Experience the rich history and stunning beauty of Fukuyama and Tomonoura on this full-day private tour. Customize your itinerary and explore with a knowledgeable government-licensed guide.
Tomonoura Museum of History and Folklore - Tomonoura (鞆の浦) is a port town located at the southern tip of Fukuyama City in Hiroshima Prefecture. Nestled in a bay facing the Seto Inland Sea, this charming port town boasts a quaint, old-fashioned fishing village ambiance with a serene and relaxed vibe. Tomonoura is part of the Setonaikai National Park.
Tomonoura thrived in the days of sailboats, when merchant ships navigating the Seto Inland Sea would anchor at its port while waiting for favorable tides. The town center buzzed with maritime activity, fostering flourishing industries such as the production of “homeishu,” a medicinal liquor made from shochu and 16 types of herbs, reputed to promote longevity.
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Fukuyama
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private transportation
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Fukuyama!
Fukuyama features plenty of spots where you can experience history, such as Fukuyama Castle completed 200 years ago in the Edo period. There is a port town called as Tomonoura, a beautiful spot of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. Worth visiting are the many buildings from the Edo period still standing in the nearby port town of Tomonoura. The numerous islands spread out over the quiet waters of the Seto Inland Sea makes a very beautiful scene.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that’s best for you!
Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
