Miyajima Guided Tour & Rice Paddle Manufacturing Experience

【OUTLINE】

Guided tour and craft experience about the Miyajima rice paddle where guests learn about Monk Seishin, a man well-respected by the people of Miyajima.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Who is Monk Seishin, creator of the Miyajima rice paddle?
  
• Why did Miyajima become so well-known for rice paddle and how did its use spread throughout the country?
• How did the rice paddle become a popular lucky charm in Japan?
• What are the current and future possibilities of the paddle industry?
• What's the meaning behind "a mother's heart reflected by the paddle"?

【SCHEDULE】

Please select your start time in the box on the upper right. 

[00:00] Guests meet at the Miyajima Pier Passenger Terminal where there will be an introduction about the day's schedule and precautions. 

[00:05] Listen to an explanation on paddle production and observe the workers in the shop.

[00:15] There will also be an explanation of the achievements of Monk Seishin, a man known as the benefactor of Miyajima Island.

[00:30] Visit Omotesando shopping street to see the rice paddle souvenirs available for tourists.

[01:00] Try your hand at making your very own rice paddle in the workshop.

[01:30] Talk with craftsmen as guests head back to the Shakushi no Ie store.

[01:45] Learn more about rice paddles at the Shakushi no Ie store.

【DETAILS】

A tour for guests who have always wanted to learn more about Monk Seishin, this tour will also explore the beauty of Miyajima Island from a completely different perspective. The itinerary will take you to back alleys that the most well-traveled tourists have never seen as you listen to stories about the area. This tour will teach the importance of the rice paddle, a staple in every Japanese home. Hopefully, this tour will show a side of Miyajima Island you've never seen before.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：2hours
• Meeting point： Miyajima Pier Passenger Terminal   [MAP]
  1162-18, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima 739-0505
  
• Access：
  [From Miyajima-guchi Pier to Miyajima Pier] Approx. 10 min.
  Operated by JR West Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
  [From Peace Park Motoyabashi Pier to Miyajima Pier] Approx. 45 min.
  The World Heritage Route (Aqua Net Hiroshima) connects Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, two World Heritage sites.
• Minimum number of participants：2people
• Language support： Japanese
  English（Menu instructions）
• Included： Rice paddle (made by guests)
• Participation requirements：
  ・Strollers are accessible.
  ・Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
• Free WI-FI： No
• Toilet： Yes (Western-style)

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price