Highlightsof Tea Room Tour
① Ueda Sōko Tradition of Chanoyu Tea Room Tour
Ueda Soko is the founder of the Ueda Sōko Tradition of Chanoyu, who served as the chief retainer of the Asano clan during the Edo period in Hiroshima. The tea room, originally constructed by Ueda Soko, has been restored for an exhibition held in both Tokyo and Hiroshima, commemorating the 450th anniversary of Ueda Soko’s birth. It is now relocated and exhibited on the 1st floor of the Hiroshima Electric Railway headquarters. The tour allows visitors to enjoy leisurely viewing during non-public hours. Following the tour, participants will have the opportunity to experience a table-style tea ceremony
② Table-Seated Tea Ceremony Experience
We will have a casual tea gathering at a table with a guide as the host and participants as the guests. You will enjoy Japanese confectionery and matcha prepared by the guide. After that, you will have the opportunity to experience making tea.
③ A Brief Overview of Post-Bomb Reconstruction
After the atomic bombing, it was said that no vegetation would grow in Hiroshima for 75 years, but the city has since been rebuilt as a City of Peace. Just three days after the bombing, streetcars of the Hiroshima Electric Railway were running again, operated by female students. Today, the streetcars are affectionately referred to as ‘Hiroden’ by Hiroshima’s citizens. During this tour, we will also provide an explanation of the situation around the Hiroshima Electric Railway headquarters at the time of the bombing and the subsequent reconstruction of the city.
Schedule (Itinerary)
Itinerary [Route ①]
※From the “Implementation Date Calendar and Application” section below, you can choose the same tour at your preferred start time. Please select the corresponding time and proceed to enter your reservation details.
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| Duration: 15 minutes | Opening＆A Brief Overview of Post-Bomb Reconstruction | Please meet at the Kamiyacho Shareo Hiroshima City Tourist Information Center. Please gather in front of the entrance of Hiroshima Electric Railway Co.,Ltd. 10 minutes before the tour start time. After the opening, a guide will provide an explanation of the situation around the Hiroshima Electric Railway headquarters at the time of the bombing and the subsequent reconstruction of the city. Meeting place MAP  |
| Duration: 15 minutes | Tea room tour | This is an exclusive private tour,ensuring a personalized experience in the traditional Ueda SōkoChanoyu tea room. ① Tour the inside of “Senshotei”. ② A tea ceremony experience will be held table-style. ③ After the event, we will take a hired car to the lunch venue. Click here for more information on “Ueda Soko-ryu” Click here for more information on “Senshotei” |
| Duration: 30 minutes | Table-Seated Tea Ceremony Experience | ① A casual tea ceremony will be held table style, with the guide as the host and the tour participants as guests. Enjoy matcha with Japanese sweet. ② You will experience making tea yourself. the tour will end on-site. When you leave, we’ll give you a special discount coupon for coffee and taiyaki at Café Hayama. Taiyaki is a fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet red bean paste. The taiyaki served at Café Hayama comes from the famous shop ‘Yoshio’ in Akiota Town, Hiroshima. Café Hayama is conveniently located near the Atomic Bomb Dome, perfect for a relaxing break during your visit.  |
Itinerary times are subject to change.
Date/Time/Application
Travel fee (tax included)
6,000 yen / 1 person
Minimum number of participants: 4 people ●Maximum Capacity: 6 people
*A tour conductor will not accompany you. A Hiroshima prefecture regional guide interpreter will accompany you.
Implementation date calendar/application
“You can choose the time you would like to participate (①10:30〜, ②13:00〜, ③15:50〜), so please select the corresponding tour and date, and proceed to enter your reservation details.
” Please select the date you would like to attend from the calendar below and proceed to the “Reservation page” to make a reservation.
If you select “Narrow down” on the top right of the calendar → “Menu” in the second row of items → “(①10:30〜, ②13:00〜, ③14:45〜) Ueda Sōko Tradition of Chanoyu Tea Room Tour and Tea ceremony experience”, only the dates listed in this plan will be displayed.
Common information
*Before applying, please be sure to check the information listed below.
1. About application
This tour can be applied for from 1 person. The event will be canceled if the minimum number of participants (4 people) is not reached.
A Hiroshima prefecture regional interpreter guide will accompany you on the tour .
2. About travel fees
Travel fees are the fees listed under Travel Fees in this catalog.
The travel fee includes “tram fare, tea ceremony experience fee, lunch, entrance fee, guide fee, and taxes.” Events may be canceled due to weather, traffic conditions, circumstances at each facility, etc.
In that case, the application fee or participation fee will be fully refunded.
3. About Meals
Meals are served at a table next to the tea room on the 2nd floor.
The contents of the bento box are subject to change depending on purchasing conditions .
If you wish to change the menu due to religious or allergy issues, please let us know when making your tour reservation.
Depending on the content , we may not be able to respond or may incur additional charges.
4. Regarding rainy weather:
In case of light rain, the tour will be held, so please bring rain gear. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled the day before.
5. Children are welcome to participate
Children are welcome to participate, but please be careful not to disturb other guests in the facility. Regarding meals, we will also provide the same content to children.
6. Smoking Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside each building, Hiroshima Peace Park, and inside the vehicles.
Cancellation fee
If a travel contract is concluded and the contract is canceled due to the customer’s convenience, the following amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
When concluding a travel contract, we do not accept guidance based solely on this catalog.
Regarding the contents and conditions of the travel contract, we will conclude the travel contract after we have informed you of the travel conditions (full text) that will be provided separately.
| Cancellation fee (per person) | |
| 20 days to 11 days before | free |
| 10 days to 8 days before | 20% of the travel fee |
| 7 days to 2 days before | 30% of travel fee |
| The day before | 40% of the travel fee |
| On the day | 50% of the travel fee |
| After departure | 100% of travel fee |
If the customer requests to change the course or departure date within 20 days from the departure date, the above cancellation fee will apply.
Travel planning and implementation
Hiroshima Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-391
Kimita Kotsu Limited Company
682-1 Higashiiri-kun, Kimita-cho, Miyoshi-shi
TEL 0824-53-2314
<Applications/Inquiries>
Hiroshima Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agent Agency No. 83
KOI Planning Hometown Revitalization Institute Co., Ltd.
4-24 Kocho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0021
Email: info@koi-kikaku.com
TEL: 082-542-2777
FAX: 082-542-2778
General travel business handling manager Takashi Arita