Hiroshima Ini Rice Terraces Private Tour and Cooking (Akiota)
Hiroshima Ini Rice Terraces Private Tour and Cooking (Akiota)
In this private tour by car, visit the beautiful terraced rice paddies of Akiota in Hiroshima Prefecture to learn about rice production and cook traditional Japanese foods with local ingredients.
Highlights
Admire the scenic Ini Rice Terraces in Akiota
Learn to make sushi, tempura and miso soup in a traditional countryside home
Taste freshly made taiyaki from a beloved local sweet shop
Visit a workshop showcasing traditional Togochi crafts from Hiroshima
Travel comfortably with transportation and a certified interpreter guide
10 meals
Experience Details
Japan is known for its beauty, and the terraced rice fields of Akiota in northwestern Hiroshima Prefecture are a perfect example.
In this private experience, you can take in lush mountain landscapes, learn about Japanese rice from farm to table, try hands-on cooking, explore traditional crafts, and enjoy local sweets.
Your day begins with pick-up from Hiroshima Station. Travel by chartered car through the changing scenery from city to countryside, accompanied by a licensed Hiroshima Prefectural Government guide-interpreter. The journey to Akiota takes about one hour, giving you a chance to relax and enjoy the view.
Start with a 40-minute tour of the Ini Rice Terraces, recognized as one of Japan’s 100 best terraced rice fields. Learn about the history and cultivation of these iconic paddies as you wander among the fields and soak in the serene atmosphere.
Next, step into a traditional Japanese townhouse for a hands-on cooking lesson lasting about two hours. Prepare sushi, seasonal vegetable tempura, and miso soup using local ingredients and traditional seasonings.
After cooking, enjoy your creations for lunch in the living room while admiring the sweeping countryside view.
After lunch, visit a Togochi crafts workshop to see skilled artisans at work and browse handmade crafts. Spend about an hour discovering unique souvenirs that reflect Hiroshima’s traditional craft heritage.
Finish the day with a stop at a famous taiyaki shop. Try this classic Japanese sweet, a fish-shaped waffle filled with custard, red bean, sweet potato, or other fillings, and enjoy a final taste of local flavor before returning.
This experience combines nature, hands-on learning, local flavors, and traditional craftsmanship for a full day of discovery and immersion in rural Hiroshima.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Drinks are not included. Beverages can be purchased during a roadstop at Roadside Station Raimu-Togochi before visiting the Ini Rice Terraces of Ini
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Hiroshima City center can be arranged upon request. Please inquire directly with the host upon booking
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so upon booking (at least one week before the experience date)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Your host will be waiting in a blue car at the Tourist Taxi Stand in front of Hiroshima Station's North Exit. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Tucked to the south of Honshu between the Chugoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, the humble Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its oysters and freshwater eel, as well as local okonomiyaki and sake produced in the revitalized capital of Hiroshima.
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