1 Day Bus Tour From Hiroshima Station
Experience Art within Art – Visit Simose Art Museum & Enjoy Authentic Japanese Cuisine!
In 2025, the Year of the Snake, visit Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine for a special blessing!
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The Highlight
- Visit Simose Art Museum – Winner of the Versailles Award for "Most Beautiful Museum in the World."
- 2025 – Year of the Snake! Boost your luck with a visit to Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine for good fortune.
- Enjoy Authentic Japanese Cuisine – Savor a traditional Japanese meal at Aki Grand Hotel.
- Shopping at Bäckerei Mozart! Stop by the Hatsukaichi factory outlet for local treats – a must in Hiroshima!
The Experience
Visit Simose Art Museum – Winner of the Versailles Award for "Most Beautiful Museum in the World."
- The entrance hall, special exhibition hall, and administration building stand parallel to the coastline.
- These three structures are unified by a 190-meter-long, 8.5-meter-high "mirror glass screen" that seamlessly connects all exterior walls, including the connecting corridors. On the seaside, a reflecting pool complements the architecture, with eight movable exhibition rooms covered in vibrant colored glass positioned above it.
- Shimose Art Museum, nominated as one of the seven "Most Beautiful Museums in the World" for the Versailles Award, received the top honor at the award ceremony held at UNESCO headquarters on December 2, 2024.
About Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine:
- Since ancient times, the Japanese have revered white animals as sacred embodiments of the gods. Iwakuni’s white snakes have a history spanning over 300 years. It is believed that these snakes protected the rice granaries of the Kikkawa family, the lords of the Iwakuni domain, from rat infestations. Over time, they became associated with Benzaiten, the Hindu goddess of water, leading to the construction of numerous shrines and halls dedicated to the white snake across Iwakuni.
- Today, the shrine is known for bringing blessings of wealth, good fortune, business prosperity, and traffic safety, attracting many visitors. The shrine grounds also feature various snake-themed designs and motifs.
Enjoy Authentic Japanese Cuisine
- Appetizer Platter (Assorted seasonal delicacies)
- Two Kinds of Sashimi
- Simmered Dish
- Fried Dish
- Rice Dish (Choice of Seafood Donburi or Tai Noodles)
- Miso Soup
- Dessert
Note: There is no special menu for young children. Children aged 3 to 5 will be served plain udon (hot).
Shopping at Bäckerei Mozart: Seeking True Richness Through Nature’s Ingredients
Fresh milk is essential for making delicious confections. At Mozart, we source fresh milk directly from Sandani Farm in Hiroshima. Our commitment extends to our methods – using a high-speed mixer rotating at 6,000 RPM to craft custard cream and other products. This technique allows us to avoid emulsifiers and additives, ensuring safe and natural sweets. Bäckerei Mozart products receive high acclaim annually at the prestigious Monde Selection awards.
The Hatsukaichi Factory Outlet offers a wide range of products directly from the factory. Enjoy cakes and coffee at the spacious café, located across from Miyajima. On sunny days, stroll through the garden with 500 types of trees.
★ Enjoy tastings or receive a small gift! ★
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Information about tour Place of departure and destination: from HIROSHIMA to HIROSHIMA/YAMAGUCHI Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: BUS Name of bus company: Ginga Kotsu Co., Ltd Meals: Lunch Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20 Peoples Number of GUIDE：1
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Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 09:30Hiroshima Station (Meet at 9:15, Depart 9:30)
- Iwakuni Shirohebi Shrine <Free worship> (approx. 30 min.) ★2025 is the year of the snake! Visit a shrine that is said to bring good luck in money, good fortune, business prosperity, and road safety!
- Aki Grand Hotel <Lunch> (approx. 70 min.) ★Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine <Lunch Set>!
- Simose Art Museum <Free viewing> (approx. 90 min.) ★See the museum that won the top prize in the "World's Most Beautiful Art Museum" competition!
- Bakken Mozart Hatsukaichi Factory Direct Sales Store <Shopping> (approx. 30 min.) ★Spend your time at the outlet shopping and cafes as you like♪
- 17:00Arrive at Hiroshima Station (around 17:00)
Price Details
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
- Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
- The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)