🚢 Excursion
A guided excursion to historic and cultural sites in Hiroshima.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: Departure at 9:00 AM, event ends between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
- Fee: JPY 10,000 (tax included)
- Capacity: 70 participants (first-come, first-served basis)
Itinerary
🕊️ Peace Memorial Park — Guided Tour
A guided tour of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, located at the site of the 1945 atomic bombing. The park is adjacent to the Conference venue.
⛴️ Chartered Ferry (1 hour)
A one-hour chartered ferry ride to the island.
⛩️ Itsukushima Shrine — Guided Tour
A guided tour of Itsukushima Shrine, a Shinto shrine built over the sea on wooden stilts, known for its large vermilion torii gate standing in the water. Founded in the 6th century. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
🍱 Lunch
Lunch will feature local Hiroshima cuisine. Light refreshments with vegan and halal options will also be provided, but participants with specific dietary requirements are encouraged to bring their own food to ensure their needs are fully met.
🗺️ Afternoon Plans — Choose One of Three
Please select your afternoon plan at the time of registration. The Mt. Misen and Daishō-in courses are limited to 20 participants each (first-come, first-served).
- ⛰️ Mt. Misen Course
Hiking or taking the ropeway up Mt. Misen (the island's mountain, approx. 535m). Limited to 20 participants.
- 🏯 Daishō-in Course
Visiting Daishō-in, a Shingon Buddhist temple on the mountainside. Limited to 20 participants.
- 🦌 Free Exploration
Walking through the town at your own pace. The town has traditional shops and local foods such as grilled oysters and momiji manjū.
🚆 Return Travel
Return transportation is not included. Participants make their own way back to Hiroshima using the public ferry, train, or bus. Travel time to central Hiroshima is approximately 45–60 minutes.