Eco-Hiking with Open-Air Tea Ceremony in Hiroshima
English, Japanese
3 hours
Explore Hiroshima from a quieter perspective on this guided eco-hike through Mt. Futaba. The experience combines gentle hiking, cultural landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and a traditional open-air tea ceremony in nature.
Gather at the Pedestrian deck (2nd Floor) at Hiroshima Station (Shinkansen exit). Your guide will warmly welcome you and provide an insightful overview of the day's route, sharing the significance of the places you'll visit.
2
Duration: 25 minutes
Your first stop is Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, known for its refined design and historical value. The guide introduces the shrine’s background and explains its importance within local culture and religious traditions.
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Duration: 30 minutes
The walk continues into a quiet forest area leading to Kinko Inari Shrine. Along the trail, you will discover several small shrines hidden among the trees, offering a peaceful setting and insight into local spiritual practices.
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Duration: 20 minutes
At the top of Mt. Futaba, you reach the Peace Pagoda. This open viewpoint offers wide views over Hiroshima city and, on clear days, the Seto Inland Sea. Time is given to rest, take photos, and enjoy the scenery.
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Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
The experience continues with a calm break focused on forest bathing, followed by a traditional open-air tea ceremony. This moment encourages relaxation and appreciation of nature in a quiet mountain setting.
After descending the mountain, the tour concludes back at Hiroshima Station, marking the end of the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes an expert guide, matcha tea during the open-air tea ceremony (Nodate), insurance, and a personalized experience through Hiroshima's mountains and sacred shrines.
Unfortunately, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for individuals with back or heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
The tour lasts approximately three hours and starts at either 7:30 AM or 10:00 AM, depending on the chosen slot.
Comfortable hiking attire, sturdy walking shoes, a water bottle, and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) are recommended for an enjoyable experience.
A morning experience where you can enjoy the aftertaste!
It was in the form of training, but I really enjoyed participating!
The experience in the forest was also wonderful, giving me a different perspective and feeling.
And after climbing hard (it's not that hard♪) the view and the beautiful bento were still great!
It’s such an experience that even after I get home, I suddenly remember having such a luxurious time!
Odyssey68623452032
June 12, 2025
Tour with Naomi
We had the best day with NaomI, and Lisa who joined us later in the tour with Bento boxes prepared by a local restaurant in Hiroshima for our lunch. Naomi shared her passion and wealth of knowledge with us during the tour, we learnt a lot. We finished the tour with traditional tea.
Adrienne B
December 4, 2025
Odyssey68623452032
June 12, 2025
A morning experience where you can enjoy the aftertaste!
It was in the form of training, but I really enjoyed participating!
The experience in the forest was also wonderful, giving me a different perspective and feeling.
And after climbing hard (it's not that hard♪) the view and the beautiful bento were still great!
It’s such an experience that even after I get home, I suddenly remember having such a luxurious time!
Adrienne B
December 4, 2025
Tour with Naomi
We had the best day with NaomI, and Lisa who joined us later in the tour with Bento boxes prepared by a local restaurant in Hiroshima for our lunch. Naomi shared her passion and wealth of knowledge with us during the tour, we learnt a lot. We finished the tour with traditional tea.
