Wouldn't it nice to enjoy a delicious breakfast while viewing the city of Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea after climbing up to a small mountain (Mount Futaba, 139 meters above sea level)?
Many tourists obtain the image of a "beautiful city" after visiting Hiroshima.
In 1945, the city certainly became scorched land; but since then, it has been through a remarkable reconstruction and has been developed into a city full of greenery.
Let's go trekking to a spot where you can overlook the city of Hiroshima, and enjoy meal with your trekking mates.
The meal eaten outside after exercising should be exceptionally delicious.
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History of the destination
The starting point is "Hiroshima Toshogu" -広島東照宮-, which locates about 8-minute walk from Hiroshima Station.
Speaking of "Toshogu", "Nikko Toshogu" -日光東照宮- in Nikko, Tochigi near Tokyo, is famous.
The shrine named including "Toshogu" enshrines Ieyasu Tokugawa -徳川家康-, who established the SAMURAI government called the Edo Shogunate, which lasted from 1603 to 1867.
So why is the Toshogu Shrine in Hiroshima?
It was built in 1648 by Mitsuakira Asano -浅野光晟-, the grandson of Ieyasu Tokugawa -徳川家康- and the lord of the Hiroshima domain at that time. It was said that he built it to pay homage to his grandfather, who died in 1616, as well as to have wished for peace in Hiroshima.
Looking at the positional relationship with Hiroshima Castle, this Toshogu is located in the northeast.
In Japan, the northeast direction is called "Kimon" -demon's gate- and is considered to be an ominous direction where bad things come in.
He probably wished for peace in Hiroshima, by setting up this Toshogu Shrine to the northeast of Hiroshima Castle and preventing bad things from entering.
Route
Start climbing from Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine, walk through Kinko Inari Jinja -Inari Shrine- and reach to Okumiya. There are many red torii gates that are donated by believers, called Ujiko, who live in limited area surrounding this shrine.
If you look at each torii gate closely, you can see its donor’s name, address, and the date of donation.
Go up through the red torii gates and arrive at Okumiya, and you will face a magnificent view.
In the distance, you can see a beautiful triangular mountain.
It is an island in the Seto Inland Sea called Ninoshima.
Take your time and enjoy breakfast while viewing the cityscape and the islands of Hiroshima!
Notes
Duration: 3 hours
Meal: Bento (packed meal) is to be provided.
Vegetarian and Vegan menu available.
(Another option available; no meal, but tea will be served instead.)
Things to bring with you:
Bring insurance card, towel, drinks. / Wear easy-to-move clothes, sneakers.
Terms and Conditions of participation
-Minimum age of 6
-If you have any concerns about health condition, please inform it in advance.
-The tour cancellation may be caused due to the weather condition; in case of cancellation, the transportation fee to the starting point cannot be compensated.
Reservation
Need to be made by 6PM a day before.
Meeting Point
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