Itinerary & Price List December 2021 – May 2022 Guntû is a little hotel floating on the Seto Inland Sea Seasonal delights of nature and cuisine await The sea reflects upon the silver hull like a mirror; inside, during the brisk winter months and the first winds of spring soothing interiors are finished with the finest wood. Calm awaits in one of just 19 cabins and the spacious public areas. as guntû drifts slowly across the Seto Inland Sea. Discover the allure of Setouchi as our ship becomes a part of the region’s serene natural beauty and rich culture̶explor- Enjoy a guntû journey however you wish ing, expressing, and linking together its charms. Relax and feel as one with the scenery outside as the hue of the mountain amid warm décor and a relaxed atmosphere. silhouettes and the water changes from moment to moment. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. guntû crew Evening view from guntû “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 Photos are for illustrative purposes only. 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 bath 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. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. 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). Dining Room Café & Bar Lounge Engawa ・ Born in Yokohama in 1967. Enjoy cuisine prepared according to your personal At the crescent-shaped bar counter, gaze out at Slip o your shoes as you enter this chic, Japanese- The Engawa, on the port side of the Open Deck, ・ Graduated from the Department of Environmental Design at the tastes from a spread of ingredients that changes the scenery across the Open Deck as you choose inspired space with an alcove and sliding doors, is the best place to let the time pass as you please. Tsukuba University School of Art and Design. each day. Morning, mid-day and evening meals are from a diverse menu of drinks. An excellent where the custom-made lounge chairs are designed Enjoy seasonal sweets and snacks beneath guntû’s ・ Established Yasushi Horibe Architect & Associates in 1994. oered in the central Dining Room. selection of Japanese sakes and wine also for comfort. Enjoy delectable Japanese sweets signature gabled roof. ・ Received the 18th Yoshioka Prize for Gallery in Ushiku in 2002. awaits. created by an artisan on the spot. ・ Received the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize (Architectural Design Division) for Charnel Housein Chikurin-ji in 2016. ・ 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 Communal Bath Treatment Room Gym Tucked away o the Dining Room in a separate Contemplate the view o the stern of the ship The special treatment room for Choukoku-Lymph® Five Italian Technogym training machines for area is the six-seat sushi counter. The traditional from the large bathtub window. The bathing treatments includes a bathtub, while the individual strength training, as well as cardio machines orientation is flipped so that the counter faces area also features steam and dry saunas. rooms for Japanese-style “nentai” massage allow such as a cross training and a running machine, the windows and you can enjoy our excellent you to relax in privacy. We provide bodily care are available in the gym. sushi together with the view of the Setouchi tailored to how you feel. seascape. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. 4 ＊ Winter and Spring on guntû Sake & Snacks Sushi Japanese Cuisine Japanese-style Western Cuisine Japanese Confectionaries Cocktail Winter Spring Fresh Ingredients In wintertime, the sea teems with whitefish such as fugu, sawara, As the sea warms and trees begin to bud on the islands, early Enjoy whatever you want, as much as you want. Meals on guntû follow your fancy. and kawahagi. New sake made from the year’s rice harvest is spring brings seafood including ainame and hariika, as well as This is the gastronomic experience guntû has perfected. served beginning in December. Junmai sake made with a fragrant bamboo shoots and other seasonal ingredients. Some Our cuisine uses fresh ingredients caught and cultivated in and around the Seto Inland Sea, prepared according to your tastes. yeast starter is best served warm alongside pickled squid liver. In ingredients are found only in Setouchi. In the lounge, enjoy a Savoring the seasons with every sense through our food is one of the delights of guntû. mid-February, the first sake of spring, freshly bottled in early- selection of Japanese confectionaries that evoke the change of morning brewery rituals, can be enjoyed chilled alongside sushi seasons. Harugasumi (“spring mist”), made from sweetened seasoned with sudachi citrus. Or for a change of taste, try our chestnut paste with the pink tint of cherry blossoms, complements Western cuisine. The creamy and sweet soup made with roe-bearing the elegant fragrance of matcha tea. Absorbing the faint glimmer crab can be paired with Japanese cuisine for a more varied winter of the sea and islands on the Open Deck is a special treat of menu. Savor your favorite food at the Dining Room or Sushi Counter spring voyages. Rosé champagne the soft color of spring or a as you take in the rich colors of the seascape. non-alcoholic cocktail made with Setouchi citrus is the perfect refreshment. Oerings may change based on the season and available ingredients. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. 5 ＊ ＊ guntû’s voyages Winter 2021 – Spring 2022 JR山陽新幹線 OKAYAMA HINASE SANYO SHINKANSEN OKAYAMA HIROSHIMA USHIMADO SHIN-KURASHIKISHIN-KURASHIKI MIZUSHIMA TAMANO FUKUYAMA KASAOKA SHODOSHIMA HIROSHIMA AIRPORT TESHIMA SHIN-ONOMICHI SHIMOTSUI NAOSHIMA HIROSHIMA MIHARA ONOMICHI HONJIMA GREAT SETO BRIDGE TOMONOURA KITAGISHIMA HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA MUKAISHIMA TAKEHARA SHIWAKU TAKAMATSU INNOSHIMA KASAOKA ISLANDS SAKAIDE IKUCHIJIMA ISLANDS MIYAJIMA OMISHIMA ETAJIMA TAKUMA MARUGAME YUGEJIMA OSAKI-KAMIJIMA BAY KURE HAKATAJIMA NŌMIJIMA KAMI-KAMAGARIJIMA NIO KAGAWA YAMAGUCHI SETOUCHI SHIMANAMI KAIDO FUNAORI SETO OSHIMA STRAIT IWAKUNI ONDO STRAIT SHIMOKAMAGARIJIMA AKINADA TOBISHIMA KURUSHIMA KAIKYO BRIDGE KURAHASHIJIMA KAIDO KURUSHIMA STRAIT IMABARI KUTSUNA ISLANDS Simply savor the passage of time YANAI OBATAKE STRAIT A guntû voyage is calm and unhurried. YASHIROJIMA Particularly during the winter and spring, we focus on time spent aboard the ship. EHIME Step out from the warmth inside to feel the invigorating chill of the winter sea. Enjoy scenery and flavors unique to this season on guntû. KAMINOSEKI This catalog introduces ten cruise routes, including seven all-new voyages. IWAISHIMA All voyages depart at 4:30 PM and return to port at 11 AM. This season, we have scheduled additional four-day voyages, which oer a longer time to enjoy guntû’s unhurried style of travel. Consider how you would like to spend your time when choosing a course and departure date. 6 Departure Calendar ( From December 2021 – February 2022 ) About symbols on the calendar / 2 night cruise routes 3 night cruise routes 2021 December 2022 January February Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 31 Schedule Drifting route Central route Westward route 8th (2 nights, 3 days) Miyajima and Omishima P9 5th