3 Hour Nanaura Tour around Miyajima with Lunch Box
Discover the Joys of Circling the World Heritage Island Miyajima This plan takes you on a sea journey around Miyajima aboard a ferry. Departing from Miyahama Onsen, located on the opposite shore of Miyajima, you will circle the island, visiting Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and seven other shrines from t
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 10 minYou can choose the start time for this plan. Please choose your preferred start time when you make your reservation. [00:00] Gather at Okushin Pier, put on life jackets, board 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!
Stop 2
⏱ 1h 20m[00:10] Cruise Visit shrines along the coastline of Miyajima, including the famous Itsukushima-jinja Shrine, as you circle the island in a clockwise direction. Miyajima, with a circumference of about 30 km, ranks among the top 10 largest islands in the Seto Inland Sea, which contains around 700 islands. While Itsukushima-jinja Shrine is the most famous, the coastline is dotted with many other shrines (collectively known as the Nanaura Shrines). Visiting the seven shrines located in various inlets around the island is known as the "Nanaura Pilgrimage" or in Japanese "Nanaura Meguri."
Stop 3
⏱ 30 min[01:30] Disembark at Aonoriura-jinja Shrine and enjoy a delicious anago (conger eel) bento lunch. (Alternative landing spots are available upon request.) Savor the famous anago (conger eel) bento from the long-standing popular store Anago Meshi Ueno at Miyajima-guchi. It is also the head office of “Japanese Garden Ryokan Sekitei,” an Inn at Miyahama Onsen that has gained popularity around the world. We provide this special bento for you to enjoy during a beachside lunch at the midpoint of the Nanaura Pilgrimage.
Stop 4
⏱ 55 min[02:00] Continue cruising to Okushin Pier. This tradition originates from the legend that the deity of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine circled the island searching for a place to reside. Following this custom, visitors to Itsukushima-jinja Shrine would perform a ritual called “Nanaura Pilgrimage" to purify their minds and bodies. This sacred ritual, practiced for over 1,500 years, was even performed by Oda Nobunaga. Reflect on the historical figures who shaped Japan as you undertake this pilgrimage.
Stop 5
⏱ 5 min[03:00] Disembark at Okushin Pier.
What to Bring
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •As there are no restroom facilities along the way, please use the restroom before participating.
- •Participation requirements： Over 7 years old
- •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.)
- •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.
- •Infants (6 years old and under, free of charge) are required to sit on laps.
- •Please take personal measures for waterproofing your smartphone and injury prevention at the beach. (If you have concerns, we recommend obtaining leisure insurance.)
- •Items to bring：Drink
- •Clothes：Comfortable clothes easy to move in
- •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.).
- •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.
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