Japan Island Escape | Scenic Views & Local Food in Ikuchijima (Setoda), Hiroshima

Japan Island Escape | Scenic Views & Local Food in Ikuchijima (Setoda), Hiroshima

＃Enjoy a relaxing solo trip in Japan to Ikuchijima (Setoda), Hiroshima, also known as the “Lemon Island” of the Setouchi region.
From a ferry ride from Onomichi, to scenic cycling along the Shimanami Kaido, exploring local cafés, temples, and the stunning Sunset Beach, this vlog captures the beauty of a hidden island getaway.

🍋 Highlights include:
• Local cafés and authentic Japanese food
• Cycling along quiet island roads with scenic ocean views
• Visiting temples and outdoor art in the Setouchi islands
• Tasting Setoda’s famous lemon sweets and island specialties

If you enjoy Japan travel vlogs, solo trips, or discovering hidden gems in Japanese lifestyle and culture, you’ll love this peaceful island journey.

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Opening – Ferry ride from Onomichi to Ikuchijima
01:09 Morning coffee at Coffee Shop Mexico in Onomichi
02:12 Lemon-colored ferry Citrus to Setoda Port
04:09 Start cycling with a yellow rental bike
04:46 Drop off luggage at hotel BONAPOOL
06:55 Gelato at Dolce Setoda Main Store
08:12 Lemon gelato at Shimagokoro SETODA
10:16 Exploring the shopping street & local supermarket
11:09 Dried octopus at Chinmi no Ogura
11:46 Kosanji Temple & Hill of Hope
13:33 Spice curry lunch at Shiomachitei
14:46 Hotel check-in & room tour
16:25 Dinner ramen at Chinese Restaurant Setoda
17:20 Sunset at Setoda Sunset Beach
21:02 Morning cycling & Tatara Bridge
23:04 Art piece Belvedere Setoda
25:35 Art piece Clairvoyant (Senrigan)
26:41 Lemon sweets at Koueidou Confectionery

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🌲 Places visited
◆ Coffee Shop Mexico
https://onomichi-hondoori.jp/shop/detail.php?sp=61

◆ Ferry Citrus
https://s-cruise.jp/cruise/setoda/

◆ Rental cycle Shimanami Roman
https://shimanami.co.jp/sycling.html

◆ BONAPOOL
https://bonapool.com

◆ Dolce Setoda Main Store
https://www.setoda-dolce.com

◆ Shimagokoro SETODA
https://www.patisserie-okumoto.com/cake.html

◆ Chinmi no Ogura
https://share.google/3vnj2Fv2PSO6QAkSk

◆ Kosanji Temple & Hill of Hope
https://www.kousanji.or.jp

◆ Lemon & Café Shiomachitei
https://shiomachitei.jimdofree.com

◆ Chinese Restaurant Setoda
https://share.google/E8Jv238sgTXsPTkJ0

◆ Setoda Sunset Beach
http://www.onomichi-sunset-beach.jp

◆ Island-Wide Museum (Shimagoto Bijutsukan)
https://www.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp/soshiki/44/2787.html

◆ Koueidou Confectionery
https://www.instagram.com/koueidou_13?igsh=YmNzNGppaXNkNjR1

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