Chubu | Nature observation, tumulus, Arts, Kobo trails tou…
Nature observation, tumulus, Arts, Kobo trails tour of Sakushima
・A local guide living in Nishio City will accompany you in Sakushima.
・You can be away from the hustle and bustle of the town and enjoy the nature of the island feeling the sea breeze.
・You will have special experiences by viewing seasonal flowers and walking on Kobo pilgrims' trails with many old and new little hokoras(little temples). You can really feel the beauty of nature in Sakushima.
・You can feel the history at the ancient burial mounds that shows the prosperity of this island.
・If you like taking photos , this is the place to come! The picturesque island with arts.
・Sakushima surrounded by the sea offers wonderful seafood dishes. So, enjoy it for lunch.
・You can interact with locals and meet cats living on the island.
■Sakushima is the largest manned island in Mikawa Bay, Sakushima prospered in the olden days of sail boats, during the Edo period, when merchant ships named Sengokubune traveling along the Mikawa Bay would dock at its port while waiting for a favorable wind.
The town center flourished with the bustling sea activity including fishing. But in recent years the population has declined and only 250 people live here. Sakushima started the island revitalization project in 1995 with outdoor arts that they make use of the rich nature of the island. Today, it has become a popular destination and approximately 100,000 tourists can come to seek out the nature, art and gourmet food of the island.
The history of Kobo on Sakushima began around the 5th year of the Taisho era when 88 small Kobo temples were built. Over time, many of them were abandoned and decadent.
But the art project started to renovate them in 2009. With the help of art, they were reborn.
Now you can experience 88 Kobo temples pilgrimages to follow the Kobo trails.
The nature of Sakushima shows various appearances in each season. Plums and cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and hydrangea and marvel-of-peru bloom in summer.
In fall, the chestnut tigers, known as migrating butterflies, appear and there are sasanqua roads in winter. Black kites, seagulls, and creatures living on the rocky shore coexist with the nature of the island, creating such a beautiful landscape that cannot be seen in towns.
Chubu
about 8 hours
2 Participants
Pay when you book(credit card only)
5 days prior to the activity/tour.
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<Meeting point and address>
MEITETSU(Nagoya Railroad) Nishio Station in front of the ticket gate
(Nishio Station, 4-18 Sumiyoshicho, Nishio, 445-0851 Aichi, JP)
【SCHEDULE】
8:20 Meet at Nishio Station Guide meet you
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8:40 About 30 minutes by bus from Nishio
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9:08 Isshiki Sakushima Port
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9:30 Departure to Sakushima About 30 minutes by ferry
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10:00～12:00
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Arriving at Sakushima West Port, Nature observation, tumulus, arts, Kobo trails tour starts
Ooba House → Black-walled village → Ohirune House → Kobo no koshikake → Yamanokamitsuka tomb→ Kobo(Horizon)→Hakusansya shrine→Art(Sky-water-mountain)→ Kobo road → Sakushima kleingarten →Goat's Non and Billy → Seagull Parking
12:30～13:30 Seafood lunch at Ichibei
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13:30～14:40 Free time（Art tour etc.）
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14:50 Departure to Isshiki, Sakushima East Port
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15:35 After arriving at Isshiki, , take a bus to Nishio station for about 30 minutes
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16:05 Arrive at Nishio Station
■A local guide will take you the nature, tumulus, art, and Kobo of Sakushima.
Sakushima offers untouched nature surrounded by old coastlines with rocks, and cliffs and wildflowers.
You can also see the traditional settlements with black walls and narrow winding streets when Sakushima flourished as a fishing village previously.
Sakushima Art works are scattered in the island in harmony with nature. You will have an unforgettable art experience that you can see, touch, climb, and enter ….
You can use your unlimited imagination to feel the art.
In addition, Kobo and shrines scattered throughout the island from the Taisho era also take art elements. By putting it in, it is possible to go around Kobo, which is unique to Sakushima.
For lunch, you will enjoy fresh local seafood dishes that are unique to the island surrounded by the sea.
※There are many unpaved roads in Sakushima. Please come with comfortable walking shoes that might get dirty
※Please bring a hat and parasol on a hot day
※Please be aware that insects will come out as you move in nature.
※Lunch is seafood. If you cannot eat seafood due to allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact us in advance. Prepare substitute meal .
※If you are worried about sea sickness, please bring medicine as you will be on the boat for 30 minutes
※If it rains, the tour will be on foot instead of by bicycle and we will skip some of the art works.
※No refund will be given for the bicycle use, but we will replace it with souvenirs such as "EBISENBEI" (shrimp crackers).
※In the case of stormy weather, ships crossing Sakushima will not function. In that case, the tour will be canceled and the tour fee will be refunded
※If stormy weather is expected in advance, we will contact you the day before to cancel
| Meeting time | 8:20 |
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| Meeting location | MEITETSU(Nagoya Railroad) Nishio Station in front of the ticket gateMAP |
| What to bring | Nothing in particular |
| Operated by | Nishio City Tourism Association |
| Includes | Bus (Nishio Station ⇔ Isshiki Port),Ferry (Isshiki Port ⇔ Sakushima) ,Nekkojuku experience (Including lunch),English speaking guide,insurance |
| Cancellation policy | Until 2 days before: 0% the day before / on the day: 50% After starting and without contact cancellation: 100% |
