Sea Journey from Miyahama Onsen: Miyajima Cruise & Etajima Café Visit

【STORY】

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.

■Enjoy the Seto Inland Sea from the Water, Not the Land
The Seto Inland Sea is known for its mild climate, calm waters, and the beautiful tapestry of over 700 islands. The renowned German geographer Ferdinand von Richthofen visited in 1860 and described it as having unparalleled beauty. To truly savor the charm of the Seto Inland Sea, you must experience it from the water. Enjoy a comfortable sea journey on our cruiser.

■Experience Island Life at a Café on the Cape in Etajima
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. 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 (e.g., seasonal smoothie ¥660). 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.

For more details about this charming café, check out their Facebook page.
（Bricolage17　Facebook）

■Delight in a Full Circle Tour Around Miyajima
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.

■Our Commitment to Your Safety During the Sea Journey
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.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Cruise around Miyajima and stop by Etajima on an intimate small-group tour.
• Marvel at the panoramic views of islands in the Seto Inland Sea's stunning archipelago.
• Embark on an adventure by rubber boat to a café on Etajima's cape for café time.
• Visit Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and the Nanaura-jinja Shrines (Seven Seashore Shrines) around Miyajima from the sea.
• Witness the magical transformation of the sky and sea at twilight.
  

【PRICES】

*per group
・1-4 people　170,600 yen (tax included)
・5 people　182,950 yen (tax included)
・6 people　195,300 yen (tax included)
・7 people　207,650 yen (tax included)
・8 people　220,000 yen (tax included)

【SCHEDULE】

[13:30]　Gather at Okushin Pier, cruise start
[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
[16:30]　Resume cruising while admiring the scenic backside of Miyajima (Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and the Nanaura Shrines)
[17:30]　The tour ends at Oku-Shin Pier

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：4 hours
• Minimum number of participants：1 person
• Meeting point：Okushin Pier [MAP]
  1-3-3, Miyahama Onsen, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima 739-0454
  
• Access：
  *Please search for "奥新一四造船所" (Okushin 14 Shipyard) in Japanese on Google Maps.
  About a 3-minute walk from Miyahama Onsen Town. From Miyahama Onsen Town, head down to Route 2 and cross at the push-button traffic light.
  
• Tour conductor for 24 hours：No
• Language support：Japanese, English
• Meals (included in a tour fee)：No
• Included：
  ・Cruise fee
  ・Rubber boat boarding fee (You will board the highly safe "J-Cat 305".)
  ・Life jacket rental fee
  
• Excluded：
  ・Food and drink costs at the café
  *Please order at least one item per person.
  
• Items to bring：
  ・A towel for drying your feet
  ・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.
  
  *Please be cautious as some areas on the pier and island may have uneven footing.
  
  
• Participation requirements：
  ・Infants are required to sit on laps.
  ・Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  ・Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
  
  
• Special support：Luggage storage is available.
  
• Free Wi-Fi：No
• Toilet： Yes (Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・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. For information on the time when you can get close to the gate, please inquire or refer to the tidal chart provided here.
  https://www.miyajima.or.jp/sio/sio01.php
  ・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.
  (We introduce insurance that you can easily join)
  −1-Day leisure insurance
  https://ehokenstore.com/1dayleisure
  −Montbell outdoor insurance
  https://hoken.montbell.jp/
  ・Operating company：T,S COMPANY

【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】

Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.

Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）

【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】

Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.
Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg. 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034
Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547
A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

10 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%
7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%
The day before the departure date of the tour　40%
On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%
After the tour departed, No show　100%