Located in the middle of the Shimanami Kaido, Setoda is known for its fresh, fragrant citruses and gentle sea breeze.
From its inception, the port of Setoda served as a key stopping point along the channel. It was frequented particularly often in the Edo Period by ships traveling the east-west route between Hokkaido and Osaka.
Ships took advantage of tidal currents, thus making Setoda an ideal place to time the desirable tide shifts; it became known as ‘the port of waiting tides.’ People and goods from various regions around Japan made their way to Setoda by sea, and it quickly became a bustling port town.
By Car / Taxi
From Onomichi
of Shimanami Kaido.
From Imabari
of Shimanami Kaido.
Car Parking
Please turn right after the pine tree and the stone lantern into Shiomachi Street, from there on the right-hand side is our temporary parking (1). After that, please move to the car park (2).
*If you are coming from Onomichi, you may proceed from the Shiomachi shopping street side, but as the street is narrow, please take Route 81 toward the “Setoda Port Mae” traffic light. After turning right at the traffic light, you will see a stone lantern.
By fast ferry with your road bike
Onomichi Port ～ Setoda Port 40min / Mihara Port ～ Setoda Port 25min
Other access
01. From Hiroshima Airport
02. From Mihara Sta.
03. From Fukuyama Sta.
04. From Matsuyama Airport
Limousine Taxi Service to Azumi Setoda
From Azumi Setoda
Duration
Fee
Access
Hiroshima Airport
1 hour
39,000 Yen ~
One Way
Hiroshima City
2 hours
101,000 Yen ~
One Way
Hiroshima City Sightseeing
1 day
195,000 Yen ~
Round Trip
Fukuyama Sta.
1 hour
25,000 Yen ~
One Way
Uno Port
2 hour
68,000 Yen ~
One Way
Limousine Taxi Service to Azumi Setoda
| From Azumi Setoda | Duration | Fee | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | 1 hour | 3,900 Yen ~ | One Way |
| Hiroshima City | 2 hours | 101,000 Yen ~ | One Way |
| Hiroshima City Sightseeing | 1 day | 195,000 Yen ~ | Round Trip |
| Fukuyama Sta. | 1 hour | 25,000 Yen ~ | One Way |
| Uno Port | 1 hour | One Way |
