Small Group Tour in Miyajima from Miyahama Onsen
Embark on a 4-Hour Sea Journey: Cruise Around Miyajima from Miyahama Onsen. Set sail from Miyahama Onsen aboard a cruiser for a 4-hour sea journey around Miyajima. Along the way, experience the island life of Setouchi at a charming café themed as an edible garden located on a cape in Etajima. This plan lets you fully immerse in the world-renowned scenery and everyday life of Setouchi from the sea and islands. One of the highlights of this trip is a visit to Etajima Potager & Restaurant ”Bricolage17” on the cape in Etajima. During café time, enjoy your favorite drinks and desserts.
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Small Group Tour in Miyajima from Miyahama Onsen
What's included in Small Group Tour in Miyajima from Miyahama Onsen
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
[13:30] Gather at Okushin Pier, cruise start Captain Tsukamoto Masahiko is a certified safety instructor appointed by the 6th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, ensuring your safety is always the top priority. The cruiser "T's II" is registered as a safety instruction vessel with the Japan Coast Guard, and it received a new engine in 2023. We are dedicated to providing you with a safe and enjoyable sea journey, so you can return to Miyahama Onsen with a smile.
Etajima
[14:30] Arrive off the coast of Etajima, disembark at Bricolage17 (transfer to rubber boat) Enjoy café time at Etajima Potager & Restaurant Bricolage17 on the cape of Etajima One of the highlights of this trip is a visit to Etajima Potager and Restaurant ”Bricolage17” on the cape in Etajima. During café time, enjoy your favorite drinks and desserts. True to its name, you can pick herbs like mint from the garden to garnish your dessert. Potager is French for a kitchen garden, and the edible garden here features fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The unique location offers stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea and Miyajima from its terrace, and the menu features 90% locally sourced ingredients from Etajima. Spend time at Bricolage17 and get a taste of the rich life on Etajima. Please order at least one item per person. Orders are self-paid. Note: You will disembark at Bricolage17 using a rubber boat, so wear clothes that can get wet as your feet may get in the water.
Itsukushima Shrine Torii
[16:30] Resume cruising while admiring the scenic backside of Miyajima (Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and the Nanaura Shrines) The journey to and from Etajima will take you around Miyajima. The island has a perimeter of about 30 km, with numerous inlets and shrines along its coast. Seven of these inlets house shrines known collectively as the Nanaura-jinja Shrines (Seven Shrines). The tradition of circumnavigating the island by boat to visit these shrines is called the Nanaura meguri (Seven Shrine Pilgrimage), a practice dating back to Oda Nobunaga’s time. The route is celebrated in the song "Aki no Miyajima mawareba shichi-ri, Ura wa nanaura nana Ebisu (meaning, Miyajima Island has seven inlets along its 7 ri (about 27 km) long coastline, each dedicated to a specific deity.)" for its blessings. On this cruise, you will see the grand shrine gate of the World Heritage Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and several historical shrines. Experience the history of Miyajima from the sea.
Inclusions
- Cruise fee
- Rubber boat boarding fee (You will board the highly safe "J-Cat 305".)
- Life jacket rental fee
- Food and drink costs at the café
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Items to bring：A towel for drying your feet and comfortable clothes easy to move in
- You may get wet when disembarking at Etajima by rubber boat.
- Please refrain from wearing heels during the cruise and when landing on the island due to the danger involved.
- Clothes：The following attire is only an example.
- Spring to Autumn (April to November): Dress comfortably, as if you are going for a picnic in the hillside (Avoid heels or similar footwear).
- Wear clothing that can get wet on the lower half of your body.
- Winter (December to March): Wear windproof and waterproof outerwear such as fleece or down jackets, long pants, sneakers, scarf, and gloves.
- Since it can be chilly on the water, be sure to wear warm clothing.
- You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages aboard the cruiser.
- Please be aware that disembarking at Etajima involves an adventurous rubber boat ride.
- For your safety, landing on Etajima may be canceled depending on local wind and wave conditions.
- If landing by rubber boat is not possible, we will disembark at the nearest port (taxi fare to the café will be at your own expense).
- At the café, please order at least one menu item per person (payment to be made individually at the venue).
- If the experience is canceled due to bad weather, we will notify you by 3:00 p.m. the day before via the email address provided at the time of booking. (No cancellation fees will apply.)
- Depending on the tide on the day, it may not be possible to approach the Great Shrine Gate of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine.
- Please take your own precautions for waterproofing your smartphone and for preventing injuries at the beach.
- Please be aware that natural conditions such as weather, sea conditions, tides, and the levels and health of participants may lead to changes in the course.
- Please understand that there is a risk of injury in the natural environment, and consider purchasing insurance yourself.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point：Okushin Pier 1-3-3, Miyahama Onsen, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima Access： By Public transportation: Take the Ohno Heart Bus from the north exit of Onoura Station → Get off at Miyahama Onsen → 5 minutes walk We also recommend taking a taxi from JR Onoura Station.
