NAOSHIMA
Naoshima
Known as an art island, Naoshima is a 15 to 25-minute ferry or passenger boat ride from Uno Port. A day trip from SETOUCHI KEIRIN HOTEL 10 is possible.
It is also a central location for the Setouchi Triennale, with many museums including the Chichu Art Museum, making it a globally recognized hub for contemporary art.
There are many permanent art exhibits, so you can enjoy a lot of art even outside the festival period. Besides art, there are local diners, cafes, and coffee shops, making it an island where you can enjoy a peaceful trip.
TESHIMA
Teshima
The gateway to Teshima, Ieura Port, is 25 minutes from Uno Port. It's easy to visit from Uno.
The island features lush forests and terraced rice fields, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful nature of Setouchi. Like Naoshima, it is a central location for the Setouchi Triennale.
A popular tourist spot is the "Teshima Art Museum." It's an island recommended for both art and nature lovers.
SHODOSHIMA
Shodoshima
There are three round-trip ferries daily from Uno Port to Tonosho Port on Shodoshima. The ferry ride to Tonosho Port takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Known as the "Island of Olives" for successfully cultivating olives in Japan about 110 years ago, it is the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea after Awaji Island, with famous tourist spots like Kankakei Gorge and Angel Road. It also has many accommodations, making it an ideal base for art tours to smaller islands.
OGIJIMA, MEGIJIMA
Ogijima Megijima
Megijima, known as Onigashima, and Ogijima with its unique landscape, are popular islands with many attractions. There are no direct ferries from Uno Port, but you can access them via ferry from Takamatsu Port (travel from Uno Port via Naoshima and other islands to Takamatsu Port, then access each island).
You can also take a paid sea taxi from Uno to go directly to Megijima and Ogijima.
The islands are full of local charm, with Megijima offering art spot tours, camping, and swimming, while Ogijima is great for exploring maze-like alleys and visiting cafes amidst beautiful scenery.
INUJIMA
Inujima
Inujima is the only inhabited island in Okayama City, with the Inujima Seirensho Art Museum, a popular tourist attraction that repurposes a former copper refinery, a modern industrial heritage site. Other attractions include the "House Project" in the village, drawing attention as an art island.
It's a nature-rich island where you can enjoy activities like camping, swimming, and sea kayaking.
Although it's a small island that can be walked around in about an hour, there are accommodations available, allowing you to spend leisurely time blending into island life.
OSHIMA
Oshima
Oshima is entirely the National Sanatorium Oshima Seishoen for Hansen's disease. Due to long-standing social prejudice and discrimination against Hansen's disease, residents were forcibly isolated by the government's misguided policies.
In recent years, the island has been conducting awareness activities to correctly understand Hansen's disease, with art serving as one of the bridges, including the Setouchi Triennale.
Efforts continue to raise awareness of this place and its history, and now thousands of tourists visit the island.
ART AROUND UNO PORT
Art Around Uno Port
Within walking distance from Tamano Velodrome, the area around Uno Station features permanent art exhibits from the Setouchi Triennale.
Using SETOUCHI KEIRIN HOTEL 10 as a base, exploring the town while visiting art spots is also recommended.
[Permanent Works: JR Uno Minato Line Art Project (Uno Station), Uno's Chinu Uno Co-Chinu, Beyond the Terminal, Memories of the Ship's Bottom, Memories of the Sea]
UNO STATION AROUND
Shops Around Uno Station
Around Uno Station, there are many wonderful shops, including stylish cafes, traditional diners, and individual stores offering carefully crafted dishes.
You can enjoy cafe hopping, lunch, and dinner, or savor meals at the fish market, fully enjoying the local and friendly town of Uno and Tamano. You're sure to find a favorite shop.
(For details on recommended dining spots, please inquire with the hotel staff.)
OJIGATAKE
Oji-ga-take
Oji-ga-take, spanning Tamano City and Kurashiki City, is designated as Setonaikai National Park, offering breathtaking views of the majestic nature of the Seto Inland Sea.
It's a hiking trail where casual hiking is possible, and you can even climb in regular sneakers. The unique landscape of overlapping giant and strange rocks is highlighted by the uniquely shaped "Nikoniko Rock," a popular tourist spot.
Paragliding and bouldering are also popular, allowing you to enjoy various outdoor activities.
SHIBUKAWA BEACH
Shibukawa Beach
With its white sandy beach and beautiful blue sea, Shibukawa Beach is one of the largest beaches in the prefecture, selected as one of "Japan's 100 Best Beaches" and "100 Best Swimming Beaches." You can enjoy marine sports like yachting and windsurfing year-round.
Nearby are the Shibukawa Marine Aquarium, Toy Kingdom, and a golf course, making it a popular spot for tourists of all ages. On sunny days, cycling along the coast is also recommended.
Miyama cafe PUUT
Miyama Cafe Puto (Inside Roadside Station Miyama Park)
A cafe operated by SETOUCHI KEIRIN HOTEL 10.
We offer an original menu focused on local production for local consumption, using fresh vegetables and seafood sold at the roadside station.
Miyama Park, with about 7,000 cherry blossom trees, is also a renowned cherry blossom viewing spot in the prefecture, making it a recommended tourist destination.
