Crossing the Seto Inland Sea

Traveling by the Vessel Ferry Katsuragi. Want to see where it is in real time? Click here.

Night crossing - Seto Inland Sea

Not much to see in the dark but crossing the sea at night is a moving experience (no pun intended). The sound of the ship's engines combined with the sound of the water makes me realize how fragile life is.

Crossing the Seto Inland Sea - Shikoku to Kyushu

Lay down and take a nap. Shoes off please.

The wind turbines of Shikoku Island

The ship is spotless inside and out.

Boat stability

Cargo hold for cars, buses and trucks.

Box dinner (quite tasty)

Seto Inland Sea

Nothing quite as scenic as the Seto Inland Sea up close.

Seto Inland Sea, Overlooking Imabari

Taken inside the miniature castle.

Seto Inland Sea is breathtaking.



Decoration with a purpose?

Welcome to Ehime Prefecture Web Page (movie on the bottom is a narrative featuring the Seto Inland Sea)

Hill Overlooking Imabari and Seto Inland Sea

At the end of the day, there is nothing like climbing a really steep hill, to see Imabari city and the Seto Inland Sea at twilight.


This is not a real castle but a miniature replica. You can climb in and walk around.