Mt. Futaba: Sacred Forest Hiking Experience
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195 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.

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 -…
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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…

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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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Nathankr6812he
Apr 20, 2025
Wonderful! - Nana was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed spending the morning with her and the other tourists. Only three of us came this time. The tour also supports the maintenance and beautification of the trail, so I felt very positive about being there.
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Malcolm
Apr 17, 2025
Hiroshima hiking tour experience 04 2025 - Wanted to know what was up north above hiroshima station. Surprisingly peaceful and quiet experience. my guide Naomi is quite knowledgeable and when walked me through Toshogu shrine then up a hill from that shrine. Explaining various historical facts about the area and shrine etiquette . Up on top, it's a wonderful view overlooking Hiroshima city and Miyajima. And a informal tea ceremony to enjoy the peace. Highly recommend if you looking for some peace and quiet and want to know more.
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Nomad01702718339
Apr 8, 2025
Small gems close to Hiroshima station - Private tour with Nana, our charming tour guide. She explained us the Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine and led us to the Futabayama peace pagode. Afterwards we had a nice tee ceremony with a lovely view on Hiroshima. Thank you!
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Climber27035340677
Mar 20, 2025
It was a new discovery in Hiroshima. - Futabayama is also close to Hiroshima Station, so it is easy to access and climb easily, so it is recommended for those who are not good at exercise. The view from the summit was superb, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. He bowed his head, saying that he himself had made the trail easier for the general public to climb. The tour also taught me about the history of Hiroshima, including its origins, and allowed me to feel the appeal of Hiroshima from a different angle. Thank you, I'm going to visit Hiroshima again!
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Fiona
Mar 8, 2025
A cultural hike - Great way of doing something different in Hiroshima. The view from the top of the mountain was worth the hike. It was interesting to learn about the shrines & the history of Hiroshima as well as having the customs of the tea ceremony explained. The tea was lovely & the forest bathing was a new experience! Michi was an excellent guide
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Honehone_godzilla
Feb 21, 2025
Hiroshima still has plenty to see - I had visited Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine and Konko Inari Shrine before, but I had no knowledge of the origin of Hiroshima and the design of the building, so I was able to learn a lot from Hotta-san's guide. Knowing the background made the trip even more enjoyable. Also, the tea made by Mr. Wakabayashi made us have a very good memory of monopolizing the view.
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A7222orerikao
Feb 10, 2025
Luxurious tours to have nature to yourself - I'm a local, but I don't know if there was a place like this in Hiroshima! I was surprised. It was a cold day, but the sky was very clear and the view from the view and matcha were great. Our guide told us to use our five senses to feel nature, and we were able to feel the sounds of trees and birds, the smell of soil, the sunlight through the trees, and the warmth of the wood surface all in the forest. The mountain itself was not too tight, either. It was a very refreshing and good day.
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Fearless15368307166
Feb 10, 2025
Rediscover the charm of Hiroshima - The Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima are classic sightseeing spots, and I didn't know there was a famous spot hidden just behind Hiroshima Station! At Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, while listening to explanations of the shrine's culture, Ieyasu and building design, you will be greeted by the 500 torii gate of Konko Inari Shrine. A private version of Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. We walked into the forest while touring small shrines under the soothing voice of our guide Hotta along a mountain road maintained by local volunteers. Meditation time using the five senses while gently bathing in the sunlight overflowing from the trees towering towards the heavens. The cold air in the middle of winter is pleasant. Becoming a healed body and mind, it rains a little and there is a superb spot with a panoramic view of Hiroshima city. There, we had a cup of matcha prepared by another guide, Wakabayashi, with Japanese sweets from Hiroshima. I had a pleasantly fulfilling Sunday morning in the week of February snow. Thank you very much.
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828eriam
Feb 9, 2025
Toshogu Shrine tour, forest bathing, matcha and Japanese sweets. - Hotta's guide was wonderful. He had a lot of personality and knowledge, and the forest bathing was the highlight, there was a lot of incense in the soil, and it reminded me of all my childhood memories of playing in the dirt. 　Mr. Wakabayashi's smile and the delicious matcha he stood in the open air were memorable for me as part of the beautiful Hiroshima scenery.　　It is a healing tour. Give it a try.
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Natasha77788
Feb 8, 2025
Zimotti, I'm thrilled. - I'm a local. Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine is a place I visit many times for morning walks, but I wanted to get to know it better and joined Asageshiki’s tour. I learned a lot about the history and historical background of the shrine, as well as a few small stories. It was my first time to visit Konko Inari and other power spots near the summit. In the "first of the winter" cold of the last few days, the white of snow and the red of torii, the green of trees and the sound of snow, the sound of birds, the sunshine, the smell of dirt.... I never thought I'd have such a special place near my home! I felt like it was. The panoramic view of Hiroshima City served with tea from Nodate is truly exceptional. The guides were very friendly and produced the best time. Thank you very much.
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