the south side of the island, a road runs along the high ground along the coastline, and the western half of the road is covered in cabbage fields with few trees and good visibility. While there are many islands where the view is blocked by trees, this Maejima island offers a pleasant walk.
I walked almost all the way around the island, including the remains of Osaka Castle and the observatory. Going all the way to the east was wider than I expected and took about 3 and a half hours.
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2024.04.01
牛窓港からフェリーに乗って５分ほどの離島。牛窓港までは邑久駅から瀬戸内市バスが走っている。バスと船は共に1時間に一本程度の便があるので、気軽に行ける。
島の南側は海岸線に沿った高台に道が通っていて、その道の西側半分はキャベツ畑が広がり、木が少なく見通しが良い。木々に遮られて視界が広がらない島が多い中で、この前島は気持ちよく散歩ができる。
私は大阪城の残石と展望台を含めて、ほぼ島を一周歩いて回った。東まで行くと思ったより広く、3時間半ほどかかった。
(Translated by Google) This island can be reached in 5 minutes by ferry from Ushimado.
Would you like to take a quick trip to the island? I went along with an invitation from a friend who was kind of like me.
The frequency is 1 to 2 flights per hour, and the round trip price for one adult and bicycle is reasonable at 360 yen.
There is ``Shima no Eki Mokkuri'' where you get off the ferry, and you can buy lunch boxes and drinks here. There may be other shops somewhere, but we couldn't find them ^^;
The roads on the island are in good condition, and the outer route is about 10km long. I ran from the port towards the southeast, making a figure-eight loop from the south side and climbing up to the remaining stones of Osaka Castle from the north side.
It only took us 5 minutes to cross the island, but the island time was flowing slowly and peacefully, and it was a relaxing holiday filled with the sense of fulfillment from the island trip.
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牛窓からフェリーで5分で行ける島。
手軽に島旅してみませんか？って感じの友達からの誘いに乗っかって行ってきました。
便数は1時間に1便～2便、大人1人と自転車で往復360円とお手頃価格。
フェリーから降りたところに｢島の駅もっくり｣さんがありまして、こちらでお弁当や飲み物を買うことが出来ます。他にもどこかにお店があるのでしょうが、私達は見つけられませんでした^^;
島の道路は結構整備されていて、外周コースで10km程度。私は港から南東部に向けて走って、南側から8の字に回って北側から大阪城築城残石群に上るコースで。
たったの5分で渡って来た島なんですけど、辺りにはきちんとゆったりした島時間が流れてまして、島旅の充実感に浸れたお休みでした♪
(Translated by Google) We took a boat from Ushimado, rented a bicycle at the port, and went around the island.
Due to the summer typhoons, there were landslides in various places, so we had to be careful in some places, but we enjoyed cycling. You can see a panoramic view of the island from the crumbling observation deck, and although there aren't any famous spots, the sunset was absolutely beautiful. Visited on January 24, 2015.
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牛窓から船で渡り、港でレンタサイクルを借りて島を一周しました。
夏の台風の影響で、各所で崖崩れが起きていて、気を付けて通らないといけない所もあったが、サイクリングを満喫。崩れそうな見晴らし台からは島が一望でき、これと言って名所があるわけではないが、夕日が最高に綺麗でした。2015年1月24日訪問。
(Translated by Google) I went fishing with a friend.
You can enjoy the atmosphere of a remote island in about 10 minutes by ferry from Ushimado.
The fishing results were not good, but we somehow managed to secure dinner by picking wakame seaweed and hand-picking turtles.
I was able to refresh myself by looking at the sea.
It's a simple island.
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釣りに友人と行ってきました。
牛窓からフェリーで約10分で離島雰囲気が味わえます。
釣果は、イマイチでしたが、わかめ狩りに亀の手狩り、どうにか夕食確保です。
海を眺めてのリフレッシュさせていただきました。
素朴な島です。
(Translated by Google) 5 minutes by ferry from Ushimado.
It is a small island with a circumference of about 10 km.
When you land, there is a reception desk where you can rent a bicycle.
●Electric assist is 800 yen (return until 5:00 pm)
●General bicycle 500 yen
I rented an electric one. The island has many ups and downs, so electric bicycles are definitely recommended! Now you can easily go around.
There are no shops on the island, so be sure to buy food before you go ashore (by the way, there were 3 vending machines on the island).
*While cycling, I found a coffee shop in the mountains. It seemed to be open for business.
The toilet next to the reception was a Japanese-style flush toilet, but it was very clean.
I would like to come camping soon.
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牛窓からフェリーで５分。
一周10キロ程の小さな島です。
上陸すると受付があるのでそこで自転車をレンタルできます。
●電動アシストが800円(返却は17時まで)
●一般自転車500円
私は電動をレンタルしました。島は激しいアップダウンがあるので電動自転車が絶対オススメです！これで楽々で一周できます。
島には売店がないので食べ物類は事前に調達してから上陸しましょう(ちなみに島には自販機が３台ありました)
※サイクリングの途中、山の中に喫茶店を発見しました一応営業はしていたようです。
受付横のトイレは水洗和式でしたがとても綺麗にしてました。
近々キャンプしに来たいと思います。
(Translated by Google) This is my fishing spot.
There are a lot of strange anglers these days. There are many older people as well as young people.
I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words. "I won't know if you fall into the water! Don't disturb me!"
P.S.: The other day, I was accused of this and contacted the city hall, and the staff were shocked and worried about the decline in tourism.
I don't want to get involved, so I decide not to go.
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私の釣り場です。
最近、変な釣り人が多い。若年層だけでなく年配の奴も多い。
この場を借りて一言。「落水しても知らんからな！邪魔すなよ！」
追記:先日言い掛かりをつけられ市役所に連絡、職員も呆れとるし観光減少を心配していた。
関わりたくないので、行かない事にします。
(Translated by Google) It's an easy island to cross and a great place for cycling. There are quite a few ups and downs, so an electric bicycle is recommended. The scenery is beautiful.
(Original)
気軽に渡れる島で、サイクリングに最高の場所。アップダウンが結構あるので電動自転車がオススメ。景色が美しい。
What's the weather like in Setouchi?
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Setouchi for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
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