Hiroshima

Eat like a local in Hiroshima

Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours 5.0
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Eat like a local in Hiroshima

Savor Hiroshima's hidden culinary gems on a local-led food tour, discovering dishes that tantalize your taste buds and capture the city's essence.

The easiest and most convenient way to travel to Miyajima is the direct ferry from Peace Memorial Park

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Let your local guide lead you to fully discovering Hiroshima’s vibrant local food scene
  • Sample ‘Hiroshima okonomiyaki’ - Hiroshima’s most loved local dish, a noodle pancake stack, fried in layers
  • Visit Shukkeien Japanese gardens, a perfect backdrop for a traditional tea ceremony
  • Visit a local ‘standing bar’ for your chance to sample all the tastes of Hiroshima, including local craft beers in small portions
  • Allow your local guide to explain the food philosophy and cultural nuances behind Japanese cuisine
  • Get all the top foodie tips and insider recommendations for your onward travels

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know
The easiest and most convenient way to travel to Miyajima is the direct ferry from Peace Memorial Park
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
Entry to Shukkeien Japanese gardens
6-8 foods to taste selected by your host, based on your preferences
2 drinks (alcoholic or soft drink)

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

FamilyMart Hiroshima Shintenchi Store - The host will be waiting in front of the convenience store.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Foodies are in for a treat with the lively food culture in Hiroshima! Follow your local guide downtown as you discover hidden gems and traditional dishes. From sampling delicious oysters, which are produced abundantly here, to tucking into a forkful of national identity with ‘Hiroshima Okonomiyaki’ - much like the famed Japanese pancake dish but this version also contains yakisoba noodles and is fried in mouth-watering layers. Explore onwards to a standing bar where you can tick off local delicacies and craft beer from your list. Post this refueling, there’ll be time to wander through the beautiful Shukkeien Japanese gardens to catch a traditional tea ceremony and nibble away at the maple-leaf shaped cakes ‘Momiji manjū’ as your dessert.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $141.5 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$141.5
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

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What travelers think of this experience

Susan Mar 2025

Yuka was warm, engaging and well informed. She adapted the tour to meet our mobility issues and our interests. It was a great experience.

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Dan Dec 2024

Yuka was the perfect guide for me! She was very easy to talk with, and we had a lot of personal tastes in common! Tasty okonomiyaki, beautiful gardens, and a fun standing bar made for a perfect tour.

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Michael Jun 2024

Tried extra to make sure our visit was educational and also fun and flexible to meet the requests we had. Very positive experience.

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Yang Mar 2024

Our guide was very accommodating. We wanted oysters for sure. She took us across town just for the experience.

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Alwyn Feb 2024

Yuka was a great guide around Hiroshima! She was able to explain the sights we were seeing in English very well and made for a pleasant experience.

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Daniel Jan 2024

Was a terrific putting and the local guide (John) had more knowledge about the town than I could believe.

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(11 reviews)
Susan, Mar 2025

Yuka was warm, engaging and well informed. She adapted the tour to meet our mobility issues and our interests. It was a great experience.

Dan, Dec 2024

Yuka was the perfect guide for me! She was very easy to talk with, and we had a lot of personal tastes in common! Tasty okonomiyaki, beautiful gardens, and a fun standing bar made for a perfect tour.

Michael, Jun 2024

Tried extra to make sure our visit was educational and also fun and flexible to meet the requests we had. Very positive experience.

Yang, Mar 2024

Our guide was very accommodating. We wanted oysters for sure. She took us across town just for the experience.

Alwyn, Feb 2024

Yuka was a great guide around Hiroshima! She was able to explain the sights we were seeing in English very well and made for a pleasant experience.

Daniel, Jan 2024

Was a terrific putting and the local guide (John) had more knowledge about the town than I could believe.