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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)

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

1

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

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).

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

From Miyajima to Imabari

Takehara & Kirosan: If you choose this option, you will be able to experience the Takehara welcome drink & Kirosan view point
Starting point:
Miyajimaguchi Ferry Terminal, 1-chōme-11-1 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0411, Japan

From Miyajima to Setoda

Takehara & Setoda tour: If you choose this option, you will be able to experience the Takehara welcome drink & Setoda walking tour
Starting point:
Miyajimaguchi Ferry Terminal, 1-chōme-11-1 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0411, Japan

From Onomichi to Imabari

Kirosan view point: If you choose this option, you will be able to experience the Kirosan view point
Starting point:
Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Onomichi bus stop], 5-11 Nishigoshochō, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0037, Japan

From Onomichi to Setoda

Setoda tour: If you choose this option, you will be able to experience the Setoda walking tour
Starting point:
Yui Prima Olivia exclusive tours [Onomichi bus stop], 5-11 Nishigoshochō, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0037, Japan

From Miyajima to Onomichi

Takehara & Onomichi tour: If you choose this option, you will be able to experience the Takehara welcome drink & Onomichi walking tour
Starting point:
Miyajimaguchi Ferry Terminal, 1-chōme-11-1 Miyajimaguchi, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0411, Japan

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