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Day Trips From Matsuyama: 2026 Travel Guide

Plan the best day trips from Matsuyama in 2026, from Shimanami Kaido cycling to Uchiko, Ozu, and a Miyajima ferry crossing across the Inland Sea.

7/5/2026

Kai Nakamura

How to Get to Matsuyama: 2026 Travel Guide

Learn how to get to Matsuyama in 2026 by ferry from Hiroshima, JR train from Okayama, or flight, with routes, costs, times, and booking tips.

7/5/2026

Kai Nakamura

Best Time to Visit Onomichi (2026 Season Guide)

Find the best time to visit Onomichi, from Senkoji Park cherry blossoms to Shimanami Kaido cycling weather and Setoda lemon season, before your 2026 trip.

7/4/2026

Kai Nakamura

How to Get to Onomichi: 2026 Transport Guide

Learn how to get to Onomichi by Shinkansen via Fukuyama, by flight into Hiroshima Airport, or by bus, with 2026 fares, times, and booking tips.

7/4/2026

Kai Nakamura

12 Best Things to Do in Onomichi, Japan (2026)

Discover the best things to do in Onomichi in 2026: temple walks, Cat Alley, Senkoji's ropeway, ramen, and day trips toward the Shimanami Kaido.

7/4/2026

Kai Nakamura

1-Day Onomichi Itinerary: Ropeway to Sunset (2026)

Follow our 1-day Onomichi itinerary: Senkoji ropeway, temple walk, Cat Alley, ramen lunch, and a U2 waterfront sunset, with 2026 prices and timing tips.

7/4/2026

Kai Nakamura

Setouchi Itinerary: 4 Days From Onomichi to Iwakuni

Follow this setouchi itinerary from Onomichi through the Shimanami Kaido to Iwakuni in 4 days, with train times, costs, and booking tips for 2026.

7/4/2026

Kai Nakamura

Shimanami Kaido Sightseeing Guide for 2026

See the Shimanami Kaido in 2026: Kosanji Temple's marble hill, the Tatara and Kurushima bridges, Setoda lemons, and where to stay along the way.

7/4/2026

Kai Nakamura

Shimanami Kaido Without a Bike: 2026 Guide

Plan the Shimanami Kaido without a bike in 2026 using the Shimanami Liner bus, island ferries, rental cars, and walkable stops around Onomichi and Setoda.

7/4/2026

Kai Nakamura

Onomichi Temple Walk Visitor Guide: 8 Essential Planning Tips

Master the Onomichi Temple Walk with our visitor guide. Includes route maps for the 25 temples, ropeway costs, Cat Alley tips, and solo travel advice.

7/4/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Onomichi U2 Visitor Guide: 7 Key Things to Know

Discover Onomichi U2 with our expert guide. Cover Hotel Cycle, Giant Store rentals, Yard Cafe, and practical tips for starting your Shimanami Kaido adventure.

7/4/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Kosanji Temple Visitor Guide: 7 Things to Know Before You Go

Plan your visit to Kosanji Temple with our guide to the Hill of Hope, the Cave of a Thousand Buddhas, and practical transport tips for the Shimanami Kaido.

7/4/2026

Kenji Tanaka