Setoda Sunset Beach
瀬戸田サンセットビーチ
A white sand beach about 800 meters long on the west coast of Ikuchi Island, a sunset spot on the Seto Inland Sea and a rest stop along the cycling route.
This artificial white sand beach on the west side of Ikuchi Island is about 800 meters long. It is listed among Japan's 100 Selected Swimming Beaches. The water is calm and suitable for families with children. In summer, the sea is open for swimming and there are water activities. In the evening, the sun sets between the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, making this one of the best sunset spots on the Shimanami Kaido. The beach has restaurants, showers and camping facilities. It is about 5 km from Setoda Port and can be reached by bicycle or bus. The Setoda lemons grown in the surrounding lemon groves are famous across Japan.
Opening hours
Open all day (sea bathing July–August)
Nearby sights
- Tatara Bridge
- Kosanji Temple & Hill of Hope
- Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art
- Oyamazumi Shrine
- Mount Shiratakiyama
- Innoshima Suigun Castle
- Murakami Kaizoku Museum
- Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge & Mt. Kiro Observatory