Morning Hiking Tour: Mt. Futaba & Hiroshima's History (Breakfast Included)

Start your morning with an invigorating hike up Mt. Futaba, a place known for its deep spiritual significance in Hiroshima. As you ascend, you'll pass through a forest dotted with ancient shrines and over 100 red torii gates, symbolizing the transition from the mundane to the sacred. These gates are part of the Kinko Inari Shrine, a site revered by locals for centuries.

At the mountain’s summit, you'll find a panoramic view of Hiroshima City, where the urban landscape meets the surrounding mountains. It’s the perfect spot to pause and enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast accompanied by a warm cup of tea. The serene environment, coupled with the knowledge shared by your guide, provides a deeper understanding of Hiroshima’s cultural and historical layers, all while surrounded by nature.

Tour Highlights

• Hike through serene forests up Mt. Futaba

• Walk under over 100 red torii gates

• Visit historic Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine

• Enjoy panoramic views of Hiroshima City from the summit

• Participate in an open-air tea ceremony

• Savor a traditional Japanese breakfast at the top

What’s Covered

• Guide fee

• Special Bento breakfast

• Insurance

• Open-air tea ceremony

• Entry to Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine

• Entry to Futabayama Peace Pagoda

What’s Extra

• Personal expenses

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

• Additional meals or beverages outside the included breakfast

Tour Itinerary

Meet at Hiroshima Station

Duration: 20 minutes

Time: [07:30/10:00]

Begin your day at Hiroshima Station's Shinkansen Exit. Meet your guide and fellow participants, and receive a brief introduction to the day's hiking route.

Visit Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine

Duration: 30 minutes

Time: [07:50/10:20]

Explore Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, a site rich in cultural history. Your guide will share insights into the significance of this important shrine.

Hike to Kinko Inari Shrine

Duration: 25 minutes

Time: [08:20/10:50]

Embark on a hike towards Kinko Inari Shrine, passing through peaceful forests and taking in the serene atmosphere of the surroundings.

Futabayama Peace Pagoda

Duration: 35 minutes

Time: [08:45/11:15]

Reach the summit and enjoy panoramic views of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima. Engage in a relaxing session of Shinrinyoku, or forest bathing, to rejuvenate your senses.

Breakfast and Tea Ceremony at Kinko Inari Shrine

Duration: 1 hour

Time: [09:20/12:00]

Enjoy a specially prepared bento box filled with local delicacies while overlooking the stunning landscape. Participate in a traditional open-air tea ceremony led by your guide.

Return to Hiroshima Station

Duration: 10 minutes

Time: [10:30/13:30]

Conclude the tour back at Hiroshima Station, where you can reflect on the morning's experience and say farewell to your guide.

Essentials to Know Before Booking

• Confirmation is provided immediately upon booking.

• The tour is not suitable for those with back problems.

• Participants with heart issues or serious medical conditions should not join.

• Most travelers can comfortably participate in this tour.

• Children aged 0-5 can join for free.

• If you're more than 10 minutes late without contacting us, the reservation will be canceled with full charges applied.

• The tour may be canceled due to poor weather, with options for a refund or rescheduling.

• This is a private tour exclusively for your group.

• All bookings are final and non-refundable.

Meeting Point

HIROSHIMA STATION, 1-２番３７号 Matsubarachō, Minami Ward, Hiroshima

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