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Setouchi Seafood Circuit: Karato Market, Kanmon Straits & Onomichi
3 days · 5 stops · ¥35,000–¥60,000
Sat, Sep 18 – Mon, Sep 20
Three days tracing the Seto Inland Sea from Osaka west to Shimonoseki's legendary Karato fish market, then back through the port-town charm of Mojiko and the hillside temples of Onomichi — all at your own pace with your own car.
Days
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Okayama
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Schedule
Day 01 of 03Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Okayama · 1 night
Sat, Sep 18 → Sun, Sep 19 · 1 guest
09:00
EXPLORE
倉敷美観地区
Stay ~1h 30m
Kurashikishi Station
Break the drive with a stroll along the willow-lined canal and white-walled merchants' warehouses — a perfect roadside pause.
Getting around
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day)
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥18,500–¥30,000 / person / day
¥55,000–¥90,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 4 travel legs and 2 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass (7-Day)
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