Eco-Hiking with Open-Air Tea Ceremony in Hiroshima

<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Highlights</strong></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Hike up Mt. Futaba and watch the morning sun rise over Hiroshima.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Visit Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, one of the few structures that survived the atomic bomb.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Experience Japanese hospitality through a traditional open-air tea ceremony (Nodate).</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Admire the elegant architecture of Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Trek through serene forests while learning about the area’s history from your guide.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Relax with forest bathing and enjoy an optional local-style breakfast.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- A portion of the tour fee is donated to the conservation of Mt. Futaba’s natural environment.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Overview</strong></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Start your day with a refreshing morning hike through the sacred forests of Mt. Futaba, located near Hiroshima Station. Along the way, visit Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine and learn about Hiroshima’s rich history as a castle town. Continue to Kinko Inari Shrine, where over 100 vibrant red torii gates line the mountain path.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">At the summit, take in breathtaking panoramic views of Hiroshima City, the Seto Inland Sea, and even Miyajima Island. Here, your guide will host a Nodate—a traditional outdoor tea ceremony—where you can enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets in nature.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You can also opt for a bento-style breakfast featuring local ingredients, with vegan options available. Begin your morning surrounded by nature, history, and tranquility.</p>