Model Route - short 05

The Natural Beauty of the Seto Inland Sea

west japan spot map
Okayama City. 1
Okayama City.
Takamatsu City 2
Takamatsu City
Matsuyama City 3
Matsuyama City
Okayama City. 1
Okayama City.
Takamatsu City 2
Takamatsu City
Matsuyama City 3
Matsuyama City
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Shin-Osaka Station 〜 Okayama Station
By Shinkansen45min.Approx.

A daimyo garden counted as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. It is a beautiful garden decorated with seasonal flowers, and it has been awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan.

photo:©Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

The castle has a distinctive black exterior and is one of the Three Great Castles of Japan. In spring, summer, and fall, light-up events are held to illuminate the castle with seasonal hues.

photo:©Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Okayama Station 〜 Takamatsu Station
By JR55min.Approx.

One of Japan's largest Cultural Heritage Gardens, boasting beauty that changes with each step, often described using "one step, one view," and is celebrated for its seasonal charm, which is even referred to as a national treasure of gardens.

Yashima, a spectacular sight with its unique topography, rich natural environment, and the many stories born from the long history of the people who have lived there, is the symbol of Takamatsu City.

Takamatsu Station 〜 Matsuyama Station
By Limited Express2hr 30 min.Approx.
Matsuyama Station 〜 Iyo-Komatsu Station
By JR1hr 40min. Approx.

A mountain castle located in the city center that was built before the Edo period. The main castle tower offers a panoramic view of the city. 21 buildings have been designated as national Important Cultural Properties.

This famous hot spring is said to be the oldest in Japan, boasting a history of approximately 3,000 years. It is home to the "Yushinden," the only bathhouse in Japan reserved exclusively for the Imperial family, which has been visited by members of the Imperial family for generations.

Matsuyama City 〜 Matsuyama Airport
By Bus20min. Approx.
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