Shamisen Island (Shami Island and Sei Island) (Accessible by car)

01 　Sakaide Station

• Bon voyage!

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02 　Nakanda Beach, Shami Island

• Nakanda Beach, located on the northeastern side of Shami Island, is a small, charming beach that can be considered a historical site.
  At high tide, the sea rises right up to the stone-paved promenade, and you can see small fish swimming in the clear water.
  The view of a single hackberry tree standing with the Seto Inland Sea and Seto Ohashi Bridge in the background is one of Shami Island’s most iconic landscapes.

  Parking: Available (Please note that during the summer, general vehicles are prohibited from entering. Please use the west parking lot of Seto Ohashi Memorial Park. It’s a 10-minute walk from the west parking lot.)

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• Walking Course (About 40 minutes)

  Nakanda Beach → Viewing Platform → Osogoe Beach → Nagasaki no Hana → Shiraishi Viewing Platform → Nakanda Beach

  The photo shows Osogoe Beach.

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03 　Nishinohama Beach

• Selected by the Ministry of the Environment in 2006 as one of Japan’s “Top 100 Bathing Beaches.”
  Nishinohama Beach also features the artwork “Nishinohama House” from the Setouchi Triennale 2013 Shami Island venue.

  ※The photo shows Soraami “Island Tour” from the Setouchi Triennale 2019 Shami Island venue.

  Parking: Available (Please note that general vehicles are prohibited from entering during the summer. Please use the west parking lot of Seto Ohashi Memorial Park. It’s a 10-minute walk.)

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04 　Kitaura, Seicho (Striped Sea Wall Art)

• As part of the Setouchi Triennale’s collaborative events, the Sakaide City Seicho hosted the “Kobe Art and Design University Art Project 2019/2022.”
  The “Striped Sea” in the Kitaura area is a large mural stretching about 80 meters across the concrete sea wall.
  The mural, created by artist Reika Nakayama, vividly depicts the nostalgic seaside landscape that existed before the seawall.
  The term “striped” refers to layers formed by history as well as striped patterns.

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05 　Takeura, Seicho (Hōraku Inari Daimyojin Shrine - The Sky Inari Shrine)

• The Sky Inari Shrine (Hōraku Inari Daimyojin) is located on a hill overlooking the fishing port in the Takeura area.
  Its torii gate and fox statues are offerings from a local resident, replacing the previous torii that had deteriorated.
  From the shrine, you can enjoy panoramic views of the mountains of Goshikidai, the port town, and the fishing port below.
  Experience the relaxed atmosphere of Seicho and the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.

  Parking: Available (Local residents park here) – A 5-minute walk from the parking area.

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06 　Sakaide Station (End Point)