Top Hiroshima Nature Walks

Experience Hirata Farm's specialty, "Choudo-gari," a new type of fruit picking where you can pick a variety of the best fruits of the season in small quantities. This way, you can enjoy all sorts of different fruit at one time! Indulge in seasonal picking of peaches, Delaware & Pione grapes, pears, or apples. HIGHLIGHTS: Observe and pick several seasonal fresh fruits. Bask in the iconic atmosphere of a Japanese garden and farm. Pick and try out many kinds of fruits all at once. Enjoy the local food such as fresh fruits and sweets at the cafe. Take home your fruit as a tasty souvenir!

*OUTLINE　 You can enjoy apple picking in Hirata Farm. Miyoshi city in Hiroshima, where Hirata Farm is located, is blessed with an ideal environment to grow delicious fruits, having clear air and water, and a difference in the temperatures between nights and days. Savor sweet and juicy apples! *HIGHTLIGHT Enjoy many kinds of apples such as red, blue and yellow apples. Enjoy local food such as fresh fruits and sweets at the cafe. Take much time to enjoy eating your food at the simplest "food eating space". Take away it as souvenir.

This private and customizable tour for Hiroshima is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

We will visit the secret must-see venues! A surprising world awaits for you at Ikuchishima・Setoda town floating in the Seto Inland Sea. Even the Japanese don't know about it. Ikuchishima, with a population of 10,000, is a peaceful country island with a unique, large temple. Within the precincts are the gorgeous main temple, a cave with a waterfall representing hell, and a huge Kannonzo. The best part is the white marble garden at the top of the mountain. You will definitely feel lost. If you enjoy interesting and rare places, this trip is for you. We will rent bikes, see the artwork and visit the beach. You won't get bored with all the activities such as shopping districts, food, and museums!

There is a Yamabushi temple just 20 minutes away by car from JR Hatsukaichi Station. This unique temple was founded by ancient yamabushi-pilgrims who worshiped sacred mountains. The chief priest in traditional yamabushi clothes will guide us to the main temple hall with statues of Fudo-Myo and Zaogongen deities. We can also see a place of spiritual training under the waterfall. Also you can try triton-trumpets used by yamabushi pilgrims. After seeing Yamabushi Temple we will visit a nearby farmer's warehouse. In the past warehouses were built to store rice crops. In Kawasue village there are several farmers who still uses warehouses built in more than 100 years ago.This region is also known for its sloping terrain.You can have a chat with farmers, watching the beautiful scenery of rice terraces and Seto Inland Sea and Miyajima. After the tour you can visit a nearby cafe opened in an old traditional house. If you are interested feel free to contact us.​ ​​ ​​ ​

A trekking tour through the crisp early morning air of Futaba Mountain, a forest of sacred trees rich in nature. At the top of the mountain, enjoy breakfast with a spectacular view of Hiroshima City and the Seto Inland Sea. HIGHLIGHTS ・This is an early morning trekking tour through the quiet forests of the Futaba Mountains. ・Admire the majestic and elegant architecture of Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, and learn about the history of the castle town of Hiroshima from the Shinto priests. ・At the Konko Inari Shrine, lined with more than 100 bright red torii gates, we will trek through the grounds as we visit its seven gods. ・The panoramic view from the top of the mountain offers a spectacular view of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima. ・Why not enjoy a breakfast made with local ingredients and a cup of Nodate green tea in front of the spectacular view?

There are rice terraces just 20 minutes drive from JR Hatsukaichi Station. This region is known for its sloping terrain which is terraced with rice fields. In this tour we'll visit Kawasue village where rice terraces are mostly concentrated. From there, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Seto Inland Sea and Miyajima. We'll also visit a traditional warehouse in Kawasue villege. In the past warehouses were built to store rice crops.You can learn about warehouse and its architectural design and local traditions. All warehouses were built more than 100 years ago. You can also have a chat with farmers. Moreover, this tour includes a visit to the Yamabushi temple which is a unique place of practitioners. It is a chance to see the temple founded by ancient yamabushi-pilgrims who worshiped sacred mountains. The chief priest in yamabushi clothes will guide us. You can also see the place of spiritual training under the waterfall. Also you can try triton-trumpets used by yamabushi.

Miyajima is a famous place where the gods dwell in the whole island. This tour will take you to stroll all of Miyajima's attractive spots in one day! The first is Itsukushima Shrine, where the vermilion temple emits overwhelming beauty. Second, you will then visit a sacred mountain "Misen". From the 535m altitude, you can see a large panorama of the deep blue Seto Inland Sea. It is a scene that was nominated three stars at Michelin Green Guide Japan. While feeling the refreshing breeze of the Seto Inland Sea with you, please take a look at the superb view that can only be seen here in Miyajima. This tour also visits Miyajima's hidden spots, Omotoyama Daishoin and Toyokuni Shrine.

A trekking tour through the crisp early morning air of Futaba Mountain, a forest of sacred trees rich in nature. Enjoy the Nodate tea ceremony with a guide on the mountaintops overlooking Hiroshima City and the Seto Inland Sea. HIGHLIGHTS ・This is an early morning trekking tour through the quiet forests of the Futaba Mountains. Admire the majestic and elegant architecture of Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, and learn about the history of the castle town of Hiroshima from the Shinto priests. At the Kinko Inari Shrine, lined with more than 100 bright red torii gates, we will trek through the grounds as we visit its seven gods. The panoramic view from the top of the mountain offers a spectacular view of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and Miyajima. Why not enjoy a breakfast made with local ingredients and a cup of Nodate green tea in front of the spectacular view?

Takehara City is home to the "Little Kyoto of Aki," a district with preserved streets dating back to the Edo period, and Okunoshima Island, which has recently been gaining popularity among tourists as “Rabbit Island”. On this tour, you will be able to enjoy both areas with our private guide, who will explain the historical background of each area and help you with the logistics. Your first stop on the tour is Takehara, a city which flourished in the Edo period as a salt manufacturing town, followed by sake production later on. An area where Japanese houses stood in those days is still maintained as a historical preservation area. Next on the tour, Okunoshima is an uninhabited island where poison gas was made during the war and was not listed on maps of the time. It now attracts attention from both inside and outside Japan as an island where you can play with hundreds of wild rabbits.