{"id":99384,"date":"2023-03-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=99384"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:45:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T05:45:44","slug":"5-day-itinerary-seven-prefectures-setouchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/5-day-itinerary-seven-prefectures-setouchi\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Setouchi Experience: A 5-Day Journey Across Seven Prefectures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Welcome to Japan’s Setouchi region, home to some of the country’s most beautiful natural landscapes, historic sites, and cultural experiences. Located in western Japan, the Setouchi area is comprised of seven prefectures around the Seto Inland Sea<\/strong>, Japan’s largest inland sea dotted with numerous islands and countless attractions to explore. Setouchi has it all: historic towns, modern cities, lush gardens, azure seascapes, secluded temples and shrines, natural hot springs, and culture-rich landmarks at every turn. In any other country, seeing all of that would take weeks, but what if we told you that you could visit all seven Setouchi prefectures, each with its own unique attractions and highlights, in just five days<\/strong>? And from Tokyo, no less?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we have piqued your interest, pack your bags and get ready to embark on an unforgettable 5-day tour of Setouchi to learn about the history of this stunning region<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first destination of our trip is Kobe <\/strong>(\u795e\u6238), the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture<\/strong> (\u5175\u5eab\u770c), famous for its Kobe beef (wagyu<\/em> beef), numerous sake distilleries, and cozy hot springs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city is best reached by train from Tokyo. If you have a Japan Rail Pass<\/strong><\/a>, we recommend taking the Hikari Shinkansen; the journey to Shin-Kobe Station only about 3 hours, and it’s entirely included in the pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Shin-Kobe Station, a 15-minute walk will take you to the historic district of Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai<\/strong> (\u795e\u6238\u5317\u91ce\u7570\u4eba\u9928\u8857)<\/strong><\/a>. The area used to be a hub for foreign merchants and diplomats who settled here following the opening of the Port of Kobe to foreign trade in the 19th century. Today, you can stroll through the charming neighborhood and visit the more than two dozen former foreigner residences known as Ijinkan<\/strong>, which have been preserved as museums open to the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDay 1: From Tokyo to Kobe and Tokushima<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Explore the Historic Neighborhood for Foreign Merchants at Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-Gai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n