A Cruise & Trek to Unearth the Origins of Japan
Uncover the story of Japan’s origin in Nushima, a place steeped in the myth of the birth of the nation as told in Japan’s oldest history book. Explore it from both land and sea through the cruise circumnavigating the island and upon its shores.
In combination with a lively retelling of the myth by a local guide residing in Nushima, experience a remarkable lunch using Nushima’s fresh fish at a restaurant in its fishermen-town.
TAILOR-MADE TOUR
- Immerse Yourself in FUKU and Explore Japan’s Beginnings （Takarazuka〜Kobe〜Awaji）
- FROM JPY 840,000
A tour based in Takarazuka, which is sure to attract inbound visitors not only for its accessibility to and from the west but for the ability to experience FUKU culture to its fullest. A culture whose source is good fortune and is said to be rooted in the origins of Japan as a nation.
Takarazuka is known to be one of the foremost hot spring sites in the country. For this reason, we’ve curated a special dinner in the port city of Kobe as well as an open-bath so that you may genuinely experience the views cast in the thick of mountains and seas.
*In addition, we can also propose travel plans to places related to the myth of Japan's birth, so please feel free to contact us. Example) Shimane / Izumo Grand Shrine, Mie Prefecture / Ise Shrine, etc. 
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Basic information
- Address
- Nushima, Minamiawaji City 兵庫県
- Relevant websites
- Notes
- The Onokoro Cruise
You will begin the excursion by listening to the tale of the birth of nations told via a picture-story show handcrafted by your guide, a local fisherman. After which you will board a fishing boat alongside him for a lap around Nushima (or half a lap depending on the current waves) where the myth is set. The myth takes on a sense of reality as you approach the Kamitate-Gamiiwa, the symbol of the myth and the Anaguchi, which is said to be the entrance to the underworld.
Take Pleasure in a Lunch Featuring Fresh Local Seafood
Enjoy fresh seafood at a restaurant frequented by local fisherman where you can try Ryoushi-Meshi (fisherman-dishes).
Nushima Trekking
This is a trekking tour around the Nushima Island. You will visit Onokoro Shrine then head off to see Kamitate-Gamiiwa from the coast. From the landside view you can clearly see a heart-shaped hollow in the rock.
