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SETOUCHI ROAMING A small inn floating in the Seto Inland Sea. That is the concept of guntû. Setouchi, as people call the Seto Inland Sea, that guntû traverses is in Western Japan, a beautiful archipelago of islands woven together and is the destination of a new Japanese luxurious journey. With 7,230km shoreline and 23,203km 2 area, it is the largest inland sea in Japan. With 700 islands floating in a calm sea, it is a beautiful and mysterious place. From ancient times, it was a place for marine traffic coming and going, ships from Tokyo and Osaka connecting Eastern and Western Japan and foreign trading ships. History gives examples of events such as the existence of the greatest Japanese pirates and footprints of visits of Korean delegations and foreign missionaries. Guntû as an inn was conceived to pass time upon the sea while enjoying the nature and culture of Setouchi. Please let yourself blend into the gentle scenery of Setouchi and relax in this space resembling a Japanese inn ryokan. 4
ACCOMODATIONS Guntû has prepared 19 cabins with four suite styles. All 19 wood decorated cabins designed by architect Yasushi Horibe known for his Japanese style homes are suites with a terrace placed close to the surface of the sea. As the floating inn blends into the Setouchi seascape, the experience is like being at a friend s refined guest house. You can relax as one with the rustic view of Setouchi, and it becomes a refreshing space, wrapped in the comfort of the wood. 5
TERRACE SUITE (14 cabins) In this cabin, the sitting area on the sea side gives the feeling of being close to the water. The glassed-in bathroom located along the terrace makes for an enjoyable bath time, regardless of the weather, with a sense of being one with the sea. 6
MAIN FEATURES BATH TERRACE SOFA Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin) Sofa MINI BAR Writing Desk Terrace CLOSET Bath Minibar / Wine Cellar WC BED ipad Pro Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker Complimentary Wi-Fi TERRACE SUITE (Approximately 50 m²) 7
TERRACE SUITE With Open-Air Bath (2 cabins) In this cabin with a view of Setouchi beyond the window from the sofa, the sea feels the closest when gazing straight at the horizon from your bed. An open-air bath has been provided for relaxing in comfort as if you are still in the cabin. 8
OPEN - AIR BATH SOFA BED MINI BAR TERRACE SHOWER CLOSET WC MAIN FEATURES Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin) Sofa Writing Desk Terrace Open-Air Cypress Bath Minibar / Wine Cellar ipad Pro Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker Complimentary Wi-Fi TERRACE SUITE WITH OPEN-AIR BATH (Approximately 50 m²) 9
GRAND SUITE (2 cabins) Grand Suite has the largest terrace of the four cabin types. While soaking in the open-air bath on the spacious terrace, it is possible to monopolize the beautiful panorama of Setouchi in this cabin. 10
OPEN - AIR BATH DAYBED MAIN FEATURES SHOWER TERRACE Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin) Sofa Writing Desk T V Terrace with Daybed Open-Air Cypress Bath Minibar / Wine Cellar CLOSET WC BED ipad Pro Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker Audio Tekne Sound System AUDIO MINI BAR SOFA Television Complimentary Wi-Fi GRAND SUITE (Approximately 80 m²) 11
THE guntû SUITE (1 cabin) The bow of the ship is exclusively The guntû Suite. This is the only cabin with a forward view of the scenery ahead. While gazing at the view sliding by in the front and on the sides, you can enjoy guntû at its best in this special space. 12
OPEN - AIR BATH DAYBED MAIN FEATURES TERRACE Simmons Beds (Hollywood Twin) Sofa SHOWER BED SOFA Writing Desk Terrace with Daybed AUDIO Open-Air Cypress Bath Minibar / Wine Cellar ipad Pro CLOSET T V Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker WC MINI BAR Audio Tekne Sound System Television SOFA Complimentary Wi-Fi THE GUNTÛ SUITE (Approximately 90 m²) 13
DINING Enjoying what you want, and as much as you want. This is one of the basic concepts of guntû hospitality. In the dining area, we provide ingredients from different areas covering east and west Setouchi, depending on the weather and mood of the day. You will encounter jewel-like ingredients that our chefs cook to meet your preferences. The best ingredients for every type of cuisine. The simplicity and refinement are the cornerstone of our cuisine. While floating on the sea, you will take pleasure in the luxury of exceptional dining. 14
JAPANESE CUISINE Dining Room Kenzo Sato from Shigeyoshi, a restaurant of long standing in Tokyo, supervises Japanese cuisine. Select your favorite ingredients from fresh fish and meat from the Setouchi area, and it will be cooked as you wish, anything from sashimi to broiled fish. The head chef will present his special of the day for your selection. 15
SUSHI Sushi Bar Supervised by Nobuo Sakamoto of the sushi restaurant Awajishima Nobu in Hyogo. At the sushi bar with a unique view of the ocean, something you can not experience elsewhere, you can enjoy the delicate yet profound flavor of the local fish differing typically according to the location and season of the catch. 16
JAPANESE STYLE WESTERN CUISINE Dining Room Guntû s Western style cuisine, based on nostalgic Japanese style Western dishes, is prepared simply but with great care. Please experience guntû s original Japanese style Western cuisine made from Setouchi ingredients such as seafood croquets and stew. You can order small portions from this menu along with Japanese cuisine. 17
COFFEE & DRINKS Café & Bar / Lounge At the Café & Bar, you can enjoy original cocktails reflecting the image of the various islands while viewing the scenery ahead on the open deck under guntû s unique gabled roof. At the lounge located in the stern, you can spend quiet time reading books from the library while enjoying a drink of your choice. 18
JAPANESE STYLE VERANDA The Engawa The Engawa is a Japanese traditional style of veranda found in temples and houses. From olden times, Japanese people have spent their favorite time on the Engawa, lost in thought while sipping tea and gazing at rock gardens. Dressed in yukata with your favorite snacks and sake by your side, you can experience how time flows in Japan. 19
TEA CEREMONY EXPERIENCE Lounge The tea master serves you matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at a table with chairs. The sweets using ingredients carefully grown from scratch are supervised by Joichiro Kita from Nara s Kashiya. These sweets are prepared in front of you in the traditional manner, an unusual style of presentation in this day and age. 20
RELAXATION & FITNESS The spa area includes treatment rooms, communal baths, saunas and a gym. For relaxation, original treatment and massage menus have been prepared to meet the mood and physical condition of each and every individual. Choukoku-Lymph Treatments; a slow and deep method while warming your body on a bedrock mat. From a facial to the entire body, total care is available. Japanese style massage Nentai eases your body distortions and tension, and with the approach best suited to you, it aims to nurture a healthy state. These appointment only beauty and bodywork sessions are normally available in the treatment rooms. In addition, body-work procedures are also available in The guntû Suite, Grand Suites and Terrace Suites. 21
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EXPLORATIONS Landing on islands along the ship s route using original speed boat, you have a chance to visit places not normally available for sightseeing. Taking walks through the quiet morning along lanes with the remains of old houses, experiencing fishing from small fishing boats or at times, observing the fireworks and festivals. Gain firsthand knowledge of the local lifestyle and atmosphere. 23
guntû S ROUTE After departing Hiroshima s Onomichi City from the home port of Bella Vista Marina, without docking at any ports, guntû roams Setouchi and anchors in an island s silhouette at night. We offer more than 10 routes that are eastbound, westbound, and central. Following are examples of eastbound and westbound routes. *Changes may occur depending on the weather. 24
EASTWARD ROUTE A Typical Route (4 Days 3 Nights) WESTWARD ROUTE A Typical Route (3 Days 2 Nights) A route to experience the attraction of the old and the new Setouchi. Pass under the 13km long Great Seto Bridge, and watch the fantastic landscape of an industrial complex lighting up the night s darkness. Visit art on islands such as Naoshima as well as touring an old-time soy sauce storehouse or viewing a ritual fire. A route to experience the romance of history. Visit one of the Japanese World Cultural Heritage sites, Itsukushima Shrine, while exploring the old streets of Miyajima Island. Guntû passes through narrow island channels, which served as the base of the pirate Murakami who cultivated Japanese ship piloting. 25 Red Pumpkin Yayoi Kusama, 2006 Naoshima Miyanoura Port Square
SHIP NAME: guntû Taken from guntu, the nickname of the blue crab found in Setouchi. Accordingly, the ship features the rich delicacies of Setouchi traditions and culture and will be loved forever by passengers as well as the locals. Such are the thoughts behind the name. Also, the circumflex above the u (û) is to link the ship s hull to the symbolic form of the gabled roof. 26
ESSENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS Total Weight Total Length Total Width Main Engine Cruising Speed Passenger Capacity : : : : : : 3,013 tons 81.2 meters 13.75 meters 2 water cooled three-phase induction motors 10 knots 38 (Guest Number) STEAM SAUNA BATH DRY SAUNA BATH * = OPEN- AIR BATH 27
ACCESS Bella Vista Marina 1349-15 Urasaki-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima TIME EXAMPLES BY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION By Shinkansen Bullet Train TOKYO FUKUYAMA / 3.5 hours SHIN OSAKA FUKUYAMA / 1 hour INQUIRY From Fukuyama Station by car approx. 40 minutes Tel: +81 3 6823 6055 e-mail: info@sltravel.co.jp By Air HANEDA AIRPORT HIROSHIMA / 1.5 hours From Hiroshima Airport by car approx. 1 hour KANAZAWA FUKUYAMA HIROSHIMA AIR PORT SANYO EXPRESSWAY ONOMICHI IC SANYO SHINKANSEN SANYO LINE FUKUYAMA WEST IC JR ONOMICHI STATION JR FUKUYAMA STATION ONOMICHI MATSUYAMA HIROSHIMA TOKYO KYOTO SHIMANAMI KAIDO EXPRESSWAY BELLA VISTA MARINA OSAKA 28
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