Top Hiroshima Classes & Workshops

【OUTLINE】 Let’s indulge in Hiroshima food culture and cook your own Okonomiyaki. In this program, you will be introduced to the authentic Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki, the culinary specialties of Hiroshima and the ultimate staple of Japanese cuisine. The staff from the Otafuku Sauce Co. will teach you some tips to cook the Okonomiyaki. You would be able to learn the deep relations between the Hiroshima's recovery from the post-war and the Okonomiyaki. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・In this program, tourists would gain the deeper insight into Hiroshima’s cultural heritage, and master the technique of Japanese cuisine on a teppan (griddle). ・Experience the unique Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki which the number of Okonomiyaki stores per capital in Japan is No.1. ・An especial plan developed by a worldwide manufacturer of savory Japanese condiments, Otafuku Sauce Co., offers a trip to taste the variety sauces for the taste buds

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Hiroshima city area or Miyajima island! To start your day, please choose your must-see spots in Hiroshima city area or Miyajima island which you prioritize. Your guide will customize your four-hours private tour in detail according to your interests. Four hours is the perfect amount of time to check out Hiroshima city area or Miyajima island. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Four hours is NOT enough to visit both of Miyajima and Hiroshima city area. Note*3: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both Hiroshima and Miyajima! To start your day, meet your tour guide at your hotel, then visit famous sites such as Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Shukkeien Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle. Your guide will customize your six-hours private tour in detail according to your interests. Six-hours is the perfect amount of time to check out both Hiroshima and Miyajima island. We strongly suggest visiting both places when you come to this part of Japan. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: Nationally and State Licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to Hiroshima. Get your bearings of the city, learn about its history, and discover backstreet areas that only locals know about. You won’t have to worry if you’re not an experienced cyclist, as the route is 90% flat. The tour will help you cover more ground than a walking tour and see many top sights in a day, such as the Peace Park, Gokoku Shrine, Shukkei-en Japanese Garden, and the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace.

Meet a Hiroshima local to discover the city through their eyes rather than a sightseeing itinerary. After hearing your wishes via phone or app, your Hiroshima local will craft a private walking tour around your interests or their favorite areas. Cue a walk that brings Hiroshima to life through a local’s perspective: with cultural insight, pointers on sights, transport, and food; and conversations that help immerse you in the city.

We love Hiroshima, and we want to share that love by taking you deeper into real life here! On our nighttime frolic through central Hiroshima, we have two imperatives: Show you the way locals enjoy a night on the town, and feed you well! We'll also ply you with a few drinks, if you're interested. Everything is included on our tour (gratuities too!), so no need to worry about spending a single, shiny yen while in our company. Fresh seafood, tempura, slow cooked foods, grilled items, and so much more await you. And if you've got eating restrictions, that's cool too -- just let us know. Best of all, after our tour, you won't just have a happy tummy, but also a keen understanding about the modern day culture of our lovely city. Please join us on this very delicious, nighttime adventure. We're giddy just thinking about your arrival! :)

Discover two of Japan’s most spectacular sights on a captivating tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the impressive monuments of Miyajima Island, famed for its sacred Itsukushima Jinja Shrine, whose red tori gate appears to be protruding from the sea during high tide. Continue onto the Hiroshima Peace memorial Park, a moving expanse dedicated to promoting peace around the globe. Enjoy a tranquil ferry ride and absorb the natural splendor of the region’s scenery on this enriching excursion.

If you have a short time in Hiroshima and want to make the most of it, a comprehensive tour is the way to go. Visit Hiroshima’s most iconic sights by private car; don’t waste time waiting or navigating. From Miyajima’s floating vermilion tori gate to the Peace Memorial Park, you will get a thorough picture of this historic city before return to your hotel.

- Let's Get Insights into the History of Hiroshima Our tour guide will take visitors on a tour through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Here, they will learn the horrors of the atomic bomb as well as how the people of Hiroshima coped with the tragedy. - Past to present, your local guide will show you how life was like after the atomic bomb impact compared to Hiroshima today. Let's go up to the Orizuru Tower's observatory area. You can get almost of the whole view of the Hiroshima city. - Enjoy a spectacular view of Hiroshima while eating lunch and reminisce the past and present of this beautiful city. Have lunch with the guide and also go see the Aogiri tree and the Atomic Bomb Dome, learn more about Japanese life and feel the revival of the city. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Get a local's perspective on Hiroshima's surprisingly lively nightlife on this bar-hopping tour. Stroll through the streets with a guide and dip in and out of local "izakayas" and other bars and enjoy drinks and conversation.

Kyudo is a Japanese martial art based on shooting an arrow from a Japanese bow to a target to reach a complete focus of mind and body. The main difference of kyudo and western archery is that, in kyudo, every movement follows a traditional routine that pays respect to the equipment and to the opponent. You will come to the archery range and dress in an authentic kyudo uniform, which will include dogi—the upper wear—and hakama—the lower wear. I'll give a brief explanation about the art of kyudo as well as instructions and demonstrations. With the knowledge you'll gain, you will learn to shoot arrows at the target. You'll also understand the fun and challenging aspect of the sport, particularly while wearing the traditional hakama and armor. Usually in kyudo, you are not allowed to pull the arrow unless you master the basics. But during our lesson, you will be able to enjoy the real kyudo experience even as a complete beginner. It will be a great time if you are looking for a nice photo or movie to show to your friends.

It will be a massage experience. In Japan, there is a traditional technique called “Shiatsu”. We provide a technique called shiatsu stretch that adds stretch to it. It is effective for shoulder pain, low back pain, joint pain, etc. Please experience the technology unique to Japan.

*PLAN NAME Experience Shodo and Kendo at Miyajima Misen Daihonzan Daisho-in (including samurai lunch)     *OUTLINE You can experience special time at Daisho-in which is the oldest temple in Miyajima in Aki Province. Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) workshop will be provided by a calligrapher, Sekidou Sakaguchi, who is also a Miyajima Tourism Ambassador.  For Kendo  (Japanese fencing,) you can experience "two-sword style” fencing, the style established by the famous Musashi Miyamoto. Shodo and Kendo are both behaviors to calm your mind and seek for truth. The spirits of practices, manners, and courtesy exist in there, and you can touch and feel Japanese old traditional cultures.

・We also offer a simple "painting course" in which you color the outlined picture. ・The Instructors are professional comic writers. ・English interpreter is available ・The venue is located in the center of Hiroshima city.

・ You can learn how to write kanji with a brush. ・ You can take the brush and folding fan. The lesson is held in central Hiroshima so you can easily participate.

・You can experience Japanese traditional wrapping method, Furoshiki! ・You can take the Furoshiki used in the lesson back home. ・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park. ・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want. Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation. ・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima The second floor of the building is a atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan. ・Other culture experiences: mizuhiki crafting, paper folding, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento. In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.

Get an in-depth view of traditional Japanese craftsmanship missed by most visitors with this calligraphy brush making experience in Kumano. Begin by watching a demonstration by a traditional craftsman Fudeshi before embarking on the process of brush making from beginning to end. Feel a sense of accomplishment and take your brush, which will have your name carved into handle of it, back home.

Make your own original makeup brush in Kumano Town, a town that produces the most makeup brushes in Japan. You can see the process of making a makeup brushes and the delicate craftsmanship of making high-quality makeup brushes up close. HIGHLIGHTS; Make your own makeup brush in Kumano Town. Learn the history of Kumano brushes and the process of making the brushes from craftsmen working at the makeup brush studio. Discover the delicacy of the craftsmanship of trimming the bristles of the brush. Choose your favorite design from cute shapes and colors, and make your own original makeup brush. Buy high-quality makeup brushes and traditional calligraphy brushes loved by Hollywood actresses.

・You can experience Japanese traditional Yusen painting. ・You can take the work painted in the lesson back home. ・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park. ・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want. Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation. ・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima The second floor of the building is a atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan. ・Other culture experiences: mizuhiki crafting, paper folding, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento. In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.

On this online experience you'll know about what happened in Hiroshima in 1945 and after stories of Hiroshima with a local guide. I personally think that this is something that people all over the world should know and hope that this tour would be a good opportunity to think about the world peace. Our local guide shows some documents and Peace Memorial Park by google maps with you and share its history and stories at each spot. You'll get deeper insights by hearing its histories and personal stories of a local guide living in Japan. This virtual tour will be very interactive. Therefore, you can ask whatever you want during the tour not only about tour topics but also Japanese cultures or tips for your next trip! Your guide will answer your questions during the tour and share some recommendations for your, so join and get connected with us virtually! ＊All times specified are in Japan Standard Time(GMT +9:00). Please check your time zone＊

・You can experience aikido in central Hiroshima. The venue is about 5~10 minutes away from Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Dome. ・ As a memory of your experience we will give you a complimentary paper crane folded from yuzen-paper!

●You can experience only here in Hiroshima. Let's enjoy playing Kendama in Hiroshima where is a birthplace of Kendama! ●The venue is located in the center of Hiroshima. It is easy to access so feel free to join this lesson! ●Kendama is a fun game that you can enjoy anywhere, anytime! When a trick is completed, both beginners and advanced players will have a sense of accomplishment.The more you learn about the skill of Kendama, the more interested you feel in it and never get tired of it Everyone from children to adult can enjoy. This is the kendama's charm! ●Get a new Kendama! You can take home the Kendama used in the lesson. You can choose your favorite one from the shop. A "Challenge Card" and a pass grade seal of Kendama Kentei (test) can also be a nice memorabilia! * Kendama Kentei (test) is officially certified by “Global Kendama Network (GLOKEN)”, which is committed to the international spread of kendama, also holds the kendama World Cup in Hiroshima each year.

・You can Experience authentic Ikebana in the center of Hiroshima. ・You can select flowers in flower shop. ・Easy for beginners because of the instructor’s kind explanation. ・You can take your Ikebana work back home. ・We will give you a folded paper crane as a souvenir.

・You can experience Japanese traditional wrapping method, Origata. ・You can take the completed work back home. ・The place is 15min. walk from the Peace Memorial Park. ・You can experience dressed in Kimono or Yukata, if you want. Notes:It takes plus 3500yen.Bring T-shirts & short pants.Please write your height and shoe size on reservation. ・Visit the yuzen artists in Hiroshima. The second floor of the building is a atelier of yuzen artists. Yuzen is a Japanese dyeing technique for fabrics with hand-painted patterns and it was first invented in Kyoto. Kimonos made in Kyoto are sent to this workshop to be hand-painted since there are few yuzen artists all over Japan. ・Other cultural experiences: mizuhiki crafting, wearing a samurai armor and making a bento. In the first floor of the building there are various workshops of Japanese culture experiences. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in any particular Japanese culture. We can combine activities.