Harmony Jurney : Onigiri Making, Paper Crane Folding & Peace Memorial Park
Join me on a unique cultural journey where you will get to make onigiri together. You will also dive into the traditional art of folding a paper crane, symbolizing peace and hope. Then, visit Peace Memorial Park and dedicate the paper crane there.
This tour offers a blend of culinary delights, artistic expression, and meaningful exploration, inviting you to connect with Hiroshima's rich heritage and messages of peace!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hiroshima Port ( infront of the main entrance)
- ※ If you prefer the meeing point to be either your hotel of Hiroshima station, I can adjust the itinerary accordingly.
Take a ferry to Ninoshima
Ninoshima is one of the islands where you can enjoy a beautiful nature.
You can also see oyster farms from the ferry.
Arrive at the house for your experiences
It takes 35 minuets to get to Ninoshima island.
It's a 3-minute walk from the port to the house.
Onigiri making experience
You will learn how to make Onigiri with your hands.
Enjoy your Onigiri with miso soup after making them.
Paper crane folding experience
you will learn how to fold a paper crane and also listen to story of Sadako Sasaki.
Departure from Ninoshima by ferry
Arrive at Hiroshima port
from Hiroshima port, we will take a street car to get to Ground Zero.
Ground Zero
Peace Memorial Park
Explore around Peace Memorial Park
Atomic-bomb dome, Rest House, Peace Children monument (dedicate the paper crane you folded), Cenotaph.
Ending Point
Infront of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Onigiri making experience
Paper crane folding experience
Tranfportation fees (you and your guide)
ferry (round ticket ¥890 per person), street car (¥220 per person)
Tour Important Information
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions. I can arrange the ingredients.
* To reach the entrance of the house where the experiences take place, you will need to climb about 8 steps of stairs. There is a handrail available.
If the weather is really bad(typhoon), the ferry might not run.
Important message from the supplier
I can work on days when I don't have other reservations.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Rika F.
I was born and raised in Hiroshima, and my love for this city led me to switch from nursing to guiding. As a guide, I specialize in Hiroshima city downtown, Miyajima, Futaba no Sato, Onomichi, and Tomo-no-Ura. I also introduce secret photo spots and hidden gems. Using my experience as a nurse, I prioritize meticulous care and bring my natural brightness, aiming to provide a guide experience that allows you to fully enjoy Hiroshima.
Reviews
Domen D.
“A Meaningful and Personal Hiroshima Experience with Rika”
We were two couples visiting Hiroshima for one day. We arrived by cruise ship and took a taxi to the first metro station, where Rika was waiting for us. With her, we experienced Hiroshima in a different and more personal way than a standard cruise excursion. This was exactly what we liked very much. The weather was not perfect and we had some rain during the day, but Rika organized the route very well and adapted everything smoothly. She has excellent knowledge about Hiroshima, its history and its meaning, which added a lot of value to our visit. During a coffee break, she also taught us how to fold paper cranes in memory of Sadako, which was a very touching and special moment for us. Rika was kind, well prepared, organized and very attentive throughout the day. She helped us understand Hiroshima not only as a historical place, but also as a city with deep emotion, memory and culture. We ended the day beautifully with her choice of a local restaurant, where we tried Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. It was a perfect and authentic finish to our visit. We had a great time with Rika. She was not only a very good guide, but also a very pleasant person to spend the day with. She made our Hiroshima visit feel personal, meaningful and memorable. We would warmly recommend her to anyone visiting Hiroshima..
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Rika F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Although the weather was unfortunately rainy that day, spending time with the four of you was truly enjoyable for me as well. I’m very happy to know that your time in Hiroshima was meaningful and memorable. I still remember us laughing together while enjoying the okonomiyaki, along with the warm atmosphere of the restaurant itself. I hope those moments will remain as special memories for all of you. Thank you as well for the delicious chocolates, they were wonderful! I was also very happy to learn more about your country through our conversations. Meeting people from different backgrounds is one of the things I truly love about being a guide. Please come visit Japan and Hiroshima again someday. I sincerely hope we will meet again in the future. Rika
Kerrin C.
“Memories of Hiroshima with Rika”
We had a wonderful day with Rika, who took us to some amazing and moving places away from the rest of the crowd. I highly recommend a tour with her with her local insights.
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Rika F.
Thank you very much for your kind review. I’m so happy I could spend that time with you and your family, especially at the end of your trip in Japan. It means a lot to me to know that your time in Hiroshima was meaningful. I really enjoyed our day together. I hope we can meet again someday! Rika
Bridget P.
“Knowledgeable & Personable”
Rika was an excellent tour guide. We found her very knowledgeable in the areas we visited, the history and the transport system. Rika tailored the tour to our needs. I would highly recommend Rika as your tour guide. Thanks Rika for a memorable day.
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Rika F.
Thank you for such a kind review. It truly means a lot to me. I’m very happy that the time in Hiroshima became something special. It was wonderful spending time together here in Hiroshima. Thank you very much.
$558/ per group
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