{"id":524,"date":"2026-01-16T15:33:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T06:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seiken-hiroshima.co.jp\/tour\/?page_id=524"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T01:57:41","slug":"mitaki-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.seiken-hiroshima.co.jp\/tour\/en\/mitaki-tour","title":{"rendered":"Mitaki Peace Tour Beyond Central Hiroshima"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"my-bogo-wrapper\">\n  <ul class=\"bogo-language-switcher list-view\"><li class=\"en-US en current first\"><span class=\"bogoflags bogoflags-us\"><\/span> <span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"en-US\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seiken-hiroshima.co.jp\/tour\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/524\" title=\"English\" class=\"current\" aria-current=\"page\">English<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ja last\"><span class=\"bogoflags bogoflags-jp\"><\/span> <span class=\"bogo-language-name\"><a rel=\"alternate\" hreflang=\"ja\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seiken-hiroshima.co.jp\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/524\" title=\"Japanese\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A guided journey from Hiroshima\u2019s memorial sites to the serene stories of Mitaki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seiken-hiroshima.co.jp\/tour\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4997-2-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-310\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>About<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The highlight of this tour is Mitaki Temple, a peaceful mountainside temple founded in 809 and beloved by locals for centuries. Today, it\u2019s also gaining popularity among international visitors.The journey begins near the atomic bomb hypocenter, where you&#8217;ll learn about Hiroshima&#8217;s past. From there, we leave the city behind and make your way to Mitaki Temple, located halfway up Mt. Mitaki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Surrounded by forest and stone Buddhist statues, the temple offers a quiet contrast to the city. As you walk through its grounds, you&#8217;ll encounter a striking pagoda, a bell hall, and buildings that were exposed to the atomic bombing \u2014 each with its own story, brought to life by your local guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-small-font-size\">This tour offers more than just sightseeing \u2014 it provides a peaceful setting to learn, reflect, and connect with Hiroshima\u2019s ongoing message of peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tour Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>\u30fbAges: <\/strong><br>\u300013\u2013120 \u2014 expect to walk around 9,000 steps<br><strong>\u30fbGroup size: <\/strong><br>\u3000Small, intimate groups of up to 6 participants<br><strong>\u30fbDuration: <\/strong><br>\u3000Approximately 3.5\u20134 hours<br><strong>\u30fbStart time: <\/strong><br>\u300013:00<br><strong>\u30fbStart location:<\/strong> <br>\u3000Fuel Hall A-bomb Explanation Board, near the river-side entrance of the Rest House in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park<br><strong>\u30fbTicket type:<\/strong><br>\u3000 Confirmation email sent after booking<br><strong>\u30fbGuide: <\/strong><br>\u3000local guide providing explanations in English<br><strong>\u30fbPrice: <\/strong><br>\u3000\u00a512,500 per person (tax included)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s included \/ What\u2019s not included<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u30fbBus fare from central Hiroshima to Mitaki area<br>\u30fbTrain fare from Mitaki to Hiroshima Station<br>\u30fbA postcard recycled from paper cranes<br>\u30fbLicensed local English-speaking guide<br>\u30fbMitaki Temple entrance fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not included<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Please bring bottled water to stay hydrated during the walk or at the break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Itinerary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timetable-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(253,251,227) 0%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(101deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">13:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Tour starts at the Fuel Hall A-bomb Explanation Board, by the river-side entrance of the Rest House in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.<br>Look for the guide holding a \u201cMitaki Peace Tour\u201d sign near the information board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">13:00-13:36<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Explore Hiroshima\u2019s Peace Park with your guide, visiting the Rest House (survived the atomic bomb), the hypocenter, and the Atomic Bomb Dome.<br>Hear stories that bring history to life and set the stage for the serene experience awaiting you at Mitaki Temple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">13:36-13:54<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Take a local bus from near the Atomic Bomb Dome to the Mitaki area (about 18 minutes, traffic permitting).<br>Enjoy views of Hiroshima as you approach the peaceful mountainside of Mitaki Temple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">13:54-16:00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Walk from the bus stop to Mitaki Temple (about 10 minutes) at a relaxed pace, stopping at interesting spots along the way.<br>Explore the serene temple grounds (admission included) with your guide, seeing preserved atomic-bombed buildings, a striking pagoda, stone Buddhist statues, and peace monuments.<br>Gain insight into Hiroshima\u2019s history and spirit before walking about 15 minutes to Mitaki Station to return to central Hiroshima by train.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">16:43\/16:36<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Take the JR train from Mitaki Station to Hiroshima Station.<br>Weekdays: 16:43 train | Weekends\/Holidays: 16:36 train.<br>We may take an earlier or later train depending on the tour pace.<br>Arrival at Hiroshima Station: 16:53 (if taking the 16:43 train).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u30fbWear comfortable walking shoes. <br>\u30fbBring drinks to stay hydrated.<br>\u30fbWear comfortable, long clothing suitable for walking.<br>\u30fbConfirmation at booking.<br>\u30fbMost travelers can participate.<br>\u30fbNot 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