Enjoy the atmosphere of Takehara the little Kyoto in Hiroshima

Takehara has been called Hiroshima’s "Little Kyoto.” The townscape, which has been selected as one of Japan's Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Building, offers a sense of serenity and relaxed passage of time. This tour, on which you’ll learn about and taste locally produced salt and sake, will let you enjoy an atmosphere different from that of the city center. You can also experience the Japanese art of “ikebana (flower arrangement)” and enjoy the view of the Seto Inland Sea from the train.

The meeting place is in front of the entrance of Hiroshima Station General Information Center at 9:25 in the morning. Take the express bus “Kaguyahime-go” from JR Hiroshima Station to Takehara Michino-eki (Roadside Station) (About 60 min.).Walk to Takehara Historical District (About 5 min.)

Learn how to produce Takehara’s salt at the old Kasai family house. Takehara flourished as a salt producing town. You will learn about the origins of salt production from a number of documents that still exist today.

Lunch at Saryo ICHIE, having “Aji-iroiro Masuya” made Shokado-style bento and taste 3 kinds of local sake. After learning about salt production, you’ll enjoy lunch in a private room with a view of the city of Takehara, where you will enjoy a Shokado bento box filled with dishes using Takehara’s salt, as well as local ingredients grown in Takehara and local Taoshita beef. After lunch, you’ll taste three kinds of local sake brewed in Takehara. Please enjoy comparing the three styles of sake, each with its own unique flavor.

Ikebana flower arrangement at Saihoji Temple. After lunch, visit Saiho-ji Temple, which offers a panoramic view of the city of Takehara. The view of the sea, mountains, and ancient Japanese houses blended with the present is a view that can only be experienced at Saiho-ji Temple. Here you can experience the Japanese art of ikebana. Come and experience flower arrangement with your teacher.

Explore the Takehara Historical District. Takehara, Hiroshima’s “Little Kyoto,” has preserved its old townscape. You will stroll with a guide through the atmospheric town as if you had time-traveled back to Japan’s old days.

Local train from JR Takehara Station to JR Mihara Station. After Takehara, head to the neighboring city of Mihara. The train will take you to Mihara, where you can enjoy the view of the sea and islands unique to the Setouchi area from the train window. On the way, there are sections of the tracks that seem to run on the sea, so enjoy the ride.

Daruma doll face painting (optional) or visit Mihara castle ruins near JR Mihara Station.

Shinkansen from JR Mihara Station to JR Hiroshima Station and finish the tour. On the way back, you’ll take the Shinkansen to JR Hiroshima Station for an easy ride!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Enjoy the atmosphere of Takehara the little Kyoto in Hiroshima
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• ・Bus fare from Hiroshima Station to Takehara Station
• ・Licensed Hiroshima local English interpreter guide
• ・Lunch fee
• ・Shinkansen fee from Mihara Station to Hiroshima Station.
• ・Sake tasting fee
• ・Ikebana flower arrangement fee
• ・JR fare from Takehara Station to Mihara Station

• ・Souvenirs and personal purchases
• ・Daruma mask writing experience in Mihara, 800 yen.

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• This Tour is Provided by （株）たびまちゲート広島.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.