We departed Hiroshima one day later than scheduled. This was due to the rally organizers being worried about winds from the tropical storm. We took the extra off day to visit the maritime museum in nearby Kure.
With the winds dissipated we departed on Wednesday the 24 for Omishima. This has the largest floating yacht pontoon in Japan as well as a major shrine dedicated to seafarers. Interestingly enough the shrine also has attached a museum with 80% of Japan's national treasures for swords and ancient armour. Some of these swords were dated from the early 1100's.
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| Entrance to the shrine for seafarers |
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| A really old camphor tree in the grounds of the shrine |
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| The marine museum, with the big propeller |
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| The large floating pontoon |
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