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Hiroshima Airport · Pickup / Return
Onomichi, Ehime, Kagawa, Shodoshima & Okayama
An island-hopping Setouchi route using the Shimanami Kaido and the Shodoshima ferry.
- Suggested days
- 5
- Total distance
- 720 km
- Driving load
- Moderate
- Best season
- Please check the official website for the latest information.
About 720 km over 5 days, roughly 144 km a day. Actual time on the road depends on traffic and how often you stop.
holioo.com Japan Drive Editorial TeamLast updated：2026.09.01
Hiroshima Airport
Departure
DAY 1
Hiroshima Airport → Onomichi
Senkoji Park
Nishitsuchidocho, Onomichi
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Hilltop parking, JPY 600
DAY 2
Onomichi → Shimanami Kaido → Imabari
Oyamazumi Shrine, Omishima
Omishima, Imabari
Suggested stay: 1.5 hours
Parking: Free parking
DAY 3
Imabari → Takamatsu → Shodoshima by ferry
Angel Road
Tonosho, Shozu
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free parking; check the tide times
DAY 4
Shodoshima → Okayama
Kankakei Gorge
Shodoshima, Shozu
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Free summit parking
Korakuen Garden
Korakuen, Kita-ku, Okayama
Suggested stay: 2 hours
Parking: Prefectural car park, JPY 100/hour
DAY 5
Okayama → Takamatsu Airport
Seto Ohashi Memorial Park
Bannosu, Sakaide
Suggested stay: 1 hour
Parking: Free parking
Takamatsu Airport
Arrival / Return
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