etSETOra AUDIO GUIDE [Fukuyama→Hiroshima]

#8 Kure → Hiroshima

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0000

The Journey’s Final Destination: Hiroshima—an episode that brings the trip to a close as we gaze upon the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea

Topics:

The Changing Colors of the Seto Inland Sea / Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium / Minamoa at Hiroshima Station / Traveling to Hiroshima's Attractions by Streetcar

#7 Akitsu → Kure

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0000

An episode touching on the beauty

of the Seto Inland Sea and the history of Kure as a naval port

Topics:

The Shimmering Surface of the Sea / Tobishima Kaido / Ondo-no-Seto Strait and Taira no Kiyomori / Battleship Yamato and Submarines

#6 Takehara → Akitsu

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0000

An episode exploring the history of sake brewing in Akitsu and stories about the region's unique landscape

Topics:

The Border between Aki and Bingo / The Birthplace of Hiroshima's Sake Brewing / Flavorful Akitsu Oysters / Orange Sekishu Roof Tiles (Sekishu-gawara)

#5 Tadanoumi → Takehara

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0000

An episode featuring “Rabbit Island," which attracts tourists from around the world, and the charming atmosphere of Takehara, the “Little Kyoto of Aki”

Topics:

Okunoshima(Rabbit Island) / The Island’s History / Aohata Jam Deck / Takehara Townscape Conservation Area / Taketsuru Sake Brewery and the Father of Japanese Whiskey

#4 Mihara → Tadanoumi

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0000

An episode spotlighting the most scenic stretch of the Kure Line, where the beautiful archipelago of the Seto Inland Sea, known as "Japan's Aegean Sea," unfolds outside the train windows

Topics:

Highlights of the Setouchi Sazanami Line / The Beauty of 700 Islands / The Seto Inland Sea’s Abundant Seafood

#3 Onomichi → Mihara

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0000

An episode introducing the nostalgic charm of Onomichi

Topics:

Onomichi's Atmospheric Townscape / Cycling on the Shimanami Kaido / Onomichi Ramen and Lemons / Mihara Station, where the Tracks Run through the Castle's Inner Citadel

#2 Fukuyama → Onomichi

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

From Fukuyama Station to Onomichi Station—an episode exploring the history and joys of Fukuyama, the "City of Roses"

Topics:

Fukuyama Castle's Iron-Plated Walls/ Castle Stay Experience / Tomonoura, the Port Waiting for Rising Tides / Bingo Denim / Local Okonomiyaki: Bingo Fuchu-yaki / Spectacular Views of the Onomichi Channel

#1 About etSETOra

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0000

An episode introducing the concept of the etSETOra sightseeing train and ways to enjoy the onboard experience unique to the Hiroshima-bound journey

Topics:

Origin of the Name / Ocean-view Seating / Special Design Details / Exclusive Cocktails at the Train Bar / Local Craft Beer and Sake