A premium 2-day/1-night tour to feel the town of Mikuni Minato, which prospered with Kitamae-Ships.
Mikuni Minato, one of Japan’s most prosperous trading ports for Kitamae-bune, has been in existence for over 1,000 years. In this tour, you will spend a day in Mikuni Minato as a person or family member related to Kitamae-bune, a prosperous and emotional town since the Edo period.
The Kitamae Ship is the root of the story.
Mikuni Minato has a history of more than 1,000 years as a center of trade on the Sea of Japan. During the Edo period (1603-1867), it flourished as a port of call for Kitamae-bune, and many merchants and sailors came and went. Remnants of this history and culture can still be seen in the townscape and festivals. In this tour, you will visit Mikuni Minato from various angles, which is colored by the history and culture of the Kitamae-bune. Please come to Mikuni Minato for a trip to the Kitamae Ship culture. A special experience awaits you in this port town steeped in history and tradition.
Tour Features
Cruise and city stroll to get to know Mikuni Minato
Take a cruise ship and see Mikuni Minato from the sea. Take a walk in the town, which still retains the atmosphere of those days. You can feel the atmosphere of those days in the streets of commerce, the street of prayer, the flower street, and the warehouses of the Mikuni Festival floats.
*You can enjoy a comfortable stroll using “iino” a mobility vehicle with voice guidance in multiple languages.
Participate in a ritual to pray for a life-threatening voyage
Visitors can experience a special prayer service at Mikuni Shrine to pray for the safety of those embarking on the voyage of their lives and the success of their business.
Special Heartfelt Dinner
Special dinners utilizing local ingredients.
Hotel renovated from a historic townhouse
Stay overnight at a machiya hotel in a renovated building that has remained from the Edo period
Attractive Activities
Bonsai making, lantern making, Japanese musical instruments. There are many fascinating activities that can be enjoyed even after the tour is over.
Plan Details
Plan 1
Mikuni Minato/Kitamae Stream and Local Exchange Type Special Tour
October 5-6, 2024 and October 6-7, 2024 only
Board a cruise ship and see Mikuni Minato from the sea – Tour around the town – Prayer path, Mikuni Festival float warehouse (using iino, a mobility vehicle with voice guidance in multiple languages), tea and Japanese sweets in buildings of historical value such as the former Kishinae family, Shamisen appreciation, Japanese cultural experience, Mikuni Festival and Mikuni Bushi, special prayer at Mikuni Shrine, usually Closed to the public, Shinto rituals, a special hearty dinner, and an overnight stay at a machiya hotel for an early morning walk.
Meeting place
Ashihara-onsen Station (Shinkansen) 15：00
Mikuni Station 15：20
Auberge Homachi 15：30
Schedule
| Day 1 | |
| 15：30～ | Mikuni Minato Town Walk (Old Morita Bank, Kishinae Family, Machinokura) |
| 16：30～ | Tojinbo Sunset Cruise |
| 17：50～ | To Mikuni Shrine Test ride of sightseeing mobility vehicles, visit the Mikuni Festival float production site |
| 18：30～ | Special prayer at Mikuni Shrine Urayasu no Mai, Gagaku (ancient Japanese court music) |
| 19：00～ | Go to the Obi no Machi Nagashi venue |
| 20：00～ | Dinner at Uoshiro Restaurant, a national tangible cultural property. Dinner at Uoshiro, a culinary teahouse designated as a national cultural asset. |
| ご宿泊 | Accommodation in Mikuni-cho, a traditional private house for rent You can choose your accommodation. Tsumesho Mikuni Hotel Auberge Homachi Mikuni Minato Ndako |
| Day 2 | |
| 7：00～/8：30～ | Breakfast at each facility (Auberge Homachi only) |
| 8：30～ | Early morning walk in Tojinbo, if desired |
| 10：00～ | Kondo Antique Art Exhibition – Minato-no Art Festival Sightseeing Mobility Test Ride |
| 12：00 | Scheduled to be dismissed |
Plan 2
Mikuni Minato Community Exchange Special Tour
Duration: October 8 – December 20, 2024 2 days 1 night
Cruise ship ride and see Mikuni Minato from the sea – Tour around the town – Prayer path, visit the Mikuni Festival float warehouse (guided and audio guided tour), tea and Japanese sweets in historically valuable buildings such as the former Kishinae family, Shamisen appreciation, Japanese cultural experience, Mikuni Festival and Mikuni Bushi, special prayer at Mikuni Shrine usually closed to the public, Shinto ritual, special dinner with hearty food (including This tour includes a special dinner (including crab dishes), an overnight stay at a machiya hotel, an early morning walk, and a cycling tour of the surrounding area (Tojinbo, Ojima Island, etc.).
Meeting place
Ashihara-onsen Station (Shinkansen) 15：00
Mikuni Station 15：20
Auberge Homachi 15：30
Schedule
| 1日目 | |
| 14：00～ | Tojinbo: Cruise on the Sea of Japan |
| 15：30～ | Walk around Mikuni Minato (Old Morita Bank, Kishinae House, Machinokura, etc.) |
| 17：50～ | Visit Mikuni Shrine |
| 18：30～ | Special prayer at Mikuni Shrine Urayasu no Mai, Gagaku |
| 20：00～ | Dinner French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, crab dishes, sushi, etc. are available for selection. |
| ご宿泊 | Accommodation in Mikuni-cho, a traditional private house for rent You can choose your accommodation. Tsumesho Mikuni Hotel Auberge Homachi Mikuni Minato Ndako |
| 2日目 | |
| 朝食 | Breakfast at each facility |
| 8：30～ | Early morning walk in Tojinbo (cycling is available upon request) |
| 10：00～ | Kondo Antique Art, Nijiya Cafe |
| 12：00 | Scheduled to be dismissed After the tour, please enjoy nearby facilities and experiences. |
Plan 3
Mikuni Minato Special Prayer and Echizen Crab Tour (one-day tour)
Machiaruki in Mikuni Town This is a one-day tour to experience tea ceremony, Japanese sweets, shamisen viewing, special prayer at Mikuni Shrine, which is usually closed to the public, Shinto rituals, and a special hearty dinner (including crab dishes) in buildings of historical value such as the former Kishinae Family.
This is Plan 2 without overnight stay.
About Mikuni Minato Area
To learn more about the Mikuni Minato area, please also see the following article.
Sakai Tabinavi – Tojinbo and Mikuni Minato Course
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