[Group Ship Tour] Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean! Enjoy a Summer Cruise! Hankyu Ferry & Tokyo Kyushu Ferry Group Tour '3-Day Trip to the Renovated National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda, Yamaguchi Scenic Spots, and Gourmet Food' Now on Sale!
Hankyu Ferry and Tokyo Kyushu Ferry have launched a 3-day group tour to Yamaguchi Prefecture featuring the newly renovated Rurikoji Pagoda and scenic spots like Tsunoshima Bridge, priced at 44,800 JPY with no extra charge for solo travelers.
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For the outbound journey, head to summer in Yamaguchi via Hankyu Ferry (departing from Kobe Rokko Island Port or Izumiotsu Port -> arriving at Shinmoji Port) traversing the Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy a group tour that fully experiences 'Yamaguchi Prefecture', including a visit to the newly renovated 'National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda', sightseeing at Yamaguchi's scenic spots Tsunoshima Bridge and Motonosumi Shrine, and a lunch featuring Yamaguchi's soul food, the 'Kawara Soba' set meal. The return trip utilizes Tokyo Kyushu Ferry (Shinmoji Port -> Yokosuka Port), offering a course where you can enjoy both a cruise across the Pacific Ocean and local sightseeing. Please take this opportunity to enjoy a ship journey.
[By Hankyu Ferry & Tokyo Kyushu Ferry] 3-Day Trip to the Newly Renovated National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda, Yamaguchi Scenic Spots, and Gourmet Food
Outbound / Hankyu Ferry
Route connecting Kobe Rokko Island Port or Izumiotsu Port to Shinmoji
The ship's large public bath is fully equipped with an open-air bath. You can enjoy the open-air bath while feeling the sea breeze and viewing the Seto Inland Sea's starry sky, illuminated bridges, and city nightscapes.
*Includes Shinkansen (unreserved seat) from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station!
Passengers are responsible for their own transportation from JR Tokyo Station to Kobe Rokko Island Port or Izumiotsu Port.
Transportation from Shin-Osaka Station to Kobe Rokko Island Port or Izumiotsu Port is not included in the tour price.
Hankyu Ferry
Cabin / Standard Western Style
Cabin / Standard Western Style (Bunk bed shared room)
One bed per person. Each bed is partitioned with a curtain to ensure a private space.
*Class upgrades are possible for an additional fee.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Hankyu Ferry Restaurant / Hankyu Ferry Open-air Bath
Return / Tokyo Kyushu Ferry
Tokyo Kyushu Ferry
Cabin / Tourist A
Cabin / Tourist A (Bunk bed shared room)
One bed per person. The upper and lower berths have staggered entrances to ensure private space.
*Class upgrades are possible for an additional fee.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Ship Restaurant / Ship Large Public Bath (Open-air Bath)
Highlights
National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda
Features a cypress bark roof (Hiwadabuki), which is rare nationwide.
The roofing work, the first in about 70 years, has been completed, and the newly thatched cypress roof shows a vividness that can only be seen now.
Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda
Tsunoshima Bridge
Famous in commercials and dramas. A must-see at least once in a lifetime.
A spectacular view of the cobalt blue sea.
Tsunoshima Bridge
Motonosumi Shrine
123 red torii gates standing out against the Sea of Japan.
A spectacular view created by the contrast of 'crimson' and 'azure'.
Motonosumi Shrine
Lunch is Kawara Soba Set Meal
A signature soul food of Yamaguchi, featuring flavorful tea soba noodles placed on a piping hot roof tile, topped with ingredients like shredded egg crepe and sweet-and-spicy simmered beef.
Lunch Image
Travel Product Details
By Hankyu Ferry & Tokyo Kyushu Ferry
3-Day Trip to the Newly Renovated 'National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda', Yamaguchi Scenic Spots, and Gourmet Food
Departure Dates: Wednesday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Tour Price: Per person (Tax included, same price for adults and children)
44,800 JPY ★No additional charge even for solo travelers!
Meals: 1 Lunch
Itinerary
*Passengers are responsible for their own transportation from Tokyo Station to each Hankyu Ferry port. Transportation from Shin-Osaka Station to each Hankyu Ferry port is not included in the tour price and will be borne by the customer.
Included in the Tour Price:
Outbound/Hankyu Ferry boarding fee (Basic: Standard Western Style) / Return/Tokyo Kyushu Ferry boarding fee (Basic: Tourist A) / Shinkansen one-way unreserved seat (Tokyo -> Shin-Osaka) / Meal fee (1 Lunch) / Bus fee (Day 2)
Local Tour Conductor/Accompaniment (From boarding Hankyu Ferry on Day 1 to boarding the transfer bus at Kokura Station on Day 3)
Applications are accepted up to 14 days before departure.
Minimum number of participants: 25 people
All images are for illustrative purposes only.
For details, please check the Venus Travel website.
Website URL: https://www.venus-t.jp/
You can also navigate to and view 'Tokyo Kyushu Ferry' from the same website.
[By Hankyu Ferry & Tokyo Kyushu Ferry] 3-Day Trip to the Newly Renovated National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda, Yamaguchi Scenic Spots, and Gourmet Food
Outbound / Hankyu Ferry
Route connecting Kobe Rokko Island Port or Izumiotsu Port to Shinmoji
The ship's large public bath is fully equipped with an open-air bath. You can enjoy the open-air bath while feeling the sea breeze and viewing the Seto Inland Sea's starry sky, illuminated bridges, and city nightscapes.
*Includes Shinkansen (unreserved seat) from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station!
Passengers are responsible for their own transportation from JR Tokyo Station to Kobe Rokko Island Port or Izumiotsu Port.
Transportation from Shin-Osaka Station to Kobe Rokko Island Port or Izumiotsu Port is not included in the tour price.
Hankyu Ferry
Cabin / Standard Western Style
Cabin / Standard Western Style (Bunk bed shared room)
One bed per person. Each bed is partitioned with a curtain to ensure a private space.
*Class upgrades are possible for an additional fee.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Hankyu Ferry Restaurant / Hankyu Ferry Open-air Bath
Return / Tokyo Kyushu Ferry
Tokyo Kyushu Ferry
Cabin / Tourist A
Cabin / Tourist A (Bunk bed shared room)
One bed per person. The upper and lower berths have staggered entrances to ensure private space.
*Class upgrades are possible for an additional fee.
*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Ship Restaurant / Ship Large Public Bath (Open-air Bath)
Highlights
National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda
Features a cypress bark roof (Hiwadabuki), which is rare nationwide.
The roofing work, the first in about 70 years, has been completed, and the newly thatched cypress roof shows a vividness that can only be seen now.
Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda
Tsunoshima Bridge
Famous in commercials and dramas. A must-see at least once in a lifetime.
A spectacular view of the cobalt blue sea.
Tsunoshima Bridge
Motonosumi Shrine
123 red torii gates standing out against the Sea of Japan.
A spectacular view created by the contrast of 'crimson' and 'azure'.
Motonosumi Shrine
Lunch is Kawara Soba Set Meal
A signature soul food of Yamaguchi, featuring flavorful tea soba noodles placed on a piping hot roof tile, topped with ingredients like shredded egg crepe and sweet-and-spicy simmered beef.
Lunch Image
Travel Product Details
By Hankyu Ferry & Tokyo Kyushu Ferry
3-Day Trip to the Newly Renovated 'National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Storied Pagoda', Yamaguchi Scenic Spots, and Gourmet Food
Departure Dates: Wednesday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Tour Price: Per person (Tax included, same price for adults and children)
44,800 JPY ★No additional charge even for solo travelers!
Meals: 1 Lunch
Itinerary
*Passengers are responsible for their own transportation from Tokyo Station to each Hankyu Ferry port. Transportation from Shin-Osaka Station to each Hankyu Ferry port is not included in the tour price and will be borne by the customer.
Included in the Tour Price:
Outbound/Hankyu Ferry boarding fee (Basic: Standard Western Style) / Return/Tokyo Kyushu Ferry boarding fee (Basic: Tourist A) / Shinkansen one-way unreserved seat (Tokyo -> Shin-Osaka) / Meal fee (1 Lunch) / Bus fee (Day 2)
Local Tour Conductor/Accompaniment (From boarding Hankyu Ferry on Day 1 to boarding the transfer bus at Kokura Station on Day 3)
Applications are accepted up to 14 days before departure.
Minimum number of participants: 25 people
All images are for illustrative purposes only.
For details, please check the Venus Travel website.
Website URL: https://www.venus-t.jp/
You can also navigate to and view 'Tokyo Kyushu Ferry' from the same website.