Town of Ikata

Seto area Sightseeing

Banjōbana Point

In the Sadamisaki Uwa Sea Prefectural Park, the choppy sea breaks against the rocks at the base of this peak, a spot well known as a mecca for fishermen. You can catch opaleyes, chicken grunts, and sea breams here.

Sumiyoshi Shrine

In the sea off of Kojima's Sumiyoshi Shrine there are two boulders about 8 m (26 ft) tall and 10 m (33 ft) in diameter. This beautiful vista has become synonymous with the Sumiyoshi Shrine.

Kōmo Plateau

This plateau sits 200–300 m above sea level, and serves as a grazing pasture for about 200 Kōmo Cows raised by the Kōmo Ranch. There's also a vacation home called "Sadamisaki Resort" located here.

Ōku Observatory

You can look out over the Uwa Sea from this Greek-style observation deck.

Mt. Gongen Observatory

In the Sadamisaki Uwa Sea Prefectural Park, this observation deck stands 378 m (1,240 ft) above sea level. This spot, overlooking the Uwa and Seto seas, is perfect for bird watching. In the spring and summer you can see hawks, flycatchers, swallows, and cuckoos.

Chōyōji Temple

At the time of the Chōshū Expedition in 1864, this temple was used as a meeting place for messengers from the feudal domains of Tokuyama, Chōshū, Iwakuni, and Uwajima. Also during that era, feudal lord Sōrō Date of Uwajima rested and wrote poems here on his way to visit the capitol.

Horikiri Bridge

A beautifully arched Lohse bridge. Below it lies Mitsukue Bay.

Suka Park

Suka Park lies on the tip of a sandbank extending from the east into Mitsukue Bay. Beech trees between 250 and 500 years old dot the area. The park is a popular spot for camping, ocean swimming, and fishing. Camping fees are required from the second Saturday in July until the end of August.

Contact: Town Hall Seto Branch Office; TEL 0894-52-0111

Mitsukue Bay & WWII Memorial

Because Mitsukue Bay is held to be shaped like Pearl Harbor, in 1939 this was made a training site for the Special Submarine Forces. Lieutenant Iwasa and 8 other men who participated in the December 8, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor also trained here.

In honor of the peace that these 9 men had longed for, a monument was erected in a corner of Suka Park in 1966.

Seto Ballpark

This ballpark, measuring 98 m (321 ft) down the center and 87 m (285 ft) on each wing, and complete with nighttime lighting, is Sadamisaki's only baseball stadium and is beloved by local fans. Nearby there is also a gymnasium (with volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and other equipment) and tennis courts.

Contact: Town Hall Seto Branch Office; TEL 0894-52-0111

Seto Agricultural Park

This is one of the major landmarks on the windy Melody Line highway.

Under the 44 m (144 ft) high, 28 m (92 ft) diameter spinning blades of Ikata's jumbo windmills, the Agricultural Park sells local produce and promotes local interests through its "Seto Agricultural Growth Center." The Gelateria DanDan and Sunday Market DanDan sell sherbert made from local produce, as well as fresh vegetables and citrus fruits. Other attractions include the Windmill Restaurant, and a memorial to famed explorer Hyōichi Kōno, who died attempting to walk from the North Pole back to Ikata.

Ōku Coast

This natural beach stretches down the coast about 1 km (0.6 mi), and is a popular spot for wind surfing and other water sports.

Kawanohama Coast

Take a relaxing swim in the ocean along this 1 km (0.6 mi) natural sand beach.

Shionashi Coast

Surfers and wind surfers gather here to hone their skills by this 500 m (0.3 mi) natural beach.