[Utilizing Hankyu Ferry] Acceptance for Group Tour Plan 'Gratitude Project Awaji Island Roadside Station Tour' Begins
Hankyu Ferry has announced a special group tour package, 'Gratitude Project Awaji Island Roadside Station Tour,' utilizing its Kobe route. This tour offers visits to two popular roadside stations on Awaji Island, 'Michi-no-eki Uzushio' and 'Michi-no-eki Awaji,' along with comfortable ferry travel and unique local experiences, aiming to express gratitude to customers.
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Utilizing Hankyu Ferry's Kobe route, this tour takes you to two roadside stations on Awaji Island: Michi-no-eki Uzushio and Michi-no-eki Awaji.
To express our daily gratitude, we have created an affordable tour as a special thank-you project.
Michi-no-eki Uzushio offers a panoramic view of the Onaruto Bridge, while Michi-no-eki Awaji allows you to see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from below.
Awaji Island produces 70% of Japan's incense. Among numerous manufacturers, you can observe the incense manufacturing process (via DVD viewing) and purchase products at Kunjudo.
★Hankyu Ferry
The Hankyu Ferry Kobe route uses the "Settsu" and "Yamato" vessels, which launched in 2020. These are the largest ferries on the Seto Inland Sea route, fully equipped with open-air baths and more. You can enjoy a comfortable sea journey. *The operating vessel may change due to the shipping company's circumstances.
Onboard Cabins
For the tour, standard Western-style rooms (capacity 16 people) are used. Upgrades to private rooms such as deluxe Japanese/Western-style rooms are also possible (additional charges apply).
Standard Western-style Room (Image) Deluxe Japanese/Western-style Room (Image)
Onboard Facilities
The ship features a large atrium lobby, restaurant, grand bath, and open-air bath, creating a comfortable sea journey on the Seto Inland Sea.
Lobby (Image) Restaurant (Image)
Open-air Bath (Image) Observation Grand Bath (Image)
★Highlights
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from Michi-no-eki Awaji (Provided by Awaji Kanko Kosha Co., Ltd.) Exterior of Michi-no-eki Awaji (Provided by Awaji Kanko Kosha Co., Ltd.)
View of Onaruto Bridge from Michi-no-eki Uzushio (Provided by Uzunokuni Minamiawaji) Exterior of Michi-no-eki Uzushio (Provided by Uzunokuni Minamiawaji)
★About the Tour Product
Awaji Island Roadside Station Tour
Departure Dates: June 1 (Mon), June 21 (Sun), July 6 (Mon), August 24 (Mon), September 6 (Sun), September 15 (Tue), September 28 (Mon)
Tour Price: 19,800 yen per person
Meals: Lunch on Day 2
Tour escort accompanies (from Ogura Station Shinkansen Exit on Day 1 to Shin-Moji Port on Day 3)
Itinerary: 〇Sightseeing stop ※Admission fee for Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park (Nojima Fault Preservation Museum) (730 yen) to be paid individually.
Day 1
Ogura Station Shinkansen Exit (shuttle bus) = Moji Station = Shin-Moji Port (18:40) ~ Hankyu Ferry ~
Day 2
~ Kobe Rokko Island Port = 〇Izanagi Shrine = 〇Michi-no-eki Uzushio = Kitora Suhon-ten (Lunch) = 〇Tako Senbei no Sato = 〇Kunjudo (Incense Manufacturing) = 〇Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park = 〇Michi-no-eki Awaji = Kobe Rokko Island Port (18:30) ~ Hankyu Ferry ~
Day 3
~ Shin-Moji Port (07:00) = Moji Station = Ogura Station Shinkansen Exit
Included in Tour Price
Round-trip Hankyu Ferry fare (standard Western-style room), bus fare (Day 2), lunch fare (Day 2), consumption tax and other taxes, insurance fee.
Cabin upgrades are subject to availability. The amount including the class difference will be charged.
Applications must be made up to 14 days before the departure date.
Minimum number of participants: 25 people.
Further details can be found on the Venus Travel website.
Website URL: https://www.venus-t.jp/
To express our daily gratitude, we have created an affordable tour as a special thank-you project.
Michi-no-eki Uzushio offers a panoramic view of the Onaruto Bridge, while Michi-no-eki Awaji allows you to see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from below.
Awaji Island produces 70% of Japan's incense. Among numerous manufacturers, you can observe the incense manufacturing process (via DVD viewing) and purchase products at Kunjudo.
★Hankyu Ferry
The Hankyu Ferry Kobe route uses the "Settsu" and "Yamato" vessels, which launched in 2020. These are the largest ferries on the Seto Inland Sea route, fully equipped with open-air baths and more. You can enjoy a comfortable sea journey. *The operating vessel may change due to the shipping company's circumstances.
Onboard Cabins
For the tour, standard Western-style rooms (capacity 16 people) are used. Upgrades to private rooms such as deluxe Japanese/Western-style rooms are also possible (additional charges apply).
Standard Western-style Room (Image) Deluxe Japanese/Western-style Room (Image)
Onboard Facilities
The ship features a large atrium lobby, restaurant, grand bath, and open-air bath, creating a comfortable sea journey on the Seto Inland Sea.
Lobby (Image) Restaurant (Image)
Open-air Bath (Image) Observation Grand Bath (Image)
★Highlights
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from Michi-no-eki Awaji (Provided by Awaji Kanko Kosha Co., Ltd.) Exterior of Michi-no-eki Awaji (Provided by Awaji Kanko Kosha Co., Ltd.)
View of Onaruto Bridge from Michi-no-eki Uzushio (Provided by Uzunokuni Minamiawaji) Exterior of Michi-no-eki Uzushio (Provided by Uzunokuni Minamiawaji)
★About the Tour Product
Awaji Island Roadside Station Tour
Departure Dates: June 1 (Mon), June 21 (Sun), July 6 (Mon), August 24 (Mon), September 6 (Sun), September 15 (Tue), September 28 (Mon)
Tour Price: 19,800 yen per person
Meals: Lunch on Day 2
Tour escort accompanies (from Ogura Station Shinkansen Exit on Day 1 to Shin-Moji Port on Day 3)
Itinerary: 〇Sightseeing stop ※Admission fee for Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park (Nojima Fault Preservation Museum) (730 yen) to be paid individually.
Day 1
Ogura Station Shinkansen Exit (shuttle bus) = Moji Station = Shin-Moji Port (18:40) ~ Hankyu Ferry ~
Day 2
~ Kobe Rokko Island Port = 〇Izanagi Shrine = 〇Michi-no-eki Uzushio = Kitora Suhon-ten (Lunch) = 〇Tako Senbei no Sato = 〇Kunjudo (Incense Manufacturing) = 〇Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park = 〇Michi-no-eki Awaji = Kobe Rokko Island Port (18:30) ~ Hankyu Ferry ~
Day 3
~ Shin-Moji Port (07:00) = Moji Station = Ogura Station Shinkansen Exit
Included in Tour Price
Round-trip Hankyu Ferry fare (standard Western-style room), bus fare (Day 2), lunch fare (Day 2), consumption tax and other taxes, insurance fee.
Cabin upgrades are subject to availability. The amount including the class difference will be charged.
Applications must be made up to 14 days before the departure date.
Minimum number of participants: 25 people.
Further details can be found on the Venus Travel website.
Website URL: https://www.venus-t.jp/