Hiroshima Main Street: Explore Post-War History & Local Cuisine with Certified Cooking Specialist

2 hours

Easy

Walk Hiroshima’s historic Hondōri Main Street with a certified cooking specialist. Taste iconic okonomiyaki, discover local treats, and uncover the city’s inspiring post-war rebuild story

Experience the flavors and history of Hiroshima on this walking tour along Hondōri Main Street with a certified cooking specialist. Learn how the city rebuilt after the atomic bombing while tasting its iconic foods including Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and maple leaf-shaped cakes, and discover the stories behind the city’s renowned sake.

Along the way you will explore unique local sights such as an oyster vending machine and a historic baseball dugout bench and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate at a tucked-away side-street café. End the tour with a fun challenge at an arcade by testing your luck with a crane game to win a small Hiroshima-themed prize.

Discover Hiroshima’s resilience, its culinary traditions, and the stories behind each layer of its history and cuisine all in one flavorful and engaging experience.

What's included?
  • Food & drinks
  • One Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with your choice of toppings
  • Two drinks (one can be alcoholic)
  • Two maple leaf-shaped cakes (momiji manju)
  • One cup of coffee or hot chocolate at a cozy side-street café
  • Ice cream treat
  • Three chances per group at the arcade crane game to win a fun Hiroshima-themed prize
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
Please note
  • Accessible for those with limited eye sight
  • Public transportation nearby
What to bring
    • Comfortable walking shoes for the 1.6 km (1 mile) route
    • An umbrella or light rain jacket if rain is expected
    • A big appetite for tasting Hiroshima’s iconic foods