Futaba no Sato History Walkway Viewing Course

In Higashi ward, Hiroshima, there are still many cultural heritage sites, including the Fudoin Kondo, which is the city's only national treasure.
Among them, “Futaba no Sato History Walkway” is a course that connects venerable shrines, temples, historical sites, etc. scattered between Ushita Shinmachi and Yaga Station.
In Mt. Futaba, there are walking spots such as the “Futabayama Peace Pagoda,” where you can pray for permanent peace in the world, the ruins of the flak machine gun base, and the rock of the sun. From the summit, you can see not only the city but also Miyajima floating in the Seto Inland Sea.

Guide organization name/representative name
Futaba no Sato History Walkway Volunteer Guide Association (Secretariat: Higashi Ward Office Regional Raising Promotion Division)

Introduction of guide implementation organizations
In Higashi ward, Hiroshima, there are still many cultural heritage sites, including the Fudoin Kondo, which is the city's only national treasure. Among them, “Futaba no Sato History Walkway” is a course that connects venerable shrines, temples, historical sites, etc. scattered between Ushita Shinmachi and Yaga Station. Volunteer guides will guide you on this walking path free of charge.

Contact phone number
Higashi Ward Office Regional Raising Promotion Division (082) 568-7705

The total distance of the course
Approx. 3km

Meeting date
28th of every month

Time required
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

Meeting time
10:00 on the 28th of every month

Meeting place
JR Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit 2F Pedestrian Deck

Dismissing time
12:30

Dismissing place 
From the place of the last visit on this tour.

Capacity
From 1 person

Participation fee
Free (Insurance for the “Futaba Day” regular guide on the 28th of every month is enrolled at the Higashi Ward Office.)

This is why this tour is nice !
In Mt. Futaba, there are walking spots such as the “Futabayama Peace Pagoda,” where you can pray for permanent peace in the world, the ruins of the Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun Base, and the rock of the sun (Taiyo no Iwa). From the summit, you can see not only the city but also Miyajima floating in the Seto Inland Sea.

Application deadline
Advance registration is not required for the “Futaba Day” regular guide on the 28th of every month. Other than that, as a general rule, apply at least 1 week in advance

Remarks
We accept applications throughout the year other than the “Futaba Day” regular guidance on the 28th of every month, so please let us know the desired date, course, number of people, etc.