Which road to take? Going from Kobe to Matsuyama.

Hi all. I am currently planning out a 90 day itinerary and would love some advice. I am mapping out where I would like to go over my trip, and I’ve come to a cross roads (literally)

I need to get from Kobe to Matsuyama and I have two paths I could pick from. Each path is possible within my budget/time allowance, I think this is more about choosing what would be the most fun or worth while.

Option 1:

Taking the bus through Awaji. This way would be harder to navigate, but I would be able to get off the bus and see Awaji at my own pace. I have heard mixed reviews on the bus system in Awaji, so I am a bit hesitant, but it does seem like a fun island to visit.

I would then continue on to Marugame for the night before continuing on to Matsuyama the next day.

Option 2:

Instead of going south, I could travel from Kobe to Himeji for a day trip. After this, I could either spend another day trip in Okayama, or just continue on to Matsuyama using a JR line.

Out of those two options, what would you choose? Which sounds more interesting?

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