Western Japan · HIROSHIMA FOOD TOURS
Okonomiyaki layered the Hiroshima way, oysters off Miyajima’s rafts, izakaya lanes after dark. The 15 tours below feed you properly; stops and prices under each.
Explore Hiroshima after dark with okonomiyaki, sake, and two local izakayas on a small-group food tour led by a welcoming local guide.
“Did the Hiroshima Bar hopping tour last night with Kaku. He was brilliant and took us to 3 great venues. Certainly we wouldn't have found these venues. Was great sharing the evening with Kaku - was very personable and fantastic to chat with. Would highly recommend him and the tour. Very good night out”
Taste Hiroshima at three local tachinomi restaurants, with ten or more dishes, three drinks, and an English-speaking guide.
“We went to some true backstreet places we would never have found on our own. Ken was open and friendly. I will warn you. Don’t ask him about baseball!! Food was plentifully and very tasty.”
Explore Hiroshima after dark with three local food stops, three drinks, and a friendly guide who helps you eat like a local.
“We had a good time on this tour. Alex chose some restaurants we absolutely would never had picked from a guide book or travel website and we had a good array of different tasty foods. Doing the food tour means we sampled three meals worth of different foods but in one meal. Drinks were included too and we were full at the end of the tour. Many thanks.”
Cook 2 to 3 Japanese dishes with Machiko and her family in a private Hiroshima home, then share a warm homemade meal together.
“This was hands down one of our highlights of our Japan trip! Cooking, talking and eating with Machiko and her family was truly a once in a lifetime experience and we learned so much from her - not only how to make Okonomiyaki at homeRead more”
Taste Hiroshima okonomiyaki, local sake, and dessert on a small-group evening walk through downtown food streets and Peace Park.
“The advertisement of the tour made it look like we were be a small group but we were the only couple. The tour guide barely spoke English and had even forgotten to book the second stop restaurant. My spouse and I decided to cut it shorRead more”
Cruise calm waters off Miyajima aboard HANAIKADA, with sunset views, oyster rafts, seasonal Japanese dinner, and a small-group setting.
“This was a wonderful dinner tour. Even though it was raining and overcast and we were late due to delayed trains, the people working on the boat were absolutely wonderful and we had a very special night on the boat that even our teenagers enjoyed. It made for an amazing and unique experience of Japan that we won’t forget.”
Make Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with a local chef, ride the city tram, and learn the story behind Japan’s favorite layered savory pancake.
“Ken was a knowledgeable guide with a great personality. He made everyone feel comfortable. The chef was also very personable and patient. The food was delicious and was fun making it. An all around great experience”
Make Hiroshima onigiri with local mothers, learn miso soup and matcha, and enjoy a small-group food class near Peace Memorial Park.
“This was an amazing experience! Midori picked us up from our hotel and took us to Weiko's lovely home (then dropped us back at the end!). Our two hosts were incredible, spoke excellent English and had set up a play area for our two younRead more”
Explore Saijo’s sake breweries, create a calligraphy label, and enjoy a Setouchi dinner with sake pairings on this private Hiroshima tour.
“The streets of Saijo are so beautiful and the sake was all wonderful.”
Climb, sip Hiroshima sake, eat layered okonomiyaki, and explore local Yokogawa with a guide on this three-hour evening tour.
“It quite nice to get away from the crowds. I was treated to some beer, snacks, sake and okonomiyake. Plus some interesting bits about the area. The gym is quite nice, it's smaller than back home but climbing routes are really interestinRead more”
Long-form destination guides to the Chūgoku region of Japan — Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi. Every article researched, fact-checked, and illustrated with verified location-specific photographs.
