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Join me on a very memorable stroll through its ancient history - the "shrine island" Miyajima, a designated World Heritage Site. We'll get photos of the giant sentinal Torii Gate then visit the ancient Itsukushima Shrine also Daishoin Temple an equally important religious site and the stark mysteriously austere Senjokaku hall and adjacent Five-Story Pagoda. Enjoy an aerial gondola ride to some spectacular views and dine of fresh local fare.
FROM$328/ per group
Half-day Peace Park and Naka factory (unique and modern architecture)
This tour includes Peace Memorial Park, the most popular site in central Hiroshima and its related highly modern and beautiful waste disposal facility, which is designed by world-renowned architect Yoshio Taniguchi, in homage to his mentor Kenzo Tange’s Peace Park. Outside of the facility, you can enjoy a special moment of relaxation while taking in the view of the Seto Inland Sea.
FROM$174/ per group
Half-Day Hiking to Toshogu Shire and Mitaki Temple
This tour visits Toshogu Shrine near Hiroshima Station and hikes through the forest to the summit of Mt.Futaba. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hiroshima. We will then travel three stops by JR and hike to Mitaki Temple. Take a stroll along the quiet pathway and be refreshed.
FROM$247/ per group
"Hiroshima Hops & Sips: A Craft Beer and Tavern Crawl"
We will navigate a 3-hour stroll through the back streets of the entertainment district of Hiroshima trying excellent craft beers and sake and stopping off at bars, pubs, and an izakaya, a traditional drinking house, where locals gather with friends and colleagues to enjoy mouth-watering, small-plate dishes cooked don the grill before your eyes along with free-flowing drinks.
FROM$201/ per person
PEACE MEMORIAL PARK and CLASSICAL GARDENS
A tour of the modern history of Hiroshima including the A-Bomb Dome, and the monuments and museum in Peace Memorial Park, followed by lunch as per what might be your available preference but I recommend Hiroshima okonomiyaki, a scrumptious layered savoury pancake.
Visit an absolute gem, temple grounds dotted with statues and memorials, and afterward, we'll take a stroll through Hiroshima’s classical Japanese landscaped pond garden, once the sole privilege of the ruling lord.
FROM$261/ per group
Peace Memorial Park + Sake Tasting Tour
A comfortable, relaxed tour of the monuments and memorials of Peace Memorial Park learning about the fascinating history of Hiroshima, a flavour-packed lunch=a local teppan grill specialty nor be missed followed by a stroll through one of Japan's three premier Japanese sake brewery districts learning about sake and how it's made and sampling the excellent brews.
FROM$288/ per group
HISTORIC HIROSHIMA + Distillery Tour and Tasting By Car
Join me on a very memorable stroll through its ancient history via the "shrine island" Miyajima, designated one of the three most scenic sites in Japan and a World Heritage Site.OR A tour of Peace Memorial Park in central Hiroshima to learn about its modern history with its monuments and museums including the Atomic Bomb Dome; however, if desired, I am happy to discuss customising your tour to alternative attractions in my town FOLLOWED BY a tour and tasting at Hiroshima's historic distillery.
FROM$301/ per group
SAIJO SAKE TOWN (SAKAGURA) TOUR
Sakagura is the grouping of breweries in a particular district. The word sake by itself is a generic term for alcohol and Japanese call the clear alcohol unique drink brewed in Japan nihonshu, which has played a central role in Japanese life and culture for 2,000 years. The town of Saijo is one of the premier sake-producing regions in Japan; this tour is a delightful stroll through the district and includes tasting at the breweries.
FROM$268/ per group
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