Iwakuni Tour from Hiroshima with Sake Tasting and Sushi Making
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7h 40min
- Price from
- $222 / person
- Location
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at the North Exit Plaza (Pedestrian Deck) on the 2nd floor of Hiroshima Station.
Description
Discover the spirit of the samurai in Iwakuni on this full-day guided tour from Hiroshima. Visit a sake brewery using pure Nishiki River water and enjoy exclusive tastings. Try your hand at making Iwakuni sushi - a unique pressed-style dish - and savor a traditional lunch. Walk across the iconic Kintai Bridge, built without nails using ancient techniques. Explore Kikko Park's seasonal blooms and the Kashiwabara Art Museum's stunning samurai artifacts. With a licensed English-speaking guide, this immersive journey blends history, culture, and nature for an unforgettable experience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Wed and Fri
- Start times
- 9:50 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Nov 4
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $222
- Child (ages 6–11)
- $217
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 26.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Murashige Sake Brewery
Enjoy touring around and tasting some sake at a Japanese sake brewery. Relish the taste of sake unique to Iwakuni, a place blessed with pure water. Japanese sake tasting is not available for customers 19 years of age and younger. Non-alcoholic drinks will be served.
Enjoy lunch with the experience of making Iwakuni sushi, which is chirashi-zushi made in the style of pressed sushi as a preserved food. For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please be sure to make a request at the time of booking. If no requests are made, the standard meal will be served. Requests for same-day changes are not accepted. Please refer to the Additional Information for details on the standard and vegetarian menus.
Kintai Bridge Experimental Bridge
Walk across the Kintai Bridge. one of Japan’s most iconic wooden bridges, renowned for its elegant five-arch design. Built in 1673 without using a single nail, it showcases traditional Japanese craftsmanship and engineering. Spanning the Nishiki River, the bridge offers stunning seasonal views and a serene walking experience. Crossing it feels like stepping into history, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the legacy of samurai culture. A must-see landmark in Iwakuni, it perfectly blends aesthetic charm with historical significance.
Kikko Park
Enjoy the spacious Kikko Park within the grounds of a former samurai residence.
See numerous artworks that convey the traditional culture and spirit of the samurai.
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned and heated tour bus
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
Lunch with Suishi making experience
Other admission fees and transportation costs included in the tour
Sake tasting
Not included
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
How it compares in Hiroshima
- Starting price $222 is 17% above the typical $189 for tours of similar length in Hiroshima
Excurgo comparison of 323 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the minimum number of participants 6 is not met by 7 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.
- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- Specific seats cannot be reserved for the tour bus or lunch venue.
- Children 0-5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with vehicle seats. If vehicle seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
- For those who would like a vegetarian meal, please be sure to make a request at the time of booking. If no requests are made, the standard meal will be served. Requests for same-day changes are not accepted.
- Standard Meal: Lunch with Iwakuni sushi-making experience. Iwakuni sushi made during the experience (Ingredients: conger eel, lotus root, shredded egg crepe, fish floss, greens); side dish (3 kinds of seasonal assortment); tempura assortment (shrimp, sillago, other vegetables), tempura dipping sauce; regional cuisine "Ohira"; dessert (seasonal)
- Vegetarian Meal: Lunch with vegetarian Iwakuni sushi-making experience (vegetarian option for dashi available) Vegetarian Iwakuni sushi made during the experience (Ingredients: lotus root, carrot, shiitake mushroom, dried gourd, greens); side dishes (Nishiki konjac with vinegared miso sauce, Iwakuni lotus root sanbai (vinegared dish), deep-fried eggplant with Awayuki salt); vegetable tempura assortment; tororo soup (grated kelp, green onion, and rolled wheat gluten); seasonal fruit
- Allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not available.
- As seasonal ingredients are used, the menu is subject to change.
- Japanese sake tasting is not available for customers 19 years of age and younger. Customers may be asked to present a form of identification. Please bring it with you. Non-alcoholic drinks will be served.
- The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. Drivers do not work as guides.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Iwakuni Tour from Hiroshima with Sake Tasting and Sushi Making lasts about 7h 40min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $222 per person for this Hiroshima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays and Fridays, starting at 9:50 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $217, adults from $222. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at the North Exit Plaza (Pedestrian Deck) on the 2nd floor of Hiroshima Station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children 0-5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with vehicle seats. If vehicle seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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