OPTIONAL TOUR
Sandandaki Waterfall Trail
with Kurobuchi Boat Experience
– Japanese Guide Course –
Tour Price
10,000 JPY
Sales Period
October 1 – November 28, 2025
Weekday departures only – Day trip
Ticket Details
Sandankyo Free Plan Ticket
1-Day Pass
500 JPY × 3
This is a value Ticket that includes a 1-day pass for the Hiroden Bus Sandankyo Line and three local coupons (500 yen each) that can be used in the Sandankyo Main Entrance area.
5,000 JPY
You can get on/off at Togouchi IC Bus Center during both outbound and return trips
This ticket can be used on the following routes:
No.74 Hiroshima Bus Center – via Sato Bypass / Kabe Station – Sandankyo:
No.75 Hiroshima Bus Center – via Expressway – Sandankyo:
Exchange Location: LOUPE (Sandankyo Cafe & Visitor Center)
At the local coupon exchange location (LOUPE), please present your ticket to receive both the local coupons (valid at participating stores) and a special gift for the 100th anniversary of Sandankyo’s scenic designation.
Nearest bus stop: Sandankyo
Validity: Only on the day of use under the “Sandankyo Free Plan Ticket”
Coupon exchange hours: 9:30 – 10:00 (If coupons are not exchanged within this time, the right to receive them will be forfeited.)
Non-refundable: Coupons cannot be refunded. If not used on the day of exchange, the right will be forfeited.
Contact: LOUPE (Coupon Exchange Location) TEL 090-3421-3046
If all restaurants that accept the local coupon are closed, a bento lunch (1,000 yen) can be ordered at the Sandankyo ticket exchange location (LOUPE). (Orders accepted only at the time of coupon exchange, until 10:00 on the same day. Pickup available after 12:30. For closure information, please refer to the list of participating restaurants.)
In case of severe weather or river flooding due to rain, the Kurobuchiso (restaurant and ferry) coupon-accepting facility will be closed.
Local coupons are valid only on the date of exchange and are non-refundable.
Itinerary
Hiroshima BC 8:18 → Yokogawa St 8:23
This bus supports ticketless boarding.
Sandankyo Main Entrance 9:36
At LOUPE (Sandankyo Cafe & Visitor Center), please exchange your local coupons between 9:30 and 10:00.
After that, enjoy using the coupons at participating stores — including restaurant, and boat crossing experiences.
For more details, please refer to the list of participating locations.
Please enjoy your visit with either the Sandankyo Trail (Free Plan) or the Trail with Japanese Guide — including Sandan Falls and the Kurobuchi boat crossing experience.
We would also greatly appreciate your participation in our survey.
Yokogawa Station
・Route 75 (Express Line): Arr. 16:13
・Route 74 (Local Line): Arr. 18:06
Hiroshima Bus Center
・Route 75 (Express Line): Arr. 16:21
・Route 74 (Local Line): Arr. 18:14
Participating restaurants
LOUPE (Visitor Center & Cafe)
Local Coupon Exchange Location (Exchange Time: 9:30–10:00)
Located at the main entrance of Sandankyo, a Special Place of Scenic Beauty designated by the Japanese government, this Visitor Center introduces the nature and history of Sandankyo as well as the Otagawa River system.
Inside, you can find exhibits featuring live fish and amphibians native to the Otagawa River, displays of insect specimens and taxidermy, as well as information on the mosses of Sandankyo and seasonal flowers.
For more details about the facility, please check our Instagram or contact us by phone.
- 090-3421-3046
- Google Map
- Address：Shibaki, Akiota-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
Kurobuchi Lodge (Kurobuchi boat rides)
A dining spot located just across the river by boat. Here you can enjoy dishes such as udon noodles and salt-grilled yamame trout while taking in the scenery of Kurobuchi, one of the five great scenic highlights of Sandankyo.
Be sure to also enjoy the beautiful views from the boat ride itself.
For business hours and closing days, please check the official website or contact us by phone.
- 0826-28-2719
- Official Site
- Address：1729 Shibaki, Akiota-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
Takamaru Shouten
Absolutely delicious! Share the joy with everyone over our freshly grilled rice dumplings! One bite and the excitement rises — don’t miss out, give them a try!
For business hours and closing days, please contact us by phone.
- 0826-28-2805
- Google Map
- Address：1727ｰ3 Shibaki, Akiota-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
Sandankyo Senryu
You can enjoy dishes such as salt-grilled yamame trout and sansai soba (wild vegetable soba noodles). Our buckwheat noodles (dattan soba) are especially popular.
For business hours and closing days, please contact us by phone.
- 0826-28-2203
- Google Map
- Address：1727 Shibaki, Akiota-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
Yamamoto(Sandankyo Center)
A uniquely shaped restaurant located near the entrance of Sandankyo. Inside, you can enjoy a retro-style atmosphere. The menu features seasonal wild vegetables, udo, fragrant mushroom rice balls, soba noodles, and more.
For business hours and closing days, please check the website or contact us by phone.
- 0826-28-2213
- Official Site
- Google Map
- Address：1596 Shibaki, Akiota-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
Overall Map
Main Entrance Map
Plenty of other special offers!
①Free Souvenir
Panda Chan Coaster
②Donation for Sandankyo’s Nature!
A portion of the proceeds from this project will be used to support environmental conservation activities in Sandankyo.
Donation recipient: NPO Sandankyo–Otagawa River Basin Research Association
Main uses: Environmental maintenance and cleaning activities in Sandankyo, as well as research on rare species
Mobi-Travel Purchase Guide
Step.1
Access https://maas.mobiry.jp/
Log in with your ID & password, or use your Google or Facebook account.
Step.2
Tap “Buy Tickets.”
Step.3
Tap “Special Scenic Spot~Sandankyo Free Plan Ticket.”
Step.4
Tap “Special Scenic Spot~Sandankyo Free Plan Ticket.”
Step.5
Tap “Buy.”
Step.6
On the ticket selection screen, choose the number of tickets and tap “Next.”
After reviewing your order details, proceed to the payment screen.
Please complete your payment with a credit card.
Notes
- Please purchase the number of tickets needed for all participants at once.
- Tickets are valid only on weekdays from October 1 (Wed) to November 28 (Fri), 2025.
- Tickets expire 24 hours after first use.
- Tickets purchased together cannot be refunded separately.
- Refunds must follow the policies of the purchase platform.
- No refunds are available once a ticket has been activated.
- A mobile network connection is required to use the ticket.
- Local coupons are valid only on the date of ticket activation.
(Example: If you activate your ticket on Oct. 1, the exchange coupon must also be used on Oct. 1. The coupon validity is only for that same day.) - Coupon exchange hours: 9:30–10:00. If not exchanged during this time, the right is forfeited.
- Coupons are non-refundable: if not used on the exchange day, the right is forfeited.
- Coupon inquiries: LOUPE (Coupon exchange location: TEL 090-3421-3046)
- If all restaurants that accept the local coupon are closed, a bento (1,000 yen) can be ordered at the ticket exchange location (LOUPE).
Orders are accepted when exchanging the coupon, until 10:00 on the same day. Bento will be available for pickup after 12:00. Please check the restaurant information for closure dates. - In case of severe weather or river flooding due to rain, Kurobuchiso (meal and boat service) will suspend operations, and coupons cannot be used there.
- Coupons are valid only on the exchange day and are non-refundable.