Tour of Tomonoura, the town overlooking the sea and Sensui Island

This is a luxurious one-day itinerary that goes from the town of Tomonoura to the uninhabited Sensui Island. Enjoy the beautiful, unspoiled feel of Tomonoura, well-loved by overseas visitors, and the scenery and powerful energy of Sensui Island to your heart’s content.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-08-02
- Fukuzenji & Taichoro Reception Hall
  
  10:30
- Onfunayado Iroha
  
  12:00
- Sensui Island
  
  13:15
- Goshiki-iwa
  
  14:00
- Edofuro
  
  15:30
- All-night Lights
  
  18:30

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DAY1

- Fukuzenji & Taichoro Reception Hall
  
  10:30
  
  60min
  
  Historical Monument
  
  Today the symbol of Tomonoura, Fukuzenji and the adjoining reception hall are best visited first thing in the morning. Taichoro, which is within the temple grounds, opens at 8am. When framed by Taichoro’s large windows, the stunning landscape takes on the appearance of a picture.
  
  Address
  
  Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Tomochou Tomo 2
  
  Where to Go Tomonoura
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  - Fukuzenji & Taichoro Reception Hall
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  2min
- Onfunayado Iroha
  
  12:00
  
  60min
  
  Local Cuisine
  
  For lunch, stop by this café made famous by Studio Ghibli’s Miyazaki Hayao. The building was renovated according to a sketch made by the well-known anime director. The core of the menu here is sea bream and a variety of pickles. “Taizukushi-gozen,” which comprises simmered head of sea bream served alongside sea bream chawanmushi, is very popular.
  
  Address
  
  Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Tomochou Tomo 670
  - Onfunayado Iroha
  - Onfunayado Iroha
  - Onfunayado Iroha
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Sensui Island
  
  13:15
  
  10min
  
  Port
  
  After lunch, catch the Heisei Iroha Maru ferry to Sensui Island, a five-minute boat ride from the port at Fukuyama. There’s a ferry every 20 minutes to and from the island.
  
  Address
  
  Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Tomochou Ushiroji
  - Sensui Island
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  21min
- Goshiki-iwa
  
  14:00
  
  30min
  
  After arriving on Sensui Island, make your way to Goshiki-iwa. Literally “five-colored rock,” this formation is the result of volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. You should be able to make out black, red, blue, yellow, and white. Not only is it Japan’s sole rock formation with five colors, but Goshiki-iwa is also said to be the island’s strongest “power spot.”
  
  Address
  
  Sensui-jima
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  - Goshiki-iwa
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Edofuro
  
  15:30
  
  120min
  
  “Jinseikan ga kawaru yado Koko kara” means “The hotel where your sense of life will change From here.” The hotel has seven natural baths, including a steam bath, that are known collectively as Edofuro. You’re expected to enter the baths clothed, and follow a predetermined order if you wish to experience the full detox effect.
  
  Address
  - Edofuro
  - Edofuro
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  38min
- All-night Lights
  
  18:30
  
  30min
  
  When you return to mainland, check out another symbol of Tomonoura, the all-night lights. When the lights automatically come on after dark, they reveal a town that looks very different to what it does in the daytime.
  
  Address
  
  33 of the Best Things to Do in Hiroshima
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- FINISH
  
  19:00