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Itinerary & Price List June – November 2021 Guntû is a little hotel floating on the Seto Inland Sea Since October 2017, guntû has roamed the Seto Inland Sea The sea reflects upon the silver hull like a mirror; inside, soothing interiors are finished with the finest wood. Calm on a journey to rediscover Setouchi’s delights. awaits in one of just 19 cabins and the spacious public areas. Discover the allure of Setouchi as our ship becomes Encounters with people, with landscapes, with cuisine. a part of the region’s serene natural beauty and rich cul- A guntû journey is one of a kind. ture̶ exploring, expressing, and linking together its charms. Relax and feel as one with the scenery outside as the hue of the mountain silhouettes and the water changes New discoveries and encounters await on every route, from moment to moment. in every season, and every time you come aboard. We look forward to sharing an exhilarating time with you. guntû crew Seto Inland Sea “Setouchi Roaming” This is one of the concepts behind guntû voyages. After de- parting from the home port of Bella Vista Marina in Onomichi, without docking at any ports, guntû roams Setouchi and an- chors alongside island silhouettes at night. To go ashore on islands alongside the ship’s route and see local lifestyles and cultures, our guests take dedicated speed boats designed by guntû’s architect, Yasushi Horibe. guntû Speed Boat 2 About suites The guntû Suite Grand Suite Terrace Suite with Open-Air Bath Terrace Suite ［ 1 cabin, approx. 90m2 / 969 ft2 ］ ［ 2 cabins, approx. 80m2 / 862 ft2 ］ ［ 2 cabins, approx. 50m2 / 538 ft2 ］ ［ 14 cabins, approx. 50m2 / 538 ft2 ］ The bow of the ship is exclusively reserved for The guntû Suite. The Grand Suite has the largest terrace of the four cabin types. This cabin has the bed that is closest to the window, giving you This cabin’s seaside sitting area lets you perch at the edge of the This is the only cabin with forward-facing windows. Enjoy guntû While soaking in the open-air bathe on the spacious terrace, you an unobstructed, intimate view toward the horizon. An open-air water. The glassed-in bathroom located along the terrace gives at its best in this special space as you take in the view ahead and can have the beautiful panorama view of Setouchi all to yourself.Engawa bath allows you to relax outdoors while still in the comfort of you an enjoyable bathing experience regardless of the weather gliding past both sides your own suite. and creates a sense of being one with the sea. *Guests in the guntû Suite can enjoy one complementary spa treatment (Choukoku-Lymph® treatment or Japanese-style “nentai” massage) per night as part of their stay. 3 Accommodations Outside of your cabin, enjoy a range of services and welcoming wood-decorated spaces throughout the ship. Architect of guntû – Yasushi Horibe “My main concern was that I did not want guntû’s design to overdramatize the distinctive world of Setouchi, but to simply show it as it is. ……Guntû is a space where one can enjoy the luxury of doing nothing, much like the engawa veranda of traditional Japanese buildings” (Yasushi Horibe, guntû , millegraph, 2019, pp. 50-52). ・ Born in Yokohama in 1967. Dining Room Café & Bar Lounge Treatment Room ・ Graduated from the Department of Environmental Design at the Enjoy cuisine prepared according to your personal At the crescent-shaped bar counter, gaze Slip o your shoes as you enter this chic, The special treatment room for Choukoku-Lymph® Tsukuba University School of Art and Design. tastes from a spread of ingredients that changes out at the scenery across the Open Deck as Japanese-inspired space with an alcove and treatments includes a bathtub, while the individual ・ Established Yasushi Horibe Architect & Associates in 1994. each day. Morning, mid-day and evening meals are you choose from a diverse menu of drinks. sliding doors, where the custom-made lounge rooms for Japanese-style “nentai” massage allow ・ Received the 18th Yoshioka Prize for Gallery in Ushiku in 2002. oered in the central Dining Room. An excellent selection of Japanese sakes chairs are designed for comfort. Enjoy you to relax in privacy. We provide bodily care ・ Received the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize(Architectural and wine also awaits. delectable Japanese sweets created by an tailored to how you feel. Design Division) for Charnel Housein Chikurin-ji in 2016. artisan on the spot. ・ Professor at the Graduate School of the Kyoto University of Art and Design. ・ Major works include House in Satsuma, Dr. Norichika Maehara Memorial Museum, House in Izukogen, Keyaki Garden, Hiver Bosque, Library in Asagaya, Charnel House in Chikurin-ji, and Assembly Hall in Kamakurayama. Sushi Bar Engawa Communal Bath Gym Tucked away o the Dining Room in a separate The Engawa, on the port side of the third deck, Contemplate the view o the stern of the ship Five Italian Technogym training machines for area is the six-seat sushi counter. The is the best place let the time pass as you please. from the large bathtub window. The bathing strength training, as well as cardio machines such traditional orientation is flipped so that the Enjoy seasonal sweets and snacks beneath area also features steam and dry saunas. as a cross training and a running machine, are counter faces the windows and you can enjoy guntû’s signature gabled roof. available in the gym. our excellent sushi together with the view of the Setouchi seascape. 4 Summer and Autumn on guntû Open Deck Engawa Fresh Ingredients Western Cuisine Dessert Sake & Snacks Japanese Sweets Enjoy whatever you want, as much as you want. Meals on guntû follow your fancy. Summer Autumn This is the gastronomic experience guntû has perfected. Summer is a season of deep blue skies and glistening seas. Autumn tints the islands with shades of vermillion and yellow, Setouchi is known as a culinary treasure chest, rich in fish and citrus, with many storied local food producers. Enjoy the sight of islands draped in fresh greenery from your and gentle winds drift across the sea as the sun dims. Simple Savoring the seasons with every sense through our food is one of the delights of guntû. cabin or while you bask in a cool breeze on the Open Deck. yet flavorful fish such as mackerel and flatfish satisfy an Summer delicacies include fresh fish such as aji and sanma, autumn appetite. As summer turns to fall, the Engawa is the and succulent vegetables such as junsai and okura. Relax to best place to soak in the slowly changing scenery or a moonlit your heart’s delight as you sip on fresh cocktails or cold sake, night as you savor the best local sakes paired with the chef’s or doze o in your airy cabin while gazing out at the sea. Our choice of side dishes. The handmade kuri-kinton (sweet homemade tokoroten jelly and shaved ice can only be enjoyed chestnut paste) oered in the Lounge is a special autumn treat. during the summer months. 5 A sample itinerary aboard guntû *Routes may change without notice due to weather and sea conditions. Simply enjoy the flow of time. A guntû voyage is a peaceful, relaxing journey. O-ship activities also oer the special and unique opportunity to experience quaint scenes of daily life on Setouchi’s many islands. Here is an example of how to spend time on guntû in order to make the most of your trip. 3-night, 4-day route 2-night, 3-day journey Example of westward route to relax amid World Heritage and timeless island scenery Guntû’s primary routes are 3-day journeys that express the concept of “a little hotel A 4-day route is the best way to enjoy all that guntû has to oer. Guntû sets sail at 4:30 p.m., and returns to port at 11 a.m. on the last day. This means that on a three-day cruise, only the second day gives you a full day to enjoy all the floating on the Seto Inland Sea.” Enjoy the pleasures onboard. A 3-night, 4-day trip is ideal for travelers who want to relax onboard to their heart’s content, as well as those who want to participate in multiple o-ship activities. pleasures of Setouchi in the ship’s refined spaces. O-ship activities take place in the 1st Day 2nd Day 3rd Day 4th Day morning or afternoon of the second day. 3：00 p.m. Check-in starts at Setouchi Lounge 6：30 a.m. O-ship activity: 8：00 a.m. Western breakfast at the Dining Room 7：00 a.m. Morning bath at the Spa’s communal bath (Bella Vista Marina) A morning walk around Miyajima 10：00 a.m. Japanese confectionaries and matcha 8:00 a.m. Japanese breakfast at the Dining Room 4：30 p.m. Departure from Bella Vista Marina, 9：00 a.m. Japanese breakfast at the Dining Room green tea at the Lounge 10:00 a.m. After packing, look back on your journey Welcome champagne on the Open Deck 12：30 p.m. Lunch at the Dining Room 12：30 p.m. Lunch at the Sushi Bar to taste various at the Lounge 5：30 p.m. Octopus purchase oshore at Mihara Setouchi whitefish 3：00 p.m. 60-minute Japanese massage course 11:00 a.m. Arrival at Bella Vista Marina 7：00 p.m. Dinner at the Dining Room, 3：30 p.m. O-ship activity: 5：00 p.m.
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