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Boarding: Miyajima-guchi/Onomichi Arrival: Onomichi/Setoda/Imabari
On this day, you will be welcomed with a drink in Takehara, a city that has been preserved since the Edo Period. Then, we will proceed to Onomichi and Setoda, two port cities that provide easy access to the famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route. Explore them with the help of a local guide. Next, the bus will continue to Imabari, passing by the Kirosan Observation Point along the way.
The activities for this day are as follows:
・Welcome drink at Takehara Michi no Eki
・Onomichi guided tour/Setoda guided tour/Imabari Kirosan Observatory
The Yui Prima Olivia vehicle will provide hassle-free access to local areas in Japan. Inside the bus, our dedicated attendants will provide beverages, travel tips, and unparalleled service in both English and Japanese.
[ROUTE] Miyajima-guchi (boarding) → Takehara → Onomichi (boarding/drop off) → Setoda (drop off) → Kirosan Observatory → Imabari (drop off)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Takehara, also known as the "Little Kyoto of Aki," is a city in Hiroshima famous for its Edo Period (1603-1868) Preservation District. The city flourished due to the presence of sake and salt merchants, and as a result, you can still find many sake breweries here. After your arrival, you will be greeted with a complimentary welcome drink at Takehara michi no eki, and then you will have time to take a leisurely stroll around the city. *Attention* This activity is available for all the costumers. After the customers get off, the bus will wait for them and then depart for the next destination, Onomichi.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Onomichi is a picturesque town in Hiroshima prefecture. Since it was spared from bombings during the war, it conserves many old buildings and streets, giving it a nostalgic atmosphere. In this tour, a local guide will accompany you on a discovery of this unique city, guiding you through alleys filled with cats and up to Senkoji Temple and Observatory, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding islands. At the end of this walking tour, you will have the opportunity to relax at Miharashi-tei, an old Japanese house located on the hillside (on the way back from Senkoji). Miharashi-tei is part of a renovation project aimed at revitalizing various vacant houses in Onomichi. *Attention* This activity is available only for customers who get off at the Onomichi bus stop. After the customers get off, the bus will proceed to the next destination (Setoda).
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Setoda is a city on Ikuchijima Island, located in the middle of the famous Shimanami Kaido. The Shimanami Kaido is a popular cycling route for Japanese people as well as cycling enthusiasts from around the world. This unique route, consisting of long bridges that connect the different islands of the Seto Inland Sea, leads to a small port city with a soothing atmosphere. In Setoda, you can take part in a relaxing tour of the city center with local guides who will show you the old-style shopping street and Kosanji, a unique temple created by a man in memory of his mother. *Attention* This activity is available only for customers who get off at the Setoda bus stop. After the customers get off, the bus will proceed to the next destination (Imabari).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Seto Inland Sea and the Kurushima Strait from the Kirosan Observatory. The observatory, designed by the renowned architect Kengo Kuma in 1994, is an open-topped concrete structure with stairs and walkways leading off in various directions. To reach the top of the building, you can walk up a staircase that passes through a slit cut into the top of the mountain. From there, you will be able to witness a view that is not found anywhere else. *Attention* This activity is available only for customers who get off at the Imabari bus stop. After the customers get off at Kirosan Observatory, the bus will wait for them and then depart for the last destination, Imabari.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We recommend arriving to the meeting point 20 minutes before departure.
- Please note that if you are late for the tour start time or for an activity during the tour, you will not be able to join the tour midway.
- If you get off at the [Onomichi] bus stop, you will be able to take part in Onomichi walking tour, but not in the Setoda tour and Imabari Kirosan observatory.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We recommend arriving to the meeting point 20 minutes before departure.
- Please note that if you are late for the tour start time or for an activity during the tour, you will not be able to join the tour midway.
- If you get off at the [Onomichi] bus stop, you will be able to take part in Onomichi walking tour, but not in the Setoda tour and Imabari Kirosan observatory.
- If you get off at the [Setoda] bus stop, you will be able to take part in Setoda tour, but not in the Onomichi walking tour and Imabari Kirosan observatory.
- If you get off at the [Imabari] bus stop, you will be able to visit the Imabari Kirosan Observatory, but you will not be able to join in the Onomichi walking tour or the Setoda tour.
- We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
- The vehicle used is a luxury bus designed by the famous industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. The interior is made of wood materials, to recreate the essence of Japanese harmony and aesthetics.
- Our bus has 21 seats. The seat pitch, which is the distance from your seat to the one in front of you, is 50 centimeters (approximately 19.7 inches).
- Selected skilled bus driver.
- English-speaking service attendant on board.
- Important note: we only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
- Please note that the total duration of the trip includes the travel time.
- Please be aware that the return time is an estimate and may vary depending on traffic conditions along the way.
- Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated in the trunk of the bus.
- For security reasons, only passengers who are able to walk up the bus stairs and to their seats autonomously can participate in the tour.
- Please note that only one large luggage (20-23 kg) per person can be stored in the bus trunk. You may carry your small bags with you to your seat.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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