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Ojigatake is a scenic spot where you can see the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea archipelago and the magnificent Seto Ohashi Bridge at the same time. There are many oddly shaped rocks with fun names such as the “Old Man Rock,” “Smiling Rock,” and “Sheep Rock” and it is fun to try to find them. Paragliding is also a popular activity at this spot.

Objects created from drifting flotsam and other materials collected along the coast around Uno Port and in Lake Kojima. The colorful appearance of these installation pieces has gained popularity on social media.
Chinu-the Black Sea Bream of Uno / Yodogawa-Technique

A theme park centered around toys where you can see, touch, and experience toys. There are a total of 18 toy pavilions that visitors can play in freely, including the Tomica & Plarail Land pavillion, the Wooden Toy pavilion, and Rika-chan’s House; the pavillions are indoors, so rainy days are no problem. There are also a total of 19 rides available for younger children, including the giant Ferris wheel and the Let’s Go Thomas train. The park is also adjacent to the Setouchi Natural Field auto-camping site, where visitors can easily enjoy camping with rental camping sets. Overnight guests will receive free admission to Toy Kingdom for two days.

Located in the Ajino shopping arcade, this 400-meter-long street connects the historic Nozaki Residence to the Nozaki monument. The street is lined with the stores of local jeans makers, and a wide variety of original products is on offer. There are many other attractive stores in the surrounding area for visitors who like exploring.

A hot spring facility overlooking Naoshima and other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Visitors can enjoy two open-air baths that face the sea: “Sawano-yu” and “Tanada-no-yu”. In addition to the hot spring baths, guests can enjoy authentic ‘kaiseki’ cuisine prepared with local delicacies from the Seto Inland Sea at the restaurant “Kairou” inside the facility. Glamping facilities and an auto-camping site are also located on site, making this a facility that can be used for a wide range of occasions.

Glass Studio Tsuttsu is run by glass artist Mako Tanabe. Visitors can purchase glass accessories and art pieces made by her using her own, original techniques. There is also a glass workshop where visitors can try their hand at making glass artworks. How about making a glass artwork as a memory of your visit to Tamano? (Reservations for workshops are required.)

A sense of excitement floats from the entranceway, and once inside the store, a unique view of the world unfolds as if you have jumped into a different world. The reality is that this store deals in greenery that are treated as works of art, and Showa-era retro items. You can purchase small interior items and houseplants that are not sold anywhere else. Also, for customers who have never kept plants before, the store staff will give detailed advice on how to grow them.

ANIKULAPO Okayama specializes in custom-made jewelry. You can have one-of-a-kind wedding rings made in consultation with the craftsmen. The craftsmen will slowly and carefully create each piece of jewelry to your wishes, something our small workshop excels at.

This coffee shop offers a Nagoya-style breakfast that includes half a piece of toast and a boiled egg free-of-charge when you order a drink. You can substitute the toast for a sandwich for a few hundred yen more. The egg sandwich is one of the most popular and hearty menu items, filled with a special egg filling. Open only from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

A Hawaiian cafe in Tamano City! The restaurant has an ocean view and the floor is made of sand, making it the a great location where you can also enjoy lunch. The food is seasoned with local Hawaiian flavors, giving you a taste of Hawaii’s everyday dining experience. Aloha Drive-in is the only restaurant in Japan that stocks five types of Hawaiian beer, a rarity in Japan. This restaurant offers not only food, but also a full lineup of alcoholic beverages.

A stylish variety store and cafe near Uno Port. You can enjoy special coffee and Marugo-Deli’s fresh juice. Apparel items, souvenirs, and exclusive Mikazuki Shoten Uno Minato limited products are available for purchase.

A couple who have traveled to 99 countries around the world and their dog Jubei welcome guests warmly at this bookshop. You can peruse through a variety of books that the couple has encountered in their travels while enjoying delicious additive-free, rice-flour ‘taiyaki’ and chai tea. The shop is also open as a bar in the evening.

This café offers a hearty lunch on the ocean-view terrace or in the restaurant. You can enjoy the soft and juicy meat dishes cooked at low temperature and the menu using cheese from Yoshida Farm, which can only be found at Sea Ray. Dogs are welcome in the restaurant, and there is also a dog run.

This café as a spectacular view and is located near the top of Ojigatake Bluffs. The cafe has a simple and open interior; guests can enjoy hand-dripped coffee, honey toast made with Kojima honey, homemade cheese terrine, and more.

This take-out hamburger restaurant is located next to the the sea. The owner is particular about quality and flavor, and the burgers are made with freshly baked buns that are baked in-house and special tomato sauce. On the second floor of the building, there is an eating and drinking area where you can enjoy a view of the Seto Inland Sea, where you can enjoy a delicious burger with a view of the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea.