Travel Course
Course No.7000
Traditional Japan Setouchi Experience Luxury Bus Trip (COURSE A)
Join our immersive journey into Japanese authentic Culture and Tradition🎌 in Setouchi, a beautiful maritime area rich in local traditions yet less frequented by tourists.
① Take part in a scaled-down version of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Sites Pilgrimage, wearing pilgrim robes and listening to explanations by monks!
② Engage in traditional and rare crafts, such as fan-making in Marugame and Wasanbon (a type of Japanese sugar) making in Kotohira.
③ Experience an exciting cruise in the tides of the Setouchi Sea, echoing the voyages of Japanese pirates!
All of this will be set against breathtaking scenery and accompanied by delicious Japanese dishes, including a Japanese-style lunch at Nakatsu Banshoen Garden!
If you are a fan of adventure but also crave comfort, this is the trip for you!
Travel Tips
- 1.A comfortable space designed to relax
- There are a total of 21 seats arranged in 7 rows, featuring both single and double independent seats, allowing you to relax even when traveling long distances. Furthermore, a “service corner,” reminiscent of a bar counter, is located at the rear of the vehicle. An attendant will be ready to serve drinks and light snacks, bringing them directly to your seat. The bus is also equipped with a toilet, ensuring a secure and comfortable environment. (Local Sake and specialty sweets from the Setouchi region are also provided on the bus.)
- 2.A Dedicated Attendant Accompaniment Throughout the Tour (English/Japanese Support)
- Our dedicated attendants, serving as “travel concierges,” ensure not only safety but also a comfortable journey. They meticulously select delicious food from around Japan served on the bus, including exclusive sake from renowned breweries in Setouchi, available only during specific seasons. Our attendants will support you in making your trip more enjoyable and memorable.
- 3.Eco-Friendly Initiatives (Zero Carbon)
- YUI PRIMA OLIVIA is committed to offsetting its CO2 emissions through J-Credit. A portion of the emission credits is included in the travel cost, with a segment of the additional funds dedicated to initiatives supporting environmental conservation in the Setouchi region. By allocating resources to local environmental efforts, we strive to collaboratively advance environmental activities with the community while contributing to the sustainability of the area.
| Duration & Destination | 3 nights 4 days Kagawa Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Travel Price | 280,000 yen ～ 310,000 yen |
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| Additional information | ※👟 Walking: Please participate wearing comfortable shoes. |
| Departure dates For Confirmed Departures we will use this sign: ◎ | *We apologize for the inconvenience, but we currently do not have any available dates* |
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Recommended Points
Walk the Shikoku’s Pilgrimage of the 88 Temples! (only a part)
Ohenro, in Japanese, means “Pilgrimage.” The Shikoku Ohenro is one of the most famous pilgrimages in Japan, consisting of 88 sacred sites scattered throughout Shikoku Prefecture. Nowadays, people from all over the peninsula come to Shikoku to start this special journey.
Japanese people do it mainly to pray for a sick family member, find success in their businesses, or simply for tourism purposes. During the pilgrimage, participants wear white pilgrim clothes and walk from one temple to another, offering prayers to the gods immersed in the beautiful nature of Shikoku Prefecture.
In this tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience this life-changing journey. You will take a symbolic 20-minute walk from Ryozenji Temple (the first temple of the pilgrimage) to Gokurakuji Temple, dressed in the traditional white pilgrim robes, and recite sutras with a member of our staff!
Shirotori Shrine: the lowest mountain in Japan
Shirotori Jinja, located in Higashikagawa City, is a Shrine surrounded by pine forest that, for its peculiar colours and beauty, was used many times as a set for historical drama (and is also part of the Setonaikai National Park). The shrine has magnificent main hall dedicated to Emperor Yamato Takeru as its main deity. Other interesting points of this Shrine are the colorful windmills that you can find near the entrance, the lowest “mountain” in Japan at 3.6 meters above sea level, and an 800-year-old camphor tree!
The lowest mountain in Japan
We will hike up the lowest mountain in Japan! Once we reach the summit, we plan to offer a certificate of completion to commemorate this success!
Nakatsu Banshoen, a Japanese Garden (Day 2)
Nakatsu Banshoen is a traditional Japanese garden in Marugame City.
Here you will be able to see:
・Hakkei Pond, that is inspired by the eight views of the Omi Prefecture, a tribute to the Marugame feudal lord’s roots in Shiga Prefecture.
・the pictoresque red Bridge you see in the picture
・Red Torii Walk that reminds of the iconic Fushimi Inari.
・a 600-Year-Old Pine Tree with an interesting triangular shape!
・the ancient Teahouse of the Lord of Marugame
Lunch at Nakatsu Banshoen
At Nakatsu Banshoen, besides walking in the Japanese Garden, you can also enjoy a traditional and colorful meal. Enjoy this moment of relaxation and delight.
Kirosan Observation Point: View of the Shimanami Kaido!
At Kirosan Sighsteeing Point you can enjoy a spectacular fusion of architecture and nature. This view truly represents Setouchi: a maritime region with a beautiful but challenging sea, where only the most adventurous pirates and navigators had the courage to venture. Use your imagination and open your eyes to see a world of exciting adventures beyond the beauty around you!
Experience the strong tides of the sea once navigated by Kaizoku!
Embark on an exciting cruising adventure in Miyakubo, retracing the footsteps of Japanese pirates who once navigated the tumultuous tides of the surrounding sea.
If you like the adventure and the discovery, this experience is highly recommended.
In fact, you will be able to observe the clashing tides up close and a unique perspective of the Seto Bridge from below!
Scenic spots in Setouchi!
We have prepared some extraordinary scenery as a highlight of your trip. We will not disclose the location, so please enjoy it as part of your trip.
Enjoy the seafood of Oshima
For lunch on the third day, you will enjoy a sushi meal featuring fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.
Enjoy these area’s delicious local products!
Island hopping on the Tobishima Kaido
As a highlight of the trip, we will board a ferry and travel to the beautiful Tobishima Island. Please enjoy the view from the window of YUI PRIMA OLIVIA.
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Travel Itinerary
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DAY ONE
- Duration of the Trip
- 3 nights 4 days
- Destination
- Kagawa Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture
Included Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner – ○ – Various destinations → Hotel Anaga (Western-style lunch) → Ryozen-ji Temple (Shikoku 88 Temples Pilgrimage) → Experience a pilgrimage wearing traditional robes and take a 20-minute walk to Gokuraku-ji Temple → Shiratori Shrine (experience climbing Japan’s lowest mountain) → Stay at JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu or Clement Inn Takamatsu
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DAY TWO
Included Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner ○ ○ – Departure from the hotel → Mogi Fan (Traditional Craft: Marugame Uchiwa Fan Making) → Japanese-style lunch at Nakatsu Banshoen Garden → Kotohira (Making Wasanbon, a type of Japanese sugar) → Oshima Kirosan Panoramic View (view of the sunset and the Kurushima Strait) → Stay at Imabari Kokusai Hotel
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DAY THREE
Included Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner ○ ○ ○ Departure from the hotel → Murakami Kaizoku (Japanese Pirate) Museum → Cruising experience of the tides of Seto Inland Sea → Oshima-Miyabi (Lunch featuring sushi with local fish) → Take the ferry from Sohata Port to Okamura Port (via the beautiful Tobishima Kaido Bridge) → Stay at Aki Grand Hotel
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DAY FOUR
Included Meals
Breakfast Lunch Dinner ○ – – Departure from the hotel → View of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) from the bus window → Hiroshima Station → Shinkansen (Bullet Train) → Various destinations
Departure date/boarding route
| We apologize for the inconvenience, but we currently do not have any available dates. | ■ Himeji (departure at 7:30) → Sannomiya (departure at 9:10) ■ drop-off point Himeji (arrival at 14:00)/ Shinkobe（arrival at 14:15） |
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*Please be aware that the return time is an estimate and may vary depending on traffic conditions along the way.
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