This is a splendid festival held at Oshima's "Yoshiumi Rose Park," heralding the arrival of early summer to the island. Rare species transplanted from one of France's premier rose gardens, along with 3,500 bushes of 400 varieties of roses from around the world, will be in full bloom. On the day of the event, popular rose sapling sales, a flea market by island residents, and stage events will be held, allowing visitors to spend an elegant day enveloped in sweet fragrance. Inquiries: Imabari City Yoshiumi Branch Resident Services Division 0897-84-2111

Unlike a marathon where you compete for time, this is a 'Maranic' (Marathon + Picnic) event where you run while enjoying the scenery in a picnic mood. As you tour the beautiful coastlines and scenic bridges of Ikuchijima, Innoshima, and Mukaishima, you can feel the unique warmth of the islands through the warm support of locals and well-stocked aid stations (water and food).

This is a solemn 'Kinen-sai' (Prayer for Good Harvest Festival) held at Oyamazumi Shrine, renowned as 'Japan's General Guardian Shrine,' to pray for a rich harvest and peace for the year. Held in the sacred atmosphere of the shrine during the season of vibrant green from spring to early summer, this Shinto ritual allows one to deeply experience Japan's beautiful traditions.

This is the spring leisure activity on Mukaishima! Due to clam resource protection, it has sometimes been suspended in recent years, but in revival years, families can enjoy the scent of the tide and muddy play to their heart's content. Please contact the Mukaishima Town Fishery Cooperative for specific dates before visiting.

This is a lively local market event held on the "24th of every month" at Habu Shopping Street in Innoshima. On the 24th only, each store offers special deals, and the hall of "Okakae Jizo-san," said to grant wishes, is opened. It's a warm event where you can interact with local people.

The "Shin-Onomichi Bridge," connecting Honshu・Onomichi and Mukaishima, is beautifully illuminated from sunset, mainly on weekends. The silhouette of the twin bridges, including the parallel "Onomichi Bridge," casts a beautiful band of light on the sea surface, making the night view of the Onomichi Channel even more romantic.

The massive triple suspension bridge "Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge," a highlight of the Shimanami Kaido, is illuminated after sunset on specified dates. The sight of the giant bridge towers and cables floating on the sea is breathtakingly beautiful. "Kirosan Observatory Park" on Oshima side and "Itoyama Park" on Shikoku side are very popular as the best viewing and photography spots.