Walking tour at traditional port and old town of Shimotsui with local guide
“SHIMOTSUI” which flourished as a port of call for “Kitamaebune” ships, walking tour with the local guide to experience the culture of old town and food.
Plan Details
Take a walk through the once prosperous town of Shimotsui with local guide who is knowledgeable about this area, and experience the town’s charms and highlights that only locals know about, while also interacting with the locals. It’s not just a walk around the town, but it’s filled with “local hospitality” such as getting a feel for the old days, when you watch performances in front of store, and listen the traditional folk songs.
Tourism Contents Summary
The view of “Seto Ohashi Bridge” from Shimotsui pier
Looking down on “Seto Ohashi Bridge” and Shimotsui town from Mt. Washu
“Old Shimotsui Shipping Wholesaler” where you can learn about the history of “Kitamaebune”
Gion Shrine
“Shimotsui Community Well”, a remnant from the days when it flourished as a port of call for Kitamaebune ships
Special performance by “Yocchan” from “Yoshimata Store”
Plan Information
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Plan Price
Adult JPY 8,000 / per person
Child(3-12Y) JPY 5,000 / per person
Infant(0-2Y) Free of charge -
Location
Kurashiki City, OKAYAMA
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Time Required
90 minutes
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Meeting Place & Time
In front of the office of””SHIMOTSUI SEA VILLAGE””
9:30 AM -
Course Details
9:30: Meet English speaking guide in front of the office of Shimotsui Sea Village.
From 9:30 to 11:00: Walking around Shimotsui (Gion Shrine, Madakana Bridge Ruins,Shimotsui Community Well, Shimotsui Port, Old Shimotsui Shipping Wholesaler, YoshimataStore, etc.)
11:00: Finish in front of the office of Shimotsui Sea Village. -
Set Dates
From 01APR 2024 to 31 MAR 2025
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Excluded Dates
From 10 AUG to 18 AUG 2024 and From 28 DEC 2024 to 05 JAN 2025
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Supported Languages
English
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Reservation Contact
INCONTRO MONDO
TEL:0081-863-33-1414,
FAX:0081-863-33-1414,
Email:aroundnaoshima@gmail.com -
Operating Company
INCONTRO MONDO
(Land operator registrated by the prefectural governor of OKAYAMA””NO.14″” ）
TEL:0081-863-33-1414
FAX:0081-863-33-1414
Included in the price
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The fee of English guide, the visiting fee of local store. Old Shimotsui ShippingWholesaler.
Not included
Note
Other
There are no parking near the meeting place, so please come by public transportation.
Please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable for walking.
Number of participants
Min. # of Participants per Party→1PAX
Min. # of Participants→2PAX
Max. # of Participants→10PAX
Closing Date
7days before the participation date(except Saturday and Sunday and Holiday)
Spaces Available
On request
Necessary when making a reservation
1. Date of participation
2. Name of representative
3. Number of participations
4. Contact address(number of phone or address of e-mail)
5. Available language for conversation
Cancellation Fees
50% for the date of participation before 3day.
70% for the date of participation before 2day and 1day.
100% for on the day of participation and no-contact cancel.
Inquiries
INCONTRO MONDO(KAWAMOTO)
TEL:0081-863-33-1414
FAX:0081-863-33-1414
Email:aroundnaoshima@gmail.com
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us for tour quotes and consultation.
Access
Access to Naoshima from major locations.