A Cruise & Trek to Unearth the Origins of Japan

Uncover the story of Japan’s origin in Nushima, a place steeped in the myth of the birth of the nation as told in Japan’s oldest history book. Explore it from both land and sea through the cruise circumnavigating the island and upon its shores.

In combination with a lively retelling of the myth by a local guide residing in Nushima, experience a remarkable lunch using Nushima’s fresh fish at a restaurant in its fishermen-town.

Highlights

• The Onokoro Cruise

You will begin the excursion by listening to the tale of the birth of nations told via a picture-story show handcrafted by your guide, a local fisherman. After which you will board a fishing boat alongside him for a lap around Nushima (or half a lap depending on the current waves) where the myth is set. The myth takes on a sense of reality as you approach the Kamitate-Gamiiwa, the symbol of the myth and the Anaguchi, which is said to be the entrance to the underworld.

• Take Pleasure in a Lunch Featuring Fresh Local Seafood

Enjoy fresh seafood at a restaurant frequented by local fisherman where you can try Ryoushi-Meshi (fisherman-dishes).

• Nushima Trekking

This is a trekking tour around the Nushima Island. You will visit Onokoro Shrine then head off to see Kamitate-Gamiiwa from the coast. From the landside view you can clearly see a heart-shaped hollow in the rock.