Half Day Tour
Recommended for those who want to try kayaking for the first time, or those who are visiting Miyajima on a day-trip.
You can choose from 2 tour courses. The tours price are ¥9,900 (including Tax)〜.
１．World Heritage Course （Duration 1.5-2.0 hrs)
２．Nature Exploration Course（Duration 2.0-3.0 hrs)
In this tour, you will be able to view historical sites such as Itsukushima Shrine and “Gojunoto” (five-storied pagoda). The departure site is very close to the port (ferry terminal), so this course is recommended for those on a short vacation. During the tour, we may take a break to go on land to visit the shopping arcade and grab some desserts!
The sea level at Miyajima varies from a minimum of 10 cm to a maximum of 380 cm depending on the season. Sometimes the guests can kayak under the Torii Gate, sometimes not. The guests can only go through the Torii Gate when the tide is higher than 200 cm during the tour. Even when the tide is 200 cm or lower, you can still view the Torii Gate from the sea.If the tide is less than 100 cm, you can walk to the Otorii area.
Please refer to the following website to check the tide you like,and select the appropriate date & time for the tour.
https://www.miyajima.or.jp/sio/sio01.php
We will tour the quiet coast of Miyajima, where you can see many small islands, oyster rafts, and natural birds. If the weather condition is good, you can go to an uninhabited island by kayak. In the summer and fall, you can swim a small, deserted beach.
The World Heritage Course is wonderful, but it can also be seen by other means, such as boating or walking.The Nature Exploration Course is the only course that allows you to see the backside of Miyajima, where 99% of tourists do not go. Even on the way to the starting point by car, you may see deer, raccoons, badgers, and other cute animals. Sometimes we also visit a small farm on Miyajima after the tour.
We strongly recommend this course for those who want to experience something different and relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
（1）Departure (meeting point near the Miyajima ferry terminal)
‥‥Transfer to the beach (5~15 min.)
（2）Tour
‥‥Warm up & on-land briefing (5 min.)
‥‥On-water briefing (5~10 min.)
‥‥On-water tour (60~90min.)
（3）Finish
‥‥Transfer to the pier (5~15 min.)
※We will provide shower facility if requested (optional charge）
