# Japan's Seto Inland Sea targets wealthy travelers

> Cruise tours in Japan's Seto Inland Sea aim for affluent visitors.
- Title: Japan's Seto Inland Sea targets wealthy travelers | Shortify
- Summary: Cruise tours in Japan's Seto Inland Sea aim for affluent visitors. Japan's Seto Inland Sea cruise tours focus on wealthy travelers to boost tourism.
- Keywords: seto inland sea, cruise tours, wealthy visitors, japan, tourism, hikari, news, business, world, Japan's, Seto, Inland
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/japan-s-seto-inland-sea-cruise-tours-target-wealthy-visitors
- Published: 2026-10-04T02:02:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seto inland sea, cruise tours, wealthy visitors, japan, tourism, hikari, news, business, world
## Seto Inland Sea cruise tours
Japan's Seto Inland Sea cruise tours target wealthy visitors with private itineraries.
## Local tourism strategy
Operators say more piers are needed to increase capacity in scenic region with over 700 islands.
## Solarina Setoda Marina
Solarina Setoda Marina opened in September on Ikuchijima Island, near Hiroshima prefecture.
## Pasona's Awaji Island
Pasona's Awaji Island aims for longer lives and deeper pockets through tourism.
## Tourism focus
The region leverages scenery to attract affluent travelers with private cruise options.
## Key takeaway

Japan's Seto Inland Sea cruise tours focus on wealthy travelers to boost tourism.