Relaxing Cruise on guntu - Bask in the Beauty of the Seto Island Sea and Enjoy an Exclusive Zen Experience
<4-day> Hiroshima, Ehime, Kagawa
夢の休日 Dream Holiday
Offering a luxurious and unique experience in Japan
Let JTB assist in creating unforgettable journeys through Japan with ”Dream Holiday” package tours. These tours are designed specifically for foreign visitors,
originate and end within Japan, and are accompanied by English-speaking guides.
JTB’s tours combine sophisticated and special accommodations with convenient and comfortable transportation, exquisite meals, spectacular Japanese scenery,
and various historical and cultural experiences.
High-quality tour services
◆ Leisurely small-group travel: Each tour group is made up of only 2 to 15 people.
◆Sophisticated and special accommodations:Some of the finest accommodations in Japan, including the finest ryokan
(traditional Japanese-style accommodations with hot springs) and luxury hotels have been carefully curated to ensure a memorable experience.
◆Fine dining: Enjoy exquisite meals featuring seasonal ingredients and local delicacies at a variety of dining establishments,
including famous Ryokan and traditional and historic Japanese restaurants.
Transportation
●Travel in comfortable first class Green Car seats on the Shinkansen bullet trains.
●Luxury coaches : Comfortable large bus (two seats per person for your comfortable travel) or JTB special luxury bus ”Royal Road Premium”(first-class spec seat / one seat per person).*’Royal Road Premium’ is available for tours with the following mark.
●Vans and taxis may be used at some destinations.
Tour Guide and Translation Services
●The tour is accompanied by an experienced, government-licensed English-speaking guide.
●Translation devices or translation application available to support multiple languages other than English.
Tour Highlights
◆Dream Holiday Exclusive Zen Experience
★A private Zen temple visit with an intimate biwa concert, accompanied by the serene beauty of a Japanese garden.
Enjoy an exclusive private visit to Gankuin within the Shinshō-ji Zen and Garden Museum, where you will be treated to a captivating performance of the biwa, the traditional Japanese lute.
The Shinshō-ji Zen and Garden Museum spans nearly 23 hectares (57 acres), where Edo-period architecture has been carefully relocated to encircle a tranquil Japanese garden, creating an ethereal, timeless atmosphere.
◆Board the “Seto Inland Sea Voyage –Guntû 4 Days / 3 Nights”
★Enjoy a leisurely three-night stay aboard the luxury floating hotel Guntû.
This is a one-of-a-kind journey that fully embraces the spirit of Guntû’s travel style, Setouchi Drifting Sail gracefully through the ever-changing landscapes of the Seto Inland Sea, and while staying aboard, savor the subtle beauty of the shifting seasons, from the quiet charms of winter to the gentle arrival of spring.
guntû
guntû – a little hotel floating on the Seto Inland Sea.
Relax on board this ship, which resembles a Japanese ryokan and blends into the gentle landscape of Setouchi, filled with special pleasures ranging from a dining experience of “what you want,as much as you want,” the cozy six-seat sushi bar with a view of the sea, and a Japanese confectionary at the Lounge, to the communal baths with hinoki cypress bathtubs and saunas.
Off-Ship Experiences
Aboard the guntû, you’ll have the opportunity to ride small speed boat to experience daily life on the islands scattered throughout the Seto Inland Sea. The content of these experiences may vary depending on the route and weather conditions. Details will be provided on the day of your boarding.
Off-Ship Experiences (examples) ※2
◆Visit to Iyo Komon workshop creating Setouchi patterns inspired by the sacred Mount Ishizuchi (Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture)
◆Tour of a traditional soy sauce brewery using large cedar vats (Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture)
◆Experience kai-denma, the swift boats of naval warriors passed down through festivals (Toyota District, Hiroshima Prefecture)
◆Stroll through Shishijima Island, known as “heavenly flower fields” (Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture)
◆View the scenic beauty of multiple islands from pyrethrum flower fields (Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
DAY1 -3 guntû
Terrace Suite with Bath (approx. 50㎡)
Terrace Suite with Open-Air Bath (approx. 50㎡)
Grand Suite (approx. 80㎡)
| 朝 | 昼 | 夕 |
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| - | - | 有 |
【 guntû】Departure (Around 15:00) | 朝 | 昼 | 夕 |
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| 有 | 有 | 有 |
【 guntû】| 朝 | 昼 | 夕 |
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【 guntû】
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【 guntû】 Remarks
●Routes, off-ship experience, and anchorages may change or be cancelled due to weather, sea conditions, port arrival times, harbor management, or other circumstances.
You will be informed after boarding.
●Japanese confectionery tasting (experience of tea ceremony) is planned as an onboard activity on this route.
●※2 Off-ship experience are tentative. Official details of the experience will be provided in the final documents sent before departure.
An off-ship experience on day 2・3 is planned for either the morning or afternoon.
Discounts from the above travel fees: 6,000 yen one-way for Nagoy Station departure/arrival, 15,000 yen one-way for Shin-Osaka Station, 18,000 yen one-way for Fukuyama Station
| 催行状況 | Departure date | Tour Price (Adult / Per Person) | Tour Price (Adult / Per Person) |
|---|---|---|---|
催行状況 |
Departure date (Sun) FEB 8,2026 |
Tour Price (Adult / Per Person) Twin RoomTerrace Suite with Bath (approx. 50㎡) ¥1,300,000 |
Tour Price (Adult / Per Person) Single RoomTerrace Suite with Bath (approx. 50㎡) ¥2,300,000 |
催行状況 |
Departure date (Sun) FEB 8,2026 |
Tour Price (Adult / Per Person) Twin RoomTerrace Suite with Open-Air Bath (approx. 50㎡) ¥1,550,000 |
Tour Price (Adult / Per Person) Twin RoomGrand Suite (approx. 80㎡) ¥1,900,000 |
【Departs】Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuyama
【Meeting place/time】Tokyo Stn., Nagoya Stn., Shin-Osaka Stn., Fukuyama Stn.
【Req. to Run Tour】 2 guests
【Tour Guide Language】English: Accompany from Tokyo Station to embarkation on Day 1, and from disembarkation to Tokyo Station on Day 4. Not present onboard guntû. English-speaking staff will assist you during the cruise.
【Included】Accomodation + tax, transportation, meals (breakfast x3, lunch x3, dinner x3) English guide interpreter fee, admission
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花のみどころ |
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桜のみどころ |
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紅葉のみどころ |
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富士山の眺望を楽しめる場所 |
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公益財団法人日本さくらの会が選定した「さくら名所100選の地」。 (平成2年選定) |
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