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S E T O U C H I R OA M I N G––A small inn floating in the Seto Inland Sea—guntû is a luxury journeynese pirates, and the footprints of Korean delegations and foreign mis-

through Japan unlike any other.

sionaries.

Guntû roams across Setouchi, as people call the archipelago of small is-Guntû was conceived as an “inn” where travelers can pass time uponlands in western Japan woven together by the calm waters of the Seto

the sea while enjoying the nature and culture of Setouchi.

Inland Sea. Setouchi is a beautiful and mysterious world unto itself,

Relax as this space resembling a Japanese ryokan blends into the gentle

with more than 700 islands floating in a seascape of 23,000 square kilo-

scenery of Setouchi.

meters and 7,000 kilometers of shoreline.
Since ancient times, these waters have bustled with boats connecting
western Japan to Osaka and Tokyo to the east, as well as foreign trading
vessels. Its shores have been dotted with the hideouts of legendary Japa-4

A C C O M M O D AT I O N S––
Guntû accommodates guests in 19 cabins with four suite styles.
All 19 wood-paneled cabins are designed by architect Yasushi
Horibe, known for his Japanese-style homes, and feature terraces
placed close to the surface of the sea. As the floating hotel blends
into the Setouchi seascape, the experience of being aboard is likestaying at a friend's elegant guest house.
The refreshing wooden interiors form a comfortable cocoon fromwhich to enjoy the rustic view of Setouchi. High-quality items
such as soft Imabari towels and sheets have been included foryour comfort.

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T H E guntû S U I T E(1 cabin)––
The bow of the ship is exclusively reserved for The guntû Suite. This is the
only cabin with forward-facing windows. While gazing ahead and to the sides
at the view sliding past, you can enjoy guntû at its best in this special space.

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DAYBED

MAIN FEATURES
Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin)TERRACE

Sofa / Writing Desk
Terrace with Daybed

BED

SHOWER

SOFA

Open-Air Cypress BathMinibar / Wine Cellar

AUDIO

iPadBang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker
Audio Tekne Sound SystemTV
WALK - IN
CLOSET/Television

MINI BAR

Complimentary Wi-FiSOFATHE GUNTÛ SUITE (Approximately 90 m² / 969 ft²)

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GRAND SUITE(2 cabins)––Grand Suite has the largest terrace of the four cabin types. As you soak in theopen-air bath on the spacious terrace, you can have the beautiful panorama
view of Setouchi all to yourself.

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DAYBED

OPEN - AIR BATHSHOWER

MAIN FEATURES
Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin)TERRACE

Sofa / Writing Desk
Terrace with Daybed
Open-Air Cypress BathTV

Minibar / Wine Cellar
iPad

CLOSET/

Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker

BED

Audio Tekne Sound System
Television
AUDIO

Complimentary Wi-FiSOFAMINI BAR

GRAND SUITE (Approximately 80 m² / 862 ft²)

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TERRACE SUITEWith Open-Air Bath (2 cabins)––
The bed is closest to the window in this cabin, giving you an unobstructed,
intimate view toward the horizon. An open-air bath allows you to relax
outdoors while still in the comfort of your own suite.

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OPEN - AIR BATH

MAIN FEATURES
Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin)TERRACE

Sofa / Writing Desk

BED

Terrace
SHOWER

Open-Air Cypress BathMinibar / Wine Cellar
iPad/

Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker

SOFA

Complimentary Wi-FiMINI BAR

CLOSETTERRACE SUITE WITH OPEN-AIR BATH (Approximately 50 m² / 538 ft²)

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TERRACE SUITE(14 cabins)––
This cabin’s seaside sitting area lets you perch at the edge of the water.
The glassed-in bathroom located along the terrace makes for an enjoyablebathing experience regardless of the weather, while giving you a sense ofbeing one with the sea.

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MAIN FEATURES
BAT H

Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin)

T ERR ACE
SOFA

Sofa / Writing Desk
TerraceMINI BA R

BathMinibar / Wine Cellar

CLOSE T/iPadBED

Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker
Complimentary Wi-FiTERRACE SUITE (Approximately 50 m² / 538 ft²)

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DINING––Enjoy what you want, as much as you want. This is the essential
concept of guntû hospitality.
In the dining area, we make use of ingredients from different
areas around eastern and western Setouchi, depending on theweather and mood of the day. You will discover exquisite ingredients that our chefs prepare to meet your preferences.
The best ingredients for every type of dish. Simplicity and refinement are the cornerstones of our cuisine.
Take pleasure in the luxury of exceptional dining as you float
across the sea.

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J A PA N E S E C U I S I N E
Dining Room––
Our Japanese cuisine inherits the teachings of Kenzo Sato of Shigeyoshi,
an acclaimed restaurant in Tokyo. Select your favorite ingredients from aselection of fresh fish and meat from the Setouchi region, and it will becooked as you wish — anything from sashimi to broiled fish. The headchef will present his special of the day for your selection.

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SUSHI
Sushi Bar––
Supervised by Nobuo Sakamoto, the cozy six-seat sushi bar features a viewof the ever-changing scenery outside.
Delight in the delicate yet profound flavor of the local fish served withcitrus, and savor subtle differences resulting from the location and seasonof the catch.

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J A PA N E S E S T Y L E W E S T E R N C U I S I N E
Dining Room––Guntû's Western cuisine is based on the nostalgic Japanese style ofWestern dishes known as yoshoku, prepared simply but with great care.
Enjoy guntû's original dishes such as seafood croquettes and stew madefrom Setouchi ingredients. You may order small portions from this menu
along with Japanese cuisine.

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Café& Bar / Lounge––
At the Café & Bar, you can enjoy original cocktails inspired by the essenceof various islands as you soak in the scenery ahead on the open deck
under guntû's unique gabled roof. At the lounge located in the stern,
you can spend quiet time reading books from the library while enjoying
a drink of your choice.

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JAPANESE STYLE VERANDAThe Engawa––
The Engawa is a traditional Japanese style of veranda found in temples andhouses. From olden times, Japanese people have cherished moments on theEngawa, lost in thought while sipping tea and gazing at rock gardens. Dressedin yukata with your favorite snacks and sake by your side, you can savor theslow flow of time in Japan.

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E X P E R I E N C E O F T E A C E R E M O N Y AT T H E L O U N G E
Lounge––The tea master serves you matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at a tablewith chairs. The sweets are supervised by Joichiro Kita from Nara’s Kashiya,
and use ingredients carefully grown from scratch. These sweets are preparedin front of you in the traditional manner, an unusual style of presentation inthis day and age.

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R E L A X AT I O N & F I T N E S S––The spa area includes treatment rooms, communal baths, saunas
and a gym. For relaxation, original treatment and massage menus
have been prepared to meet the mood and physical condition ofeach and every individual. Choukoku-Lymph® Treatments are aslow and deep method of care performed while warming yourbody on a natural stone mat. From a facial to the entire body,
total care is available.
Japanese-style Nentai massage eases your body’s distortions andtension, and nurtures a healthy state with an approach tailored toyour needs. These appointment-only beauty and bodywork sessions are normally available in the treatment rooms. In addition,bodywork procedures are also available in The guntû Suite,
Grand Suites and Terrace Suites.
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E X P L O R AT I O N S––Going ashore on islands along the ship's route using our dedicated speed boats, you have a chance to visit places not normallyavailable for sightseeing. Enjoy morning strolls along quiet lanes
among the remains of old houses, observe seasonal activities
such as cherry blossom and autumn leaves, or the chance towatch local festivals that only take place once a year. Gain firsthand knowledge of local ways of life and culture.

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ROUTES––
After departing from the home port of Bella Vista Marina in Hiroshima's Onomichi City, without docking at any ports, guntûroams Setouchi and anchors beside an island's silhouette at night.
We offer more than 6 routes through eastern, western, and central Setouchi.

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W E S T WA R D R O U T E

CENTRAL ROUTEE A S T WA R D R O U T E––––––

Stretching from the islands of the Shimanami Kaido andThese routes cruise through the waterways of the Shima-

Passing through the Kasaoka Islands and traveling beneath

Tobishima Kaido westward to the Kutsuna Islands andnami Kaido, a chain of six islands linked by seven bridg-

the Great Seto Bridge, these routes explore a region of is-

Kaminoseki, these routes travel through waters rich withes, and the Tobishima Kaido, a series of seven islands

lands rich with distinctive industrial culture, from the art

the romance of history, home to Miyajima’s Itsukushima

linked on the west end to Kure. The central routes haveislands of Inujima and Teshima to Shodoshima. The waters

Shrine and Omishima’s Oyamazumi Shrine. The routes

features of both the eastern and western routes, con-of the eastern Inland Sea are more open than the west, of-navigate between islands separated by narrow “Seto”

densing the delicate and bold, still and dynamic allure offering impressive views of dynamic structures like thestraits, letting you glimpse the scenery of everyday life inSetouchi.

Great Seto Bridge and wide vistas of islands and towns inSetouchi up close.

the distance.

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SHIP NAME : guntû––The ship’s name “guntû” is borrowed from the nickname of ablue crab native to Setouchi. In that spirit, the ship features therich delicacies of Setouchi and passes down its traditions and culture. It is our hope that it will be loved forever by passengers aswell as locals. The circumflex above the ‘u’ (û) is evokes theship's hull and the symbolic form of the gabled roof.

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B A S I C S P E C I F I C AT I O N S––Gross Tonnage: 3,013 tons

Length: 81.2 meters

Width: 13.75 meters

Main Engine: 2 water cooled three-phase induction motors

Cruising Speed
Passenger Capacity

ENGAWA: 10 knots

ENGAWA

RECEPTIONDECK 3: 38 (Guest Number)

LOUNGE

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HALL

SHOP

STEAM SAUNABATH

TREATMENTROOMRESTAREADECK 2EV

DRY SAUNABATHDINING ROOM

CAFE&BAR

OPEN DECK

SUSHI
BAR

TERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITE

THE guntû SUITE

HALL

GYM

TERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITEGRAND SUITEENTRANCEDECK 1EVTERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITE

HALL

W/H

ACTIVITY DECKTERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITETERRACE SUITEGRAND SUITEENTRANCE* = OPEN- AIR BATH

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I N Q U I RY

ACCESS––––––

Bella Vista Marina

Tel: +81-3-6823-6055

By Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

By Air1364-6 Urasaki-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima

Email: info-en@guntu.jp

TOKYO – FUKUYAMA / 3.5 hours

HANEDA AIRPORT – HIROSHIMA / 1.5 hours

SHIN OSAKA – FUKUYAMA / 1 hour

From Hiroshima Airport by car approx. 1 hourFrom Fukuyama Station by car approx. 40 minutes
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