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The 15 most popular hiroshima tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A focused day in Hiroshima and Miyajima with a friendly English guide, museum entry, ferry rides, and iconic Itsukushima Shrine views.
“This tour was a phenomenal way to see all the sights of Hiroshima in an action packed day. My guide was Rino who was so attentive and knowledgeable and really made the trip enjoyable. The with lunch option allowed sampling of local dish Read more”
English-guided Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Miyajima Shrine UNESCO day trip with ferry views, included admissions, and okonomiyaki lunch.
“We had a wonderful day and Tomo was a thoughtful, friendly, and informative guide.”
Private Hiroshima & Miyajima full-day tour with a government licensed English guide. Peace Park, Castle, Shukkeien and Miyajima’s shrine.
“We had an unforgettable day on our private tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Our guide, Yuji, was incredibly well-organised from the start, and thanks to his careful planning, we were able to see and experience so much more than we ever could have on our own. Yuji was very knowledgeable, and every stop felt meaningful.…”
Walk Hiroshima’s key memorial sites with an English guide, connecting the city’s WWII role to the bombing and the call for peace.
“Emi chan is an excellent guide, she is really good at narrating the history and her english is superb. I would recommend this tour if you are interested in the Hiroshima history. The time will fly by really quick, she will cover a lot in this tour.”
Hiroshima Peace walking tour with a local guide at World Heritage sites: museum and monuments, Atomic Bomb Dome, Orizuru Tower views and lunch.
“Spent a great day seeing the main sites with Kaz who was an amazing guide. Delicious included lunch and a nice easy walk.”
Morning bike tour through Hiroshima’s Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Castle, and Shukkei-en. Bike, helmet, and water included.
“We had the most amazing experience with tour guide, Melissa. She was knowledgeable, smart, energetic and so much fun. She truly made this cycling tour a great experience for our family of four. So much rich history and traditions to learn about and culture to enjoy. Thank you Melissa and team! Until next time!!”
A licensed, private 4-hour Hiroshima walking tour with pickup on foot, focusing on the Peace Memorial Museum, Shukkeien, and Hiroshima Castle.
“Excellent service. Met us at the dock at our cruise ship, showed us all the spots we wanted to see, very knowledgeable, and friendly. Had a great lunch as well. Exceeded expectations.”
See the A-Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Museum, then ferry to Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, with okonomiyaki lunch.
“This was a wonderful / informative / introspective day trip. Seeing the A-bomb dome and museum was a solemn experience. The trip to Miyajima was wonderful! The tori gate and shrine were picturesque! Our guide (Tom san) was very deliberate and made every effort to give us good information. Really appreciated all his help throughout…”
Try kyudo at Hiroshima Castle ruins: you’ll wear a real uniform, learn proper form, shoot multiple rounds, and get photos.
“The experience takes about an hour. So. E prepared to get a sore hand/arm if you have never done this before! But don’t let this stop you! It was definitely a highlight for our daughter. At the beginning the steps for notching the arrow might seem a little overwhelming but you soon get the hang…”
Hiroshima to Miyajima by ferry for Itsukushima Shrine, then Peace Memorial Park, guided in English/Spanish with tickets included.
“Not very much information. Was not good to have two languages spoken at the same time, should maybe do a section in English first and then Spanish or vice versa.”
See UNESCO Hiroshima and Miyajima in one guided day, with Itsukushima Shrine, Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
“Not much was good. Wish we would have done it on our own. Our guide couldn’t hardly complete a sentence and she spoke so low that unless you were directly in front of her you couldn’t hear her.”
A guided day from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to Miyajima’s Itsukushima Shrine, with ferry views, reflective museum stops, and crafts.
“Ken our guide was absolutely amazing. He had so much knowledge that he shared with us. He took us to all the spots and avoided all the crowds. Would recommend him to everyone.”
Try Hiroshima kyudo near the Atomic Bomb Dome: dress in armor, learn Japanese archery form, and shoot targets in a 1-hour class.
“This was a very cool experience and the guide was very good!”
A small-group Hiroshima walk that connects the city’s WWII story to the Peace Park today, with stops like the Atomic Bomb Dome and Orizuru Tower.
“Thomas was absolutely wonderful! He is easy to talk to, knowledgeable- and a great tour guide. This was an excellent tour.”
Ride e-bikes through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with a local guide, see A-Bomb Dome viewpoints, and hear survivor-linked stories.
“I recently took a cycle tour of Hiroshima that was both invigorating and profoundly moving. Despite the bitter cold winds, cycling through the Peace Park and visiting other historic sites offered a unique and active way to absorb the city's tragic history. Our knowledgeable guide shared insightful stories about the events of World War II,…”
