Tamano

Most visitors to Tamano use it as a departure point to islands in the Seto Inland Sea via ferry from Uno Port.

By train

Tamano is served by the JR Uno Line (宇野線) originating from Okayama. There are four stations in Tamano; Tsuneyama Station, Hachihama Station, Bizen-Tai Station, and Uno Station. Most travelers will travel to Uno Station to visit the port, art sites, and take buses to other areas. It takes 45-60 minutes, some trains are direct from Okayama Station while others require a transfer at Chayamachi Station.

By bus

Local express busses from JR Okayama station to Uno station available by RYOBI bus. Busses leave every 30 minutes and takes about 45-60 minutes. 650yen from Okayama station to Uno station.

By boat

Boats depart and arrive at Uno Port. Schedules are available online.

By bus

Several local bus lines are available from JR Uno station to other areas such as Shibukawa or Toji.

By bicycle

Rental bicycles are available at the Tourist Information Center, inside JR Uno station (+81 863-21-3546) ¥400/day 09:00-17:30. ¥2,000 deposit required upon rental. Closed Dec 29-Jan 3.

• Shibukawa BeachA calm white sand beach with pine trees, about 1 kilometer long. Excellent for windsurfing or sailing year-round. Free parking.

• Shibukawa Marine Aquariums & Tamano City Marine Museum

  phone: +81 863-81-8111
  address: 2-6-1 Shibukawa
  Includes 180 species, most of which are native to the nearby Seto Inland Sea.

Art galleries

• Gallery Minato

  phone: +81 863-32-0081
  address: 5-4-1 Chikko
  A gallery/rental atelier for local artists. Open atelier held every first Sunday of the month.

• Gallery sans quois

  phone: +81 863-32-0866
  A fine art gallery featuring local and international artists.

Art Setouchi public art

• Chinu - the Black Sea Bream of Uno

  address: Uno Port
  A colorful sculpture created from recycled cans, bottles, and household items. Artwork No.182 of the Setouchi Triennale Art Festival.

• JR Uno Port Line Art Project

  address: JR Uno, Bizentai, Hachihama, and Tsuneyama stations
  Four stations from the Uno Line are transformed into artwork by simple compositions of geometric lines done in black and white. Artwork No.187 of the Setouchi Triennale Art Festival

• Memory of Ship's Hull

  address: Uno Port
  A large metal sculpture incorporating an anchor from a former Japanese Imperial Navy vessel and the propeller of a Norwegian ship. Artwork No.184 of the Setouchi Triennale Art Festival.

• The Sea's Memory

  address: Uno Port
  Sea water is enclosed within a mirror-like titanium sculpture in the form of a boat. Artwork No.186 of the Setouchi Triennale Art Festival.

• Miyama Park

  phone: +81 863-21-2860
  address: 2-4490 Tai
  A 200-hectare park with over 300 species of trees, including cherry blossom, Japanese plum, camellia, azalea, and maple trees. Includes and English garden.

• Ojigatake HillA scenic mountain trail within the Setonaikai National Park with unique-shaped rocks overlooking the ocean. Spectacular view of the Great Seto Bridge and scattered islands of the Seto inland sea. Hiking trail from the beach to the summit, and around the observatory. Other activities such as rock climbing and paragliding available.

• Toy Kingdom

  phone: +81 863-71-4488
  address: 1640-1 Taki
  A small amusement park for young children.

• Uno Port Futsal Court

  phone: +81 80-6326-5375
  address: 5-4-1 Chikko
  A futsal court available for rental. Local teams compete in tournaments held occasionally.

Hot Springs

• Setouchi Onsen Tamanoyu

  phone: +81 863-31-1526
  address: 1-1-11 Chikko
  A natural hot spring spa with the widest variety of open-air baths in Okayama prefecture overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Traditional Japanese building with baths, spas, lounges, and an authentic Japanese restaurant (vegetarian meals available). Free Wi-Fi, English speaking staff, accepts major credit cards.

• Uno Slope House

  phone: +81 80-4266-2885
  address: Chikko 3-4-3-2
  Most of the staff can communicate in both English and Japanese. Reservations by email, accepts major credit cards, free WiFi, bike, pickup/dropoff from Uno station/port, tips for local restaurants.

• Uno Port Inn

  phone: +81 863-21-2729
  address: 1-4-4 Chikko
  Offers both tatami mats and western-style beds. Online reservations via the website, accepts major credit cards, free WiFi, onsite cafe and bar.

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