Hiroshima Food Tour: 4 Local Stops with Guide & Drinks

Four food stops, a shopping arcade, and the stories behind Hiroshima's friendliest neighborhoods

A guided evening food tour of downtown Hiroshima starting near Peace Park, where you walk through local eateries and shopping streets with an English-speaking guide, tasting Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, regional sake, and dessert at four stops. The tour runs three hours and includes two drinks. Additional food and drinks are available to purchase. Minimum age for alcohol is 21. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park5m
2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museumpass by

Explore Hiroshima's food and culture

• Meet near Hiroshima Peace Park
• Walk through downtown streets and shopping arcades
• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum area
• See Atomic Bomb Dome
• Pass by Hiroshima Castle and Fukuromachi Park
• Try local specialties at four food stops
• Sample Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and sake
• Browse shops for souvenirs and snacks

The experience

The tour begins near Hiroshima Peace Park and moves through downtown streets and the Kinzagai Shop Street arcade, stopping at neighborhood eateries where locals eat. Your guide leads the route and explains the food and the city's character as you walk: no need to navigate or choose restaurants yourself. The stops center on Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, the layered pancake cooked on a teppan grill with fresh ingredients, and you'll taste the distinct regional sake styles that pair with it. Two drinks come included. You can order more food or drinks at any stop if you want.

Beyond the meals, the guide shares stories about how Hiroshima transformed itself while keeping its traditions alive, and you'll pass through Fukuromachi Park and see the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Castle from the route. The pace is built around eating and walking through the city as it comes alive in the evening, not rushing between monuments. You have time to browse the shopping arcade for souvenirs and snacks on your own.

The tour ends after three hours. Public transportation is nearby if you need it to reach the starting point. Hotel pickup can be arranged for an additional charge. The walk requires at least a moderate level of fitness. The tour is family-friendly, though children need an adult with them, and kids ten and up require a copy of their passport information.

What’s included

• Dining at four local restaurants.
• local English-speaking guide leading the route and sharing stories about the city.
• two drinks.
• dessert.
• time to browse Kinzagai Shop Street arcade for souvenirs and snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Arigato Japan KK

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying downtown or can easily reach Peace Park by public transit. Otherwise, arrange hotel pickup when booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and why is it different from other versions?

Hiroshima okonomiyaki is layered with fresh ingredients and cooked on a teppan grill, giving it a distinct texture and flavor that reflects the region's approach to the dish. The tour stops at local restaurants where this specialty is prepared.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point near Peace Park?

The tour begins near Hiroshima Peace Park, and public transportation options are available nearby. Hotel pickup can be arranged for an additional charge if you prefer not to travel on your own.

What happens if a restaurant on the tour is closed or the schedule changes?

Substitutions may be made due to restaurant schedules, public holidays, weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Your guide will adapt the stops while keeping the same experience and food focus.

Can I order extra food or drinks beyond what's included?

Yes. Two drinks are included in the tour price, and dessert is included at one stop. You can purchase additional food and drinks at any of the restaurants you visit.

Is this tour suitable for guests with dietary restrictions?

The tour is not recommended for guests with dietary restrictions, as the stops focus on regional specialties like okonomiyaki and sake that may not accommodate specific dietary needs.