Tomonoura èۂ̉Y
A small fishermen's village, Tomonoura is beautifully situated on the Inland Sea of Japan, facing Sesui-jima Island.
It has over 20 temples and remarkably well preserved merchant houses from the Edo period, as well as the ruins of the local castle.
The most striking view is probably the two-storied temple on the tiny Benten-jima Island, just opposite the harbour. The sight has been described by some as equal in beauty to the floating torii of the nearby Miyajima. In fact, a Korean emissary called the view the most scenic of all Japan in 1711.
There are ferry boats to Sesui Island (￥280 return), which is part of the Inland Sea National Park. The rocky island offers great hiking and beautiful beaches. There are a few hotels near the pier.
How to get there
There are no train station in this small coastal village. You will need to get to Fukuyama city first. Buses run every 15min between Fukuyama station and Tomonoura (35min, ￥530).
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