Setting Sail from Miyahama Onsen: Explore Miyajima & Its Untouched Western Coast on a Short Cruise

【STORY】

■Experience a brief encounter with the 1500-year history of the Nanaura Meguri (Seven Shrines Tour)!
The surroundings of Miyajima boast a size approaching the top 10 in the Seto Inland Sea, with approximately 30 km and 700 islands. While Miyajima is strongly associated with Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, along its coastline, numerous shrines are scattered, and visiting the shrines in the seven inlets is referred to as the Nanaura Meguri.

Derived from the legend that the deity of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine circled the island, seeking a place to settle, visitors to Itsukushim-jinja Shrine would traditionally perform the ritual of the Nanaura Meguri by visiting the seven shrines, purifying their mind and body.

In this special plan, we will visit two shrines, Mitoko-jinja Shrine and Suyaura-jinja Shrine, surrounded by the untouched nature of the western coast of Miyajima, located just across from Miyahama Onsen. Particularly, Mitoko-jinja Shrine has a legend that during the construction of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine in the era of Empress Suiko(593-628), the deity was temporarily enshrined here until the shrine was built, and the goddess stayed here as well.

Moreover, it is said that even Toyotomi Hideyoshi participated in the tour. Experience it while contemplating the individuals who shaped Japan's history.

■The captain of this tour is Okushin-san, who owns Oku Shin-sanbashi(pier), the entrance to the sea, in Miyahama Onsen
The pier, located just across the road from Miyahama Onsen, has been operated as a shipyard for generations by Okushin-san, who also serves as the captain of this tour. In addition to the regular ferry service for anglers, he is well acquainted with the sea off Miyahama Onsen. It is said that customers come from the Kansai region to fish in these waters. You might also hear some interesting stories about this sea area, so please look forward to it!

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Board a ferry and cruise through the Onose Seto, where numerous oyster rafts float.
• Let a guide lead you to hidden gems unknown even to the locals.
• Partake in a mini-version of the traditional Nanaura Tour and experience abundant blessings during a sea visit.
• Explore Miyajima's true essence based in Miyahama Onsen through a new and immersive experience.
  

【SCHEDULE】

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：1 hour
• Meeting point：Okushin Shipyard [MAP]
  *Please search for "奥新一四造船所" (Okushin 14 Shipyard) in Japanese on Google Maps.
  1-3-3, Miyahama Onsen, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima 739-0454
  
• Access：
  By car： About 10 minutes along Route 2 from JR Onoura Station toward Iwakuni
  *There is no parking at the pier. Please use the parking lot of Miyahama Onsen Ground Golf Course. (5-minute walk)
  By Public transportation: Take the Ohno Heart Bus from the north exit of Onoura Station → Get off at Miyahama Onsen → 5 minutes walk
  By walk：A 25-minute walk from JR Onoura Station
  *We also recommend taking a taxi from JR Onoura Station (about 1,000 yen).
• Language support：Japanese, English (option)
• Included：
  ・Japanese-speaking guide
  ・Cruise fee
  
• Excluded：English-speaking guide (option)
  
• Items to bring：Drink
• Clothes：Comfortable clothes easy to move in
  *In the summer, we recommend wearing long sleeves, a hat, and sunglasses for sun protection.
  *During the winter, we recommend dressing in outerwear, a knit hat, and a scarf for warmth and wind protection.
• Participation requirements：
  ・Over 7 years old
  ・Infants (6 years old and under, free of charge) are required to sit on laps.
  ・Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
  
• Free Wi-Fi：No
• Toilet：No
• Other things to note：
  ・In the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather, we will notify you by 3:00 PM the day before. (No cancellation fees will apply.)
  ・Please take personal measures for waterproofing your smartphone and injury prevention at the beach. (If you have concerns, we recommend obtaining leisure insurance.)
  ・Please be aware that on the day of the event, changes to the course may occur based on weather conditions, sea conditions, tides, and the participants' levels and health.
  ・As there are no restroom facilities along the way, please use the restroom before participating.
  ・In the case of a joint event with other participants, if delays occur due to customer circumstances, there is a possibility of departure without waiting for your arrival. In such cases, please be aware that a 100% cancellation fee will apply as a same-day cancellation. (If you anticipate being late, please contact us as soon as possible.)
  ・Please show consideration for the natural environment (avoid approaching marine animals indiscriminately, leave the area cleaner than when you arrived, etc.).
  

【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%