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5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Create Your Kanji Name with Japanese Calligraphy

Turn your name into meaningful Japanese Kanji in a traditional kominka in Matsuyama. Learn calligraphy, create your own artwork, and enjoy matcha. https://www.instagram.com/calligraphy_itoguchi

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

Enjoy kimono, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy

Dress in a kimono, practice calligraphy, and learn the tea ceremony in the old temple. We will take pictures during activities and share them with you. All our staffs speak good English to explain

3 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Miyajima Walk: Itsukushima Shrine 90 minutes

Miyajima is known for its floating torii gate, but its story runs deeper. In this 1.5-hour walk, explore Itsukushima Shrine and discover the history and beliefs that shaped the island.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Saijo Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting in Hiroshima

Discover Saijo’s sake culture on a guided brewery walk, learn about how sake is made, and taste a variety of local brews with a local guide.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Hiroshima Peace Walking Tour with a local

Hear the Hiroshima locals' voices while touring spots rooted in the history of the city.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Experience calligraphy with calligrapher Ryoze Shimizu

This is a workshop where you can experience traditional Japanese culture and calligraphy in Hiroshima. We carefully explain how to hold the brush and the basic strokes, so even beginners can participate with confidence. You will actually use a brush to write characters, and at the end, you will make a fair copy on coloured paper or a folding fan. You can take your finished work home with you. This is a small-group experience where you can appreciate the depth of Japanese culture in a calm space decorated with ukiyo-e prints.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Experience Calligraphy and Create a Souvenir

In this experience, you’ll learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy, translate your name or favorite words into Kanji, and create a personal souvenir to take home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Hiroshima Peace Experience: Fold & Dedicate Cranes

In this experience, you will learn the story of the paper crane and fold your own with a wish for peace. Finally, we will walk to the Children’s Peace Monument and dedicate your handmade crane.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima’s cultural heritage

Visit UNESCO sites including Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome with a guide sharing local history and traditions.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Hiroshima and Miyajima UNESCO Sites 1-Day Bus Tour

Join us on a enriching day tour of Hiroshima, a city known for its resilience and its message of peace. Visit key landmarks, enjoy cultural experiences, and admire the area's stunning natural beauty.

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Create a Mizuhiki Maple Leaf with an Orizuru Charm

Create a maple leaf, a symbol of Hiroshima, using traditional Japanese Mizuhiki cords. Add a tiny orizuru crane charm and take home a unique keepsake of your time in Hiroshima.

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Discover Historic Sannose on Shimokamagari Island

Walk through historic Sannose, visit cultural landmarks, explore quiet alleys and traditional streets, and discover the history and local stories of Shimokamagari Island.

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Real Rice Farm Experience Hiroshima Pick up

Escape the city for a 200-year-old rice farm in Hiroshima. Ride in our private van, harvest fresh vegetables, make an onigiri lunch, and experience authentic Japanese lifestyle through green tea.

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An unforgettable Samurai Experience

Dress up in samurai attire and experience samurai movements and sword fighting on a tatami mat! Using a wooden sword, you will learn the basic ways to hold and wield a sword, and practice for real combat. After that, you will switch to a sword for theatrical performances and wear it at your side. You will receive careful instruction and learn everything from drawing the sword to sheathing it. You are welcome to take photos and videos of this experience. Why not make a samurai video as a souvenir of your trip to Japan?

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Sip Saijo sake with Japan food specialists

Visit Kamotsuru and several neighborhood breweries with food-focused locals, share Saijo’s exclusive hot pot, then finish with sake lees desserts.

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Traditional craft, Bizen ware electric potter's wheel experience | In the beautiful nature

Experience making Bizen ware using an electric potter's wheel in a workshop surrounded by nature. We provide careful guidance for beginners and can also offer instruction in English. You will use 2 kg of clay to create your piece in 60 minutes, and the finished work will be fired to a weight of approximately 700 g. It will be shipped overseas in 2 to 4 months (shipping fee not included). If you don't need the firing, you can take a Wasu-gama cup home with you.