We are seeking 10 international participants for a special half-price English tour on Ozushima Island, Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture. 

This tour is available with a special price of ¥7,500 (originally ¥15,000) only on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

A local TV crew KRY, is scheduled to cover the tour, making it a rare opportunity to join at a special rate.

This one-day experience invites participants to explore both the wartime history of Ozushima, a rarely visited part of Japan, and the island’s present-day efforts toward community revitalization.

Ozushima is reached by ferry from Tokuyama Port, a short walk from Tokuyama Station on the JR/ Shinkansen line. The island is home to the Kaiten Memorial Museum and former training sites connected to the Kaiten, Japan’s human torpedoes during World War II.

The tour is led by a unique duo—a local university student who conceived the experience and a former international journalist. Together, they offer another lens on the complex human stories of World War II, complementing a visit to Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Museum. Participants will also learn about local creators who are working to preserve Ozushima’s history while helping shape its future.

In feedback from previous participants, all respondents rated the experience highly, expressing strong satisfaction with both its historical elements and its focus on the island’s present-day revitalization efforts.

Please note: A local TV crew, KRY, is scheduled to cover this tour. Participants will be interviewed or filmed as part of the coverage.

Date

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Fee

¥7,500 (originally ¥15,000)

*Additional ferry fee (¥1,440 per person) is not included in the above price

Number of participants

10 people only

Ideal for

• English-speaking visitors interested in history and culture
• Those interested in wartime memory and local stories
• Visitors curious about regional revitalization and community-led initiatives

Applications will be selected by lottery if they exceed capacity.

Selected applicants will be notified by 5:00 PM (JST) on August 1st.

Apply here

Tour details