Morning Hiking Tour: Mt. Futaba & Hiroshima's History
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!
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit, 1 Matsubaracho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan
At the meeting place, the guide will introduce themselves and explain the route.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hiroshima Toshogu, 2-1-18 Futabanosato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima 732-0057 Hiroshima Prefecture
Guests are taken to Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine where they can view important cultural assets and other buildings on the grounds20.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kinko Inari Shrine, 2-chōme-1-18 Futabanosato, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0057, Japan
Next guests will trek through Kinko Inari Shrine in the mountains of Futaba.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Futabayama Peace Pagoda, 1 Ushitahigashi, Higashi-Ku, Hiroshima 732-0063 Hiroshima Prefecture
Enjoy a spectacular view of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima from the top of the mountain.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kinko Inari Shrine, 2-chōme-1-18 Futabanosato, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0057, Japan
A Nodate" tea ceremony where the guide makes green tea outdoors with a spectacular view.
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Stop At: Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit, 1 Matsubaracho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan
Tour ends at Hiroshima Station.
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
- Guide fee, Matcha, insurance, an open‐air tea ceremony
- Entry/Admission - Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit
- Entry/Admission - Hiroshima Toshogu
- Entry/Admission - Futabayama Peace Pagoda
- Entry/Admission - Kinko Inari Shrine
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers 0-5 years old can participate for free.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
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