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Seto Inland Sea Islands
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Seto Inland Sea Islands
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These are the many small islands between Shikoku and Honshu. You can hike on some or visit temples on others, starting with the sacred UNESCO-listed island of Itsukushima. Alongside it, Shodoshima (the Olive Island) and Naoshima (with its contemporary art installations) are the most tourist-friendly.
Overview of the Seto Inland Sea Islands
These are the many small islands between Shikoku and Honshu located in the Seto Inland Sea (also simply called the Inland Sea). You can hike on some or visit temples on others, starting with the sacred UNESCO-listed island of Itsukushima. Alongside it, Shodoshima (the Olive Island) and Naoshima (with its contemporary art installations) are the most tourist-friendly.
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Main Islands
- Itsukushima: also called Miyajima, this is a sacred Shinto island listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Besides several temples, it is home to one of Japan’s most famous landmarks, the "floating torii" (traditional gate).
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