Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises Co., Ltd. (2024.11.11) Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises Co., Ltd. MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES announces the launch of a one-of-a-kind shore excursion tour in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and local port and tourism bureaus In addition to a special taste of carefully selected gourmet food from popular ports of call, you can also join the masters We offer experiences unique to Mitsui Ocean Cruises, such as walking the Shikoku pilgrimage route and visiting temples. Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Tsunemichi Mukai, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), which operates the cruise brand MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES (hereinafter referred to as Mitsui Ocean Cruises), has been providing cruise cruises for 140 years. I continued. This rich history has led Mitsui Ocean Cruises to partner with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Port Bureaus, and Tourism Bureaus to develop unparalleled expertise and insight into diverse regions across Japan. From December of this year, we will be operating with two vessels, Nippon Maru and MITSUI OCEAN FUJI (hereinafter referred to as Mitsui Ocean Fuji), offering even more innovative shore excursions.
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Japan is also the country with the most cruise ports in the world. There are approximately 100 ports where foreign-flagged cruise ships can call, and the number rises to 150 ports when domestic-flagged cruise ships are included. Mitsui Ocean Cruises operates both relatively small cruise ships, and its large number of ports allows it to create an attractive array of shore excursions and activities for its customers. Comment from Sae Ichikawa (Director of Destination Experience Group, Sales Strategy Department): Japan has a variety of ports, and by thinking about experiences that can only be achieved on a small cruise ship, we are able to create special experiences that are unique to our company while meeting the needs of our customers. To make your port experience even more exciting, Mitsui Ocean Cruises’ shore excursion team collaborates with MLIT and port and tourism bureaus nationwide to create special and memorable shore excursions. We are delivering. We are also honored to work with the people of each port of call to support the economies of ports across the country and contribute to local communities. MLIT is working to create high-quality shore excursion programs in order to promote the sustainable development of domestic ports and revitalize local areas through cruise tourism, and as part of this effort, we have partnered with Mitsui Ocean Cruises to create even more attractive programs. We are collaborating to enhance shore excursions. Comment from Yusuke Hayashi, Director of Cruise Promotion Office, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT): Cooperation with Mitsui Ocean Cruises will play an important role in developing a high-quality shore excursion program. We have high expectations for Mitsui Ocean Cruises’ efforts to enhance its tour offerings at ports of call and develop tour programs at new ports. In addition to MLIT’s efforts, ports across the country are supported by proactive and knowledgeable port and tourism authorities. Through collaboration with these local experts, Mitsui Ocean Cruises offers a wide variety of shore excursions that offer innovative and authentic experiences. Introducing some of the tours developed together with the region: Fugu restaurant lunch and Usuki castle town sightseeing (Beppu) : Tour the Usuki Stone Buddha statues located in the southeastern part of Oita Prefecture. There are 60 stone Buddha statues in existence, 59 of which are designated as national treasures. Enjoy the spectacular sight of numerous stone Buddha statues lined up. Afterwards, enjoy a popular puffer fish lunch, and then take a walk around the castle town, stopping at the Usuki Castle ruins, the former Usuki feudal lord Inaba family residence, and the Nogami Yayoko Literary Museum, allowing you to fully enjoy the history and culture of Usuki. Rented out from the famous restaurant Micchan! The secret story of the birth of okonomiyaki and a course on how to eat it (Hiroshima) : Speaking of Hiroshima’s soul food, it’s okonomiyaki. Exclusively for customers aboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji, you can enjoy okonomiyaki at the long-established okonomiyaki restaurant “Micchan Sohonten,” which is loved by Hiroshima residents. At Micchan, where there is usually a line, you can enjoy the authentic taste of okonomiyaki while listening to the history of okonomiyaki and how to eat it. Walking with the Gurus Pilgrimage No. 82 Nekoji Temple and Ritsurin Garden (Sakaide): Experience the Shikoku Pilgrimage by walking with your guide along the approximately 550 meter pilgrimage path to Nekoji Temple. The Pilgrimage Route is still very attractive, with many traces of the old path still remaining. While walking along the same path that Kobo Daishi once walked, you can listen to the guide’s explanation and enjoy the pilgrimage experience. At Nekoji Temple, you will learn the formal way of visiting the temple on the pilgrimage route with a monk guide. Afterwards, we will visit Ritsurin Park, which was the garden of the feudal lord during the Edo period and has been designated as a “Special Place of Scenic Beauty.” Enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden. Zentsuji ~Special Information~ (Sakaide): A monk will guide you through the grounds of Zentsuji Temple, known as the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, including the South Gate, the five-storied pagoda, the Kondo Hall, and the Buddhist altar. The five-storied pagoda, which has been designated as a nationally important cultural property, will be specially opened for Mitsui Ocean Fuji customers to provide them with a once-in-a-lifetime valuable experience. Comment from Mayumi Hayashi, Chief of Port Reconstruction Division, Civil Engineering Department, Kochi Prefecture: Collaborating with Mitsui Ocean Cruises to explore ways to enjoy the region is not only a fun endeavor, but also a valuable opportunity to envision the future of the region and actively shape it. This shore excursion tour will be implemented from Mitsui Ocean Fuji’s debut cruise starting December 1st. Mitsui Ocean Fuji, with a passenger capacity of 458 passengers and a gross tonnage of 32,477 tons, is a new ship under the new cruise brand Mitsui Ocean Cruises, and is Japan’s first cruise ship with all suite cabins. We will take you on a beautiful voyage through Japan, where you will experience a diverse and deep culture, delicately flavored cuisine, beautiful nature, exciting ports of call, and encounters with a variety of people. About MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES: Mitsui Ocean Cruises is a brand of Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises, Ltd., a member of the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group, Japan’s oldest cruise company. We operate the cruise ship “Nippon Maru” and will begin operating the MITSUI OCEAN FUJI in December 2024. You can view the ship’s facilities from the ship tour video below. Onboard tour video:
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