Mt. Futaba: Sacred Forest Hiking Experience

Embark on a morning hiking tour of Mt. Futaba and discover the vibrant history of Hiroshima. Experience an open-air tea ceremony and enjoy panoramic views of Hiroshima City and the Seto Inland Sea.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit - [07:30/10:00/13:00] Participants will introduce themselves, and the tour guide will outline the hiking route at the meeting point.
  • Hiroshima Toshogu - [07:50/10:20/13:20] Explore the Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine to learn about and appreciate significant cultural treasures.
  • Kinko Inari Shrine -…
What's Included
  • Guide fee
  • Matcha
  • Insurance
  • An open-air tea ceremony
Additional Information

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…

Location
HIROSHIMA STATION
Meeting point:Pedestrian Walkway on the 2nd floor of Hiroshima Station Access: Follow the Northern exit on 2nd floor Meet your tour guide with Asageshiki sign!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marcodi7301vc
Jan 14, 2026
Heartwarming, authentic, and beautifully guided - I had a wonderful morning in the mountains of Hiroshima on the Asageshiki Tour with Naomi. From the pick-up at Hiroshima Station, we walked to the Toshogu Shrine, where Naomi explained the history and meaning of this special place in a way that was easy to follow and genuinely interesting. As we continued uphill toward the Peace Pagoda, we passed several smaller shrines, each with its own significance. What stood out was that Naomi also shared how she and a group of local people help maintain the path—something that made the experience feel personal and rooted in the community. It was clear these places and the surrounding nature are very close to her heart. We also took time for a short meditation, which was surprisingly powerful and engaged all the senses. On the way back down, Naomi prepared a beautiful tea ceremony and explained the meaning and preparation with real passion and care. This tour was far more moving than I expected. I can highly recommend it and I’m very grateful to Naomi for her dedication and warmth. A truly special memory.
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Reebz
Dec 20, 2025
Great hike with fantastic views! - This tour is excellent! Great way to start the day. My guide Michi was so nice and sweet. The views from the top of the mountain are fantastic. I highly recommend this tour.
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Rogerd571
Dec 11, 2025
Morning bliss 🔆 - Transcending morning bliss visiting several shrines climbing all the way up to the top of Futabayam a hills peace tower. A morning wake up hike and ended with sweets and matcha tea by Stephanie. Thank you for the wonderful day Stephanie 🙏☺️
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Kristinak977
Oct 24, 2025
Great and special experience in Hiroshima - It was a real pleasure to make the tour and the tea ceremony with Ms. Michi. Such a lovely person!! We had great weather and a fantastic view over Hiroshima. The forestbreathing was also a very spiritual experience and the tea ceremony was a great highlight. Thank you for the wonderful tour!!!
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Dhalaa
Oct 21, 2025
A great tour - It was great. We walked through the temple, up the stairs, our guide knew everything and was very patient. If you want a great tour, book this one
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Badgerdug
Oct 1, 2025
Wonderful hike and forest bathing! - Thoroughly recommend this tour, Michi was a delightful and informative guide who clearly loves nature and the environment. The short but strenuous hike is well worth it for the lovely views and visit to the forest and Peace Pagoda.
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Kilian
Sep 17, 2025
A nice tour with many features - A nice hiking in a mountain featuring a great shrine. We received some historical explanations and fun facts and did some activities, like a very appreciated tea ceremony after the hiking with some treats.
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Stay60688768929
Aug 4, 2025
There was a healing place right near Hiroshima station! - We met at Hiroshima station at 7:30 and walked to Toshogu Shrine, which is a 10-minute walk away. Hearing about the history of Toshogu Shrine and its hidden secrets, we started tracking it. There are seven shrines dedicated to the gods of advancement, moxibustion, health and money. There was a Buddha sariras tower at the top, and Hiroshima city was very beautiful from here. After that, experience using your senses. It is something I use every day, but by concentrating on one thing again, there was something new to hear and see. At the end, we made matcha and had a look around Hiroshima city. That's when Dr. Yellow unexpectedly passes! It was a great experience!
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Natashae712
Jul 21, 2025
- Michi was an absolutely fantastic guide. She was so friendly and knowledgeable and we felt that she genuinely loved being a guide. The tour itself was great, but our highlights have to be the tea ceremony with Hiroshima as a back drop and forest bathing which was a first for us.
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Danielaih5666kl
Jun 26, 2025
A Beautiful and Comprehensive Hike through History and Culture of Hiroshima - This was such a special tour of Mt Futaba and Hiroshima! Our guide Stephanie was warm, personable, and very knowledgeable about the events, traditions, and culture of Hiroshima throughout various periods of Japanese history. The hike was beautiful and Stephanie made sure to let us stop often to learn, experience, and take many photos. She led us through a beautiful forest meditation in which we were able to rely on our senses and connect with the forest, and she ended the hike with a lovely tea ceremony in which she even taught us how to prepare our own matcha. The climb was not very strenuous, but was very beautiful and very informative. Thank you so much again, Stephanie!
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From $104
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).