HIROSHIMA & SETOUCHI TRAVEL GUIDE

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First Time in Hiroshima?

Start planning your Hiroshima and Setouchi journey with these essential guides.

Miyajima

Visit Miyajima

Discover the floating torii gate, seasonal scenery, tide views, and practical travel advice.

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HIROSHIMA CITY

Explore Hiroshima

Streetcars, riverside scenery, cafés, local culture, and Hiroshima city highlights.

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TRAVEL TIPS

Plan Your Trip

Seasonal advice, weather, crowds, transportation tips, and practical information.

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EAT & DRINK

Taste Hiroshima

Okonomiyaki, oysters, cafés, local restaurants, and Hiroshima food culture.

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Blue Setouchi is a calm travel guide for visitors who want to explore Hiroshima, Miyajima, Shimanami Kaido, and the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea.

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Hiroshima Guide

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If this is your first visit to Hiroshima and the Setouchi region, these three guides are the best place to begin.

Miyajima

Visit the floating torii gate, Itsukushima Shrine, and scenic streets by the sea.

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Hiroshima

Explore Hiroshima city, Peace Memorial Park, local food, trams, and day trips.

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Shimanami Kaido

Cycle across islands, bridges, blue sea views, and quiet coastal towns.

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Onomichi

Temples, hills, waterfront views, and the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido.

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Practical Travel Guides

Simple information for planning your trip: transportation, internet access, local food, and useful travel tips.

Getting Around

How to use trains, trams, ferries, buses, and local transport.

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Internet & eSIM

Stay connected while traveling through Hiroshima and Setouchi.

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Travel Tips

Seasonal tips, weather, crowds, luggage, and simple planning advice.

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Eat & Drink

Okonomiyaki, local seafood, cafés, and casual food experiences.

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SETOUCHI HISTORY

Murakami Kaizoku & the Seto Inland Sea

Discover how tides, islands, and sea routes shaped life in the Seto Inland Sea.

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Featured Guides

Recommended articles for planning a first trip to Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea.

Miyajima High Tide or Low Tide?

Learn how the view changes and when to visit the famous floating torii gate.

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How to Get to Miyajima

A simple access guide from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima by train, tram, and ferry.

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Shimanami Kaido Cycling

A beginner-friendly guide to cycling across islands and bridges in the Seto Inland Sea.

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About Blue Setouchi

Blue Setouchi introduces calm, scenic, and practical travel ideas for Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea. The site focuses on clear routes, beautiful coastal views, local culture, and easy planning for international visitors.

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