Free Tour of a Local City of Kaitaichi in Hiroshima

Explore the local city where no tourists visit (just 10 min from Hiroshima station).

This tour is for travelers who want to experience real Hiroshima, just 10 minutes from Hiroshima Station.
Kaitaichi is a quiet local town with almost no foreign tourists, where you can see clean countryside scenery, rivers, the sea, and everyday Japanese life as it truly is.

While enjoying a relaxed walk, you will visit local shrines and temples and learn Japanese manners and culture in a simple, clear way.
Why do people bow? Why are there different rituals? We explain not just what to do, but why it matters.

After joining this tour, you will understand:
• Why Shinto and Buddhism peacefully coexist in Japan
• What Shinto is and how it shapes Japanese culture and values
• What Buddhism is, its core ideas, and how it differs from European religions
• Fascinating Buddhist ways of thinking, explained through easy-to-follow stories

Kaitaichi may be a small town, but it has a surprising history. It is also the birthplace of a very famous person, whose story will be revealed during the tour.

No crowds. No tourist traps.
Just a fun walk into local Japan and a deeper way of seeing the culture.