Mitoyo`s Appeal
The peninsula juts out sharply into the Seto Inland Sea in the western part of Kagawa Prefecture. Bounded on three sides by the ocean is Shiudeyama, located in the center of the peninsula. The Shonai Peninsula is where Urashima Taro, the main character in the children's story bearing the same name, was born and raised. There are many places all over the island with names linked to the story. There are also many photogenic spots, which are indispensable for recent trips, and you are sure to take the best photos!
Spots to take spectacular view's photos
Mt. Shiude
Mt. Shiude, is a 352 meters above sea level high, located on the Shounai Peninsula in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. The scenery from the summit is breathtakingly beautiful and has been selected as one of the "Places I Want to Visit Before I Die! World's Greatest Views; Japan Vsion" in the New York Times (USA). During the cherry blossom season in spring, visitors from all over the world come to enjoy the spectacular view of the cherry blossoms and the Seto Inland Sea in harmony. In addition to the cherry blossom season, visitors can also enjoy the hydrangea road in early summer when the hydrangeas are in full bloom.
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Chichibugahama
Chichibugahama is a beautiful, 1km-long stretch of beach located in Mitoyo City. Perhaps you have heard of the famous Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia; this world-famous photo spot is known for its seamless reflection of the sky after rainwater collects in the low-lying flat, creating a natural mirror for many kilometers. Chichibugahama also happens to be the home of a similar "sky mirror" phenomenon. Called the "Heavenly Mirror of the Seto Inland Sea", the low tide on windless days creates the perfect place to take a once-in-a-lifetime photo.
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Missing Post Office
Letters and mail from around the world, for which the addressee or intended recipient is unknown, are sent to the Hyoryu (which means adrift) Post Office on Awashima Island. Here the Hyoryu Post Office carefully takes care of postal items addressed to your past self, to your precious lost loved one, to your future children, to that an unknown person, or even addressed directly to the Hyoryu Post Office. *"Drifting Post Office" is an art project by contemporary artist Saya Kubota, using a 50-year-old post office, and is not affiliated with Japan Post. (It is not a real post office.)
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Take a charter taxi for sightseeing after arriving in Mitoyo
After arriving in Mitoyo city, you can enjoy your trip in a charter taxi with a professional sightseeing driver. You can visit photo spots! Or go on a local food tour! The itinerary can be toured according to the customer's wishes. Of course, our local drivers can also make recommendations for you.
Click HERE for details and reservations of the charter taxi plan
