大分 / Oita
Could Kyushu and Shikoku Be Connected? Oita’s ¥930 Billion Undersea Tunnel Plan
Kyushu’s Oita and Shikoku’s Ehime look close on the map, but driving between them takes over six hours with no bridge or tunnel. Oita has revived a ¥930 billion subsea-tunnel plan, but for now road-trippers can enjoy the 70-minute Koku 94 Ferry instead.