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6 EXPERIENCE

⑤Gastronomy & Spirits

The serene garden setting of Mitakisou

Mitaki-Sou · 三瀧荘

THE AROMA AND FLAVORS OF HIROSHIMA

Gastronomy & Spirits

Discover Hiroshima through gardens, cuisine, and the aromas and flavours of craft spirits.

From the lingering impressions of the meal to Hiroshima’s distillery.

Sakurao Distillery

Exterior of SAKURAO DISTILLERY in Hiroshima
SAKURAO DISTILLERY · サクラオディスティラリー
Barrel warehouse at SAKURAO DISTILLERY
SAKURAO DISTILLERY · サクラオディスティラリー

SAKURAO DISTILLERY

Barrels maturing in the SAKURAO DISTILLERY warehouse
Barrel WarehouseWhisky rests quietly in oak casks, gathering depth and character over time.
Copper distillation equipment at SAKURAO DISTILLERY
Distillation EquipmentView up close the distillation equipment used to produce whisky and gin.
SAKURAO whisky display
SAKURAO WhiskyDiscover whisky born from Hiroshima’s natural environment and the skill of its makers.
Award-winning SAKURAO GIN bottles
SAKURAO GINHiroshima botanicals give each craft gin its distinctive aroma and expression.

Hiroshima-grown citrus, cherry blossoms, oyster shells and other local ingredients shape SAKURAO’s craft gin, while its whisky matures in Hiroshima’s natural environment. During the English-language distillery tour, discover the production process and the makers’ philosophy, then explore the aromas, flavours and stories behind the spirits through a tasting.

Experience Hiroshima through aroma, cuisine and gardens.

First, take an unhurried walk through Shukkeien Garden. Next, choose one of two dining journeys: Garden Gastronomy, featuring Japanese cuisine and a tranquil Japanese garden at Mitakisou, one of Hiroshima’s most historic restaurants; or Urban Gastronomy, featuring authentic Italian cuisine overlooking Shukkeien Garden at Zona ITALIA in Centro. After lunch, visit SAKURAO DISTILLERY to discover Hiroshima-born craft gin and whisky through their aromas, flavours and the stories of their makers. The journey follows this sequence: Shukkeien Garden, lunch, then the distillery.First, take an unhurried walk through Shukkeien Garden. Next, choose one of two dining journeys: Garden Gastronomy, featuring Japanese cuisine and a tranquil Japanese garden at Mitakisou, one of Hiroshima’s most historic restaurants; or Urban Gastronomy, featuring authentic Italian cuisine overlooking Shukkeien Garden at Zona ITALIA in Centro. After lunch, visit SAKURAO DISTILLERY to discover Hiroshima-born craft gin and whisky through their aromas, flavours and the stories of their makers. The journey follows this sequence: Shukkeien Garden, lunch, then the distillery.

This private journey lasts approximately six hours and is designed to be savoured through aroma, cuisine, surroundings, scenery, conversation and the lingering impressions that remain.

THE HIROSHIMA STORY

Taste Hiroshima
in a Japanese Garden.

From the aromas of Hiroshima to two distinctive tables.

WHY WE CHOSE THESE PLACES

The places behind the experience.

GARDEN GASTRONOMY · JAPANESE CUISINE

Mitakisou

Japanese cuisine at one of Hiroshima’s most historic restaurants

A quiet private room overlooking the garden at Mitakisou
Mitakisou · 三瀧荘

Surrounded by a garden so tranquil that it is difficult to believe you are still in central Hiroshima, Mitakisou offers the atmosphere of historic Japanese architecture. In a private room overlooking the changing seasons, guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients at an unhurried pace.

We chose Mitakisou so that the cuisine, tableware and garden scenery can be experienced as one meaningful part of the journey, rather than simply as a meal.

URBAN GASTRONOMY · ITALIAN CUISINE

Zona ITALIA in Centro

Authentic Italian cuisine overlooking Shukkeien Garden

Seafood pasta served at Zona ITALIA in Centro overlooking Shukkeien Garden
Zona ITALIA in Centro · ゾーナイタリア イン・チェントロ

Zona ITALIA in Centro is a refined restaurant where guests can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine while overlooking Shukkeien Garden. It is also the restaurant we visit most often as a couple.

We chose it not only for the quality of its cuisine, but also for its calm garden views and the relaxed atmosphere that allows our guests to slow down and truly enjoy the moment.

HISTORIC JAPANESE GARDEN

Shukkeien Garden

A four-hundred-year-old garden preserved in the heart of the city

Shukkeien Garden with its pond, Kokokyo Bridge, Seifukan and surrounding greenery
Shukkeien Garden · 縮景園
Colourful koi swimming beside a wooden bridge in Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden · 縮景園

SHUKKEIEN GARDEN

Colourful koi swimming beside a wooden bridge in Shukkeien Garden
Koi PondColourful koi move across the water, reflecting the garden’s quiet rhythm.
Vermilion bridge over the pond in Shukkeien Garden
Vermilion BridgeCrossing the bridge reveals a landscape shaped by water, trees and changing seasons.
Bamboo path in Shukkeien Garden
Bamboo PathWalk beneath tall bamboo, listening to the leaves in the stillness of the garden.
Seifukan and a sculpted pine in Shukkeien Garden
SeifukanSeifukan and its sculpted pine preserve the elegance of this historic daimyo garden.

Shukkeien was created in 1620 as the garden of a villa belonging to Asano Nagaakira, the first lord of the Hiroshima Asano domain. Its design is attributed to Ueda Soko, a senior retainer of the domain who was also renowned as a master of the tea ceremony. For more than four centuries, the garden has watched over the development of Hiroshima.

Its name expresses the idea of gathering mountains, water and distant scenery into a smaller landscape. Ponds, bridges, wooded hills and carefully composed views change as you walk, quietly revealing a different expression of Hiroshima in every season.

The garden was devastated by the atomic bombing in 1945. Restoration began in 1949 and continued for approximately thirty years, allowing this historic landscape to be passed on through the care of Hiroshima’s people.

We chose Shukkeien for more than its beauty. An unhurried walk before lunch offers an opportunity to experience Hiroshima’s history, resilience and enduring calm, carrying that quiet impression into the meal that follows.We chose Shukkeien for more than its beauty. An unhurried walk before lunch offers an opportunity to experience Hiroshima’s history, resilience and enduring calm, carrying that quiet impression into the meal that follows.

CHOOSE YOUR GASTRONOMY JOURNEY

Two cuisines. Two expressions of Hiroshima.

Choose one of two model journeys according to the cuisine and atmosphere you prefer.

01

JAPANESE CUISINE

Garden Gastronomy

Mitakisou

Seasonal Japanese cuisine and a tranquil Japanese garden, enjoyed without haste at one of Hiroshima’s most historic restaurants.After an unhurried walk through Shukkeien Garden, continue to Mitakisou for seasonal Japanese cuisine and views of its tranquil garden.

Cuisine
Japanese cuisine
View
Mitakisou’s Japanese gardenShukkeien Garden and Mitakisou’s Japanese garden
Character
Stillness, seasonality and Japanese hospitality
02

ITALIAN CUISINE

Urban Gastronomy

Zona ITALIA in Centro

Authentic Italian cuisine overlooking Shukkeien Garden at the restaurant we visit most often as a couple.

Cuisine
Authentic Italian cuisine
View
Shukkeien Garden
Character
Garden views, warmth and refinement

JOURNEY DETAILS

Two model journeys

Choose Garden Gastronomy or Urban Gastronomy according to how you would like to spend your time.

6-HOUR PRIVATE JOURNEY / GARDEN GASTRONOMY

Garden Gastronomy

Taste Hiroshima in a Japanese Garden.

Pickup at your hotel

Travel by private vehicle to Shukkeien Garden.

Walk through Shukkeien Garden

Take an unhurried walk through a tranquil landscape of water, bridges and trees.

Transfer to Mitakisou

Leave Shukkeien Garden and continue to Mitakisou.

Relaxed Japanese lunch at Mitakisou

Enjoy seasonal Japanese cuisine for approximately 90 minutes in a historic setting.

Depart for SAKURAO

Travel to the distillery with sufficient time for the English tour beginning at 14:00.

SAKURAO English tour

Discover the production process and the makers’ philosophy on a 90-minute English-language distillery tour, followed by a tasting.

Return to your hotel

Travel back while enjoying the lingering impressions of the journey. Drop-off is at your hotel in Hiroshima City.

6-HOUR PRIVATE JOURNEY / URBAN GASTRONOMY

Urban Gastronomy

Taste Hiroshima in the Heart of the City.

Pickup at your hotel

Travel by private vehicle to Shukkeien Garden.

Walk through Shukkeien Garden

Take an unhurried walk through a tranquil landscape of water, bridges and trees.

Authentic Italian lunch at Zona ITALIA in Centro

Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine for approximately 90 minutes while retaining the calm impressions of Shukkeien Garden.

Depart for SAKURAO

Travel to the distillery with sufficient time for the English tour beginning at 14:00.

SAKURAO English tour

Discover the production process and the makers’ philosophy on a 90-minute English-language distillery tour, followed by a tasting.

Return to your hotel

Return with the lingering impressions of the city. Drop-off is at your hotel in Hiroshima City.

DURATION & PRICE

6-hour model journey prices

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

1–2 guests

¥77,000

INCLUDING JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX · PER VEHICLE

Toyota Alphard

1–4 guests

¥88,000

INCLUDING JAPANESE CONSUMPTION TAX · PER VEHICLE

Duration: approximately 6 hours.

Prices shown are per vehicle and include Japanese consumption tax.

The same vehicle price applies from one guest up to the stated capacity.

The same prices apply to Garden Gastronomy and Urban Gastronomy. Additional tastings at the distillery; meals and drinks at Mitakisou or Zona ITALIA in Centro; café purchases, beverages, souvenirs and other personal expenses are paid separately at actual cost. The final price may vary according to the places visited, time at each location, pickup and drop-off points, and requested arrangements.

INCLUDED

What the base journey price includes

  • Private concierge service
  • Vehicle service
  • Expressway tolls and parking
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Mineral water and oshibori towels
  • In-car Wi-Fi and USB charging
  • Standard distillery visit fee
  • Shukkeien Garden admission fee

ESSENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Arrangements required for this experience

English support is required for Gastronomy & Spirits so that the craft gin, whisky, cuisine and stories of the region can be communicated carefully. Visits to the distillery and restaurants are proposed after operating schedules, tour availability and restaurant availability have been checked.

ESSENTIALESSENTIAL 01

English interpretation/support

6-hour journey: +¥41,250 including tax

Support is provided for explanations at the distillery and restaurant, tasting, dining and communication during travel.

✓Confirm as part of the journey
ESSENTIALESSENTIAL 02

Distillery and restaurant reservations

No arrangement fee / usage charges paid at actual cost

We propose SAKURAO DISTILLERY and either Mitakisou or Zona ITALIA in Centro as itinerary options, then confirm the final itinerary after checking operating schedules, tour availability and restaurant availability. Additional tastings, meals and drinks are paid separately at actual cost on the day.

✓Confirm as part of the journey

English interpretation/support and distillery and restaurant reservations are required arrangements for this experience. The price is not confirmed when an enquiry is submitted; a formal quotation is provided after the details are reviewed. Specialist interpretation for business negotiations, medical matters or legal matters is not provided.

OPTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Additional arrangements, only when requested

These arrangements are optional. Please select them only if requested.

OPTION 01

Professional photographer

Individual quotation

A professional photographer can be arranged for guests who wish to preserve their memories more beautifully. Photography, editing and digital delivery are quoted individually according to the itinerary.

Discuss a professional photographer
OPTION 02

A small gesture for a special occasion

Individual quotation / actual cost

If requested, we can help arrange a simple bouquet or message card for a birthday, anniversary or honeymoon. Our support is limited to modest arrangements agreed in advance; elaborate decorations, event production and guaranteed surprises are not included.

Discuss this arrangement
OPTION 03

Other special requests

Quotation according to your request

Tell us what would make the journey more meaningful. We will confirm what can be arranged and provide the details in the formal quotation.

Discuss another request

Required and optional arrangements are not confirmed when an enquiry is submitted. A formal quotation is provided after the details are reviewed.