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Seto Ohashi Bridge

October 6, 2010
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I traveled to Shikoku recently, catching the Shinkansen to Okayama and then the train to Takamatsu, crossing the Seto Ohashi Bridge. This is a stunning set of bridges that links Honshu to Shikoku. There are 2 other bridge routes to Shikoku, but this is the only one that trains go across. The view from Washuzan looking over the bridge was fantastic.
Seto Ohashi
The view of multiple bridge structures of the Seto Ohashi
The view from Washuzan looking over the Seto Ohashi bridge was fantastic
The view from Washuzan looking over the Seto Ohashi bridge was fantastic
The lookout point started here and then headed further up the hill on a winding track
The lookout point started here and then headed further up the hill on a winding track
Some of the small islands in the bay looked great. I felt like I was somewhere like Hawaii
Some of the small islands in the bay looked great. I felt like I was somewhere like Hawaii
I would like to have come back at sunset to capture the sun setting, but the view was still good at this time of day, around 2pm
I would like to have come back at sunset to capture the sun setting, but the view was still good at this time of day, around 2pm
So much greenery around and the beautiful expanse of water. With Autumn Koyo season coming up, I bet the view gets better and better
So much greenery around and the beautiful expanse of water. With Autumn Koyo season coming up, I bet the view gets better and better
It is hard to know what to look at. The water, the islands, the greenery or the bridge
It is hard to know what to look at. The water, the islands, the greenery or the bridge
The view beyond the bridge stretches a long way
The view beyond the bridge stretches a long way
Lovely colors which will only get better as Autumn turns the trees a reddish brown
Lovely colors which will only get better as Autumn turns the trees a reddish brown
A ship passes by on the calm Setonaikai
A ship passes by on the calm Setonaikai
Taking a break here as I walk up to the top point
Taking a break here as I walk up to the top point
One of the pathways on the road to the top lookout point
One of the pathways on the road to the top lookout point
I like the curving roadway in the bottom left of this photo
I like the curving roadway in the bottom left of this photo
There are a few tablets around with words of wisdom
There are a few tablets around with words of wisdom
Getting a close up of the bridge
Getting a close up of the bridge
The train from Okayama to Takamatsu runs on the bottom section of this bridge, while cars go along the top
The train from Okayama to Takamatsu runs on the bottom section of this bridge, while cars go along the top
Bit of experimentation here. Maybe would work better if the tree turned red, and I pulled the focus back a bit
Bit of experimentation here. Maybe would work better if the tree turned red, and I pulled the focus back a bit
Great to see so many ships passing under the bridge. Makes for a nice persepctive
Great to see so many ships passing under the bridge. Makes for a nice persepctive
Almost at the top lookout now
Almost at the top lookout now
This is really getting relaxing now
This is really getting relaxing now
The islands beyond the bridge have a nice shape to them
The islands beyond the bridge have a nice shape to them
The view was magnificent from the top of Washuzan looking out over the Seto Ohashi Bridges. This guy had the best spot perched on the very top. Seems like he was contemplating something as he looked out.
The view was magnificent from the top of Washuzan looking out over the Seto Ohashi Bridges. This guy had the best spot perched on the very top. Seems like he was contemplating something as he looked out.
My little bit of Koyo feel on the bottom right
My little bit of Koyo feel on the bottom right
Peering through the trees at the top of the lookout
Peering through the trees at the top of the lookout
Mountains, Islands, Ocean
Mountains, Islands, Ocean
Think I will just sit here for a bit and enjoy
Think I will just sit here for a bit and enjoy
Find a friendly rock and take out a picnic
Find a friendly rock and take out a picnic

Washuzan, Seto Ohashi
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  • Enough to make us crave for more!

    The spot is really inspiring, full flavour. I can’t imagine how beautiful it must be to live in the area, for kids to go to some island and have fun in the hot afternoons in the water, with barbecues in the evenings… Movie like.

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  • This has given me a major lift…there are so many fabulous places I need to see…to see them I need to work hard and remain focussed…thanks 🙂

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  • hi,

    would it be better to alight after crossing the seto bridge i.e utazu instead of taking the train all the way to takamatsu?

    i’m coming from okayama and wish to go to mt wushuzan. what is the best choice. will i be missing anything forgoing takamatsu?

    i’ll be visiting japan in dec, hope the scene will remain the same except for bare trees i suppose?

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