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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.

Stories passed down from the Kitamae Ship.

Mikuni Minato has a history of more than 1,000 years as a center of trade on the Sea of Japan. From the Edo period (1603-1867) to the Meiji period (1868-1912), 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. The retro streetscape, remnants of the hanamachi district, and the Mikuni Festival float warehouse are all reminders of those days.
*You can enjoy a comfortable stroll using “iino” a mobility vehicle with voice guidance in multiple languages.(October 5-7, 2024)

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

Ride on a cruise ship and view the town of Mikuni Minato and the view from Tojinbo from the sea. Tour the Mikuni Festival float warehouse and see the inside of historical buildings such as the former Kishinae family stand side by side. In the town, you can enjoy tea, Japanese sweets, shamisen appreciation, bonsai making, lantern making, and more. At Mikuni Shrine, a “special prayer” will be held in an area normally closed to the public. From November onward, visitors can also taste Echizen crab in season.　

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 – a tour around the town, and enjoy the “Kitamae Stream” held once a year at the same time. Mobility guided tour of the Mikuni Festival floats and the town. (Using iino, a mobility vehicle with voice guidance in multiple languages) At Mikuni Shrine, you will enjoy a special prayer service with gagaku (traditional Japanese court music) and Shinto rituals, a hearty special dinner, and overnight stay at a machiya (traditional townhouse) hotel.　Early morning walk in Tojinbo is also available.

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
7：00～9：30	Breakfast at each facility
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

Take a sightseeing boat from Tojinbo and view the cliffs and the magnificent Sea of Japan from the sea – Stroll around Mikuni Minato Town – Visit the Mikuni Festival float warehouse (guided and audio guided tour), buildings of historical value such as the former Kishinae family, experience Japanese culture (Japanese sweets, shamisen, bonsai, lanterns, etc.) Shinto ritual, gagaku music and dance, “Mikuni-bushi” at the Mikuni Shrine. For dinner, enjoy Echizen crab dishes, etc., and return to Machiya Hotel. In the early morning, you can go for a walk or bike tour around the 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)　

Tour of Mikuni Festival warehouses (guided tour) Walking the streets of buildings of historical value such as the former Kishina Family. At Mikuni Shrine, you can experience Shinto rituals, gagaku (ancient Japanese court music and dance), and Mikuni-bushi (traditional Japanese folk song). For dinner, you can also taste seasonal Echizen crab.

Meeting place

Ashihara-onsen Station (Shinkansen) 15：00
Mikuni Station 15：20
Auberge Homachi 15：30

Schedule

1日目
15：30～	reception
15：40～	Mikuni Minato Town Walk (former Morita Bank, Kishinae Family, Machinokura, float tour, shamisen experience/observation, etc.)
17：50～	Visit Mikuni Shrine
18：00～	Special prayer at Mikuni Shrine Urayasu no Mai, Gagaku
19：00～	Dinner French cuisine, crab dishes, sushi, etc. are available for selection.
21:00	Dismissal Schedule Pick-up and drop-off service will be provided at the station (the same station as the meeting place) on the way back to the hotel.

Detailed conditions, etc.

Meeting place
Ashiharaonsen Station (Shinkansen), Mikuni Station (Echizen Railway)
Reservation Notification
We will contact you within 3 days of your application.
Ages
6 years old and up
Languages
Japanese, English
Cancellation Fee
The following cancellation fees will be charged for cancellations made by the customer after the reservation has been made.
・20% cancellation fee from 8 days to 20 days prior to the start of the tour
・30% cancellation charge from 2 days to 7 days prior to the start of the tour
・40% of cancellation fee 1 day prior to the start of the tour
・50% cancellation fee on the day of cancellation
・100% cancellation fee for no-show or no-show after the start of the tour.
Other
Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.