Hiroshima

Mt. Soko Hike

1/2

day

¥ 13,500

starting price

3

People max.

Hiroshima

starting place

Overview

When you visit Hiroshima, a hike up Mt. Soko is highly recommended. This scenic journey offers a peaceful forest trek and panoramic views from the summit—all without the crowds often found at other tourist spots. The walk passes through historic Mitaki Temple, a leafy, hillside compound with a pagoda, waterfalls, and Buddhist statues in every style. The easy hike from JR Mitaki Station to the summit of Mt. Mitaki takes approximately 80 minutes, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy breathtaking scenery.

Features

• Explore a hiking destination popular with Hiroshima locals, particularly during spring and autumn.
• Stop at Mitaki Temple, where ancient Buddha statues stand among the serene surroundings.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Hiroshima city and Inland Sea islands from the summit.

Price

From

  • ¥40,000 per person with 1
  • ¥20,000 per person with 2
  • ¥13,500 per person with 3

Itinerary

  • Meet your guide at the JR Hiroshima Station and take a train to Mitaki Station.

  • Walk to Mitaki Temple.

  • Depart from Mitaki Temple and begin the hike up Mt. Soko.

  • Reach the summit of Mt. Mitaki. Take a break and enjoy the breathtaking views.

  • Start the descent.

  • Return to Mitaki Temple.

  • Arrive at Mitaki Station. The tour ends at the station.

Included

    • Guide-interpreter
    • Basic insurance

Excluded

    • Transport to the meeting point and from the disbanding point
    • Drinks and meals
    • Mountaineering equipment

Reservation

By request

Deadline for reservations

By 5 PM, 3 days before the tour

Tour schedule

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays  Due to the heat, August is not available.