traditionally as “seven bays, seven capes.” A hiking course along mountain routes covers much of the island. Hikers can walk along sandy beaches with lovely views, marine promenades over the water, climb hills over 200 m tall like Suribachi and Takatsubo, enjoying the rich natural environment.
Dinosaur objets d’art and shipyards that build huge tankers can also be seen on this variety-filled course.
Distances and Times (approximate)
Prefectural Route 173 | Seto – Fukaura (9 km / 2 hrs 30 mins) |
Seto Trail | Ikenoshiri – Oojou Turnoff (2 km / 2 hrs) |
Sky 1 | Honura – Oojou Turnoff (2 km / 1 hr 20 mins) |
Sky 2 | Oojou Turnoff – Shirahama Parking Lot (Mt. Shirahama) (2.7 km / 1 hr 30 mins) |
Sky 3 | Shirahama Parking Lot (Mt. Shirahama) – Jizotoge-do (2.4 km / 1 hr 20 mins) |
Sky 4 | Jizotoge-do – Zonokata Turnoff (3.3 km / 1 hr 20 mins) |
Sky 5 | Zonokata Turnoff – Fukaura Parking Lot (2.6 km / 1 hr 20 mins) |
Segawa Trail | hirahama Parking Lot – Sky 1 Start (2.5 km / 1 hr 30 mins) |
Kannon-do | Fukaura bus stop – Sky 3 End (1.6 km / 45 mins) |