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
Charlotte C.
“A wonderful day with a calm and generous spirit”
My two teenage daughters and I spent a wonderful day with Rika. Her love of her City is plain but she also very generously welcomed us into her home on the island of Ninoshima. We had a very relaxed and enjoyable morning with a variety of creative and cultural activities - calligraphy, onigiri making and paper crane folding. The onigiri were delicious and fun and easy to make, something I hope we can bring home with us. Rika was patient and thoughtful in her explanations of Japanese culture and Hiroshima's history. Despite the devastating history, peace and the beauty of the City and spirit today was always the positive focus. Thank you so much for a special and memorable day.
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Rika F.
Thank you so much for your kind and beautiful review. It truly means a lot to me. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful time on Ninoshima. I still remember how focused everyone was during the calligraphy session. It was such a special moment. I hope the scent of the ink was also something you could relax and enjoy. I’m also glad you had fun making onigiri together! I would love for you to try making them again at home. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and your daughters. I truly hope our paths will cross again someday. Rika
Jere D.
“Fantastic Day!!”
We had such a great day with Rika. She met our family at the train station and took us on an amazing tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima. We saw all the important sites, had an amazing lunch, and learned so much. Rika was so thoughtful and had so much insight to share with us. I highly recommend her if you want to have a great day. Thank you Rika from all of my family!!
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Rika F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me, and it was a very special day for me as well. Although it was raining, I hope it became a memorable part of your trip. I would love to welcome you back to Hiroshima anytime. I look forward to seeing you again! Rika
Harry R.
“Terrific guide for our group”
Rika was really great for our group of 8. Her English was exceptional for Japan. And her attention to detail was over the top. She easily arranged for transportation and secured a dinner reservation at a wonderful Micheline 2 star Kaiseki. Our tour of Hiroshima was comprehensive and her knowledge of the area was on point. She is such a nice person on top of it all! We could not be happier with our decision to use her. Definitely the best guide we have had in Japan so far!
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Rika F.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me. Spending time with you all was a very special and memorable experience for me as well — not only the tour itself, but also our conversations and the moments we shared throughout the day. I especially enjoyed our time together over dinner; it was such a warm and joyful evening. I’m very grateful that I had the opportunity to meet you. I sincerely hope our paths cross again someday. Rika
$552/ per group
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