Take a Stroll Back in time at Takehara, Hiroshima's Little Kyoto

Take a stroll back in time at Takehara, Hiroshima's Little Kyoto.

The ecotour site, Takehara, located in the south-central part of Hiroshima Prefecture, and facing the Seto Inland Sea, is known as a ”Little Kyoto'' town in Hiroshima. The Takehara Townscape Preservation District, lined by historical buildings from the Edo period (1603-1867) to the Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926), and Showa (1926-1989) eras, is designated as a Japan Heritage surrounded by a nostalgic landscape.
In addition, saké using Hiroshima's unique “soft water brewing method'' and wa-én (和塩, Japanese salt) rich in mineral and nutritious are produced in Takehara by taking advantage of nature's blessings.

A special experience for those who love art, history, nature and culture.

The ecotours will provide an opportunity for visitors to see art making processes or experience ‘the artistic space of hospitality’ created by shohekiga paintings.
Please join us!!

Itinerary

Day 1: Interact with young artists (Tour A) OR see shohekiga paintings in historical buildings (Tour B), All-inclusive

Stop At: Takehara Townscape Preservation Area, Takeharamachi Kamiichi Shimoichi, Takehara 725-0022 Hiroshima Prefecture
You can see the art making process of shohekiga paintings and interact with young artists in the Takehara Townscape Preservation District on Tour A (1 Feb-6 Feb). On Tour B (21 Feb-26 Feb), you can see the newly created shohekiga paintings by young artists that are exhibited in historical buildings. You will feel the power of art breathing new life into the historical townscape.
Shogekiga are large paintings on sliding doors or folding screens seen in traditional Japanese architecture. Some shohekiga paintings are treated as important art pieces and collected by renowned overseas museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.

In the Takehara Townscape Preservation District, known as a `Little Kyoto’ town in Hiroshima Prefecture, you can see the historical transition of architectural styles from the Edo period (17th century) to Showa (1926-1989) eras. In the District, there are stores, cafés and restaurants renovated from old houses and stores.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: A unique and healthy full course dinner inspired by local salt production history using salt.
Accommodation included: NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town
Use of a relaxing suite or maisonette room of the renovated historic buildings

Day 2: Japanese saké made using Hiroshima's unique soft water brewing method & SETOUCHI blue pottery making

Stop At: Takehara Townscape Preservation Area, Takeharamachi Kamiichi Shimoichi, Takehara 725-0022 Hiroshima Prefecture
At Fujii Shuzo (a local brewery), saké is produced using Hiroshima’s unique soft water brewing method. Please enjoy a saké tasting and take a look at saké, saké sets (tokkuri (flask) and cups), tableware, handicrafts, accessories and bags made of kimono fabric, etc. at their gift shop. Fujii Shuzo is famous for its saké brand Ryusei which was served at the working dinner of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima in 2023.
At Tokobo Fudo (a local pottery studio) let’s make a small saké cup and a salt plate in SETOUCHI Blue. Takehara, located in the Seto Inland Sea area, has recently drawn the attention of visitors due to its selection as one of 52 places to go in 2019 by the New York Times. Setouchi means the Seto Inland Sea and the blue is thought of as the local theme color by people in the area. After experiencing art, local food culture of salt and saké in Takehara, why not keep your memory by making a souvenir- A small blue saké cup and a salt plate will retain the memory of your trip.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: After a special breakfast at the HOTEL. you can enjoy a soba noodle lunch at the restaurant in the saké brewery.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Take a Stroll Back in time at Takehara, Hiroshima's Little Kyoto
12/11/2024 - 2/26/2025

Monday - Sunday :

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Duration: 2 Days
Start location: 1-chōme-4-16 Honmachi, Takehara, Hiroshima 725-0022, Japan

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Dinner - `Japanese wa-én (和塩) full course dinner’ using Takehara’s salt for all dishes from appetizers to desserts and local ingredients, ‘gyohan' (魚飯, Takehara's traditional cuisine for guests)
• Breakfast - Breakfast at NIPPONIA HOTEL
• Lunch - Soba noodle lunch at the local saké brewery Fujii Shuzo Co., Ltd. (saké brewery)
• All Fees and Taxes
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Lunch
• 1x Dinner

Not Included

Facilities