Beauty of Setouchi Inland Sea

The Setouchi Inland Sea which holds morethan 720 islands has flourished with salt
production, shipbuilding, fishing and citrus
cultivation. It also has become a channel oftrade to Asia.
From the antient time, calm and peaceful tideof the Setouchi Inland Sea has been accepting
foreign cultures, and mix and create its original
culture.
We believe that you will be fascinated by this
attactive inland sea.

Sapporo

Access to Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Fukuoka

KyotoTokyoMatsuyama

Osaka

FLIGHT to Hiroshima Airport

BULLET TRAIN (Shinkansen)

to Hiroshima Station
4 hours

From Haneda / Narita

90-100 min.

From Tokyo

From New Chitose

120 min.

From Kyoto

100 min.

From Naha

120 min.

From Osaka

90 min.

From Fukuoka

100 minWorld Oldest Wooden Arch Bridge

KINTAIKYO

Sake Breweries

SAIJO

iwakuni city
kintaikyou

SAKE factory
Higashi Hiroshima city

Shipbuilding - Town of Technology

KURE city
YAMATO MUSEUM JMSDF KURE MUSEUM

KURE

Activities in Setouchi
Kure Harbor Ship TourTrekking

View of Setouchi Inland Sea

Tea Ceremony Experience

Shimanami Cycling Tour

2 World Heritage sites in Setouchi
Peace Memorial ParkAbout 2.5 hours

Peace Memorial Park used to be city central of Hiroshima and rebuilt after the World War 2. It has manymonuments and museums.

① Peace Memorial Museum

It completed entire renovation and reopened in April 2019. It aims toconvey the reality of the atomic bombing and inhumanity of nuclear
weapons and also shows current efforts to denuclearize in the world.

Cenotaph②for the A-bomb Victims

Cenotaph in the motif of an ancient Japanese house has a stone chest
which stores the book filled with the names of victims by the atomic
bombing regardless of nationality.

Hiroshima National③ Peace Memorial Hall for
the Atomic Bomb Victims④Children's Peace
Monument⑤ Atomic Bomb DomeMIYAJIMA

It has portraits of the atomic bomb victims, testimonial videos of thememoirs and the atomic bomb related books. It exhibits the cutout strata
which you can see the carbonized layer at the time of the bombing in thelayers from the Middle Ages to the present day.
A monument to comfort the spirits of children who died at the atomic
bomb, built in the motif of a girl, Sadako Sasaki who developed
leukemia 10 years after the bombing and died at the age of 12.
Former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall wasconstructed in 1915 and designed by Czech architect Jan Letzell.
Although it was near the hypocenter, it miraculously escaped from full
destruction and now remains as the A-Bomb Dome.

Average time 3-6 hours

Miyajima is an island of 30km around and accessible by ferry for 10 minutes.
Itsukushima Shrine built by Kiyomori Taira in the 12th century is registered as aWorld Heritage site. And other historical temples are also wonderful to see. In theisland there are about 500 wild deers, you can enjoy taking photos with them.
Valuable buildings from the Heian and Edo periods remains without being damagedby atomic bombs since it's 30km west from Hiroshima Central.

Miyajima is great place for hiking, too. You can walk up through 3 main trekking
courses to Mt.Misen (530m above sea level) which is also registered as a World
Heritage site. Of course they also have cable car to ride up.

Other places around Setouchi Inland Sea
Tomonoura

Kurashiki Bikan
Historical Area

Tomonoura was flourished with pirates culture of Murakami Kaizoku as a port inSetouchi Inland Sea during the Edo period. You can see remains of the port facility ofhistorical time that exists only here in Japan.
A town used to be Edo Shogunate territory, and it was a hub of the trade and rice
distribution center. Beautiful merchants' historical houses and storehouses are preserved
along the willow lined canal.

Naoshima

Naoshima is only 16km around, and such small island transformed into tourism place for stunningorigin of Contemporary art and architecture. You can see art works by famous Architect, TadaoAndo, well known artists such as Yayoi Kusama and others who represent contemporary
architectural art in Japan.

Kobe

It has a unique landscape that mountains are very close to the Setouchi Inland Sea which
is deep enough to anchor large ships. Kobe is a hub port from the open ocean to Japan.

Naruto

One of the world's three major tides has great whirlpool and you can see it up close fromthe sidewalks on the bridge or by the sightseeing boat.

Seto Ohashi Bridge Guinness certified it as the world's longest bridge with both motorway and railway. Ithas 6 islands and 6 bridges. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Setouchi Inland Sea
driving at 65m above sea level.
Shimanami Kaido

One of the world's seven greatest cycling roads from Onomichi to Imabari let you enjoy
the beauty of Setouchi islands through the cycling road along the motorway.

Matsuyama

Old castle town centering on Matsuyama Castle is known as a city of modern Japanese
literature themed on Dogo hot spring. Great authors Shiki Masaoka, Taneda Santoka andSoseki Natsume were born in the city.

Tomonoura
Hiroshima
Miyajima

Kurashiki

Naoshima

KobeOsaka

Shimonoseki
Kansai Airport

NarutoMatsuyamaShimanami Kaido Seto Ohashi Bridge

Plan your own trip with us!
Here is just examples. You can arrange your time for each spot!

Single day trip
Peace Park & Miyajima

Okunoshima "Rabbit island"& Saijo Sake Breweries

10:00

Hiroshima Station

9:00

Hiroshima Station

10:35
12:30

PeaceMemorial Park

10:25

Tadanoumi Port

Okunoshima
13:15
16:00

Miyajima

17:00
17:15

Hiroshima
Castle

17:40

Hiroshima Station

11:55

Tadanoumi Port

12:20
14:00

Takehara

Saijo
14:00
15:40 Sake Breweries
16:40

Meet cute wild rabbits and taste
Japanese sake at one of famous Sakebreweries in Japan.

The most popular tour for 2 famous spots:
Highlight of Hiroshima in 1 day without staying
overnight.

Automobile Museum
and Warship Museum

Hiroshima Station

West of Hiroshima Tour

9:30

Hiroshima Station

9:00

Hiroshima Station

10:00
11:30

Mazda
Museum

10:25
11:30

Kintaikyo
Bridge

12:15
12:30

Alley
Karasukojima

12:40
Miyajima
16:40

13:00

YamatoMuseum

15:30

JMSDF KURE
MUSEUM

16:30

Hiroshima Station

Learn about the technology of car production
and Car shipbuilding at the two major
manufactures in Hiroshima prefecture. Visit thespot that you can see active submarines upclose.

17:40

Hiroshima StationYou can visit and see medieval Japanesearchitectures such as beautiful Itsukushima Shrinefrom Heian period and Kintaikyo Bridge which iscompilation of wooden architecture techniques inthe Edo period.

Plan your own trip with us!
Here is just examples. You can arrange your time for each spot!

2 days trip / have enough time to enjoy 2 world heritage sitesDay 1

Day 2

13:00

Hiroshima Station

9:00

Your Hotel

13:20
16:00

Peace
Memorial Park

10:00
11:00

Kintaikyo
Bridge

16:20
17:00

ShukkeienGarden

12:00

17:15
17:35

HiroshimaCastle

16:00

Miyajima
Cablecar to Mt.
Misen
Itsukushima
Shrine

18:00

Your Hotel

17:00

Hiroshima Station

HIROSHIMA AREAHIROSHIMAAIRPORTHIROSHIMA
STATIONKINTAIBRIDGEMIYAJIMA-GUCHIPORTIWAKUNIAIRPORTMIYAJIMA-ISLANDPEACE MEMORIALPARKHIROSHIMA
PORT

We have high-quality vehicles that can be usedcomfortably for business and leisure.
Please select ideal vehicle type according to the number ofguests, event or purpose.

Executive Limousine
Rolls Royce Phantom

2 Guests (Recommended)

Brown / Silver
Special umbrella

Genuine leather seat

Mobile ortablet charger
Refrigerator

Deluxe LimousineToyota Century

3 Guests (Recommended)Black

Umbrella
Genuine leather seat

Driver's
Seat

Regular Limousine Hybrid-SEDAN

Toyota Crown Hybrid

Mobile ortablet charger
Flagpole

3 Guests (Recommended) Black
Umbrella
Mobile ortablet charger
Genuine leather seat
Driver's
Seat※Trunk space is a bit smaller than normal Crown.

Regular Limousine SEDAN

Toyota Crown

3 Guests (Recommended) Black

Umbrella
Mobile ortablet charger

見栄えのする
後部座席写真Driver'sSeat

Mini Van
Toyota Alphard

5 Guests (Recommended)BlackUmbrella
100V outlet

Driver'sSeat

Mazda MPV

3 Guests (Recommended)

Gunmetal (Black)Umbrella
Mobile ortablet charger
Driver's
Seat

Trunk SpaceVan
Toyota HiAce

9 Guests (Recommended)White/Blue or Black

見栄えのする
後部座席写真Driver's
Seat

Mobile ortablet charger
Step ladder
HangerUmbrella
100V outlet

Trunk SpaceStandard Equipment

Umbrella Mobile or tablet charger

Mobile or tablet charger

Equipment for AllVans
Step ladder
100V outlet
HangerUmbrella Stand

Equipment Advance Reservation NeededFree Wi-Fi
Cool bag
Wheelchair
100V outlet
Baby and child safety seat

Optional Service (Fee and reservation needed)
Drinks (Bottle of mineral water, tea, can of coffee, beer )SnacksLanguage Service
English / French chauffeur(Advance reservation needed)

If you need more professional attendance in English or other languages, we canarrange professional tour guides / interpreters from Hiroshima Interpreter &Guide Association.

Shuttle service

Limousine charter fee (Tax included)

Hotel to public transportation

Rough estimate within Hiroshima city central
Please feel free to ask detail.

Hiroshima Airport
60min / ５５km
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport
60min / ５５km

￥25,500-

Regular
Limousine

DeluxeLimousine

ExecutiveLimousine￥15,000-￥18,000-￥66,000-￥36,000-￥42,000- ￥110,000-￥48,000-￥56,000- ￥148,500-

2Hours￥25,500-(MinimumCharge)

Hiroshima Station
２０min / ５km

5Hours￥15,000-

Miyajima-guchi Ferry Port
60min / 30km

7Hours￥18,500-

Hiroshima Port

As of February, 2020

４０min / １０km

￥15,000Regular limousine (Toyota Crown,Alphard, HiAce, Mazda MPV)
Deluxe limousine (Toyota Century)
Executive limousine (Rolls Royce Phantom)※Above hours include our travel time
to your venue and back to our office.

Hotels in Hiroshima Central※Outside Hiroshima city is different from the price above.

Experience
Our company has provided limousine services for VIPs requested by Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima
City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and embassies in various countries for their official events held inHiroshima. We also have been selected as in charge of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony for manyyears.
In recognition of our long experience and service, we have great business with both domestic andoverseas travel agencies, academic societies, entertainment agencies and many other business relatedclients.

Our Philosophy
Tsubame Limousine provides you excellent service with experienced chauffeurs and guided tour, andpromises you a memorable time. We interact with all guests with the spirit of warm hospitality.

February, 2020

CONTACT US
Tsubame Kotsu Co,.Ltd4-5-10, Ushitahonmachi, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima732-0066 JAPAN
TEL:+81-82-221-8180 FAX:+81-82-228-5200
Monday-Friday, 9 am－6pm
Saturday, 9 am－3pm
URL

http://www.tsubame.co.jp/

International Marketing Division
English:Ayako Saito (Ms.)
Mikiko McMahon (Ms.)

TEL:+81-82-221-8180 FAX:+81-82-228-5200
E-mail: global@tsubame.co.jp

Professional tour guides / interpreters
Hiroshima Interpreter & Guide Association
TEL: +81-82-245-8346 FAX: +81-82-243-6767
E-mail: higa@urban.ne.jp
http://www.j-higa.net/

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