etSETOra AUDIO GUIDE [Fukuyama→Hiroshima]

About etSETOra AUDIO GUIDE [Fukuyama→Hiroshima]

The sightseeing train “etSETOra” offers magnificent views of the Seto Inland Sea. Listen to this audio guide on your journey to enhance your traveling experience. We also encourage you to listen to this before your journey to give you an image of what to expect and after your journey to relive your travel memories. This is a journey from Fukuyama to Hiroshima. ▼For the reverse route (Hiroshima to Fukuyama) Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3UObhEicPJha5gYzSj2KQ6 (https://open.spotify.com/show/3UObhEicPJha5gYzSj2KQ6) Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/etsetora-audio-guide/id1880342124 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/etsetora-audio-guide/id1880342124) ▼Narrator Rumiko Varnes ▼Planning & Production ・West Japan Railway Company ・HIROSHIMA FM BROADCASTING Co., LTD. ・West Japan Marketing Communications ・ChugokuShikoku Hakuhodo #エトセトラ #etsetora #ETSETORA

Publisher

West Japan Railway Company

Category

leisure · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2026

Latest episode

25 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #8 Kure → Hiroshima

   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

2. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #7 Akitsu → Kure

   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

3. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #6 Takehara → Akitsu

   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)

4. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #5 Tadanoumi → Takehara

   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

5. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #4 Mihara → Tadanoumi

   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

6. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #3 Onomichi → Mihara

   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

7. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #2 Fukuyama → Onomichi

   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

8. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #1 About etSETOra

   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

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.