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Mt. Futaba: Sacred Forest Hiking Experience
5.0
205 Ratings
Hiroshima
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.
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 -…
- 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 - [08:20/10:50/13:50] Visit Kinko Inari Shrine and embark on a hike up Mt. Futaba (be prepared to climb 500 steps).
- Futabayama Peace Pagoda - [08:45/11:15/14:15] Take in the breathtaking views of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima from the mountain’s summit, witnessing the remarkable recovery.
[09:00/11:35] Relax with Shinrinyoku (forest bathing).
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Kinko Inari Shrine - [09:20/12:00/15:00] Enjoy Nodate, an open-air tea ceremony conducted by the tour guide at the Okumiya Shrine, offering a stunning view.
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Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit - [10:30/13:30/16:30] The tour concludes at Hiroshima Station.
What's Included
- Guide fee
- Matcha
- Insurance
- An open-air tea ceremony
- 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…
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!
- You need to go up 500 steps on this hike.
- Travelers 0-5 years old can participate for free.
- More than 10 minutes late to your reservation without any contacts will be automatically cancelled, and 100% of the fee will be charged.
- 5% of the fee will be donated to Futaba Mountain’s conservation activities.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(205 Ratings)
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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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Moe109xe
Jun 17, 2025
I didn't know Hiroshima. - I have lived in Hiroshima for a long time, but I didn’t know that Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine and other historical spots are within my living area…
Thanks to the guidance of Mr. Wakabayashi, our knowledgeable and energizing guide, and Mr. Kotani, who has delicious tea and thoughtfulness, we had a good time!
This tour is recommended for all kinds of people inside and outside the prefecture!
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Anjuliee_m
May 31, 2025
Good shrine tea times - Our guide Nana was knowledgeable and kind. She led us on a hike up a mountain path of shrines, ending at a Buddhist relic. Along the way, she guided us through Shinto practices and explained their meanings. She even helped translate our names into Kanji! We ended with an activity to help us contemplate nature, and a lovely tea ceremony overlooking the city. Highly recommend!
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Yumen2023
May 27, 2025
An experience that blends in naturally. - I went alone. The goal was nodate, but more than that, it was a great time to be able to blend in with nature such as trees and forests. I had lived in Hiroshima, but there were many things I didn't know, and it was a day of new discoveries. I recommend it.
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A4662zgadamp
May 22, 2025
Calm and tranquil experience - My wife and I had a great morning with Michi! It was very nice to get away from the busy streets and explore the quiet shrines and beautiful forest. Her stories about Hiroshima and its history were wonderful. The tea ceremony was such a nice experience. Thank you Michi!
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Adam_p
May 22, 2025
Beautiful and calm experience. - My wife and I had a great morning with Michi! It was very nice to get away from the busy streets and explore the quiet shrines and beautiful forest. Her stories about Hiroshima and its history were wonderful. The tea ceremony was such a nice experience. Thank you Michi!
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Global47708739232
May 16, 2025
Time freed from everyday life. There are so many things that modern people need! - It was a pleasant day with no hot weather and a nice breeze.
Since I don't usually exercise much, I was worried about my physical strength, but he always took photos of my breaks and there were many guides so I could walk moderately.
There were many things I had never known about living in Hiroshima and many new discoveries. I think it is a program that Hiroshima residents should definitely experience.
I was able to learn how to relate to nature and enjoy it, and I wanted to participate in this event with my children.
I was able to have Nodate at the most scenic place, and I almost lost track of time.
I was usually quite busy, and I felt a pleasant sense of liberation that I had let go of it. I would love to be a part of it again!
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Schwartznicole
May 3, 2025
A wonderful way to stat your trip - the first real day of our trip to Japan, we met our guide from Asageshiki at Hiroshima station.
We had a lovely talk while we walked to the first stop on our morning tour and found out a bit about history, as well as the area. She has grown up in the area and so was knowledgeable.
We started the day at a temple and were able to learn about many of the practices one should follow when visiting a shrine, as well as the meaning of many of the practices. This shrine did withstand, although renovated, the atomic blast, and was where many of the wounded were brought.
Next we went up 433 steps to the top of a mountain in a first, an amazing forest smack dab in the city, a lot of it was original and had survived.
We got more lessons on history, culture, as well as a workout. We also found out that a portion of our tour fee was used by Asageshiki group and many volunteers to care for and improve the path up the mountain, we got to see progress photos of their work, which was very impressive.
Finally we reach the top for an absolutely amazing view of the city. After soaking that in we had the opportunity to have a very delicious bento box style breakfast and tea ceremony. It was honestly the best way to start our trip in hiroshima.
As we walked back down the mountain we were able to get good advice about our plans for the day as well as advice on places to eat.
I must recommend this tour for anyone coming to the area if you are fit enough for a slow, but lengthy climb. You will be rewarded with knowledge, a tasty meal, and an amazing view.
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Curiosity09673576825
Apr 30, 2025
Culture with a local guide - We took the tour in late April and the weather was perfect.
We had a clear view over Hiroshima whilst enjoying a cup of matcha.
The tour guide (Michi) is a very lovely lady, we enjoyed her company very much and it was a pleasure getting to know her.
At first we went to a local temple and afterwards took a short hike up a hill which is close to the temple. There we went to a Buddha memorial. Afterwards we had the forest bathing experience, but don’t wore, you won’t have to bring swimming trunks, as bathing means absorbing the forest itself.
The main part of the tour was the tea ceremony, in which Michi prepared freshly brewed matcha for the two of us and explained more about the cultural aspect.
She even gave us tips as where to head next on our city trip and what places are worth a visit.
Overall a very nice experience with a lovely tour guide :)
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Andrewolhuter
Apr 26, 2025
Hands on Japanese Lacquer Art Experience - We visited the Traditional Lacquer Art Studio of Naoya Takayama, World Renowned Japanese Lacquer Artist and Craftsman together with Hotta Michiyo our English speaking tour guide and interpreter.
I can recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in Japanese Craft
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