A Journey to Feel Setouchi from the Sea
Launch of the "Tomo no Ura Adventure Cruise" Project

　The Hiroshima Prefecture Eastern Tourism Promotion Council (Chairman: Keisuke Hata), Tomo Skole Corporation (Headquarters: Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture; President: Tatsuhiro Murakami), JTB Corporation (Fukuyama Branch; Branch Manager: Keisuke Hata), Tomo no Ura Fisheries Cooperative (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director: Kozo Hada), and ANxtend Corporation (Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo; President: Tatsuya Abe) will launch an experiential tourism product aimed at expanding passenger traffic to the eastern area of Hiroshima Prefecture and extending stay duration through activities, available online from February 20, 2026 (for use from March 20, 2026).

1. Background and Purpose of the Project

　Tomo Town in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is one of the scenic spots representing the Seto Inland Sea, designated as Japan's first national park, and is the only city in Japan to receive three designations: a Japanese Heritage site and an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. With the opening of the Tomo Future Tunnel in March 2025, access from various areas will improve, and a diverse range of tourists, including foreign visitors to Japan, is expected. This project aims to connect the popular tourist destination of Onomichi with Tomo via maritime routes, allowing visitors to enjoy stays at hot springs in Tomo and the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's islands by high-speed boat, maximizing the appeal of Tomo as a city thriving by the sea, known for its anime and as a sacred place for warriors, enhancing the quality of the tourism experience and extending stay duration, thereby aiming for an increase in the related population and regional revitalization.

2. Roles of Co-Creating Companies and Organizations

・Hiroshima Prefecture Eastern Tourism Promotion Council: Coordination among local stakeholders
・Tomo Skole Corporation: Overall project management, enhancing stay value through bathing, dining, transportation, etc., sales
・JTB Corporation: Planning and development of tourism products, promotion, reservation system (BOKUN) provision
・Tomo no Ura Fisheries Cooperative: Route planning and verification
・ANxtend Corporation: Planning and development of tourism products, operation of high-speed boats, sales, OTA collaboration

3. Product Details *For detailed information on each product, please refer to the separate course guide.

[1] Tomo no Ura Adventure Cruise

Course: Tomo Round Trip (Tomo no Ura ~ Goshiki Rock ~ Benten Island ~ Kofutei Front ~ Tomo no Ura) 5 departures per day (cruise about 25 minutes)
Departure point: Tomo no Ura Fisheries Cooperative Front Pier (Reception: Kofutei Hotel Front; free shuttle between pier and hotel)
Operating days: March 20, 2026 (Friday) – Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Reservation: Starts online on February 20, 2026 (Friday); each trip capacity 12 people
Price: Adults 8,800 yen (tax incl.), Children 4,400 yen (tax incl.)

[2] Onomichi-Tomo no Ura Shuttle Cruise

Course: Onomichi Visitor Pier ~ Tomo no Ura Fisheries Cooperative Front Pier 1 round trip per day (one-way cruise about 40 minutes)
Operating days: March 20, 2026 (Friday) – Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Reservation: Starts online on February 20, 2026 (Friday); each trip capacity 12 people
Price: One-way adults and children 3,800 yen (tax incl.)

[3] Enjoy Crescent Beach Resort Hands-Free

Course: Setoda Pier, Onomichi Visitor Pier, Tomo no Ura Fisheries Cooperative Front Pier ~ Crescent Beach 1 departure per day
Operating days: June 1 – September 30 (no service on the day before and day of Onomichi Sumiyoshi Fireworks Festival)
Reservation: Starts online on February 20, 2026 (Friday); each trip capacity 12 people
Price: One-way adults and children 21,000 yen – 26,000 yen (tax incl.)

[4] Tour of the Town of Tomo Related to Ryoma and the Iroha Maru Sinking Site Guided by the Tomo Ryoma Association

Course: Kofutei Hotel ~ Iroha Maru Exhibition Hall ~ Iroha Maru Sinking Site, Sensui Island, Benten Island ~ Masuya Seiuemon's House ~
Onsen Iroha ~ Fukuzan Temple, Taichoro ~ Kofutei Hotel; "Shamo Nabe" lunch; natural hot spring bathing
Operating days: Irregularly held (about once a month)
Reservation: Starts online on February 20, 2026 (Friday); each trip capacity 12 people
Price: One-way adults and children 19,800 yen (tax incl.)

4. Future Prospects

Through collaboration with various businesses in the Tomo area and surrounding regions, we aim to create and sell new regional attraction experience programs, aiming for high added value in regional tourism, attracting visitors, and revitalizing the region.

5. Contact

ANxtend Corporation (SUIGUN RIB TOURS)
TEL: 080-6590-5336 (8:45-17:45, open year-round) contact@suigunribtours.jp
Tomo Skole Corporation
TEL: 084-982-1123 ofutei@tomo-skole.co.jp

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