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The highlight of this tour is Mitaki Temple, a peaceful mountainside temple founded in 809 and beloved by locals for centuries. Today, it’s also gaining popularity among international visitors.
The journey begins near the atomic bomb hypocenter, where you'll learn about Hiroshima's past. From there, we leave the city behind and make your way to Mitaki Temple, located halfway up Mt. Mitaki.
Surrounded by forest and stone Buddhist statues, the temple offers a quiet contrast to the city. As you walk through its grounds, you'll encounter a striking pagoda, a bell hall, and buildings that were exposed to the atomic bombing — each with its own story, brought to life by your local guide.
This tour offers more than just sightseeing — it provides a peaceful setting to learn, reflect, and connect with Hiroshima’s ongoing message of peace.
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Not recommended for those with walking difficulties.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bus fare from Atomic Bomb Dome Bus Stop to Mitaki area, and train fare from Mitaki Station to Hiroshima Station, Yokogawa Station, or Hakushima Station. Guests may alight at any of these stations.
Licensed local tour guide
A postcard featuring a recycled paper crane and a stamp
Mitaki Temple entrance fee
Walking can make you thirsty, so we recommend bringing bottled water or other drinks to stay hydrated during the walk or at breaks.
You’ll visit several important sites—including the Rest House (a building damaged by the atomic bomb), the hypocenter, and the Atomic Bomb Dome—while listening to explanations from your guide. This part of the tour serves as an introduction to the main experience at Mitaki Temple. It helps you better understand the reality of the atomic bombing and provides context for the stories and places you’ll encounter later in the Mitaki area. After the walk, we’ll take a local bus near the Atomic Bomb Dome at 1:36 PM to the Mitaki area. The ride takes about 18 minutes, although this may vary depending on traffic conditions.
After getting off the bus, we’ll walk to Mitaki Temple. It normally takes about 10 minutes on foot, but we’ll go at a relaxed pace, stopping at a few interesting spots along the way while listening to the guide’s explanations. At Mitaki Temple (admission included), your guide will lead you through the serene mountain grounds. Along the way, you’ll see preserved atomic-bombed buildings, a striking pagoda that symbolizes the temple, numerous stone Buddhist statues, and monuments engraved with peace and remembrance. Through these sites, you'll gain insight into the spirit of Hiroshima — a city that once thrived as a military center, was deeply scarred by the atomic bombing, and has since been reborn as a symbol of peace. After enjoying the walk around Mitaki Temple, we’ll walk about 15 minutes to Mitaki Station and take the train back to Central Hiroshima.
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Safari14712343020,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was an excellent tour. Though not so far from Hiroshima city center, we felt tranquility that led us to think what peace means to us. The guide was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Departure29169788985,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Mitaki Peace Tour Beyond Central Hiroshima gave us such a moving experience. The tour starts in the Peace Park visiting Atomic Bomb Dome, the ground zero, Childrens’ Peace Monument, and heads for Mitaki Temple. Although Mitaki Temple is close to central Hiroshima, it is a quiet and beautiful place with some kind of spiritual atmosphere. Many large trees, the sound of the waterfall and the temple bell, all the stone statues and etc. Also, we were surprised to know how Mitaki was damaged by the Atomic Bombing as well. Through our wonderful guide Yuki, we learned a lot about the Atomic Bombing, and thought about Peace. Thank you very much, Yuki.
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