HIROSHIMA
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9 workshops travellers rate highest in Hiroshima. Each entry covers what is included, who is running it and what it costs, so the comparison sits in one place.
A private Hiroshima home cooking class with Machiko’s family. Learn 2–3 dishes, use traditional tools, then eat together.
“Our family had a great time. Home cooking (definitely not restaurant food - just as good but different stuff), got to talk to real people. I highly recommend!”
Learn Hiroshima peace through koto in a small-group, English-led workshop near Peace Memorial Park, ending with a group performance and keepsake video.
“Embarking on a Koto beginner experience with Cafe-Choice in Hiroshima proved to be an enriching journey into the heart of traditional Japanese music. Nestled amidst the historic charm of Hiroshima, Cafe-Choice offers a myriad of cultural experiences, and their Koto lesson is a newly gem among them. From the moment I stepped into the serene…”
Write Japanese calligraphy in Hiroshima at Takumi craft shop. 45-min guided practice with Kumano brushes, and take-home fan or shikishi.
“Excellent workshop led by Sensai Ryosei whose teaching technique is excellent, very patient and calm approach. This was super easy to get to as it was on the top floor of a central shopping centre and easily one of the top activities I've done in Japan. Very meditative.”
Hiroshima private lacquer workshop with master Naoya Takayama. Learn Buddhist altar roots, paint with urushi, and take home a gift.
“Was a wonderful and fascinating experience, the lacquer work was stunning and learning about the process was really interesting.”
Learn Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with a local chef, cook your own on the grill, ride the tram, and enjoy a small-group local meal.
“Great fun and interesting experience with Ken, as he learned a lot about Japanese culture while we travelled to the restaurant. then the cooking began, very friendly and patient chef, we really enjoyed our Okonomiyaki too! delicious”
Make onigiri and matcha near Hiroshima Peace Park with a small group, local English-speaking hosts, miso soup, wagashi, and tea manners.
“This was an amazing experience! Midori picked us up from our hotel and took us to Weiko's lovely home (then dropped us back at the end!). Our two hosts were incredible, spoke excellent English and had set up a play area for our two younRead more”
Private 90-minute Hiroshima workshop to learn soroban abacus mental math and a short calligraphy session near Peace Memorial Park.
“on a vécu un super moment en famille dans cet atelier. notre professeur du jour est une femme adorable, super gentille et très drôle! On repart en sachant utiliser le soroban, avoir fait de la calligraphie et avec des petits cadeaux mais surtout avec de super souvenirs de ce moment passé ensemble. je recommande à…”
1-hour English yoga and meditation in central Hiroshima with a small group, mat included, and Tibetan singing bowl sound healing.
“Maki was really nice! She was very accommodating, attentive to my wishes and took my skill Level into Account. I enjoyed the class very much :)”
Peace-themed Hiroshima koto workshop: learn the 13-string instrument, play Echo of Serenity, and take home a video and origami crane.
“Had a blast getting a lesson in playing the koto, given by Hanz! Great fun to learn a bit about the history of this traditional instrument, but of course especially to get a chance to play it :). Hanz was very helpful and made me feel completely at ease during the lesson. Thanks for this…”
