Hiroshima: Private Goma Fire Ritual, Lunch & Sake Brewery Visits

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6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Cleanse your soul and elevate your fortune! Begin with a private Goma fire ritual and create a protection sachet at a historic temple. Then, explore local sake breweries and enjoy sake tastings.

- Connect with the spiritual realm through the ancient ritual of Goma. Witness the power of fire as it purifies your soul and banishes negativity. Your wishes, written on wooden prayer tablets, will be offered to the divine as sacred flames consume them.
- Craft a personalized sachet using a soothing blend of incense with a Buddhist priest.
- Did you know that sake has traditionally been used in Japan to purify the body and mind? Embark on a tour of sake breweries and discover the secret of the spring waters behind the local sake.

Please note that our tour requires a minimum of 3 participants to operate. If we don't reach this minimum number, unfortunately, we'll have to cancel the tour. You'll be notified of any cancellation 72 hours prior to the start time, and a full refund will be issued.

What's Included

All transportation fees during the tour
Take a break in a cozy cafe that was renovated from a traditional Japanese house. Indulge in a cup of coffee meticulously brewed with the same crystal-clear water used in the art of sake making.
Enjoy a healthy hot pot made with sake instead of water
A glass of sake at lunch.
All admission fees and activity fees
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A Tranquwell representative will meet you at Pedestrian Deck, Shinkansen Exit 2nd Floor, Hiroshima Station. We will take a train from Hiroshima Station to Saijo Station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Immerse yourself in a sacred ritual at a 1,200-year-old temple hall, a designated Important Cultural Property. Witness the power of fire as evil is purified through a private Goma Fire Ritual.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Let's engage your senses and explore the world of fragrance as you create a personalized scent sachet. Through a dialogue with your own body, you can discover the perfect blend to meet your unique needs.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Enjoy a healthy hot pot made with sake instead of water and purify our bodies from the inside. We also have a glass of sake for you to try.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Saijo boasts a rich sake brewing tradition, thanks to its ideal climate and abundant underground water sources. Seven breweries continue to produce high-quality sake using traditional techniques. Indulge your senses as we visit different breweries to learn more about the history and production of sake. We will also explore the beautiful spring waters that are essential to their brewing process.

    1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Take a break in a cozy cafe that was renovated from a traditional Japanese house. Indulge in a cup of coffee meticulously brewed with the same crystal-clear water used in the art of sake making.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    The tour is scheduled to end at 3:30 PM at Hiroshima Station.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining hours will be allotted for travel and lunch time.
  • Please be aware that the end time may be delayed due to traffic conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. We kindly request that you allow for extra time when scheduling.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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