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.
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Enjoy the atmosphere of Takehara the little Kyoto in Hiroshima
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.)
Old Kasai House
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.
Inclusions
- ・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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the entrance of Hiroshima Station General Information Center
