5D4N Route: Onomichi, Ehime, Kagawa, Shodoshima, Okayama

The symbol of Onomichi, where you can enjoy the different sceneries of all four seasons such as cherry blossoms in spring. The night view from the observatory at the peak is a popular dating spot.

Famous for its delicious broth made from chicken bones and small fishes, Onomichi Ramen, which originated from Onomichi, has a history of 80 years. Starting from Onomichi Station, there are many restaurants along the railway.

A castle-shaped museum, which is very rare in Japan. Inside of the castle, there are exhibits of historical materials such as historical arms and archives. There are also wax sculptures of people in the past and armors lining in museum.

A roadside station where you can feel the Setouchi's sea breeze while enjoying the beautiful view. You can also taste the local food made from the local ingredients here.

A national park. From the panoramic observatory, you can see a panorama of Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, which is the first three-successive suspension bridges in the world; the tide; and Mt. Ishizuchi.

A hot spring that is said to be one of the oldest in Japan. Right outside of the Dogo Onsen Station is a bustling tourist spot that has marionette clock and free footbath.

This castle is the symbol of Matsuyama, and it is well-preserved in its original form. It was built to be great at both offense and defense. From the ropeway, you can overlook the greens around the Matsuyama Castle.

A museum inspired by Shiba Ryotaro's novel "Clouds above the Hill". The museum exhibits various materials related to the protagonists of the novel—the two brothers, Akiyama Yoshifuru and Akiyama Saneyuki; and Masaoka Shiki—and also provides information related to town planning.

It has been worshipped the God of Sea since ancient times, and is said to be effective for praying for good haul and prosperous business. On the two sides of the approach, there are souvenir shops and udon restaurants.

This garden is the largest of the national cultural property gardens. It has around 300 years of history, and the sight of the beautiful Kaiyu-style garden with its 6 ponds and 13 artificial hills is a spectacle.

A rare scenic spot where you can only cross during low tides. In the observatory in front of the road, you can chime the bell with Angel Road in the background. Also, you can post from the local post station to get an original stamp on the letter you send.

A museum by the Marukin Soy Sauce factory. Here, you can see the history, factory, and tools of soy sauce production. Products like an original soy sauce ice cream are also sold here.

A spot where the film set of the movie "Twenty-Four Eyes" was turned into a theme park as-is. The school lunch from the film is reproduced in the cafeteria. You will feel like you have time-travelled back to 1930s.

A shop with a long history that serves Kagawa's specialty Sanuki Udon. The authentic udon here is exquisite, and when the weather is good, you can also eat in an open space garden.

This park was the biggest project in 20th century and it was built to commemorate the construction of the Seto Ohashi Bridge that connects Honshu and Shikoku. Apart from the museum that explains the architectural technology, there is a plaza with large playground equipment, a sport field, and more.

You can feel all four seasons in this three-stars Michelin Green Guide Japan garden. On top of that, there are three light-ups every year and many other interesting events to make the garden even more enjoyable.

A shrine associated to the Momotaro folklore. The main shrine and worship hall were built in independent architectural styles and they are designated as national treasures. The cloister that stretches 360 meters from the main shrine is a highlight.

The town retains a historical atmosphere with the white-walled warehouses and the rows of willow trees. As the birthplace of Japanese jeans, Kurashiki denim is very famous here. Additionally, the light-up at night allows you to enjoy a different scenery from the daytime.

3 minutes from Kurashiki Station, or around 10 minutes from Kurashiki Interchange, this place is a easy to access. The vast site is lined with a variety of apparel and miscellaneous goods shops.