Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Vegan lunch available on request. (Please book 3 days in advance.)
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Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties or difficulty walking on uneven terrain
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This guided trekking experience explores the natural beauty of Sandankyo Gorge, one of Japan’s most scenic river valleys. Unlike a short sightseeing visit, this experience takes travelers on a longer journey through quiet forest trails, suspension bridges, rocky riverside sections, clear mountain streams, and hidden corners of the gorge that many visitors never fully experience.
Along the route, guests enjoy ever-changing scenery while learning about the geology, ecosystems, and history of the area from a local guide. The varied terrain offers a balance of peaceful walking and gentle exploration, with opportunities to get closer to the river and experience the gorge from different perspecti...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Trekking support and route guidance
Guided nature and cultural interpretation
Professional local trekking guide
Insurance coverage
Lunch during the tour
Transportation to and from Sandankyo
Drinks and additional snacks
Personal hiking equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
1734-1 Shiwagi
Take the Highway Bus to Sandankyo Gorge
To Sandankyo
- Departs: 8:18 AM (Platform 7, Hiroshima Bus Center)
- Arrives: 9:36 AM (Sandankyo Bus Stop)
Return
- Departs: 3:00 PM (Sandankyo Bus Stop)
- Arrives: 4:21 PM (Hiroshima Bus Center)
Meet us at the bus stop.
Return
Itinerary
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Sandankyo
This 5-hour guided trekking experience explores the scenic trails and natural landscapes of Sandankyo Gorge, one of Japan’s most beautiful river valleys. Accompanied by a local guide, participants walk through peaceful forest paths, suspension bridges, riverside trails, and rocky sections along the river while discovering the quieter side of rural Hiroshima.
Along the route, guests can enjoy changing views of cliffs, clear mountain streams, rock formations, and seasonal nature while learning about the environment and history of the area. The pace is relaxed, with time for photographs, short breaks, and enjoying the atmosphere of the gorge.
A lunch break surrounded by nature is included during the experience before returning to the Main Entrance area at the end of the tour.
This guided trekking experience explores the natural beauty of Sandankyo Gorge, one of Japan’s most scenic river valleys. Unlike a short sightseeing visit, this experience takes travelers on a longer journey through quiet forest trails, suspension bridges, rocky riverside sections, clear mountain streams, and hidden corners of the gorge that many visitors never fully experience.
Along the route, guests enjoy ever-changing scenery while learning about the geology, ecosystems, and history of the area from a local guide. The varied terrain offers a balance of peaceful walking and gentle exploration, with opportunities to get closer to the river and experience the gorge from different perspecti...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Trekking support and route guidance
Guided nature and cultural interpretation
Professional local trekking guide
Insurance coverage
Lunch during the tour
Transportation to and from Sandankyo
Drinks and additional snacks
Personal hiking equipment
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
1734-1 Shiwagi
Take the Highway Bus to Sandankyo Gorge
To Sandankyo
- Departs: 8:18 AM (Platform 7, Hiroshima Bus Center)
- Arrives: 9:36 AM (Sandankyo Bus Stop)
Return
- Departs: 3:00 PM (Sandankyo Bus Stop)
- Arrives: 4:21 PM (Hiroshima Bus Center)
Meet us at the bus stop.