Explore deep Japan Onomichi and Setoda tours by local guides

Explore deep Japan Onomichi and Setoda tours by local guides

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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)

Activity location

Takehara Townscape Preservation Area
- Takeharamachi, Kamiichi Shimoichi
- 725-0022, Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Miyajimaguchi bus stop]
- 9094-10 11
- 739-0411, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

Onomichi Senkoji tour with a local guide and a drink at the old Japanese house Miharashi-tei
USB plugs on board
Setoda tour with a local guide, visiting Kosanji and the shopping street
All-you-can-drink service on board
Welcome drink at Takehara Michi no Eki
Amenities
Air-conditioned vehicle
Selected local soft drinks (only on board)
Restroom on board
Imabari Kirosan Observatory
A blanket per person (upon request)
Bottled water
Selected local Japanese sake (only on board)
WiFi on board
English speaking service attendant inside the bus
Yui Prima Olivia luxury bus fare
Selected local coffee and/or tea (only on board)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
We do not provide for hotel bookings
We do not provide for the meals during this tour except the ones indicated in the inclusions section

Know before you book

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 10 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.

Activity itinerary

Takehara Townscape Preservation Area

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.

Onomichi

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).

Setoda

1h 30m

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).

Kirosan Observatory Park

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.

Location

Activity location

Takehara Townscape Preservation Area
- Takeharamachi, Kamiichi Shimoichi
- 725-0022, Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Miyajimaguchi bus stop]
- 9094-10 11
- 739-0411, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan
Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Onomichi bus stop]
- 11 5
- 722-0037, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan

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