Miyajima Views & Oysters: Award-Winning Half-Day Hiking Tour
【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Mt. Kyogoya offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Miyajima Island and the Seto Inland Sea that you won't find anywhere else! ・Savor the delicious taste of locally-made bento and oysters while taking in the stunning ocean view, complete with oyster rafts floating on the water! ・Our knowledgeable local guide will share with you the hidden stories of Miyahama Onsen and Miyajima that you won't hear anywhere else! ・After a satisfying climb, relax and rejuvenate your tired muscles in the soothing hot springs!
[11:00] Meet at Yunoyado Miyahama Grand Hotel and discuss the flow of the day [11:10] Trekking begins [12:00] Arrive at “Kotei Iwa” (Emperor Rock) [12:10] Reach the mid-mountain goal (270m)! Enjoy a local bento lunch with grilled oysters [12:50] Begin descent [13:20] Traditional Japanese sweets & coffee at the renowned Sekitei Ryokan, followed by a stroll around the property [14:00] Learn about the history of Miyahama — tour ends
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with English-speaking guide
What's included in Miyajima Views & Oysters: Award-Winning Half-Day Hiking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Experience the stunning views of the islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, including the island of gods, Miyajima, and savor the local cuisine on the mountainside! This tour starts from Miyahama Onsen and includes a one-way trek of about 270m and one hour guided by an experienced guide to the peak of Mt. Kyogoya, which towers over Miyahama Onsen. One of the tour's highlights is the introduction of historical stories of Miyahama Onsen, Mt. Kyogoya, and Miyajima by the guide, and a lunch made with local ingredients enjoyed on the mountaintop. After the climb, you can relax and refresh at Miyahama Onsen.
Food Menu
MAIN - Savor the local taste of oysters with the breathtaking view
Enjoy a local bento lunch with grilled oysters.
Inclusions
- Guide fee
- Insurance fee
- Lunch fee
- Drink fee
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Items to bring： ・Drink ・Insect repellent ・Sun prevention measures ・Change of clothes in hot weather when you sweat
- Upper body: A shirt made of polyester material that dries quickly even if you sweat and a windbreaker
- *We do not recommend cotton material, especially in the cold season because the sweat will make you cold.
- Lower body: long pants, shorts + spats, etc.
- Shoes: Climbing shoes (those with firm and uneven soles)
- Bag: Rucksack
- Others: hat, sunglasses, work gloves (We recommend wearing gloves when climbing rocky areas.)
- Weather based decisions will be decided by the guide based on the weather forecast at noon the day before. If we decide to cancel, we will contact you by e-mail by 16:00 the day before.
- *Please refrain from making decisions on your own.
- Even if we decide to hold the event, if there is a sudden change in the weather on the day, we may decide to cancel for safety.
- On the day, please use the restroom in advance and gather. There are no toilets in the mountains.
- Climbing takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour, but the road is not paved. There are places where you will climb while using ropes on the way, so please prepare proper clothes.
- We will carry out the tour in the case of light rain.
- The end time of the experience may change depending on the situation.
- 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：Yunoyado Miyahama Grand Hotel 2-5-4, Miyahama Onsen, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima 739-0454 Access： By Public transportation：Take the Ohno Heart Bus from the north exit of Onoura Station → Get off at Benimansaku no Yu → 2 minute walk By walk：A 25-minute walk from JR Onoura Station