Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Food Walking Tour with a Certified Food Specialist

Step into Hiroshima’s past and taste its resilience on this walking tour with a certified food specialist. 

Explore Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a layered savory pancake made by stacking cabbage, noodles, meat, eggs, and other local ingredients on a thin batter and cooking it on a hot plate. Each layer tells the story of Hiroshima’s rebuilding after the war. 
 
Vegetarian options are available upon request.

We start in a quiet park to learn the surprising origins of flour-based dishes in Japan, then stroll through Shintenchi, where okonomiyaki first took shape. Along the way, hear stories of resilience, local food culture, and the traditions that make this dish Hiroshima’s soul food.

As we walk, spot unique local landmarks like the hera spatula statue, okonomiyaki-themed manholes, and a surviving A-bomb building.

Finally, sit down to enjoy a freshly made okonomiyaki, costing around 2,000 yen per person, and learn how Hiroshima’s beloved Carp baseball team helped make this dish famous. Optional sweets wrap up the tour.

This tour is perfect after a long day of sightseeing. It is a relaxed experience with a short, easy walk, allowing you to slow down, sit, eat, and experience Hiroshima through its most meaningful comfort food. 

The tour ends at Gate Park, an area well connected by public transport. The 17:00 time slot is ideal for day-trippers, making it easy to continue onward to Kyoto, Osaka, or Fukuoka after the tour.

 This experience blends food, history, and local flavor, offering a deeper taste of Hiroshima’s remarkable resilience for anyone who wants to experience the city through its most iconic dish. 

*Food paid by travelers.