Top Hiroshima Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

- 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!

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.

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! :)

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.

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.

The UNESCO-listed Miyajima is known as The Island of Gods and this tour is the perfect way to get a glimpse of its beauty. Swap busy crowds for the peace and tranquility of viewing the island’s highlights from a private cruise. By going on a guided tour, you’ll hear fascinating commentary along the way about the island’s history and highlights. The tour will take you to multiple Shinto shrines, some of which are only accessible by boat.

-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!

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

・ 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

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!

*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.

This is a guided cycling tour in which participants ride an electric bicycle and learn about the reconstruction of Hiroshima's bombed heritage sites and how we are trying to protect peace in the city of Hiroshima. This tour is led by our friendly team from Hiroshima. ・Learn about local feelings towards the Peace Park from about 70 years ago. ・The area within a 2.5km radius from the hypocenter was severely damaged. We are heading to multiple bombed heritage sites that still remain. ・You will ride a comfortable electric bicycle through the local area to experience the Hiroshima Peace Museum and more. ・We will take you to unique places well-known by our local Japanese team. ・We will ride along the beautiful riverside and in the park to get an idea of the destruction of Hiroshima at that time and how the city has changed into what it is now.

Taste the great outdoors near Hiroshima during this full-day private tour of the Sandankyo Valley. Get up-close look at this striking 8-mile (13-kilometer) ravine, enjoying a series of boat trips and hikes to visit the valley’s waterfalls, ancient rocks, and abundant plant life. Seasonal fall colors and lush greenery in the summer add to the experience. Your boat trip and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

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.

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