--- 🌊 Introduction

--- 🌊 Introduction to the Seto Inland Sea • Location: Located between Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, spanning seven prefectures: Hyogo, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Kagawa, Ehime, and Tokushima. • Features: With over 700 islands, the region boasts a mild climate and calm seas, making it suitable for year-round travel. • Transportation: Accessible by Shinkansen or ferry from Osaka, Hiroshima, and Okayama. --- 🎨 Art and Culture Highlights • Naoshima: Home to Yayoi Kusama's pumpkin sculptures and the Chichu Art Museum designed by Tadao Ando, ​​it's a mecca for art lovers. • Toshima, Inujima, and Shodoshima: Art islands participating in the Setouchi Triennale, blending nature and contemporary art. • Setouchi Triennale: Held every three years, the next edition will be in 2025. It features multi-island exhibitions showcasing installations, architecture, and performances. --- 🏝️ Recommended Island Hopping Itinerary (5 Days) | Number of Days | Suggested Itinerary 9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1 | |——|––––––––––– 9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1–––––––––––| | Day 1 | Depart from Okayama → Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter → Overnight in Naoshima | | Day 2 | Naoshima Art Tour (Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House) | | Day 3 | Day Trip to Teshima (Teshima Art Museum, Kakei) → Return to Takamatsu | | Day 4 | Explore Shodoshima (Kankagawa River, Olive Park) → Stay overnight | | Day 5 | Return to Takamatsu by ferry → Take the JR to Osaka or Hiroshima | --- 🍜 Must-Try Foods • Sanuki Udon (Kagawa): Chewy and chewy, recommended for a self-drive udon tour • Setouchi Lemon Desserts: Lemon cake, soda, ice cream • Seafood Donburi and Takoyaki: Fresh catch is a local specialty, especially the octopus dishes from Shodoshima --- 🎫 Transportation and Ticket Recommendations • JR Setouchi Area Rail Pass: Valid for Okayama, Hiroshima, Kagawa, and other destinations, covering Shinkansen and conventional lines • Ferry Pass: One-day or multi-day ferry tickets are available between some islands, so it's recommended to check timetables and make reservations in advance