2 days · Moderate
Hiroshima to Onomichi & Shimanami: 2 Days
Island scenery and sea bridges
See route and practical notes →Setouchi · 広島
Hiroshima road trips
From Hiroshima, follow the coast to Onomichi and the Shimanami Kaido islands. Give the islands time and check bridge tolls and parking before setting off.
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Drives from Hiroshima
1–2 days · 78 km
Sandankyo & Akiota
Suggested 1–2 days: Sandankyo trail—ferry—Ini Rice Terraces; boats and trails are seasonal and weather-dependent.
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1–2 days · 28 km
Kure & Etajima
Suggested 2 days: D1 Yamato Museum—Ondo Bridge｜D2 Etajima coast—former Naval Academy; arrange tours in advance.
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1–2 days · 42 km
Saijo Sake District & Sera Highlands
Suggested 2 days: D1 Saijo Sakagura Street｜D2 Sera flower farms; drivers must not drink.
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2–3 days · 175 km
Izumo & Matsue
Suggested 3 days: D1 Matsue Castle—Lake Shinji｜D2 Izumo Taisha—Inasa Beach｜D3 Hinomisaki.
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