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

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 Handa), and ANxtend Corporation (Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo; President: Tatsuya Abe) have launched an experiential tourism product aimed at expanding passenger traffic to the eastern area of Hiroshima Prefecture and extending stay duration through activities, which will be 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 Japan 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 to visit. This project aims to connect the popular tourist destination of Onomichi with Tomo via maritime routes, allowing visitors to enjoy stays at the hot springs in Tomo and the beautiful islands of Setouchi 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 historical figures, enhancing the quality of the tourism experience and extending stay duration, thereby aiming for an increase in related population and regional revitalization.

2. Roles of Co-creating Companies and Organizations

・Hiroshima Prefecture Eastern Tourism Promotion Council: Coordination with 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 and project verification
・ANxtend Corporation: Planning and development of tourism products, operation of high-speed boats, sales, OTA collaboration

3. Product Details *Please refer to the separate course guide for details on each product.

[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 approximately 25 minutes)
Departure point: Tomo no Ura Fisheries Cooperative Front Pier (Reception: Hotel Kofutei Front - Free shuttle between pier and hotel)
Operating days: March 20, 2026 (Friday) - Operates on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Reservations: Online sales start from 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 approximately 40 minutes)
Operating days: March 20, 2026 (Friday) - Operates on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Reservations: Online sales start from 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 Without Baggage

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 the day of the Onomichi Sumiyoshi Fireworks Festival)
Reservations: Online sales start from 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 Associated with Ryoma and the Iroha Maru Sinking Site Guided by the Tomo Ryoma Association

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

4. Future Prospects

By collaborating with various businesses in the Tomo region and surrounding areas and developing new routes, 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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