Guntû is a luxury hotel floating on the Japan's Seto Inland Sea. Travel Japan unlike any other with our floating hotel.
Guntû – a little hotel floating on the Seto Inland Sea. The ship's name was taken from the local name of a blue crab indigenous to the Setouchi region, in the hope that like this creature, guntû would become one of the subtle delights of the Inland Sea. The silver hull that reflects the sunlight and color of the sea contains 19 wood-paneled cabins and cozy common spaces designed by the Japanese architect Yasushi Horibe.
Relax aboard this ship resembling a Japanese ryokan that blends into the gentle scenery of Setouchi, filled with special pleasures ranging from a dining experience of “what you want, as much as you want,” the cozy six-seat sushi bar with a view of the sea, and a Japanese confectionary at the Lounge, to the communal baths with hinoki cypress bathtubs and saunas. Guntû accommodates guests in 19 cabins with four suite styles.
All 19 wood-paneled cabins are designed by architect Yasushi Horibe, known for his Japanese-style homes, and feature terraces placed close to the surface of the sea. the Setouchi seascape, the experience of being aboard is like staying at a friend's elegant guest house. The bow of the ship is exclusively reserved for the guntû Suite. This is the only cabin with forward-facing windows.
Enjoy guntû at its best in this special space as you take in the view ahead and gliding past both sides. At the Lounge located in the stern, the tea master serves you matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at a table with chairs. The sweets are supervised by Joichiro Kita from Nara's Kashiya, and use ingredients carefully grown from scratch. You can also spend quiet time reading books from the library while enjoying a drink of your choice.
At the Café & Bar, you can enjoy original cocktails inspired by impressions of various islands while soaking in the scenery ahead on the Open Deck under guntû's unique gable roof. Supervised by Nobuo Sakamoto of the sushi restaurant Nobu at Awajishima, the cozy six-seat sushi bar features a view of the ever-changing scenery outside.
Delight in the delicate yet profound flavor of the local fish served with citrus, and savor subtle differences resulting from the location and season of the catch. Guntû's Western cuisine is based on the nostalgic Japanese style of Western dishes known as yoshoku, prepared simply but with great care. Enjoy guntû's original yoshoku dishes such as seafood croquettes and stew made from Setouchi ingredients.
You may order small portions from this menu along with Japanese cuisine. Kenzo Sato from Shigeyoshi, a venerable restaurant in Tokyo, supervises Japanese cuisine. Select your favorite ingredients from a selection of fresh fish and meat from the Setouchi region, 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.
Soak in the scenery of Setouchi as you unwind in the hinoki cypress bath, or practice yoga on the Open Deck whenever you please. Enjoy the special relaxation only possible during a guntû journey on the sea. The spa area features treatment rooms, communal baths with saunas, a salon and a gym with Technogym equipment. For relaxation, original treatment and massage menus have been prepared to meet the mood and physical condition of each and every individual. Image Credit: guntû ガンツウ Video Credit: guntû
a. 浦崎町1364-6 Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima, Japan 7200551
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