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Fukuyama (福山), pop. 371,000, is Shio-machiShio-machi 塩町 the largest city in the eastern part of Tojo Prefecture. Many histori- Traffic Network Tojo 東城 cal sites are seen today because Fukuyama has flourished as a temple Shinryuko (Taisakukyo)(Taishakukyo) 神竜湖 N town of the Myooin Temple in the 17th century and as a castletown in the . Blessed also with nature, in Tomonoura, in the south of the city, one can enjoy the view of Shin-Onomichi Mihara 三原 新尾道 the and Taishakukyo, Fukuyama TToo to the north of the city, is noted for 福山 至大阪 Onomichi the beauty of the gorge. To Hiroshima Takehara 尾道 至広島 竹原 Mukaishima Is. TomonouraTomonoura 鞆の浦 Onomichi (尾道), pop. 93,800, fac- 向島 ing the Onomichi Channel, is famous Mt. TTakamiyamaakamiyama 高見山 for a number of temples including 4 3 Shigei 重井 Inland Sea Setoda 2 the Senkoji Temple and for the liter- Miyaura 瀬戸田 瀬戸内海 1 ary figures who have stayed there. Port Innoshima-Ohashi Bridge (JR) 5 KanayamaKanayama 金山 因島大橋 Railways (JR) With its narrow roads, lined with Habu Omishima Is. Ikuchijima Is. Habu 土生 Bus Routes old houses and ancient temples, it’s 大三島 生口島 Boat Routes Innoshima Is. 因島 an ideal city for strolling. Hakatajima Is. 伯方島 Tatara-Ohashi Bridge Mihara (三原), pop. 84,100, is now 多々羅峡大橋 Oshima Is. an industrial center. The city was 大島 developed as a castletown whose Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge Imabari 来島海峡大橋 history remains in the ruins of the 今治 castle moat and stone walls. JR Mihara Sta. is the junction for the Sanyo Shinkansen, Sanyo Line spans the Inland Sea with 10 large and small bridges stepping and . over 6 islands. The whole 60-km-route was finally completed in 1999. Each bridge has a sidewalk for cyclists and pedestrians, so Shimanami Sea Route (Shimanami Kaido しまなみ海道) is a now it is possible to travel between the mainland Japan and nickname for a road route between Onomichi and Imabari which Shikoku on foot. Rental bicycles are available in each island.

Access by JR Trains to the area: To From Type of trains Time required Frequency Fare (¥) Fukuyama Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen 4 hrs. 15–46 min. every 7 min.–54 min. 16,670 Shin-Osaka Sanyo Shinkansen 1 hr. 4–47 min. every 3–50 min. 7,650 Tokyo Sleeping Train 10 hrs. 1 min. 1 run daily 18,900 up “Asakaze” 19:00 from Tokyo Shin-Onomichi Tokyo Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen 4 hrs. 1 min.–5 hrs. 7 min. 13 min.–1 hr. 38 min. 17,530 Shin-Osaka Sanyo Shinkansen 1 hr. 36 min.–2 hrs. 10 min. 12 min.–1 hr. 8,070 Onomichi Tokyo Sleeping Train 10 hrs. 17 min. 1 run daily 19,220 up “Asakaze” 19:00 from Tokyo Mihara Tokyo Tokaido & Sanyo Shinkansen 4 hrs. 7 min.–5 hrs. 40 min. 13 min.–1 hr. 45 min. 17,530 Shin-Osaka Sanyo Shinkansen 1 hr. 46 min.–2 hrs. 20 min. 12 min.–1 hr. 8,380 Tokyo Sleeping Train 10 hrs. 31 min. 1 run daily 19,220 up “Asakaze” 19:00 from Tokyo

Fares include Shinkansen surcharge which differs depending on the season: ¥200 discount during the off-peak season and ¥200 extra charge during the peak season are applicable. Fares include sleeping car surcharge which differs depending on type of berth as in the case of “Asakaze”. Onomichi Sta. – Shin-Onomichi Sta. 5 min. by bus (¥180), 15 min. by foot. PAGE 2/ 5 FUKUYAMA, ONOMICHI, SHIMANAMI SEA ROUTE, MIHARA and TAKEHARA

Transportation in the area: To From Type of trains, bus or boat Time required Frequency Fare (¥)

Onomichi Fukuyama JR Sanyo Line 22 min. every 11–32 min. 400 Mihara Onomichi JR Sanyo Line 12–17 min. every 11–34 min. 230 Takehara Mihara JR Kure Line 30 min. every 30–1 hr. 35 min. 480

Taishakukyo (Shinryuko) Fukuyama Chugoku Bus 2 hrs. 20 min. 3 runs daily 1,730

Innoshima Onomichi Honshi Bus, Onomichi- 48 min. every 20 min.–1 hr. 960 (Habu Port) Shiei Bus, Innoshima Bus

Imabari Fukuyama Setouchiunyu 1 hr. 40 min. 16 runs daily 2,400 & (via Ikuchijima, Omishima) Onomichi Shimanami Bus 1 hr. 30 min. 10 runs daily 2,200

Innoshima Mihara Port High speed boat 30 min. every 33 min.–1 hr. 33 min. 1,470 (Habu Port via Shigei Port) (Habu Shosen)

Ikuchijima (Setoda Port) Mihara Port High speed boat 27 min. 16 runs daily 900 (Maruto Kisen, Horai Kisen, Mihara Kanko Kisen) Onomichi Port: 4-min. walk from Onomichi Sta. Mihara Port: 5-min. walk from Mihara Sta.

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JR TToo Fuchu JR 福塩線 Fukuyama Museum of Art JR Fukuen Line 至府中 ふくやま美術館 3 To Shin-Osaka To Shin- Fukuyama Castle 1 至新大阪 Onomichi JR Sanyo Shinkansen 福山城 至新尾道 Tourist Information JRJR JRSanyo 山陽新幹線 山陽新幹線 Shinkansen TToo Osaka Fukuyama Sta. 至大阪 JR Sanyo Line 福山福山駅駅 5 TToo Onomichi JR 山陽本線 6 2 4 至尾道 Ashida RiveRiver 芦田川 2 Myooin Iriguchi PostPost Office Office 明王院入口 郵便局 2 7 Myooin TTempleemple 明王院 Numbers 1 – 7 correspond to those on the Accommodations list on page 4/5.

Suggested Sightseeing Route Shimanami Sea Route JR Sanyo Shinkansen “” JR Sanyo Line Ikuchijima Island Osaka ……………………………… Fukuyama ……………… Onomichi (stay) …………………… Omishima … A B Takamatsu 1 hrs. 10 min. 20 min. Highway Bus “Shimanami Liner” 1 hr.

Bus (Iyotetsudo, Setouchi Unyu) High speed boat A ………………………………… Matsuyama (stay)……………………… Hiroshima 1 hrs. 8 min. 1 hr. 18 min.

Bus and JR Yosan Line Limited Express “Shiokaze”, “Ishizuchi” JR Seto Ohashi Line B …………………………………………Takamatsu (via Imabari) ………………………… (Crossing the Seto Ohashi Bridge) 1 hrs. 50 min. 55 min. FUKUYAMA, ONOMICHI, SHIMANAMI SEA ROUTE, MIHARA and TAKEHARA PAGE 3/ 5

Major Places of Interest: Fukuyama Sta. by Chugoku Bus. The gorge extends over 18km along the Taishaku River in the northern part of Hiroshima Fukuyama and Vicinity Prefecture. Walking through Eimyoji Temple (永明寺), Fukuyama Castle (福山城), 5-min. walk from Fukuyama Sta. A Hakuundo Limestone Cave (白雲洞 ¥300) and Onbashi (雄 five-storied donjon which was originally built in 1619 and rebuilt 橋) natural rock bridge is especially enjoyable in spring and in after World War II, is now open to the public as a museum of autumn. 40 min.｠tour by sightseeing boat on Lake Shinryu is historical materials. Open: 9:00–17:00 (9:00–16:30 from Oct. to available Apr.– Nov. from near Momiji-bashi Bridge. (Fare: Mar.). Closed on Mon. & Dec. 28–31. Admission: ¥200. Fushimi ¥1,000) Turret and Sujigane Gate in the castle park are designated as Important Cultural Properties. Onomichi Myooin Temple (明王院), 7 min. by Tomotetsu Bus (for Senkoji Temple (千光寺) in Senkoji Park (千光寺公園), 5- Onomichi) from Fukuyama Sta. to Myooin Iriguchi Bus Stop, min. by bus from Onomichi Sta. to Nagaeguchi Bus Stop, then 3 then 5-min. walk. This Shingon-sect temple was built by Kobo min. by｠cable car to an observatory platform where one can Daishi in 807. The five-storied pagoda and the main temple hall enjoy the view of the Inland Sea. From there, the narrow path is are preserved as National Treasures. called “the path of literature” because all the stone monuments Rose Park (ばら公園), 15–20-min. walk from Fukuyama Sta. have carved poems on them, leads one to the Senkoji Temple The spacious park which is famous for 4,500 rose bushes of vari- which was founded in 806. The walk down to the main road ous species is especially beautiful in May and in Oct. when the takes about 20 min. passing through old houses and temples. roses are in bloom. Saikokuji Temple (西國寺), 6 min. by bus (for Higashi- Tomonoura (鞆ノ浦), 30 min. by Tomotetsu Bus (for Onomichi or Otabashi) from Onomichi Sta. to Saikokuji-shita, Tomonoura or Tomoko) from Fukuyama Sta. An old port town then a 10-min. walk. Giant straw sandals which are over two rich in history. Ankokuji Temple (安国寺), Nunakuma meters long are hung at Niomon Gate. Kondo Hall and the Shrine (沼名前神社) and Taichoro (対潮楼) of Fukuzenji three-storied pagoda are Important Cultural Properties. Temple (福禅寺) which overlooks the picturesque Inland Sea Jodoji Temple (浄土寺), 10 min. by bus (for Higashi-Onomichi can be visited on foot or by bicycle. Rental bicycles are available or Otabashi) from Onomichi Sta. to Jodoji-shita Bus Stop. The at the parking office beside the municipal boat pier (市営渡船場 main hall and the pagoda with carvings are designated as 横の駐車場管理事務所) for ¥100 for 2 hrs. Admission for National Treasures. Taichoro: ¥200. Abutokannon Temple (阿伏兎観音), 50 min. by Tomotetsu Bus (for Abutoguchi) from Fukuyama Sta., then 15-min. walk. This temple dedicated to Kannon, Goddess of Mercy, stands on a cliff where one can enjoy the view of the sea. Japan Footwear Museum (日本はきもの博物館) and TToo Fukuyama Shin-Onomichi Sta. 0 300m Japan Folk Toy & Doll Tourist Information 至福山 Museum (日本郷土玩具博 新尾道駅 ？ JR Sanyo Shinkansen線 物館), 5-min. walk from JR JR 山陽新幹 Matsunaga Sta., which is 10 ToTo Mihara min. by JR Sanyo Line train 至三原 from JR Fukuyama Sta. Nagae Dori Street Various kinds of footwear of 184 長江通 the world such as wooden clogs, which are famous prod- ucts of Matsunaga Town, are Saikokuji TempleTemple Onomichi 西国寺西國寺 displayed at Japan Footwear Museum. Various kinds of folk toys and dolls from all over Japan are displayed at Saigoji TTempleemple Japan Folk Toy & Doll 西郷寺 Senkoji TTempleemple Museum. Open: 9:00–17:00 Jodoji TTempleemple Senkoji Park 千光寺 Saikokuji (Entry by 16:30). Admission -shita 浄土寺 千光寺公園 Ropeway to enter both museums: Nagaeguchi ObserObservationvation Ropeway 長江口 Jodoji-shita ¥1,000. Platform ロープウェイ Kannabe (神辺), 15 min. Tenneiji TTempleemple City Hall from by JR 天寧寺 3 train on the Fukuen Line. It 4 Onomichi Channel 本線 used to be an overnight JR Sanyo山陽本線山陽 Line posttown and Kannabe JR 山 Honjin (神辺本陣), an inn Onomichi Sta. 尾道駅 for feudal lords in the Edo 1 7 Mukaishima Island Period, still remains. Onomichi Port 尾道港 向島 To Setoda 至瀬戸田 Taishakukyo Gorge (帝釈 6 2 5 峡), 2 hrs. 30 min. from Numbers 1 – 7 correspond to those on the list Accommodations on page 4/5. PAGE 4/ 5 FUKUYAMA, ONOMICHI, SHIMANAMI SEA ROUTE, MIHARA and TAKEHARA

Mihara Horyuji Temple’s Dream Hall in and Byodoin Temple’s Mt. Hitsuei (筆影山), 20 min. by taxi from the station. From the Phoenix Hall in Uji. The temple is called Nikko of the West, top, one can enjoy a grand view of the｠Seto Inland Sea. because of the elaborate Koyomon Gate which looks like the Buttsuji Temple (仏通寺), 40 min. by Mihara-Shiei Bus for Yomeimon Gate in Nikko. Open: 9:00–16:00. Admission: Buttsuji from the station (There are 4 runs a day.) This old Zen ¥1,000. temple built in 1397 is surrounded by thick wooded cedar trees 3 Ikuo Hirayama Museum of Art (平山郁夫美術館) 10-min. where statues of disciples of Buddha are also placed. walk from Setoda Port, exhibits the Japanese-style paintings of Ikuo Hirayama, noted master artist from Setoda Town. His Ta kehara Buddhism-related paintings are world famous. Visitors will find Takehara (竹原), 30 min. by JR train on Kure Line from Mihara out the origin of his art through the picture diaries of his primary Sta. The city is called Little because the streets still have school days and the sketches of his art school days. Collection the old merchants’ houses of the Edo Period including the Old of his drawings and sketches will make you understand the Residence of Koresuga Rai (頼惟清旧宅) and Matsuzaka’s process of his production. Open: 9:00–17:00. Closed: irregularly. Residence (松坂邸 ¥200) as well as Shorenji Temple (照蓮 Admission: ¥600. 寺) and Fumeikaku in Saihoji Temple (西方寺普明閣). 4 Kojoji Temple (向上寺), 10-min. walk from Setoda Port. The temple built on a hill in 1403 has a three-storied pagoda Innoshima Island which is designated as a National Treasure. 1 Suigunjo Castle (水軍城), 45 min. from Onomichi by Honshi Bus or by Onomichi-Shiei Bus (for Habu-ko) to Kaname-bashi Omishima Island bus stop, then 7 min. by Innoshima-Unyu Bus (for Ohama) to Omishima Island (大三島) is the fourth largest island in the Suigunjo-iriguchi, then 15-min. walk. Passenger boats are also Inland Sea where sea bathers congregate in the summer. available from Mihara or from Onomichi to Habu-ko, then 20 Autumn is a harvest time of delicious mandarin oranges for both min. by bus to Suigunjo-iriguchi. In this castle-shaped museum, islanders and visitors. the relics of the Murakami Pirates who were active from the 5 Oyamazumi Shrine (大山祗神社), 1km east of Miyaura Port, 14th to 16th century in the Inland Sea are exhibited. Open: dates back to 719, but the existing buildings are replicas built 8:30–17:00. Admission: ¥310. in 1427. What makes this shrine famous nationwide is a huge collection of suits of armor, helmets, swords and other samurai Ikuchijima Island arms accessories housed in the shrine’s treasure house. The 2 Kosanji Temple (耕三寺), 25 min. by high speed boat from treasure house contains almost 80 percent of the nation’s Mihara Port, and 1 hr. by bus from Onomichi｠Sta. to Setoda National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties in the Port, then 10-min. walk. The temple complex was built in 1936 category of samurai arms. These had been dedicated to the by a businessman from this island in dedication to the memory Shrine by victorious samurai warriors and generals from ancient of his mother. About 20 various structures in the compound times to the end of the feudal period. Open: 8:30–16:30. are modeled after the famous edifices of each era, including Admission: ¥1,000.

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Oldold Residence residence of Koresuga Rai 頼惟清旧宅 Takehara Museum of Historical and Folk Materials 竹原市歴史民俗資料館 Shunpukan 春風館 Saihoji TTempleemple 西方寺 MatsuzakaMatsuzaka’s’s Residence 松坂邸 Fumei-kakuFumeikaku 普明閣 Takehara

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Accommodations: Room rate Room rate Name of facilities Tel. (¥) Name of facilities Tel. (¥)

Fukuyama: Mihara: 1 Fukuyama Castle Hotel (H) (0849) 25-2111 8,500 Mihara Kokusai Hotel (H) (0848) 63-2111 11,550 2 Fukuyama New Castle Hotel (H) (0849) 22-2121 15,000 Hotel (BH) (0848) 63-8181 5,000 3 Fukuyama Grand Hotel (H) (0849) 21-5511 9,500 Mihara New Station Hotel (BH) (0848) 64-0018 5,100 4 Fukuyama Tobu Hotel (BH) (0849) 25-3181 6,500 Mihara Terminal Hotel (BH) (0848) 64-5100 5,350 5 Fukuyama Terminal Hotel (BH) (0849) 32-3311 5,770 Hotel Todai (BH) (0848) 63-1015 5,200 6 Fukuyama New Kokusai Hotel (BH) (0849) 24-7000 5,600 7 Fukuyama Plaza Hotel (H) W (0849) 23-7511 5,900 Ikuchijima: Minshuku Setoda Pony (M) (08452) 7-0120 7,350 Taishakukyo: Setoda Youth Hostel (Y) (08452) 7-0224 4,000 Taishakukyo Kokumin Setoda Hotel (BH) W (08452) 7-0010 6,700 Kyukamura (NV) (08477) 2-3110 6,500 Ryokan Tsutsui (R) (08452) 7-2221 12,000

Onomichi: Innoshima: 1 Hotel Sunroute Onomichi (H) (0848) 25-3161 7,500 Innoshima Lodge Kokumin 2 Onomichi Dai-ichi Hotel (BH) (0848) 23-4567 5,500 Shukusha (PE) W (08452) 2-4661 7,000 3 Onomichi Royal Hotel (BH) (0848) 23-2111 6,500 Innoshima Seaside Hotel (H) (08452) 2-2525 6,000 4 View Hotel Seizan (BH) (0848) 23-3313 6,000 Minshuku Masumiso (M) (08452) 2-2821 5,500 5 Green Hill Hotel Onomichi (H) (0848) 24-0100 7,500 6 Onomichi Kokusai Hotel (H) (0848) 25-5931 7,000 Omishima Island: 7 Alfa 1 Onomichi (H) (0848) 25-5600 4,600 Ryokan Kanefuku (R) (0897) 82-0006 10,000 Chaume Ryokan (R) (0897) 82-0008 10,000

Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Remarks: 1 7 Numbers correspond to those on the map for Fukuyama on page 2/5 and for Onomichi on Page 3/5. H = Hotel Rate for a twin room. BH = Business Hotel Rate for a single room. NV = National Vacation Village Rate per person with 2 meals. M = Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person with 2 meals. PE = People’s Lodge Rate per person with 2 meals. Y = Youth Hostel Rate per person with 2 meals. W = Welcome Inn member

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Fukuyama Tourist Information Center: JR Fukuyama Station, 30-1, Sannomaru-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Pref. Tel. (0849)22-2869 8:30 – 17:00; Closed on Dec.29 – Jan.3 The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- Shin-Onomichi Station Tourist Information Office: W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and JR Shin-Onomichi Station, 9381-4, Kurihara-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms Pref. Tel. (0848)22-6900 the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single 9:30 – 18:00; Closed on Dec.29 – Jan. 3 room . Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). ————————————————————————————— Welcome Card enables all overseas visitors to specific area to receive benefit of discounted fees at tourist facilities, accommodations, restaurants, Reservation before your departure for Japan souvenir shops, and more. Visit ITCJ's website at http://www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head Seto Inland Sea Welcome Card office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form (For use by) available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least All non-Japanese visiting or living in Japan for less than 1 year. one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for (For use in) your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a Tourist spots in Hiroshima, , Ehime prefectures. firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. (Available at) Reservation after your arrival in Japan JNTO Tourist Information Center-Tokyo, Kyoto. To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers Tourist Information - in New Tokyo International Airport Passenger Terminal (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai Bldg. 2, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, JR , JR Shin- Airport). Onomichi Station, JR , JR , JR Shin- Shimonoseki Station, Shimonoseki Port, Hagi City Tourist Association, JR Station, Akiyoshidai, JR Matsuyama Station, Dogo, Ehime Prefectural Welcome Inn Reservation Center International Center, Matsuyama Airport, Omishima Museum, Tobe Pottery c/o International Tourism Center of Japan Traditional Industry Hall 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521

All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of January 2001. Transportation schedules, fares and accommodation charges are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information. © 2001Japan National Tourist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan