Two special cruise routes aboard the SEA SPICA high-speed sightseeing cruiser are set to operate in the Hiroshima area this summer. West Japan Railway Company and Seto Inland Sea Steamship Company are running the popular "Evening Cool Miyajima Sea Worship Sunset Cruise" from July to August 2026, along with a brand-new "Miyajima–Kure Blue Line" short cruise in August 2026.
Evening Cool Miyajima Sea Worship Sunset Cruise
From the deck of the SEA SPICA, passengers can enjoy the beautiful evening scenery of the Seto Inland Sea and a sea-level view of the Itsukushima Shrine torii gate.
Schedule
Departure port options:
- (A) Hiroshima Port – Departs at 6:20 PM
- (B) Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima Pier – Departs at 6:30 PM
The cruise anchors off Miyajima for a sea worship experience from 7:00 PM to 7:15 PM. No landing on Miyajima is included.
Disembarkation port options:
- (A) Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima Pier – Arrives at 7:40 PM
- (B) Hiroshima Port – Arrives at 7:50 PM
Fares
| Passenger | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adults (middle school age and up) | ¥4,500 |
| Elementary school children | ¥1,000 |
| Infants (one per adult, no seat) | Free |
One drink and snack included.
Operating Days
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays from July 10 to August 31, 2026 (some dates excluded)
Miyajima–Kure Blue Line (Short Cruise)
This new route links Kure — home to the Yamato Museum, scheduled for a renovated reopening in April 2026 — with Miyajima, site of Itsukushima Shrine, which marks the 30th anniversary of its World Heritage listing in December 2026. The one-way journey takes approximately 50 minutes, with scenic views of key landmarks along the way.
Schedule
Kure Port → Miyajima Port (passes near the Itsukushima Shrine torii gate)
- 9:35 AM → 10:25 AM
- 1:15 PM → 2:05 PM
- 3:30 PM → 4:20 PM
Miyajima Port → Kure Port (passes near the JMSDF Kure Naval Base)
- 10:30 AM → 11:20 AM
- 2:10 PM → 3:00 PM
- 4:25 PM → 5:15 PM
Fares
| Passenger | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adults (middle school age and up) | ¥3,000 |
| Elementary school children | ¥1,500 |
| Infants (one per adult, no seat) | Free |
Passengers traveling on the Kure Port → Miyajima Port route are also required to pay the Miyajima Visitor Tax (¥100) separately.
Operating Days
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays from August 1 to August 31, 2026
For more details on both cruises and the SEA SPICA, visit the Seto Inland Sea Steamship website:
https://setonaikaikisen.co.jp/simatabi/
