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Discover the Flavors and Traditions of Hiroshima’s Mountain Cuisine & Cooking

Overview

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Hiroshima's mountainous region on this hands-on culinary tour. Begin your journey with a fruit-picking experience at Hirata Farm, then step into the heart of Miyoshi's rich history as you stroll through its charming stone-paved streets and visit the unique Miyoshi Mononoke Museum. The highlight of the day is a cooking experience led by a local chef and guesthouse owner, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Create and savor traditional dishes, from handmade rice balls to Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and local desserts. A perfect blend of culture, nature, and gastronomy awaits you.
This day trip combines hands-on culinary exploration with cultural discovery, offering a deeper connection to the land and traditions of rural Hiroshima. Seasonal and optional accommodation upgrades are available for an extended experience.

Feature

  • Fruit picking: Harvest fresh seasonal fruits at Hirata Farm and enjoy the natural sweetness of Hiroshima's produce.

  • Cooking with a local chef: Learn from a seasoned chef and guesthouse owner as you prepare traditional dishes using fresh vegetables and local specialties.

  • Explore Miyoshi’s heritage: Walk through historic streets lined with stone pavements and discover the tales of yokai (Japanese folklore spirits) at Miyoshi Mononoke Museum.

  • Local delicacies: Taste "wani", a preserved shark dish unique to Hiroshima’s mountainous areas, paired with freshly grated daikon.

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Schedule

  • 1

    8:30 a.m.

    Meet your guide at Hiroshima Station. Transfer to Miyoshi by private taxi.

  • 2

    10:00 a.m.

    Fruit picking at Hirata Farm.

  • 3

    12:00 p.m.

    Transfer to the city of Miyoshi by private taxi.

  • 4

    12:30 p.m.

    Enjoy a gastronomic meal curated by a skilled local hostess.
    - Experience making rice balls with the hostess's special ingredients
    - Create Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki using Miyoshi's signature spicy noodles
    - Try your hand at grating daikon radish
    - Make traditional Miyoshi sweets with the guidance of the hostess

  • 5

    3:30 p.m.

    Transfer to Miyoshi Mononoke Museum. Walk through historic streets lined with stone pavements.

  • 6

    16:30 p.m.

    Return to Hiroshima by private taxi.

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Price *this is a reference price, please contact us for details.

Tour Operator: Tabimachi Gate Hiroshima
■Fee (tax included)
¥98,000 per person (2 participants)
¥70,000 per person (3 participants)
¥57,000 per person (4 participants)
¥49,000 per person (5 participants)  
■ Reservation  
By request
■Included
- Guide (within the itinerary time)
- Hire car (departure and return to Hiroshima City)
- Tolls and parking
- Fruit-picking
- Cooking experience and lunch fee
- Admission to Miyoshi Mononoke Museum
■Not included
- Alcoholic beverages during lunch

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