We will take you to the top popular sightseeing spots in Shimonoseki city on this private tour!
Options
Private Plan for 6 or 8 People (or more)
The Highlight
- Explore Shimonoseki city with public transportation.
- Explore Ganryujima island and learn the Samurai history.
- Explore Karato market to enjoy the fresh food.
- Feel the Ocean breeze via cycling
The Experience
Ganryujima Anybody who has studied the martial arts, or who has any interest in Japan will know the name of Miyamoto Musashi, the greatest swordsman in samurai history. This is an uninhabited island with an area of about 103,000 m2 in the Kanmon Strait.
Karato Market Famous as a premier market for pufferfish (fugu), along with sea bream and yellowtail. A lively, bustling, and energetic market that allows visitors to experience local fishing culture.
Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel A unique 780-meter-long, two-tiered undersea tunnel that connects Honshu (Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi) and Kyushu (Moji, Fukuoka). Opened in 1958, it is part of National Route 2, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to cross beneath the Kanmon Strait.
Mojiko (Moji Port) It is a perfect destination for walking, taking photos, and experiencing early 20th-century Japanese history.
Information about tour operator Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. address Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN registration number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Information about tour Place of departure and destination HIROSHIMA, SHIMONOSEKI number of days of travel 1 day means of transportation Public Transportation name of private car company sandenkotsu meals NONE Number of GUIDE：1 ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 07:30Pick up at Hiroshima station shinkansen ticket gate (for Depart from Hiroshima option)
- 08:00Hikari No.681 Sanyo Line (Arrival at 8:53am)
- 09:00Pick up at Shin-Shimonoseki station shinkansen ticket gate (for Depart from Shin-Shimonoseki option)
- 09:30Shin-Shimonoseki ⇒ Karato (travel by bus, 27 minutes)
- 10:25Karato ⇒ Ganryujima (Transfer to Ganryujima by ferry, 10 minutes)
- 10:35Ganryujima (50 minutes)
- 11:30Ganryujima ⇒ Karato (Transfer to Ganryujima by ferry, 10 minutes)
- 12:00Karato Market Strolling (Lunch on your own, 60 minutes)
- 13:00Cycling through ; Chofu, Kanmon Tunnel pedestrian, Moji Port (until 17:30, Cycle store closes at 18:00)
- 18:00Karato ⇒ Shin-Shimonoseki (bus transfer), baggage collection etc. (30 minutes)
- 18:30Dismiss at Shin-Shimonoseki (for Depart from Shin-Shimonoseki plan)
- 19:24Kodama 776 (Arrival at 20:33)
- Dismiss at Hiroshima station (for Depart from Hiroshima)
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Public transportation may be subject to delays.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)