Mt. Futaba: Sacred Forest Hiking Experience

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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

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Highlights

Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit - [07:30/10:00] Introduce each other and tour guide will explain the hiking route at the meeting point
Hiroshima Toshogu - [07:50/10:20] Visit Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine to learn and appreciate important cultural assets
Kinko Inari Shrine - [08:20/10:50] Visit Kinko Inari Shrine and hike in Mt. Futaba…

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.

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Erikka_f

Nov 21, 2024

Beautiful morning hike - A truly wonderful and unique experience! Easy/Moderate hike - there are lots of pauses and stops that makes the climbing quite doable. Michi is a lovely and thoughtful guide!

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O5728lasimonw

Oct 29, 2024

Fantastic tour! - We had a fantastic time on this tour, with our tour guide Nana. It was great to see a different side to Hiroshima and we learnt a lot about Japanese culture. The tea ceremony and guided meditations were great too. Would highly recommend!

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Zushitaro

Oct 25, 2024

Even Japanese people are surprised! - It's a tour where you can hike up Mt. Futaba, which is visible right from the Shinkansen's Hiroshima Station, and enjoy matcha tea at the summit. As a Japanese person, this was my first time experiencing this tour, and it was very fulfilling. I was surprised to find such a lush, green forest so close to the city, and the view from the top was wonderful—you get a panoramic view of Hiroshima. In Hiroshima, attention usually focuses on the Peace Memorial Museum and Miyajima, but I was amazed to discover a place that can make you feel so enriched beyond those. I think anyone traveling to Hiroshima should definitely participate. Even Japanese people are surprised! I want to join again.

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Michael_c

Oct 23, 2024

Hiroshima view with a cuppa - Great tout. Hiking up the hills just outside the city visiting Shrines along the way. The tea ceremony at the top was really good topped off by great views. Nana was a really pleasant and informative guide.

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Michaelcw6173rh

Oct 22, 2024

Views of Hiroshima with a nice cuppa - Amazing tour hiking up and visiting the shines in the hills outside Hiroshima along with a traditional tea ceremony. The views up there are great. Nana was very pleasant, informative and makes a great cup of matcha tea.

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V8228lq_

Oct 19, 2024

The Plan B Destination Tour in Hiroshima City: A Refreshing Nature Escape in the Mornings - I believe this tour serves as a perfect Plan B destination in Hiroshima City, bridging the historical and physical gaps between the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima. We had a refreshing experience hiking up the small mountain, Futabayama, guided by the friendly locals, Lily and Stephane, as we passed through serene shrines along the trail. I was surprised to learn that the mountain is so close to Hiroshima City! I was impressed by the variety of experiences packed into the morning tour. Our tour was specially customized to be more regenerative, featuring not only an open-air tea ceremony and visits to historical shrines but also forest bathing and participation in local trail maintenance. The breathtaking panoramic view of Hiroshima City from the summit of Futabayama made the hike even more rewarding. The tour company, Asageshiki, appears to specialize in unique morning tours aimed at encouraging visitors to enjoy an overnight stay in Hiroshima. They also seem to welcome volunteers for their trail maintenance efforts.

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Alicebs5947oh

Oct 15, 2024

Fantastic Experience - Please give this tour a go if you are ever in Hiroshima. Michi and Stephanie were so warm, kind and knowledgeable, and we had lots of unique experiences we wouldn't have had without attending this tour. The views are spectacular, Michi's passion and love for Hiroshima and it's nature is contagious, and the tea ceremony is a special moment. Thank you Michi and Stephanie for a wonderful morning.

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Antoine_d

Oct 8, 2024

Great experience with a lovely guide ! - It was a great time. Michi is a lovely guide! The hike, view and tea ceremony were very nice ! We could discover an another side of Hiroshima thanks to this tour and thanks to Michi ! We can't recommend this tour highly enough.

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Johnho6381hv

Oct 7, 2024

A very special experience! - I really liked everything about this experience. Our tour guide Michi was excellent, very knowledgeable and made the group feel very welcome. She was fantastic at answering questions and made the whole experience run very smoothly. The walking in the forest, tea ceremony and spectacular views are memories I will always look back very fondly on!

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Royalcanadiansailor

Oct 3, 2024

Refreshing, one of a kind hike/tea experience - I had a wonderful time hiking into the forest with my tour guide! Nana was very knowledgeable of the Shrines, and she was quick to delve into the history about Hiroshima, as well as the shrines themselves. My favourite part was the Forest meditation, I highly recommend everyone take part. Don't worry about how it might seem in the beginning, fully immerse yourself into what she's asking, and you'll have a great experience. The tea ceremony at the end was well worth it. We sat at the top of the mountain, and you can overlook Hiroshima while you drink tea. Nana prepares the tea a certain way, and it's quite enjoyable to watch. I am coming again the next time I'm in Japan!

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