Itinerary

Sea, mountains, and history — Hiroshima in one unforgettable day
See the ancient and modern sides of Hiroshima on a single trip

• Take the local train from Hiroshima Station to Miyajima
• Buy a local deli lunch & ferry to the island
• Avoid the crowds by strolling through Miyajima’s quiet Machiya Street
• Visit Itsukushima Shrine
• Ride the cable car to Mt. Misen Observatory
• Enjoy a picnic lunch with a panoramic Seto Inland Sea view
• Cruise back to Hiroshima on the World Heritage Sea Route
• Walk through hidden A-bombed trees and small historical remains in the city
• Peace Park virtual reality tour
• Finish at the Peace Memorial Museum

Individual expenses
• Hiroshima → Miyajimaguchi train ¥420
• Miyajimaguchi → Miyajima ferry ¥300
• Bento box ¥1,500
• Miyajima cable car (Return) ¥2,000
• Miyajima to Hiroshima ferry ¥2,400
• Peace Park Tour VR ¥5,000
• Peace Memorial Museum ¥200

Hiroshima Sake Grand Tour — Three historic brewing regions in a day
Discover how Hiroshima became the pioneer of soft-water sake brewing

• Meet at Hiroshima Station.
• Take the train to Saijō, one of Japan’s three major sake brewing towns.
• Visit a museum and learn the brewing process from a tōji (master brewer).
• Visit 3 or 4 breweries, and taste and compare different styles of Hiroshima sake.
• Enjoy lunch of Bishu-nabe, a specialty hotpot cooked with sake.
• Take a bus or taxi to Akitsu, the birthplace of ginjo sake.
• Visit Sakakiyama Shrine and gaze on Miura Senzaburō, the father of ginjo.
• Visit Tsuka Sake Brewery for a tasting.
• Take the train to Takehara, a short scenic ride along the Seto Inland Sea.
• Explore the old streets of Takehara where Japanese whiskey was born.
• Relax at Bar Roberta run by one of Japan’s top bartenders.
• Take the express bus to Hiroshima Station.

Individual expenses
• Hiroshima → Saijō train ¥560
• Kamotsuru master brewer’s sake talk ¥2,000
• Kamotsuru master brewer’s sake tasting ¥500 –
• Sake hotpot lunch ¥2,100
• Saijō → Akitsu taxi ¥9,000
• Akitsu → Takehara train ¥200
• Takehara Bar Roberta ¥5,000

From ancient port to Zen gardens — Discover the beauty of Setouchi

Tomonoura – A picturesque port town suspended in time
Depart Fukuyama Station → Tomonoura (Local bus / approx. 30 min)
• Wander through one of Japan’s oldest port towns with beautifully preserved Edo-period streets.
• See the iconic stone lighthouse, symbol of Tomonoura’s maritime history.
• Enjoy a stunning view of the Seto Inland Sea from one of Japan’s finest guest halls.
• Experience the slow, nostalgic atmosphere that inspired films and artists for generations.
Optional: Forging workshop (2 hrs)
Tomonoura → Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum (Taxi / approx. 25 min)

Zen Garden & Museum at Shinshō-ji – A journey into Japanese aesthetics
• Fall into a unique space dedicated to Zen philosophy, Japanese gardens, and contemporary art.
• Walk through serene rock gardens designed to evoke contemplation.
• Learn how Zen principles influence Japanese architecture, design, and daily life.
• Enjoy a peaceful moment in the temple grounds—perfect for reflection and photography.
• Relax at the museum café surrounded by tranquil garden views.
Shinshoji → Onomichi　(Taxi / approx. 30 min)

Onomichi – Pathways through convoluted space and time
• Take the cable car to the mountaintop for panoramic views over the Onomichi Channel.
• Walk down through Senkō-ji Park and visit historic Senkō-ji Temple, famous for its vibrant vermillion halls.
• Explore the charming Cat Alley filled with local art, small cafés, and hidden corners.
• Stroll the seaside promenade and retro shopping streets that define Onomichi’s unique character.

Individual expenses
• Fukuyama → Tomonoura bus ¥580
• Forging experience (frying pan) ¥12,800
• Tomonoura → Shinshō-ji Temple taxi Approx. ¥5,500
• Shinshō-ji Temple Admission Fee ¥1,500
• Shinshō-ji Temple Udon Lunch ¥1,500
• Shinshō-ji → Onomichi taxi Approx. ¥9,000
• Senkō-ji cable car (one way) ¥500