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Exploring Slow Travel in Japan’s Scenic Seto Inland Sea

Jeffrey JohnsonNovember 6, 2024010 mins

Many travellers toJapanfollow the same route, using theirJR train passto go between key cities includingTokyo,KyotoandHiroshima. Tokyo will of course be even busier than usual during the summer Olympics, andKyoto is known to suffer from significant crowds. Therefore, if you’re looking to invest your tourist money in a more sustainable way, consider some slow travel in western Japan’s Setouchi region. From visiting temples to engaging with the Japanese art scene, here are the best ways for travellers to support local communities in and around the Seto Inland Sea.

Explore Japan’s Seto Inland Sea: A Bike-Hopping Adventure

Debbie KellyNovember 6, 202409 mins

Squeezed between Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū, the Seto Inland Sea is alive with hundreds of charming emerald green isles, rising from the ever-present blue haze of the seascape. The islands of the Seto Inland Sea are renowned for their stunning beauty and are becoming notable destinations for contemporary art enthusiasts, particularly with the success of the Setouchi Triennale art festival.