[2025 Mitoyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Shiudeyama (Updated Apr)

Mount Shiude in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture⛰ Mount Shiude is one of Japan's most scenic spots, ranked 7th in the "52 places in the world to visit"🎖 From the summit, which is 352m above sea level, you can see the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands☺️✨ Mount Shiude is especially famous during the cherry blossom season, but the hydrangeas are also highly recommended☔️🐸 The hydrangeas blooming with the Seto Inland Sea in the background from the summit are truly spectacular🥹🥹This is truly hydrangeas in the sky💐 During the cherry blossom season, there were restrictions on cars, but at this time of year there are no restrictions and you can go smoothly😊! It was in full bloom and the weather was just fine, so I went at the perfect time☺️💕 The Seto Inland Sea is really beautiful on a sunny day✨ Parking is free, but be careful of oncoming vehicles as you have to go through a narrow mountain road🚗 .================📍Shiunduyama🏠Ohama, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa Prefecture✈️Kagawa🚗Free parking available (restrictions apply during cherry blossom season)🚌Community bus from JR Takuma Station to the Shiunduyama trailhead for 100 yen (transfer at Ohama on the way)※About an hour's walk from the trailhead to the summit🚕About 5,000 yen one way from the nearest station, JR Takuma Station (there is also a shuttle taxi that will take you from Takuma Station to Chichibugahama Beach! ※Only on weekdays)💰Free admission🌼Best time to see: Late June================ #Shikoku trip #Kagawa #Hydrangea #Beautiful view #Domestic travel #Photogenic spot #Solo travel #Seto Inland Sea #Travel with me #Shikoku trip

📍Kagawa Prefecture, Mt. Shiude Mt. Shiude (352m above sea level) is located on the Shonai Peninsula in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. If you walk along the nature-rich promenade to the summit, you will see a breathtakingly beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea. The summit is one of the most beautiful spots in the prefecture, with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. In addition, the mountain is beautifully decorated with seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangeas in early summer. In recent years, it has attracted attention by being featured in Yahoo! JAPAN's "15 Best Cherry Blossom Views Japan is Proud of" and "World's Most Beautiful Views You Must See Before You Die! Japan Edition (written by Shiho), as well as the online edition of the New York Times and the French magazine Le Figaro. It is known that when Urashima Taro opened the Treasure Box, the white smoke that came out turned into a purple cloud and hung over the mountain. About 1,000 cherry trees in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, and other flowers beautifully decorate the mountain throughout the year. From the observation deck at the summit, you can see the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands. #0YenTravelJanuary2025

📌 🇯🇵 Japan / Kagawa . ⁡ Walking around Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture🚶♂️ A place full of nature and charm✨ ⁡ 1-2 #Shiudeyama Famous for being able to enjoy both cherry blossoms and the Seto Inland Sea in spring🌸 ⁡ The beautiful blue Seto Inland Sea spreads out before my eyes, and I could look at it forever〜🌊 ⁡ 3-4 #MitoyoOlive @mitoyoolive I experienced olive picking🫒 It was a time to learn how olives are made in the first place, and it was also a time to remember the farm I visited in Australia☺️ ⁡ "Born in the sun, raised in the sea breeze" This catchphrase is so cute🥳 ⁡ 5-7 #SUNCAFE @suncafe_sunresortnio The building, a renovated warehouse, is incredibly stylish✨ The food made with local ingredients and olive oil, and the pizza baked in an oven from Naples, were all delicious〜🍕🍝✨ ⁡ . #kagawa #travel #trip #tripdomestictravel

This time, we will introduce the breathtaking view of Mt. Shiude, which was featured in the New York Times' "52 Places to Visit in 2019" 🥰 Mt. Shiude, located at an altitude of 352m on the Shonai Peninsula in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, offers a breathtaking view of the Seto Inland Sea. The beauty of the islands here is also a must-see! By the way, it is said that the name was given because the white smoke that came out when Urashima Taro opened the Treasure Box turned into purple clouds and drifted over the mountain. The view becomes even more spectacular during the cherry blossom season, and it is a view that you will want to see at least once 🥰🌸 📍Ohama, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture 🚗 40 minutes by car from Takuma Station 15 minutes by car from the trailhead bus stop ⚠️Traffic restrictions are in place during the cherry blossom season, and require prior reservations. The timing changes every year, so please check the website! #Kagawa Prefecture #Mount Shiude #Weekend outing #Shikoku tourism #Kagawa tourism #Sakura 2024

From famous places to hidden gems! Introducing recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Western Japan🌸 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -① Mt. Shiude [Kagawa] 📍Ohama, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa Prefecture🚗Personal car: Advance reservation required for date and time ¥1750/weekdays, ¥2300/weekends (per personal car)🚌Shuttle bus (weekends): [Advance reservation required] One-day unlimited pass that also goes to nearby tourist spots such as Chichibugahama Beach ¥1500/adults, ¥700/children🚕Shuttle taxi (weekdays): [Reservation by 10:00 on the day] There is no direct route from the nearest JR station to Mt. Shiude, and the only way is via other tourist spots (such as Chichibugahama Beach), so it is not suitable for those who are only interested in Mt. Shiude. ¥1800/ Chichibugahama - Shiudeyama round trip ¥1200/ JR Takuma Station - Chichibugahama round trip👟Walking: Approximately 90 minutes one way from the base to the summit💰During cherry blossom season, please donate ¥500 *A separate ticket is required to enter the mountain by car🌸Best time to see: late March to early April ✍️[Tips] There are restrictions on admission from 3/23 to 4/10 to reduce congestion! Tickets are by reservation only, so the weather and flowering conditions are unpredictable, but the good thing is that the number of people who can enter the mountain is limited, so you can enjoy the view relatively leisurely without crowds. The best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually around 3/27 to 4/4🌸Tickets for entering the mountain on weekends sell out quickly, so make sure to reserve early! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ②Tonomine Senbonzakura [Hiroshima] 📍 Mukoudanoura, Sagiura-cho, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture🚤Mihara Port - Sagi Port (13-minute boat ride) ¥710/ one-way adult🚲 ①Minato Chaya Business days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Hours: 9:30-18:30 Fee: 500 yen per day Location: Right in front of Sagi Port, Sakishima🚲 ②JR Mihara Station Tourist Information Center Business days: Everyday Hours: 9:00-17:30 Fee: Regular bicycle 500 yen/4 hours, 1000 yen/day Electric bicycle 1000 yen/4 hours, 2000 yen/day Location: 1-1-1, Shiromachi, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture💰Free🌸 Best time to see: late March to early April ✍️【Tips】Cycling is a convenient way to get around the island🚴Before boarding the boat, you can rent a bicycle from the tourist information center at JR Mihara Station or from the bicycle rental shop on Sakijima. If you don't mind not having an electric bicycle, the bicycle rental shop on Sakijima is recommended for its price and number of bicycles, but there are days when the shop is closed, so in that case, rent one at JR Mihara Station! You can go around the island on a regular bicycle in half a day🏝️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -③ Asahiyama Forest Park [Kagawa] 📍 3829-141 Shimoasa, Takase-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa Prefecture🚗Free parking available (200 cars)💰Free🌸Best time to see: late March to early April ✍️【Tips】Access by car is convenient🚙It is quite crowded during the season, but as the sun goes down, the crowds thin out. When it gets dark, the lanterns light up and the scenery is lovely, so if you want to relax, it might be a good idea to visit in the evening 🙆♀️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -④ Senkoji Park [Hiroshima] 📍19-1 Nishidodo, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture👟20 minutes walk from JR Onomichi Station🚡Mount Senkoji Ropeway ¥700/round trip, ¥500/one way🚗Paid parking available (390 spaces including temporary) ¥600/regular car💰Free🌸Best time to see: late March to early April ✍️[Tips]A new observation deck has been built at the top of Senkoji Park🆕The observation deck offers a more open view, so it's perfect for appreciating the cherry blossoms from a different angle than before☺️Onomichi has steep slopes, but we recommend walking around! You're sure to find lots of discoveries, including meeting cats in the cute retro town! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -⑤Takesan Farm [Kagawa] 📍103-1 Yasuda-ko, Shodoshima-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa Prefecture🛳️Takamatsu Port - Tonosho, Ikeda Port (60 min ferry) ¥1330/adult round trip, ¥700/adult one way🛳️Shin-Okayama Port - Tonosho Port (70 min ferry) ¥2400/adult round trip, ¥1200/adult one way🛳️Himeji Port - Fukuda Port (100 min ferry) ¥1710/adult one way, etc.🚗Free parking available (limited number of cars)🚌10 min walk from Fukuda Line "Yasudakami" bus stop💰Free🌸Best time to see: late February to early mid-March ✍️[Tips]Shodoshima is a large remote island, so you'll probably want to rent a car or use the bus to get around the island. There aren't many buses, so it's a good idea to check in advance! By the way, you can also get around by renting a bicycle in limited areas 🚲 I went by cycling this time! If you have time, try cycling too ☺️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -⑥ Umagami Pyrethrum Field [Hiroshima] 📍Innoshima Shigeicho Farm Road Entrance, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture🚗 ① Farm road entrance parking lot along Prefectural Route 366 [Free] It is the closest to the pyrethrum field, a 5-minute walk away. Only about 15 cars can be parked, so if it is crowded, you may have to wait in line. 🚗② Shigei Nishiko Parking Lot [Free] About a 15-minute walk to the pyrethrum field. 🚗③ Flower Center Parking Lot [Free] About a 20-minute walk to the pyrethrum field. 💰Free🌼Best time to see: late April to early May ✍️【Tips】The closest parking lot is quite crowded, especially during Golden Week, so you may have to wait in line. In that case, one option is to use the two parking lots in the vicinity🚗The Flower Center is free to enter, and you can enjoy seasonal flowers, so it's a good idea to visit both🙆♀️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -⑦Sera Highlands Farm【Hiroshima】 📍1124-11 Besako, Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture🚗Free parking available💰¥700-¥1200/ Adults, ¥300-¥600/ Children🌷Best time to see: April to early May ✍️【Tips】There are several flower fields around Sera Highlands. At the same time as the tulips at Serakagen Farm, seasonal flowers bloom at Hanayume no Sato, where moss phlox and nemophila bloom, and at Serafuji Garden, where wisteria flowers bloom. Both are just a few minutes away by car, so you can visit the flower fields one after the other. 💐 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Spring is the season for beautiful flowers! 💐In addition to cherry blossom spots, we have also compiled a list of spots where tulips and pyrethrum flowers will be in full bloom around Golden Week, so please use this as a reference for your outings☺️🌷 ===============#Amazing views #Sakura 2024 #Amazing views of Japan #Hiroshima tourism #Kagawa tourism #Cherry blossom viewing #Western Japan #Flower fields #Cherry blossoms #Tulips

Mount Shiude in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture⛰ Mount Shiude is one of Japan's most scenic spots, ranked 7th in the "52 places to visit in the world"🎖 From the summit at an altitude of 352m, you can see the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands☺️✨ And the best time to visit Mount Shiude is during the spring cherry blossom season🌸 The cherry blossoms that stand out against the Seto Inland Sea are a spectacular sight from any angle, and you can look at them forever🥹🫧 By the way, the hydrangea season is also recommended🔍 \ Access information /◎To reduce congestion, you must make a reservation in advance to enter Mount Shiude! (3/25-4/10) 🚗If you are accessing by car, reservations are required. Purchase your mountain ticket from the Mitoyo City Tourism website.・Fee: 1750 yen on weekdays, 2300 yen on weekends (per car)・Departure and descent times are fixed (stay time 1 hour 10 minutes) 👟If you are accessing by foot・No prior reservation required! ・90 minutes one way from the base parking lot to the summit・You need to allow time to descend before Higurashi 🚌If you are accessing by tour bus・A tour bus that also visits nearby tourist spots such as Chichibugahama Beach and Takaya Shrine・Those who take the train can board from JR Takuma Station and Kanonji Station・Operates only on weekends from March 25th to April 9th・Fee: 1500 yen for adults, 700 yen for children (unlimited use for one day) 🚕If you are accessing by shuttle taxi・Advance reservation required・Shuttle taxi connecting Mt. Shiude, Takaya Shrine, and Chichibugahama Beach・Operates only on weekdays・Fee varies depending on the spots you visit. A round trip from JR Takuma Station to Mount Shiude costs 4,600 yen. *It's difficult to make a reservation in advance because it's hard to predict when the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom, but tickets for private cars on April 1st and 2nd (Saturday and Sunday) have already sold out (as of March 16th). Tickets are almost always sold out at the last minute, so we recommend reserving early! *Taxis are also restricted from entering the mountain during the traffic restrictions from 8:00 to 19:00. *You can enter the mountain by car without a reservation before 8:00, but the roads are narrow and can get crowded, so you do so at your own risk. Access information for the cherry blossom season is for 2023⚠️ Information for 2024 has not yet been posted, so be sure to check the Mitoyo City Tourism website before you go🔍 ----------------------------📍Shiunduyama🏠Ohama, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa Prefecture✈️Kagawa🚗Free parking available (paid during cherry blossom season)💰Free (please help with a 500 yen donation during cherry blossom season)---------------------------- #Breathtaking views #Cherry blossoms #Shiunduyama #Kagawa #Shikoku travel #Domestic travel #Kagawa tourism #Spring

In the blink of an eye, it's the annual cherry blossom season again 🌸 Based on my personal experience of cherry blossom viewing over the years, I recommend 5⃣️ cherry blossom viewing spots to everyone ✨ They should be the best of the best 👍 🖼️Picture 1⃣️: Haradani-en near Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto. This is a place that is only open during cherry blossom season every year. There are various types of cherry blossom trees planted in the garden, and when they are in full bloom during cherry blossom season, the sky here turns pink and cherry blossom petals float in the air. Sitting under a cherry blossom tree and enjoying a special cherry blossom bento box is a unique moment for the people of Kyoto to appreciate the cherry blossoms. Transportation: Take Kyoto City Bus M1 and get off at the front of Haratani Agricultural Cooperative. Tickets: Prices vary depending on the blooming situation, with adult tickets starting at 1200 Japanese yen and children's tickets starting at 500 Japanese yen (blooming from late March to early April 🌸). Image 2⃣️: Kasumigaike Park near Osaka Castle. Take the Nansha tram to Jingang Station (take the express), get off and walk for about 10 minutes, then you can arrive. Walk along the pool, there is a row of fully blooming cherry blossoms, and then you can walk to a cherry blossom tunnel, which is very suitable for taking pictures. On the way back by tram, there is a row of cherry blossoms along one side of the track, which is very beautiful‼️ Cost, free park (blooming from late March to early April 🌸) 📷3️⃣️ Purple clouds over the mountains of Seto Inland Sea. Ziyun Mountain was selected by Yahoo as one of the top 15 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. In January 2019, the islands of the Seto Inland Sea were ranked 7th on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2019, with Ziyun Mountain as the main attraction. The most attractive charm of Ziyun Mountain is the beautiful backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea with its many islands, combined with flowers blooming in different seasons, such as the pink cherry blossoms that cover the mountains in spring, the daffodils on the slopes, and the huge hydrangeas in summer. Although it is not the season for flowers in autumn and winter, the clear air and the unique beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, which is as calm as an ink painting, and the small islands dotted on the sea surface, bring travelers a different charming experience‼️ 📷4️⃣️ Takarazuka's cherry blossom viewing spot, Shuraku-en This time, we will introduce the "Cherry Blossom Tunnel" on the Takarazuka cherry blossom viewing walking route. This is a walking route from the Minami-Bunka station in Takarazuka, located in a quiet residential area called Jorakuso, where there are few people even during the cherry blossom season. 👌 On both sides of the road are cherry blossom trees, and during the season of cherry blossom blooming, it's like a cherry blossom tunnel! Get off at Hankyu Dentetsu Imazu Line Takarazuka Minami-guchi Station and walk for about 12 minutes ‼️ 📷5⃣️The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara The only place in the Kansai region where you can enjoy both rapeseed flowers and cherry blossoms at the same time 🌸 is located in Kashihara City, Nara. It is divided into different areas, each planting plants that bloom according to the season, such as rapeseed flowers in spring, lotus flowers in summer, and chrysanthemums in autumn...etc. The most recommended view is the combination of rapeseed flowers and cherry blossoms‼️ Transportation: About a 30-minute walk from JR "Ubobo" station.