HiroshimaLeisure

Koyo Port (小用港)

Flow of the course

About 25 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: Red-brick student halls and Etajima Bay. View the exteriors from along the coast

About this spot

This port serves as the island's gateway, the departure and arrival point for the route connecting Ujina and Kure in Hiroshima City with Etajima. Ferries and high-speed boats arrive and depart here, and in the morning commuters, students, and tourists mingle together. The first thing you notice after getting off the boat is the smell of the sea and the quiet of the inlet, surrounded by mountain ranges across the water. The area around the port is a calm place with only a few small shops and a bus stop, but that's exactly what makes it feel like you've truly arrived on an island. For children, the experience of stepping off the boat itself signals the start of the adventure.

Tips

Ferry times change depending on the season and day of the week, so be sure to check the operator's timetable. If crossing by car, use the ferry's vehicle service. Shops around the port are limited, so it's reassuring to prepare drinks and snacks before boarding.