Private Tour

Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Hiroshima

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Led by a Hiroshima native whose family survived the atomic bombing, this tour offers an intimate and deeply personal perspective on one of history’s most profound events. Pancho, a seasoned guide with international business experience, has conducted 500+ tours with 200+ five-star reviews, known for his thoughtful, engaging, and customized approach.

What makes this experience unique is its powerful yet balanced narrative—honoring the past while celebrating Hiroshima’s remarkable recovery. Fluent in English and culturally sensitive, Pancho ensures smooth, meaningful communication and a seamless guest experience.

Guests describe the tour as “life-changing,” “exceptionally curated,” and “the most memorable experience in Japan.” You’ll explore Peace Memorial Park and lesser-known gems, gaining insights only a true local can provide. Designed for curious, discerning travelers, this tour is not just a visit—it’s a lasting journey into resilience, culture, and connection.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guide fee

Private Trasportation is NOT included

Any food and drink is excluded.

Any entrance fee is not included.

Entrance fee: Itsukushima shrine 300 JPY/Adult

NOTE: Peace museum NOT included in this tour. FYI : Peace Museum 200 JPY/Adult

Gratuities

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Miyajima

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Miyajima

MIYAJIMA island, 1. The Giant-Torii Gate This Giant Torii-Gate is one of famous shintoism buildings which displayed so many Japan tour advertisement that Torii-gate seeming floating on the ocean(depends on sea tide), we'll see it, taking photo from vantage point, guide share it's hidden history, structures and why it built on the water. 2.Itsukushima shrine(UNESCO World Heritage site) Next, we'll enter Itsukushima-shrine, one of UNESCO's world heritage site which is very unique designed Japanese shrine compared to other Japanese shrine you've seen at Kyoto, Tokyo, or other stops. This is one and only shrine build up with unique combo. 3. Daisho-in Temple This is my personal favorite Japanese Temple that is very picturesque, fun to see, beautiful place to go.(Wheelchair difficult to accucess) Optional: Five stories Pagoda, Senjokaku-Paviriaon and so on. Note: Total time includes meeting point to Miyajima island, from island to Peace Memorial Park.

4 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

1. Walk through "Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park" with a local English-speaking guide who shares real stories of resilience and hope. 2. Stand before the "A-Bomb Dome", the most iconic symbol of Hiroshima, and learn how the city rose again after 1945. 3. Visit the "Children’s Peace Monument", inspired by Sadako Sasaki and her paper cranes for peace. 4. Reflect at the "Memorial Cenotaph" and "Flame of Peace", honoring victims and symbolizing the wish for a world free of nuclear weapons. 5. Explore a "survivor’s building", one of the few that endured the atomic blast, to feel the city’s past more tangibly. 6. Discover a secret stop — a peaceful, lesser-known site that shows Hiroshima’s quiet strength and daily life today. 7. Hear personal stories and cultural insights from your guide that bring history and humanity together. This walking tour offers not just history, but an emotional and uplifting experience that connects you deeply with Hiroshima’s enduring message of peace and renewal.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Hiroshima

Pickup included

Reviews

4.96

54 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great day out
Travis C,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our family had a fantastic day with Pancho. His local knowledge was amazing and his support and flexibility was first class. Made sure our day including our return trip home ran smoothly. Pancho went anbove annd beyond. Our family would highly recommend this tour.
A great day in Hiroshima and on Miyajima with Tour Guide Pancho!
Martin D,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had Pancho as a full-day guide in Hiroshima and Miyajima. Pancho contacted us the day before via WhatsApp and picked us up directly from our Shikansen wagon. His English is very good & understandable. He showed us and explained all the relevant sights in Hiroshima & on Miyajiima & always recognized exactly whether we wanted more or less explanation. For lunch he gave us a very good recommendation of a restaurant according to our wishes. In the evening he accompanied us to the Shikansen again. We had a great day & Pancho made a significant contribution to this - thank you!
Memorable Day with Pancho
kristind99,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hi Pancho, This is the review I wrote, but I cannot post it on Viator because I did not book it on that website. I tried to post it on toursbylocals (where I booked your tour) but did not see how to do it. If you have any advice about how to get it on Viator please let me know. Thank you for a memorable day. Review: We had the absolute pleasure of spending a day in Hiroshima and Miyajima with our incredible guide, Pancho, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Traveling as a family of four with two teens, we were grateful for Pancho’s warm welcome and seamless organization from the moment he met us right at the door of our Shinkansen train from Kyoto. Pancho expertly guided us across trains, trams, and ferries, making what could have been a complicated day of travel feel effortless. On Miyajima Island, he gave us a rich, immersive tour of the iconic floating torii gate, the Itsukushima Shrine, and the beautiful Daisho-in Temple. Pancho pointed out many hidden details and shared thoughtful explanations that brought the sites to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. Back in Hiroshima, we were deeply moved by our visit to the Peace Park, Ground Zero, and the A-Bomb Dome. Pancho’s knowledge, empathy, and personal connection—sharing the story of his own grandparents’ survival—added a powerful, human dimension to the experience that we will never forget. Pancho was kind, engaging, incredibly knowledgeable, and sensitive to the needs and pace of our family throughout the day. We cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima. This was more than a tour—it was a meaningful and unforgettable journey.
Hiroshima July 2025
Amanda P,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A must book tour!!! Pancho is an amazing guide and speaks great English. He answers any questions you may have. The tour goes to one of the most famous temples in Japan. Then you go to peace park, see the A-bomb dome, and the epicenter. Thank you so much Pancho for the great day we had together!!! Best tour in Japan!!!
Had a very nice tour. Very knowledgeable
Debby H,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very personal experience with a charming guide. Our tour guy was very patient and knew stories of great interest.
Local Expert Astounds
andyaW6173VK,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pancho is a thoughtful, knowledgeable guide with an intimate connection to Hiroshima. He took me through the city, helping avoid the overly congested areas that typical tour guides make you slog through. Our day ended on Miyajima Island. Thanks to Pancho’s local expertise, I was able to secure a rare early bird ticket to the Miyajima Ropeway on one of the few days of the year that requires advance reservation. Thank you Pancho!
Fine Hiroshima tour.
Steve S,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour! Pancho met us at our hotel. We first toured ground zero, hotel was near, then travelled to Miyajima island. He knew the island well, took us to, and explained well, the religous and historical aspects of the temples very well. We were going to see it on our own. If we had, we would have missed 90% of the experience. Then good sushi lunch and a comprehensive tour of Peace Park. He put in very good perspective the effects of the bombing from a Japanese perspective without any editorialising. He was knowledgible, very pleasant, and fun to be with. The tour was well worth the price and we strongly recommend both taking the tour and recommend Pancho. Very good day!
Wonderful Hiroshima experience
Brian I,
Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely excellent! Pancho is a Hiroshima native who has a deep knowledge of all the sites we visited. He is an excellent communicator who responds to emails and texts in a very timely fashion. A member of our party had a knee injury and Pancho went to extra lengths to ensure a wheelchair was available for parts of the tour ( be prepared to do a good 12-15 k steps on this tour!) He listened carefully to our interests and planned a flawless tour. Be sure to ask him to take you to a Hiroshima Okonomiyaki restaurant: you won't regret it. Overall we felt very lucky to have this really nice guy as our tour guide who really strived to ensure that our tour was enjoyable.. Highly recommend without reservations.
Unforgettable Experience with Pancho– The Highlight of Our Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima!
Patrick R,
Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you’re considering a tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima, don’t hesitate to contact Pancho as your guide. He is in a league of his own. On Miyajima, Pancho guided us through the iconic Itsukushima Shrine with its breathtaking floating torii gate. But what made the tour even more special was that Pancho took us to some of his favorite places on Miyajima. In Hiroshima, Pancho guided us through through the city to see ground zero, A-Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park. While the sites themselves are incredibly moving, Pancho shared poignant stories about his parents and grandparents who were in Hiroshima the day the bomb dropped on the city and the people behind the monuments, giving us a deeper connection to the history. He spoke with such care and reverence that it truly brought the events of the past into vivid perspective. I left the tour not only with incredible memories but also with a new friend. Thank you, Pancho, for sharing your knowledge, passion, and your favorite places with us. You made our journey truly unforgettable!
Enriching Experience!
Gregory C,
Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our family took Pancho’s tour - ages from the 20’s to 60’s - we all found it incredibly enriching and entertaining (when appropriate). Pancho is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, gave us options yet seemingly effortlessly kept us on a schedule - providing direction along the way for the best experience. Many thanks to Pancho for a profound experience and sharing your family’s stories. We hope to see you again on future tours!