March 17, 2026
ANxtend Co., Ltd. (SUIGUN RIB TOURS)
KOTOYA Co., Ltd.
Premium Tour for Inbound Visitors to Experience Setouchi from the Sea
Launch of the "MIHARA Adventure Cruise" Project
ANxtend Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tatsuya Abe) and KOTOYA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative: Taiki Izumi) will launch an experiential tourism product aimed at expanding passenger traffic to the eastern area of Hiroshima Prefecture and extending stay duration through activities, in cooperation with Mihara City. This product will be available for online purchase starting March 24, 2026 (for use from April 1, 2026). Additionally, a new collaborative product with the 100-year-old "Fresh Fish Hosoi" will be developed as "Shimanami Treasure Ship Musubi" and offered in the premium tour.
1. Background and Purpose of the Project
Mihara City in Hiroshima Prefecture is a city where you can enjoy history and food, featuring the "Floating Castle" Mihara Castle and its famous "Octopus Cuisine." Mihara Port has played an important role as a hub for maritime transportation to Shikoku and the islands of Setouchi. However, in recent years, there have been challenges such as a decrease in route users, aging port facilities, and the need to create vibrancy and attractive urban landscapes utilizing the port in the city center. Plans are underway to create a place where people can visit, enjoy, and stay, centered around the port, contributing to tourism promotion through the establishment of new tourist routes and revitalization of Sakishima. This project aims to connect Mihara Port with resort accommodations on the islands of Shimanami Kaido and Rabbit Island (Okunoshima) via maritime routes, maximizing the appeal of the sea as a gateway and enhancing the quality of tourism experiences to extend stay duration, thereby expanding the related population and revitalizing the region.
2. Roles of Co-Creating Companies and Organizations
・ANxtend Co., Ltd.: Planning and development of tourism products, operation of high-speed boats, sales, OTA collaboration
・KOTOYA Co., Ltd.: Planning and development of tourism products, coordination with local stakeholders, promotion, sales
・Mihara City Economic Department Tourism Division: Coordination with local stakeholders
3. Product Details
*For detailed information on each product, please refer to the separate course guide.
[1] Mihara Fox Shrine Visit & Fortune Cruise
＜Reservations accepted until 5 PM the day before use＞
(Includes stamp from Suwa Inari Shrine, fox mask, Mihara daruma)
Course: Mihara Round Trip (Itozaki Shrine - Ko Sakishima Lighthouse - Suwa Inari Shrine) 5 departures per day (cruise approximately 50 minutes)
Departure point: Mihara Port Visitor Pier (Reception: Pier)
Operating days: Scheduled from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - Operates only with prior reservation
Reservations: From March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) - Online sales; each trip limited to 12 people, minimum operation of 2 people
Price: 11,800 yen (tax incl.) for ages 18 and over, 8,850 yen (tax incl.) for ages 17 and under
[2] Shimanami Adventure Cruise & Cycling Tour
＜Reservations accepted until 5 PM on the same day one month before use＞
(Includes English cycling guide, support car (during cycling), long-established "Fresh Fish Hosoi" and "Shimanami Treasure Ship Musubi (3 types)," stamp from Suwa Inari Shrine)
Course: Mihara Port Visitor Pier - Setoda Port 1 departure per day (one-way cruise approximately 40 minutes)
Operating days: Scheduled from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - Operates only with prior reservation
Reservations: From March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) - Online sales; each trip limited to 11 people, minimum operation of 2 people
Price: 87,800 yen (tax incl.) for ages 18 and over, 81,300 yen (tax incl.) for ages 17 and under
[3] Mihara Departure Setoda Adventure Tour (Setoda Port drop-off / bicycle allowed)
＜Reservations accepted until 5 PM three days before use＞
Course: Mihara Port Visitor Pier - Setoda Port 1 departure per day (one-way cruise approximately 40 minutes)
Operating days: Scheduled from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - Operates only with prior reservation
Reservations: From March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) - Online sales; each trip limited to 6 people, minimum operation of 2 people
Price: 14,600 yen (tax incl.) for ages 18 and over, 9,400 yen (tax incl.) for ages 17 and under
[4] Mihara Departure Rabbit Island Tour
＜Reservations accepted until 5 PM the day before use＞
Course: Mihara Port Visitor Pier - Okunoshima 1 round trip per day (one-way cruise approximately 45 minutes)
Operating days: Scheduled from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - Operates only with prior reservation
Reservations: From March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) - Online sales; each trip limited to 12 people, minimum operation of 2 people
Price: 18,880 yen (tax incl.) for adults and children alike
[5] Sakishima "INFINITY SETOUCHI" Charter Cruise
＜Reservations accepted until 5 PM three days before use＞
Course: Individual consultation
Operating days: Individual arrangements
Reservations: From March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) - Accepted at KOTOYA
Price: Negotiable
4. Future Prospects
By collaborating with various businesses in the Mihara region and surrounding areas, such as "Tender Cruise" that allows direct enjoyment of cruises from large passenger ships calling at Mihara, we aim to create and sell new regional charm experience programs through route development, thereby enhancing the high added value of regional tourism, attracting visitors, and revitalizing the region.
5. Contact
ANxtend Co., Ltd. (SUIGUN RIB TOURS)
TEL: 080-6590-5336 (8:45-17:45) contact@suigunribtours.jp
KOTOYA Co., Ltd.
TEL: 080-6332-0048 info@koto-ya.com
For the PR Times release, click here
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000159507.html
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