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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

【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.

Let’s tour around Hiroshima City Centre 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 resemble a city itself. Midway, the Atomic Bomb Dome affords the most scenic view, offering a sense of peace and harmony from above the river still. Meanwhile, you can cross the Hiroshima Channel via SUP, and indulge in the breadth of The City of Water, Hiroshima.

Let’s explore the heart of the island and admire the passing scenery by bicycle. Take in the salty sea breeze as you cycle along the golden coastline. This plan will take you across the stunning coastline to the heart of Rabbit Island by ferry where you will resume cycling around the city grounds. Here you will find over 700 rabbits that inhabit the central parts of the island, and await your visit. With guided sightseeing, visitors can simple carry around animal feed while walking to attract these adorable rabbits, offering a rewarding, heart-warming experience for visitors.

・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.

The Tobishima Kaido is a beautiful place where seven islands are connected by seven bridges. Cycling on the 40km one-way sea way is very refreshing, and you can enjoy the beautiful archipelago of Setouchi. Mandarin orange cultivation is thriving, and the scenery where yellow mandarins grow on the whole mountain was once called the Golden Island. Shimogamagari Island was prosperous as a key point of maritime traffic, and also visited a group of Korean correspondents. Kami-Kamagari Island where archeological sites where ancient people made salt have been excavated and can be experienced. Lively Teshima with a lively fisherman. Osaki Shimojima is located in Mitarai, a tide-waiting port that conveys the bustling and rich culture of merchant ships in Setouchi. You can visit unique islands such as Okamura Island where Okamura Port is connected to Shikoku by sea route. In addition, the islands you drop in on the way still have good old Japanese scenery, and the people of the islands you meet gently welcome travelers.

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.

Kyudo is Japan's leading martial arts that trains the mind and body by hitting arrows with a bow based on a fixed manner and shooting method. The venue is convenient because it can be used near Hiroshima Station and on the way to Miyajima! If you arrive by train ① Hiroshima Jogakuin University: "Hiroshima immediately get off at about 15 minutes in the Hiroden bus from the station," "Jogakuin Daigakumae", or about 10 minutes by car ② San'yojogakuen:Hiroshima Electric Railway Miyajimasen 1 minute walk from "San'yojogakuen station"

It is a plan that you can enjoy Kendo experience. Kendo begins with thanks and ends with thanks. It is rooted in Japan as a martial art that not only simply competes for a victory, but also develops “mind, skill, and body” such as respect for the opponent and the dojo, and self-study attitude. In this plan, all tools are available so that anyone can easily experience. A souvenir is also included, so please feel free to join us. You can take home “tenugui (a face towel)” used in the lesson as a souvenir. The towels have various Japanese patterns and kanji where you can feel Japanese art. In Kendo, a tenugui is wrapped around the head before wearing a face mask. It is used to fix the face mask, to absorb sweat, and also to show your strong willingness to practice. You can also buy a new bamboo sword(with brim) as a memory of the experience. It takes 2,400 yen per sword. Please inform us in advance if you want to purchase.

The coastal landscapes of Tomonoura are among the most scenic in Japan and provided inspiration for movies like ‘Wolverine’ and Ghibli’s 'Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea'. On this tour, admire the stunning landscapes from the water and paddle past seafront villages, island shrines, and deserted beaches on a kayak.

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.

Let’s cycle along the finest cycling track; a route acknowledged for its atmospheric beauty around the world. Take in the enhancing scenery of the Inland Sea, lined with an impressive network of small islands from the distance. Here the large bridge is among the site’s characteristic features; it is extraordinary in appearance, and famous around the world for its striking resemblance to a swan spreading its wings. At the heart of the island, you’ll find an 800m stretch of pure-white sand that melt into the vivid blue waters of the beach, in perfect harmony with the island’s contemporary art; a central attraction that will make your land excursions that much more memorable.

●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.

・Wear kimono and enjoy walking around Miyajima. ・You can enjoy Japanese traditional game, Tosenkyo. ・The Tosenkyo game is held at Daisho-in temple which is the oldest temple in Miyajima.

＜custom made tour＞Sea Kayak tour enjoying the beautiful view of Seto Inland Sea Sea kayak experience. Go around the various islands of Shimanami Kaido by sea. Let's experience sea kayaking at sea with typical warm climate islands in the Seto Inland sea. Every island has its own recommended spots and you're able to choose your favorite one.

・ 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

Using a Hiroshima Travel Buddy takes away the stress of using often difficult to navigate local bus services and gives you the opportunity

Even though it is quite easy to rent bicycles, travel by short ferry to Mukaishima and explore the nearby areas before heading back, travelers who book this tour will have peace of mind going with an experienced local who can introduce hard-to-find items of interest and fun hidden experiences. The guide will also help travelers communicate with locals and find answers to any questions they may have along the way.

Great way to start your day with the traditional Japanese culture of a beautiful shrine, good luck of walking through red tori gates, the intrigue of Japanese cultural aspects, good exercise on a well-maintained hiking trail, a nice way to see Hiroshima city and the surrounding areas from the mountain viewpoint, a good, quiet spot for yoga, meditation, and reflection.