Exploring Etajima Island's Locally Grown Olives Tour

【STORY】

■Hiroshima Prefecture, Etajima City × Olive
Etajima City in Hiroshima Prefecture is working collaboratively between the public and private sectors to promote local production, aiming to become the "Island of Olives". The olives nurtured by Etajima's abundant sunlight and mild climate offer a truly rich and flavorful taste.

Borrowing abandoned farmland in various locations on the island, they cultivate olives without using chemical fertilizers in their own fields. The community comes together for harvesting, contributing to the collective growth of the town.

■Olive Oil Tasting Experience with Certified Olive Oil Sommelier
The venue for this experience, Itonami-sha Lab, is led by a representative who is a certified olive oil sommelier of the Mediterranean Olive Oil Appraisers Association in the Lazio region, Italy. Pairing with Japanese cuisine ensures a delightful discovery of the new dimensions of olive oil.

■Connecting the Town and Nature for the Next 100 Years
Under the theme of "Connecting the Town and Nature for the Next 100 Years," Itonami-sha actively engages not only in agriculture but also in town development through olive cultivation in Etajima. By participating in this plan, you can experience the unique charm and culture of Etajima.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Explore the flavors of Etajima Island's olive oil through tasting and pairing with Japanese ingredients.
• Discover the principles of sustainable town development fostered by Etajima Island's distinctive olive cultivation.
• Gain olive oil knowledge by learning from a certified olive oil appraiser.
  

【SCHEDULE】

[10:30]　Gathering and Reception
[10:35]　Listen to the story of Etajima Island and olives, and take a tour of the lab, including the oil press.
              *If desired, a tour of the farm next to the lab is also available.
[11:00]　Olive oil tasting
              Pairing with Japanese cuisine
[11:50]　End

【EXPERIENCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION】

■Option
English-speaking guide：Interpretation in English
＜Price＞
・33,350 yen per group

■About Olive Oil Tasting (Pairing with Japanese Cuisine):
We use fish-based soy sauce for the tasting.
For those who cannot consume meat or fish, vegetarians, halal preferences, etc., please enter your preferences in the remarks section during reservation (special requirements).

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：90 minutes
• Meeting point：In front of Mineo Farm
  3769, Nomichonakamachi, Etajima-shi, Hiroshima 737-2301 [MAP]
• Access：
  To travel from Hiroshima Station to Hiroshima Port, you will need to take a high-speed ferry (total travel time approximately 1 hour).
  
  [From Hiroshima Station to Hiroshima Port]
  ・From Hiroshima Station, take the city tram bound for "Hiroshima Port" (about 40 minutes).
  ・Alternatively, from Hiroshima Station, take Hiroshima Bus Route 312 (Minato Shin-sen) or Route 21 (Ujina Line) to Hiroshima Port (about 40 minutes).
  
  [From Hiroshima Port to Nakamachi Port]
  ・From Hiroshima Port, take the high-speed ferry bound for "Takata/Nakamachi Port" (about 30 minutes).
  
  [From Nakamachi Port to Itonami-sha]
  ・Approximately 12 minutes on foot.
  ・From Nakamachi Port, take the Etajima bus bound for 'Okaki High School' and get off at Nomi Junior High School (approximately 3 minutes). From Nomi Junior High School, it is about a 3-minute walk.
  
  
• Language support：Japanese, English (option)
• Included：Tasting fee
  
• Excluded：
  ・Transportation to the venue
  ・English-speaking guide (option)
• Participation requirements：
  ・Over 16 years old：Adult Fee
  ・15 years old and under：Participation (observation) free of charge
  ・Strollers are accessible.
  ・Infants are required to sit on laps.
  ・Infant seats are available.
  ・Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  
• Special support：Luggage storage is available.
  
• Free Wi-Fi：No
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・If you cannot consume meat, fish, or have dietary preferences such as being vegetarian or following Halal practices, please input your details in the reservation's remarks section (Special requirements).
  

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%