The Ultimate Private Cruise to Miyajima: the Island of God

【OUTLINE】

This two and a half hour private cruise tour will show you around Miyajima, known as the Island of God and designated as a World Heritage Site. Enjoy cruising while appreciating gorgeous views of the sea and its islands, and taste local sake from a locally-produced sake cup (Sake and the cup are given as a present.)

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Learn the history of Miyajima on this cruise. We will share history and culture not commonly known amongst the public.
• This is a 2.5-hour cruise on a chartered boat! We will show you spots that ordinary tourists almost never go to see.
• Visit a scenic spot personally recommended by the captain that can only be seen on a private cruise.
• Enjoy "Miyuki," a Japanese sake that is the same as the sacred sake dedicated to Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site. You will be using a traditional Osuna-yaki cup from Miyajima.
• Take home some "Miyuki" and the Osuna-yaki sake cup as presents.

【SCHEDULE】

Meeting → Cruising (2.5 hours) → Dissolution

【DETAILS】

Miyajima is known for Itsukushima Shrine and its large shrine gate. But did you know that the entire island has been an object of worship since ancient times as an island where Gods reside?

In this plan, you will come into contact with the culture and history of Miyajima and why it is known as the Island of God.

● Highlights: Enjoy the Island of God, Sake for God, and the Cup of God

The ship is anchored at a scenic spot recommended by the captain. On the boat, you can try "Miyuki," the same sacred sake dedicated to the World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine. You will also use an Osuna-yaki sake cup to drink out of. Osuna-yaki is the local pottery made from the sacred sand of Miyajima, which has long been used as a good luck charm for safe travels. Please enjoy a relaxing time while looking out towards the sacred island.

Miyajima is one of the Setouchi Islands in the Seto Inland Sea.

Setouchi Islands ranked 7th in New York Times' “52 Places to Go in 2019."

One feature of this plan is that you will be able to enjoy the unspoiled nature and scenic oceans of Japan.

Take a leisurely tour in the Seto Inland Sea while learning about and pondering Miyajima's long history and sacredness instead of being surrounded by tourists on the island.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Time：Two and a half hours
• Meeting point：Miyajima Pier No. 3
  Ebisumachi, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken  739-0505
• Access： Inside Miyajima Ferry Terminal
  It is the farthest pier from Itsukushima Shrine toward the ferry terminal.
• Language support：Japanese,  English（optional）
• Included：Boarding fee, Japanese guide fee, Japanese sake, Osuna-yaki cup
• Not included：English-speaking guide fee
• Free Wi-Fi：Not available
• Toilet ：Not available

【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
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be
    incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.