Nojima (the small island at center)
was a base for the Murakami-suigun

West Seto Inland Sea


Unforgettable. That's the best word to describe our unique cruises among the Geiyo Islands of the western Inland Sea. Hundreds of islands await you, large and small, each a world unto itself.
These cruises also encompass two World Heritage sites, the incredible holy isle of Miyajima and Hiroshima City's Atomic Bomb Dome and International Peace Park.
Aerial view of Itsukushima Shrine ©2009 Hiroshima Prefecture



Raise a glass of champagne to toast the sunset, as your senses are overwhelmed by the contrast of the blazing color of fading daylight and the deepening shadows of the islands and traditional oyster rafts resting on the dark sea.
The illuminated Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine, seemingly set adrift on the waves, is a stunning sight.
A quiet and secluded beach



Enjoy luxuries ranging from traditional guesthouses to private beaches, all prepared especially for you.
Cultural attractions include innumerable ancient shrines and temples, tiny villages, and an island preserving eighty percent of Japan's surviving medieval armor.
You'll find yourself enchanted by unspoiled Japanese landscapes, one-of-a-kind local products, folk crafts, and a variety of culinary cultures from orchards and oysters to distinctive sakes.



west (4 days, approximately 5 million yen, including yacht charter)
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Geiyo Islands


The Geiyo Islands is a term applied to the hundreds of islands scattered across the western Seto Inland Sea. Some of the islands are prominent ports, developed in centuries past as relay harbors on the historic sea roads, while many others remain uninhabited.
From the ship, you'll enjoy stirring views of hillsides clad in citrus orchards, tiny shrines clinging to rocks, and people hard at work in the terraced fields rising from the white beaches.

Tomonoura


In days long past, ships crowded the harbor of this charming little fishing port, waiting for a favorable wind and lifting tide.
Today, it's hard to imagine a better way to spend a day in Japan than to rent a bicycle and explore the town's winding lanes and nostalgic neighborhoods. The Academy Award winning animator Hayao Miyazaki chose this setting as principal inspiration for the film“Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.”

Etajima


Formerly home to the Japanese Naval Academy, the island of Etajima lies about six kilometers from the rough and tumble port of Kure. The island still serves as the base for the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and its Naval History Museum houses artifacts of Lord Nelson and John Paul Jones, in addition to such Japanese exhibits as one of the midget submarines used in the assault on Pearl Harbor.

Miyajima


Renowned for centuries as one of Japan's most sacred locales, Miyajima was named one of Japan's “Three Views” by the 17th century scholar Hayashi Razan. Along with it's enchanting scenery, the island's Itsukushima Shrine was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status for its cultural importance as a focal point for Japan's rich spiritual traditions. Our local connections will afford you unique access.

Hiroshima-City of Peace, City of Waters


Six rivers flow through the heart of the city, rebuilt in the years following WWII to become one of Japan's most pleasant.
There's no better way to encounter the city for the first time than from your yacht's tender boat, carrying you past riverbanks overhung with greenery to the World Heritage Atomic Bomb Dome.