Kobe Travel Guide
A Complete Guide to Kobe City!
A Guided Tour Featuring the Bridge Connecting Honshu and Shikoku.
There are three main routes connecting Honshu and Shikoku. Each route includes large and beautiful bridges, and crossing those bridges is one of the pleasures of the trip in itself. This article will introduce you to the special bridge crossing experience and highlights of each route!
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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!
A city tour guide crossing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
A Unique Experience crossing the Great Seto Bridge
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Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge Tower Top Experience
UA panoramic view from the world’s longest suspension bridge.
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Awaji Puppet Theater Backstage Tour
Visit backstage the traditional art of the “Awaji Ningyo Joruri” puppet show.
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![Awa Odori Appreciation Experience]()
Awa Odori Appreciation Experience
You can watch and learn Awa Odori, a dance that attracts 1.2 million people, whenever you like!
Attractions near Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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Hyogo Famous PlacesAwaji Service Area (Highway Rest Stop)
A Great Highway Rest Stop Filled with Fun Sites, Including a Magnificent View of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, a Ferris Wheel, and a Monument for Lovers. -
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Hyogo MuseumsHELLO KITTY SMILE
Enjoy Media Art of Hello Kitty and the Ocean, as Well as the Delicious Foods and Scenery of Awaji Island. -
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Hyogo OutdoorsNijigen no Mori
An outdoor theme park for two-dimensional anime and manga art in wild nature. -
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Hyogo Shrines & TemplesHonpukuji Water Temple
A Unique Main Temple Hall Underneath a Lotus Pond! A Mysterious Temple Filled with Natural Light. -
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Hyogo Famous PlacesAwaji Yumebutai
A Facility Complex with Beautiful Scenery that Combines Nature and Modern Architecture. -
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Tokushima MuseumsOtsuka Museum of Art
A Museum with accurate reproductions of masterpiece arts from across the world.
Restaurants near the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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Hyogo Meat DishesOcean Terrace
A Stunning Ocean View! A Restaurant Serving Awaji Beef and a Resort-Like Café. -
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Hyogo Meat DishesRestaurant Ajitetsu Maiko
A restaurant for outstanding Kobe beef, with a beautiful view of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge. -
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Hyogo Japanese CuisineJapanese and Sushi Arisugawa
Enjoy Authentic Japanese Cuisine while Looking Over a Stunning Garden, the Ocean, and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. -
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Hyogo Western RestaurantsHotel Setre Kobe Maiko Restaurant
A scenic restaurant that serves a special selection of the dishes available only here and only now!
Great Seto Bridge
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.
A city tour guide crossing the Great Seto Bridge
A Unique Experience crossing the Great Seto Bridge
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![The Great Seto Bridge Tower Top Experience]()
The Great Seto Bridge Tower Top Experience
A spectacular view from the top of the bridge out over a score of islands spread across the Seto Inland Sea.
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![Jeans workshop in Kojima]()
Jeans workshop in Kojima
Make your original jeans in the renown jeans town, Kojima City.
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Honjima Island Cycling
A history and nature cycling trip around the island.
Attractions near the Great Seto Bridge
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Kagawa MuseumsTeshima Art Museum
Where art intersects the grandeur of nature. A mysterious, one-of-a-kind museum to stir the senses. -
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Kagawa MuseumsChichu Art Museum
Even the building is a work of art! A museum that harnesses natural light. -
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Tokushima Nature SpotsOboke Koboke
Dangerous to Walk with Both Long or Short Strides?! A Secluded Area with Up-Close Views of Rapids and a Beautiful Canyon -
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Kagawa Famous PlacesYoshima Parking Area
A highway rest stop with a spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea and the impressive Great Seto Bridge.
Restaurants near the Great Seto Bridge
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Kagawa Japanese CuisineMORIKUNI
The Only Sake Brewery on Shodoshima. Enjoy Delicious Sake in a Chic Shop! -
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Kagawa Japanese CuisineWaraya
A restaurant in the quaint interior of a Japanese folk house where one can eat authentic Sanuki udon noodles with an emphasis on ingredients and preparation. -
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Kagawa Japanese CuisineOkasen
Enjoy Luxurious “Hiyaten Oroshi” Sanuki Udon at the Source. -
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Okayama Japanese CuisineWashuzan Rest House
Feast on the Treasures of the Sea, Served with a View of the Seto Inland Sea Islands and the Seto Ohashi Bridge. -
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Kagawa CafésHonjima Stand
A café that looks out over the majestic Great Seto Bridge. -
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Kagawa Japanese CuisineFukusen the Flagship Restaurant
A Japanese restaurant where one can enjoy fresh seafood, including Shimotsui’s specialty, octopus.
Shimanami Kaido
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.
A city tour guide crossing the Shimanami Kaido
A Unique Experience crossing the Shimanami Kaido
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One-Day Zen Experience
Experience authentic zazen in a scenic Zen temple.
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![Kurushima Strait Boat Tour]()
Kurushima Strait Boat Tour
Discover the area’s history and sites, including the enormous shipbuilding works!
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The Shimanami Kaido cycling tour with an electric bike
A guide on the famous cycling course so-called the "cyclist's sanctuary."
Attractions near the Shimanami Kaido
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Hiroshima LandmarksMt. Joudoji Observation Deck
A Spot with a Great View Overlooking the City of Onomichi and the Onomichi Channel. -
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Hiroshima Parks & GardensSenkoji Park
A Hilltop Park Known for its Cherry Blossoms and Beautiful Night View. -
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Hiroshima MuseumsIkuo Hirayama Museum of Art
An Art Museum in the Hometown of Painter Ikuo Hirayama. Rediscover the landscapes behind the Art of Hirayama. -
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Hiroshima Parks & GardensInnoshima Park
Park with Coveted Nightscapes and Views Overlooking the Islands of the Seto Inland Sea. -
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Hiroshima Shrines & TemplesKousanji Museum (Kousanji)
A “Temple for Mothers” that Expresses Gratitude for All Mothers Around the World, with Must-See Buildings -
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Ehime Famous PlacesKurushima Kaikyo Service Area
Enjoy the World’s First Triple Suspension Bridge and Beautiful Nature at this Service Area.
Restaurants near the Shimanami Kaido
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Hiroshima Western RestaurantsThe RESTAURANT ONOMICHI U2
An Italian Restaurant with Spectacular Atmosphere that Uses Local Ingredients. -
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Ehime Japanese CuisineIyo Suigun
Enjoy Japanese Cuisine Made with Fresh Seafood at a Reasonable Price at this Long-Established Japanese Restaurant. -
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Ehime Western RestaurantsKaze no Restaurant
Enjoy creative Italian cuisine using local ingredients while looking out at the Kurushima strait. -
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Ehime Experiences FacilitiesMichi no Eki Yoshiumi Iki-Iki Kan
Enjoy a fresh seafood BBQ while looking out over the Kurushima Strait Bridge.
