Top Hiroshima Outdoor Activities

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.

Bicycle around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and beyond with a guide born and raised in Hiroshima to lead the way. In addition to the Atomic Bomb Dome, you’ll ride to the Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, and the Peace Bell at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Numbers are limited to 10 for a small-group experience and you’ll discover things you wouldn’t know only by visiting the Peace Museum.

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.

Hiroshima is not only a museum to a tragic past but a thriving city with an awesome street food culture! Head out on two wheels to get a flavour for local cuisine in town. Starting with a traditional organic onigiri rice ball and green tea, you will sample fresh fruit smoothies, Japanese 'manju' sweets, fresh fish and Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki! The cycling is safe and easy, the guides are friendly and knowledgable and the food is completely delicious!

Although it is only an hour away from World Heritage such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima, Adventure programs are possible in beautiful waters that you can drink. The second most delicious sweetfish in Japan is the Mizuuchi River, where you can interact with small fish and various creatures. A fun and adventurous experience, of course, The special point is that the program includes learning from the perspective of the SDGs, such as the environment and peace.

【OUTLINE】 Tomonoura is a beautiful and picturesque port town that served as the inspiration for the town in Studio Ghibli’s anime “Ponyo” and is also where Hollywood’s “Wolverine” was filmed. Explore and discover Tomonoura on this special tour, whose history is intimately entangled with the nature surrounding it. Enjoy a picturesque view of the port town of Tomonoura from the sea, the temple of Abuto Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) that stands on the edge of a cliff-top, and a quiet, deserted beach that can only be reached by sea kayak. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Enjoy the beautiful and picturesque port town of Tomonoura, which served as the inspiration for the town in Studio Ghibli’s anime “Ponyo”, and is also where Hollywood’s “Wolverine” was filmed. ・The temple to Abuto Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) is located on Abuto Cape and offers a unique view of the Seto Inland Sea. ・A short 3-hour course of kayaking and a bicycle ride. ・A satisfying tour and the perfect way to enjoy your time in Tomonoura.

*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.

Tour around Hiroshima City Center via SUP. Overlook the crystal waters adorned with calming views of the surrounding scenery. This plan will take you around Hiroshima’s vivid riverbank site, awarded for its stunning emerald-green tint and timeless beauty, further advancing to various other iconic sites, such as the colossal apartment building - designed to almost resembling a city itself. Midway, the Atomic Bomb Dome affords the most scenic view, offering a sense of peace and harmony from above the river. Cross the Hiroshima Channel via SUP and indulge in the breadth of The City of Water, Hiroshima. HIGHLIGHTS: Tour around Hiroshima City Center and experience the reclaimed streets from the river. Stand up and observe the breathtaking Atomic Bomb Dome from above the river. Witness the award-winning riverbank site, blessed with a beautiful natural environment. Admire an enormous apartment building, designed by a world-famous architect; it almost resembles a city itself.

The Itsukushima Shrine with its ‘floating’ torii gate is one of Japan’s most photographed landmarks and is just an hour from Hiroshima. On this tour, experience the UNESCO World Heritage site from the water on a sea kayaking excursion. Full instruction is provided, making it suitable for complete beginners and you will get plenty of opportunities for photos both at sea and from the beach.

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?

【OUTLINE】 The rich heritage and pursuit for peace channelled all over the city of Hiroshima will be explored by native guides in Hiroshima. This is a virtual tour where you can join experienced local guides leisurely walking or taking a bicycle stroll along Hiroshima City. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Experience the story and genuine emotions of Hiroshima and its people with the help of a local Hiroshima guide. ・Enhanced realistic virtual experience walking or cycling in the town of Hiroshima. ・Grasp the story behind the world renowned Peace Park communicated by locals. ・Circle the resurrected city of Hiroshima that has undergone series of revival from ashes and be captured by the sight of its beauty. ・Enjoy the best-selling and most popular cycling tour in Hiroshima online. ・Get familiar with special attraction points known and recommended only by locals. *We will use Zoom for this tour. *PLEASE NOTE the tour time is Japan standard time.

Jump into the countryside and experience excitement by shower climbing with an experienced guide. Located only an hour away from Hiroshima Station, you can enjoy a river trekking adventure. Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to relax at a local hot spring! Escape from bustling city tourist spots and adventure in a countryside town with beautiful Japanese rural landscapes. Explore the clear streams in the mountain and have a unique experience in nature. Enjoy climbing a 7-meter (22 ft) waterfall and jumping into the river with an experienced guide. Soak in a hot spring after the river adventure to unwind. You can also choose a private hot spring option.

Tourists and pilgrims from around the world come to Miyajima to visit Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Rather than simply gaze at the “floating” torii gate, you can pass through it on a stand-up paddleboard. This 3-hour SUP tour, with a small group, caters to beginners or experienced participants. Follow a guide as you cross the gentle sea. Equipment, wetsuit, and paddling instruction are provided.

・ Experience the uniqueness of the“SETOUCHI Islands” that got the 7th place at the must-go-destinations ranking in 2019 of the New York Times in a sole hour from the city of Hiroshima! ・ Guided through amazing hidden spots only known by the locals ・ Learn on the island's unique culture and history, such as the local specialies and the oyster farming, the shipbuilding while admiring the islands countryside scenery ・ Take scenery photos from spots on the mountain that you can reach comfortably thanks to the powerful electric bicycle ・ It will feel like you are visiting with a friend with our friendly local guide

●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.

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?

-Head to the beautiful Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrine- See the famous Torii gates and enter Itsukushima Shrine. Your friendly local guide will you tell you about their background in Miyajima and their cultural signifiance to Japan. -Learn deeper- Explore Daishoin Temple, Momijidani Park and learn about the 5 story pagoda and Senjokaku Hall. Here your friendly local guide will teach you next about Buddhism's role in Japan and this temple's significance to the island. -Get ready to chow down on some local Miyajima delicacies- To finish off your culutral highlights walking tour, your guide will introduce you to some of the local delicacies available such as delicious fresh oysters and fried momiji dumplings among other delicious sweet and savoury treats! 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!

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.

Mount Misen, the tallest mountain on Miyajima, offers sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and as far as Hiroshima. Climb to the peak in confidence in the company of a guide who knows the trails well. As you slowly climb along the forested trail, admire the flora and trail-side stones, which include one with a carved Jizo, guardian deity of children. Near the summit, see the Holy Fire Hall, which has been burning day and night for 1,200 years. After time at the summit, take the easy route down via the ropeway

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.

・Experience Shishimai, Japanese traditional performance art. ・You will experience the most popular dance “Gokoku-hojo dance” (wishing huge harvest) ・Also practice various actions of a lion (Grooming, sleeping and eating) ・You can hold and wear a lion head mask used for festivals. ・We will give you a shishimai pick as a souvenir.

【OUTLINE】 Join the captain who knows the islands of Setouchi inside out to Rabbit Island, Okunoshima not mentioned in the guidebook. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・A breathtaking ocean route from Okunoshima to Omishima while enjoying the beauty of the islands. ・Mesmerized by the paradise of more than 700 wild rabbits. ・Arrive on a mysterious lake, Odaimojima not introduced by the guidebook.

This Futabayama is Japan's largest shrimp oak group, and its existence has gradually become known in recent years, and its importance for environmental conservation is increasing. Along the way, you can see megalithic rocks of the sun and high-gun gun gun marks, and there are plenty of highlights such as the city area from the tower of peace at the summit and the view of the Seto Inland Sea.

・This is a mountain hiking tour with a specialist guide living in Miyajima. ・Safe for beginners because we slowly climb up 535m high for about 3 hours. ・The route we take is Omoto route where you can feel history, culture and nature of Miyajima. ・You can also enjoy the sights of Miyajima such as Miyama Shrine, Misen Hondo and Reikado. ・You will go down the mountain by the ropeway.