A seaside resort, Ushimado vol.2

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We are on the trip to Ushimado now! 


So, why don’t we head for the seaside? It's a five-minute drive to there

Now, we can see beautiful scenery!

Here is ‘Ushimado yacht harbour’ where 400 of yachts are moored.


Can you see small guest houses over there?
  
Now, I can feel the sea breeze


Next, we joined the sailing tour that is run by Hotel Limani.
 
It's one of the most popular water sports in Ushimado 

To my surprise, we have a chance to handle a yacht on our own in the tour
Oh, but don’t worry! Crew members are supposed to show you the ropes during the tour, so you can learn how to handle it quickly!

The yacht leaves the pier in the front of Hotel Limani every hour.
The tour takes 40min

By the way, if I had a chance , I’d join the sunset sailing someday… it must be amazing!
 
 
The only thing you have to do is…enjoy it!


Ushimado cruising club (Hotel Limani)
Address: Ushimado3900, Ushimado cho, Setouchi City
Tel: [phone]
Price: Adults 2100yen
ww3.tiki.ne.jp/~u-cruising/



There’s ‘Honren ji’ just around the corner.


This temple was built in 1347, and rebuilt in 1492.
It used to be a place to invite and entertain a mission from Korea in Edo period.
And as well as that, this temple would have been used as an accommodation for those people.

Shall we go inside
Old buildings are preserved as it used to be. For that reason, they seems to be caught in a time warp

You must see the buildings which are designated as an important cultural asset, such as Hondo (in the picture on the left side), Banjindo, Nakamon(in the picture on the right side), and the three-storeyed pagoda.
 

Especially, this pagoda is fantastic since it really goes well with the dramatic scenery and the sea
 

Then, shall we look around
 
I happened to come across this painting (on the right side), it seems to be quite old…
I guess two people are drawn in it.


Honren ji
Address: Ushimado, Ushimado cho, Setouchi City
www.okayama-kanko.jp/modules/kankouinfo/pub_kihon_detail.php



After a two-minute walk, we arrived at ‘Kaiyu Bunkakan’.

There is a museum of the mission from Korea inside the building.
It exhibits traditional Korean costume, pictures, and so on.


Kaiyu Bunkakan
Address: Ushimado3056, Ushimado cho, Setouchi City
Tel: [phone]
Opening time: 9:00-17:00
Close: Wednesdays
Admission: Adults 300yen


After that, we visited ‘forza café’, then we fell in love with it
 
 
We had a good time in the terrace seat which overlooks the sea.
At twilight, it becomes more romantic…


We chilled out for a while looking at the sea…
 


Foods and drinks are so good!

My favorite is …watermelon soda.


We are fond of the interior décor as well! It’s so sweet
 


We came across Japanese style seats in the cafe!

It looks comfortable


Actually, the way to the café is winding and narrow, whereas, it’s worth visiting!


forza café
Address：9-4 Kashino, Ushimado cho, Setouchi City
Tel: [phone]
Opening time: 11:00-21:00
Close: Mondays and Tuesdays
www.forza-cafe.com


The best location for taking a photo


1.This is a wonderful view from ‘Ushimado Olive Park’. The sea is called ‘The Aegean Sea in Japan’ because of its beauty!




2.We took this photo near ‘Ushimado yacht harbour’, it was a three-minute drive from there. The open sky and the calm sea made us relaxed



A: Ushimado cruising club( Hotel Limani)  B: Honren ji  C: Kaiyu Bunakakan  D: forza cafe




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