[Hyogo, Minami Awaji] Nushima Onokoro Cruise - The setting of the "Onokoro Island Legend" - Private tour to see the mysterious rock formations on a real fishing boat with a veteran guide

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• This approximately one-hour tour takes you on a 10-kilometer trip around Numashima Island, also known as "Onokoro Island," which is associated with the creation myth recounted in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Accompanied by a veteran guide, you'll view megaliths and unusual rock formations, such as "Kamitachigamiiwa" and "Shimotachigamiiwa," from the sea. While learning about the creation myth and viewing rocks said to be related to it, you'll also learn about the origins of Onokoro Island, its history, tectonic activity, and the history and fishing industry of Numashima. Numashima Island, where the creation myth of Japan is still alive and well, is surrounded by unique rock formations such as Ame-no-Mihashira and Kamitachigamiiwa, as well as numerous distinctive reefs that can only be seen from the sea. In addition to Onokoro Shrine, the island also boasts numerous other sites linked to the myth, offering plenty of fun activities to enjoy even after disembarking. Fishermen, skilled at navigating the often difficult terrain, plan tours of the surrounding area, incorporating mythology, to promote the charms of the region. A resident who moved to Nushima and loves the area acts as coordinator and guide. The tours provide guidance to an astonishing 300 groups (1,000 people) per year! Enjoy private tours limited to one group per hour. Balancing fishing, the main business, with tourism, offers insights into new community development and increasing the number of people connected to this remote island, which is experiencing a continued decline in population and a loss of vitality. Are the fishermen a little tough-looking? No, they're actually very kind. Please feel free to talk to them. ■Experience Schedule ① From 9:10 (Please board the Numashima Kisen departing from Habu Port at 9:00. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes) Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes) Returning and disembarking (approx. 5 minutes) ② From 10:40 (Please board the Numashima Kisen departing from Habu Port at 10:30. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes) Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes) Returning and disembarking (approx. 5 minutes) ③ From 12:05 (Please board the Numashima Kisen departing from Habu Port at 11:55. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes) Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes) Returning and disembarking (approx. 5 minutes) *Group guests will need especially long to travel and get on and off the boat.