One Day Fukuyama Castle Tomonoura and Sensui jima Island Tour

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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Overview

Fukuyama, known as the City of Roses, is a beautiful and historic city located in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture. Originally established as a castle town in 1619, it is now the second largest city in the prefecture, and the fourth largest in Western Honshu. By the end of the Second World War, about eighty percent of Fukuyama was burned down due to an air raid. Following this attack, the city underwent arduous recovery efforts, planting one thousand roses during the rebuilding process to boost the spirits of the people. Through the hard work of its dedicated citizens, Fukuyama was able to develop into the scenic and major city that it is today.

This One Day Tour of Fukuyama is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Western Japan’s history through both a castle, museum and historic townscape visit. It is also ideal for guests who are searching for some of Japan’s hidden gems, as Sensui jima is most definitely one of them.

Activity location

Fukuyama Castle
- 1-8 Marunochi,
- 720-0061, Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Fukuyama Station
- 1 30
- 720-0066, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

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One Day Fukuyama Castle Tomonoura and Sensui jima Island Tour

8h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:30 am

Price details

AU$237.29 x 1 AdultAU$237.29

Total

Until Mon, 3 Feb

What's included, what's not

English speaking guide
Transport to/from activities
Ferry tickets (Round-Trip)
Entry fees at all tour locations
Lunch
Accommodation
Transport to meeting point

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Fukuyama Castle

1h 40m
Admission ticket included

Fukuyama castle was built with the intention of intimidating the feudal lords in the western part of the country and demonstrating the authority of the shogunate, Japan’s military government. The castle’s many turrets and its impressive five tiered Main Keep were meant to serve as a deterrent against rebellion from local lords living far from the capital in Edo. As guests walk within the castle grounds and gaze upon the Castle Tower, they will be able to picture how this imposing and formidable structure might have impacted the decisions of feudal lords in the past. Your guide will also take you inside the Main Keep, which has been converted into a museum explaining the founding of the city of Fukuyama and the history of the man who built the castle, Katsunari Mizuno. Inside the museum, guests can read exhibits, watch short videos, and participate in some interactive challenges to gain a better understanding of the castle’s history.

Nunakuma Shrine

1h
Admission ticket included

For such a small town, Tomonoura is packed with temples, residences, and other structures which help visitors visualise the once thriving area. At the pier, some of the facilities remaining, such as the lighthouse and tiered dock, have been around since the Edo Period. Nunakuma Shrine, an impressive Shinto Shrine nestled at the foot of a mountain and possessing a collapsable Noh theatre stage, is further proof of the importance this town once held. Your guide will take you on a stroll around Tomonoura, visiting these relevant sites and providing all necessary background information so that the history of this port town unfolds before your eyes.

Sensui Island

1h 25m
Admission ticket included

Once we arrive at Sensui jima your guide will take you on a short hike throughout the small island, stopping at two different observatory hills, Senningaoka and Akaiwa, as well as two beaches, Tanoura and Hikoura. Since this is an uninhabited island, it provides visitors with the opportunity to enjoy nature in a peaceful and relaxing environment. Depending on the time of the year, you might find yourself being the only person walking around the island. Visiting in spring and summer, when the camping sites and beach are mostly in use might disrupt the peace of Sensui jima but allows for a livelier experience. This small island with its breathtaking view of the sea is truly one of the hidden gems of Hiroshima.

Location

Activity location

Fukuyama Castle
- 1-8 Marunochi,
- 720-0061, Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Fukuyama Station
- 1 30
- 720-0066, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan

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