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Hiroshima Local guided Hiking Tour&Open-air Tea Ceremony
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A hikinig tour through the crisp morning air of Mt. Futaba, a forest of sacred trees rich in nature. Enjoy the Nodate, open-air tea ceremony performed by a local tour guide on the mountaintops overlooking Hiroshima City and the Seto Inland Sea. This is a morning hiking tour through Mt. Futaba. Admire the majestic and elegant architecture of Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, and learn about the history of the castle town of Hiroshima from the Shinto priests. At Kinko Inari Shrine where more than 100 bright red torii gates are lined, we will trek hike through and visit seven gods. Enjoy the panoramic view of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima at the top of Mt.Futaba. Let's start a special day with the wonderful view and Matcha!
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide fee, Matcha, insurance, an open‐air tea ceremony
Itinerary
[07:30/10:00/13:00] Introduce each other and tour guide will explain the hiking route at the meeting point
[07:50/10:20/13:20] Visit Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine to learn and appreciate important cultural assets
[08:20/10:50/13:50] Visit Kinko Inari Shrine and hike in Mt. Futaba (You need to go up 500 steps.)
[08:45/11:15/14:15] Enjoy a spectacular view of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima from the top of the mountain so that you can see great recovery [09:00/11:35] Get relaxed by Shinrinyoku (forest bathing )
[09:20/12:00/15:00] Experience Nodate, open-air tea ceremony performed by tour guideat the Okumiya Shrine with a spectacular view
[10:30/13:30/16:30] Tour ends at Hiroshima Station.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Off the beaten path
Stephanie was amazing! She kept sharing interesting stories and local trivia. If you are looking for something beyond the standard Atomic Bomb tour, this is it. I would describe it as Hiroshima's hidden-gem tour, and it's definitely something I'd proudly recommend to others.
5Best way to start the day
Stephanie created a very nice experience for us. She is so kind, funny and thoughtful. She shared many interesting details about the shrines we passed, how to show respect to the gods and about Hiroshimas past. The tea ceremony was really special, although the forest bathing was to me, personally (and surprisingly), the best part. It was a little bit (too) expensive, but I totally recommend this activity!
5Amazing! Must do!
Our guide Stephanie was awesome! She explained everything so clearly and thoroughly across the shrines. We loved how she shared little details that would go unnoticed, made the trip fun and interactive through small quizzes and activities. The best part of the tour, in addition to understanding the cultural symbolism, was the forest bathing and the open air matcha tea ceremony at the end. Stephanie is amazing! We loved our time here and will keep coming back to go to all the places she recommended we couldn’t in this trip.
5Fantastic hike
Highly recommend this tour. We had our 13yr old nephew with us and Michiyo kept him engaged. Great to wear your kids out and learn about a temple. Beautiful views at the top.
5Informative Connection to Nature and Temple in the City
Stephanie was a wonderful guide! She was attentive and taught me so much as we hiked. I liked stopping at the small temples along the way and having the opportunity to worship at ones I thought resonated with me. After we reached the top, we took time for “forest bathing” by using our five senses to connect with the nature around us. Shavasana among the trees was a lovely way to rest after the many stairs up. It was certainly healing. The tea ceremony overlooking Hiroshima was our “taste” sense, and I had the opportunity to make the matcha, too. Stephanie took lots of pictures and sent them to me afterward, which I especially appreciated since I traveled alone.
5Great tour with Stephanie
This is a beautiful, peaceful tour in amongst the trees. We enjoyed the knowledge and friendly chat with our guide, Stephanie. The forest bathing was very relaxing and fun. Beautiful spot for the tea ceremony. Thank you for the photos Stephanie. Highly recommend
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point：Pedestrian Walkway on the 2nd floor of Hiroshima Station Access： Follow the Northern exit on 2nd floor Meet your tour guide with Asageshiki sign!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Attractive JAPAN
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You need to go up 500 steps on this hike.
- Travelers 0-5 years old can participate for free.
- More than 10 minutes late to your reservation without any contacts will be automatically cancelled, and 100% of the fee will be charged.
- 5% of the fee will be donated to Futaba Mountain's conservation activities.
How it compares in Hiroshima
- Its from-price is 16% below the median of the 324 experiences we list in Hiroshima.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 324.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima, on Japan's Seto Inland Sea, is a rebuilt river city whose Peace Memorial Park and museum recall the atomic bombing of 1945.
Hiroshima spreads across the delta of the Ōta River, whose channels, bridges and trams give the city an open feel. The atomic bomb of 6 August 1945 destroyed most of it. The Peace Memorial Park beside the river holds the Atomic Bomb Dome, a ruined building left standing and listed by UNESCO, the Peace Memorial Museum and the Children's Peace Monument.
Top-ranked sights in Hiroshima: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island (Itsukushima).
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