Best Spots In Shimanamikaido-Oshima-Island

The Super Scenic Observatory Designed By A World-famous Architect, Kengo KumaKirozan Observatory

I can't turn my eyes away from the scenery of Shimanami-kaido that suddenly appears in front of me! And also I recognized the design of this observatory was very refined. To my surprised, an architect known in the world, Kengo Kuma designed here. There's nothing that obstructs the view, but only handrails.◎Access: by bike or car to Oshima Island. Parking: available and free. Admission fee: free

A Blue Sunroom Commanding The Sea Of Oshima, A Part Of Shimanami KaidoRestaurant Mitsubachi

Like a sunroom, it has pretty wooden walls and tables painted in blue. Customers wrapped in this pale blue, talk in lower voice naturally and seem to make themselves at home. The counter seats are special because you can enjoy your holiday while looking over the sea from here.

Victory Food Loved By The Strongest Pirates In History! Dynamic 'Horaku-yaki'Nagoma

Kurushima Strait in Seto Inland Sea, was the territory of Murakami Suigun that was admired as the strongest pirates in Japan's history. Horaku-yaki, which was said to be eaten at the party after their victory, contains a rich seafood grilled with salt, such as big sea bream, sazae (turban shells) and prawns. It's a dynamic local food excellent too much with alcohol drinks. I can get also the victory fortune!?

No Windows! An Open Air Café With The Fine View Of SetouchiTomi-chaya

From a café at Karei Observatory in Oshima Island of Shimanami Kaido, you can enjoy the scenery of Setouchi. But one thing that is different from others, no windows in such a high position! So, have a nice time with the comfortable sea breeze.◎Open: Only Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Food: Curry, only available while stocks last. Basically, tea time.

Get Into The Swirling Current! Boat Riding At The Most Difficult Spot Of Seto Inland SeaSwirling Current Viewing

The area was a territory of Murakami Suigun (pirate), and said to be the most dangerous place in the sea for the fast swirling currents. You can enjoy the nice scenery, and the thrill of getting into the currents!◎The swirling current becomes fastest around Noshima Island. And the second going under the bridge is also the highlight. For about 40 min, adult 1000yen. The speed of current changes by season.

The Island's Specialty 'Sea Urchin Egg On Rice' That I Was Happy To EatKita Zushi

Oshima, belongs to Shimanami Kaido Route, has sweet and rich taste sea urchin egg grown in Miyakubo. Kita Zushi offers prime 'Uni Don (Sea Urchin Egg On Rice)' with sea urchin egg laid on rice without stinginess. It's delicious enough as it is, but more delicious with mixed yolk!◎Uni Meshi 2200yen. For the enough amount of sea urchin egg, it doesn't cost much. And this restaurant commands nice sea view, although with a little graves.

Setouchi Scenery From A Reproduced Lookout Place Of The Strongest Japanese PiratesKarei Mountain Observatory Park

Around No-shima Island, a small one at the center of pics, strange tides swirl and it used to be a base of the strongest pirates, Murakami Suigun. Karei Observatory is build as an imitation of the pirate's lookout place. You can enjoy the superb view of Setouchi and cherry blossoms in spring.◎Parking: available. Cherry blossoms are also beautiful around the observatory.

Rich! And Very Rich Mixed With Yolk! O-shima Island's Specialty, Sea Urchin Eggs & Rice BowlMiyabi

O-shima Island in Imabari, Tokushima is famous for dense and quality sea urchin eggs grown in Miyakubo. A restaurant '雅 Miyabi' is popular cause you can eat this bowl. This is what you should eat at O-shima Island!◎Price: ￥2100

Shichirin BBQ You Can Grill And Eat Fresh Seafood Just Next To The SeaRoad Station Yoshiumi Ikiiki Kan

I can select favorite seafood and grill them by shichirin (a cray cooking stove with charcoal) as I sees the Kurushima Strait Bridge. It becomes better to eat fresh seafood with the feeling of sea breeze. They say that some people come on a cycling like this BBQ.