A Guided Tour Featuring the Bridge Connecting Honshu and Shikoku.

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge connects Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture with Awaji Island. The bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge with 3,911 meters at full length and 1,991 meters distance between the two main towers. The main towers that support the wires that suspend the bridge body are 300 meters high!

The Great Seto Bridge system connects Okayama Prefecture on Honshu to Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku island. Of this bridge series, the Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge allows visitors to climb to the top of the tower. From the top, 175 meters above sea level, there is a spectacular view of scores of islands spread across the Seto Inland Sea.

28 islands of different shapes and sizes can be found dotting the waters between Kagawa and Okayama Prefectures. Towards Kagawa Prefecture sits Honjima, a former base for the Shiwaku Navy, or Awashima, the island recently known for its art and also for being the home of Japan’s first school for maritime sailors. Towards the Okayama side also known as the “Kasaoka Islands”, you’ll find Kitagi Island, also known as “Stone Island”, or even Manabe Island, the island destination loved worldwide for its old-world towns and streets, just to name a few.

The Shimanami Kaido connects Honshu island and Shikoku island and crosses six islands in the Seto Inland Sea. This approximately 60km road was opened in 1999 to join Onomich City to Imabari City. The cycling course along this road is top-rated for its breathtaking scenery.