Pre Tour 1
Information on the 20th World Rose Convention in Fukuyama 2025 Pre-tour:
Tour to the Setouchi and Sanin regions, including the World Heritage site Miyajima Island, where Rosa sambucina grows
Application Requirements
Application period
From Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Monday, March 31, 2025
Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Highlights
Habitat of the Mountain Rose (Rosa sambucina), a native wild species of Japan, and the World Heritage Site Miyajima. The picturesque islands of the Seto Inland Sea. A course that visits Adachi Museum of Art, ranked No. 1 in the Japanese Garden Rankings and Yuushien Garden. *Journal of Japanese Gardening (USA)
Departure Dates and Duration of this Tour
May 12, 2025 (Mon) / 6 days
[Travel period] May 12, 2025 (Monday) to May 17, 2025 (Saturday)
Introduction of main destinations
Monday, May 12
Gather from various places to a hotel in Hiroshima City
Check in to Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima before dinner. [Map]
Departure Location:
Hiroshima City
Nearest airport:Hiroshima Airport
Nearest bullet train station:JR Hiroshima Station
Tuesday, May 13
Mountain Rose (Rosa Sambucina), endemic to Japan, and the World Heritage site of Miyajima
Itsukushima Shrine
Rosa sambucina native to Miyajima
Among the wild roses native to Japan, it is the largest in terms of leaf size and vine length, often found in sloping forested areas along riversides. These roses vigorously extend shoots and climb trees with sharp, hook-shaped thorns. Their flowers are relatively large, forming expansive corymbose inflorescences. In full bloom, they present a magnificent sight akin to a large white waterfall cascading down the forest surface.
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine, famous for its torii gate floating in the sea, is one of the World Heritage Sites located in Hiroshima Prefecture. It takes a short ferry ride of about 10 minutes from Miyajima-guchi on Honshu to reach the mystical island of Miyajima. Once revered as a sacred island of gods and restricted to human entry, Miyajima is now a popular spot visited by tourists from around the world, with over 4 million visitors annually in recent years.
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street
Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street is located on the way to Itsukushima Shrine and is a popular spot for many tourists. Traditional Japanese-style buildings line the street, offering local specialties, souvenirs, and handicraft shops where you can experience Japan's traditional culture amidst beautiful scenery.
Wednesday, May 14
Cruise around the Setouchi archipelago
Setouchi archipelago Beauty Cruise (Cruiser SEA SPICA)
Cruise in the Seto Inland Sea (Sightseeing Cruiser, Sea Spica)
The deluxe high-speed cruiser SEA SPICA offers a journey around the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. This route from Hiroshima Port to Setoda Port takes about half a day and passes through particularly scenic areas of the Seto Inland Sea, where you can encounter the beauty and charm of the islands. Enjoy the unique landscapes of the islands and the interactions with local people that are distinctive to cruises.
Ondo no Seto
Image provided by :「Hiroshima Tourism Association」
Ondo no Seto is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful scenery and historical value. In particular, there are many historical spots, such as the view from Ondo Ohashi Bridge and Ondo no Seto Park. Ondo no Seto, where you can enjoy sightseeing and historical exploration, is one of Hiroshima Prefecture's most attractive tourist destinations.
Shimanami Kaido
Shimanami Kaido (Setouchi Shimanami Kaido) is a 60-kilometer-long expressway and cycling route connecting Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture, Honshu, to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku. This route connects beautiful islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea and is known for crossing nine bridges. Shimanami Kaido is popular not only for cars but also for walking and cycling, making it a favorite tourist spot, especially among cyclists.
Yoshiumi Rose Park
Located on Oshima Island near Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, along the Seto Inland Sea Shimanami Highway, this rose park was established in 1993. Spanning 2.8 hectares, it showcases around 3,500 roses from 400 varieties, ranging from old to modern types, including the Josephine rose collection. The park features a large lawn and various relaxation areas.
Thursday, May 15
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and One of the largest flower park in western Japan「Tottori Flower Gallery」
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is a historic district located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, preserving buildings from the Edo to Meiji periods. Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery along the Kurashiki River, lined with art museums, museums, traditional crafts shops, and cafes.
Tottori Prefectural Flower park(Tottori Flower Gallery)
Featuring the majestic Mt. Daisen as a borrowed landscape, this is Japan's largest flower park where you can enjoy 2 million flowers of 400 varieties annually. It includes a 1 km roofed corridor allowing visitors to enjoy the park without umbrellas even on rainy days. Inside the corridor centered around the Flower Dome, there are European gardens, Flower Valley, Herb Garden, and Mist Garden. The European garden includes a rose garden with 900 bushes of 190 varieties blooming from mid to late May.
Friday, May 16
The No.1 Garden Rankings in Japan for 21 consecutive years 「Adachi Museum of Art」
Adachi Museum of Art
The gardens of the Adachi Museum of Art have continuously been ranked as Japan's best since 2003 by "The Journal of Japanese Gardening," renowned for its focus on Japanese gardens. Spanning 16 hectares, the site includes a karesansui garden, a moss garden, a pond garden, and a white sand and green pine garden. The museum's collection features modern Japanese paintings by masters such as Taikan Yokoyama and Shoen Uemura, with approximately 20 works by Taikan displayed at any time.
Yuushien Garden
Located on Daikonjima Island in Shimane Prefecture, known for its tree peony production, the 4-hectare Yushi Garden features a pond and circular garden. The garden captures the topography of the Izumo region, including valleys, rivers, lakes, and the waterscape of the Sea of Japan in Okuizumo. It boasts 250 varieties of tree peonies and offers year-round viewing of their flowers. The island is also known for ginseng cultivation, and visitors can savor local cuisine incorporating ginseng within the garden. The park has earned a three-star rating from the French tourist guide, Blue Guide.
Saturday, May 17
Head to Fukuyama for the 20th World Rose Convention
Fukuyama Castle
Built in 1622 by Katsunari Mizuno, a cousin of Ieyasu Tokugawa, Fukuyama Castle is the last notable castle of the Edo period constructed as a defensive stronghold in western Japan. Among its architectural structures, the Fushimi turret and the Sujiganegomon Gate are designated as national important cultural properties. Although the main castle tower was destroyed during the 1945 air raids, it was reconstructed in 1966 as part of the city's 50th anniversary celebrations. In 2022, marking the castle's 400th anniversary, the unique iron-plated exterior was restored, the only one of its kind in Japan.
Go to your own hotel
Tour price(per person)
JPY 298,000
*The travel price shown is for two people using one room.
Additional charge for single room : JPY 40,000
*There are no child rates for this tour.
Itinerary
| Date | Schedule | Meal |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 （Mon） |
Meet at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima (Check-in time: 14:00) : Hiroshima city <Overnight at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima> |
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| May 13, 2025 （Tue） |
Hotel ... pier ~ Miyajima Port === Viewing the wild roses === Walk around Miyajima Island (Itsukushima Shrine, Toyokuni Shrine (Senjokaku), Five-story pagoda, and shopping street) ... Miyajima Port ~ pier ... Prince Hotel
<Overnight at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima> |
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| May 14, 2025 （Wed） |
Hotel pier ~~~ Setouchi Island Beauty Cruise "SEA SPIKA" ~~~ Shimokamagari Island (stroll around the Mitsuse area)～～～ Osakishimojima (stroll around the Mitarai area) ~~~ Setoda Port === Shimanami Kaido === Yoshiumi Rose Park === Imabari city
<Overnight at Imabari Kokusai Hotel > |
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| May 15, 2025 （Thu） |
Imabari === Kurashiki city (Ohara Museum of Art, stroll around Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, etc.) === Tottori Prefectural Flower park (Rose Festival) === Yonago city (overnight stay)
<Overnight at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Yonago > |
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| May 16, 2025 （Fri） |
Yonago City === Adachi Museum of Art (three Michelin stars) === Yuushien Garden ... Rose Competition Judge Sakurako Nagira's "Top 100 Roses" event and stroll around the gardens, including the peony garden === Fukuyama City (overnight stay) <Overnight at Fukuyama New Castle Hotel > |
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| May 17, 2025 （Sat） |
Fukuyama city ... Guide to Fukuyama Castle Museum and the surrounding area *Hotel check-in by your own. |
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*The schedule may change due to changes in transportation schedules, etc.
[Icon Description]
Meals : ○ with Meal / × No Meal B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner
About symbols : ----- Airplanes/JR, === Bus/Taxi, +++++Private railways, ~~~Ship, ...Walking/Individually
Minimum Number of Participants
30 people
Hotel Information (all Western-style twin and single rooms with bath and toilet)
| Area | Hotel Name | Address | Tel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | GRAND PRINCE HOTEL HIROSHIMA | 23-1 Motoujina-machi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City Hiroshima 734-8543, Japan[Map] | +81-82-256-1111 |
| Imabari | Imabari Kokusai Hotel | 2-3-4 Asahi-Cho, Imabari City, Ehime 794-8522, Japan[Map] | +81-898-36-1111 |
| Yonago | ANA Crowne Plaza Yonago | 53-2 Kume-cho, Yonago City, Tottori 683-0824, Japan[Map] | +81-859-36-1111 |
| Fukuyama | Fukuyama New Castle Hotel | 8-16 Sannomaru-cho Fukuyama City Hiroshima 720-0066, Japan[Map] | +81-84-922-2121 |
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
List of bus companies used by this tour
Chugoku Bus Co., Ltd.
Tour conductor
A tour conductor and interpreter-guide will accompany you throughout the entire journey from Hiroshima to Fukuyama. A specialist in flowers will also accompany you during the garden visits.
Items included in the tour price
- Transportation as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation fee
- Meals listed in the itinerary (5 mornings, 4 lunches, 5 evenings)
- Admission fee listed in the itinerary
- The cost of local staff
The above fees will not be refunded even if some of the fees are not used due to the customer's convenience.
(Date of quotation:June 7, 2024)
Items Not Included in the tour price
Apart from the above, the tour price does not include expenses that are typically necessary for participation.
These include:
Transportation expenses (from your home to the meeting/dismissal locations)
Personal expenses (such as meals not specified in the itinerary, telephone charges,
shopping expenses, etc.)
Optional domestic travel accident insurance
Medical expenses for injury or illness
Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned as included in the tour price
In cases where cancellation fees apply (cancellation of the travel contract by the customer)
Customers may cancel the travel contract by paying the following cancellation fees, calculated from the day before the start of the trip:
From 20 days (for day trips, from 10 days) to 8 days before the start of the trip:20% of the priceFrom 7 days to 2 days before the start of the trip: 30% of the price
On the day before the start of the trip: 40% of the price
On the day of the trip start (before the trip starts): 50% of the price
Cancellation after the trip starts or no-show: 100% of the price
Before you make the Application
- Please note that the best time to see the flowers may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Please note that we may not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions such as halal or vegetarian on this tour.
- We do not accept requests for shared rooms.
- We cannot accept requests for smoking rooms.
- We cannot accept requests for 3 people to use one room.
- Even if the plan is canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the specified cancellation fee will be charged.