Private Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima Private Guided Tour
Overview
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Hiroshima, where history, culture, and natural beauty come together. Our expertly crafted tour will take you to the iconic Peace Memorial Park, a poignant reminder of Hiroshima’s resilience, and the serene Miyajima Island, home to the famous floating torii gate. Explore hidden gems only locals know about, and hear captivating stories from your experienced guide that bring the city’s rich history to life. From tranquil temples to bustling streets, our flexible and personalized itinerary ensures you get the most out of your visit. Don’t miss the chance to experience Hiroshima like never before. Book your tour today and let us show you the best of this incredible city!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Our guests will embark on a deeply moving journey through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, immersing themselves in its profound message of peace and resilience. The tour will begin at the A-Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that serves as a haunting reminder of the events of August 6, 1945. They will explore the Peace Memorial Museum, encountering vivid exhibits of artifacts, photographs, and survivor stories that reveal the human impact of the bombing. At the Children’s Peace Monument, they can reflect on Sasaki’s story and contribute their own folded cranes as a gesture of peace. Guests will honor lives lost at the Cenotaph for A-Bomb Victims and witness the Peace Flame, burning until nuclear weapons are abolished. They will also ring the Peace Bell, symbolizing hope and harmony. Guided insights will highlight Hiroshima’s journey of recovery and advocacy for peace. Time for reflection within the park’s serene atmosphere will make this an unforgettable and meaningful experience.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The A-Bomb Dome, or Genbaku Dome, is one of Hiroshima's most iconic and haunting landmarks, preserved as a stark reminder of the devastating atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. Originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, this structure was one of the few buildings near the epicenter to survive the blast, though it was severely damaged. Its skeletal remains have since been carefully maintained as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolizing the resilience of Hiroshima’s people and their commitment to peace. Visitors to the A-Bomb Dome can walk around the structure, observing its preserved state, and reflect on the immense destruction caused by nuclear weapons. It stands as a powerful testament to the horrors of war and a call to action for global nuclear disarmament, offering a profound and sobering experience for all who visit.
What‘s Included
Pick Up With Public Transportation
Public Transportation (Tram and Ferry)
English Speaking Guide
Tickets (Peace Memorial Museum and Itsukushima Shrine)
Tickets (Shukkeien Garden 300¥ and Hiroshima Castle 500¥)
Privet transportation
Boats connect Miyajima directly with Hiroshima Peace Park (2200 yen one way, 4000 yen round trip)
Lunch
Pickup points
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima Japan
Hiroshima Intelligent Hotel Grand
1-4 Kyobashicho, Minami-Ku, Hiroshima Japan
Hiroshima Washington Hotel
2-7 Shintenchi Naka-ku Hiroshima Japan
Options
Only Miyajima
Duration: 4 hours: Join us for a 4-hour tour of Miyajima, where you'll explore the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, the "floating" torii gate.
Miyajima
Pickup included
Only Hiroshima City
Duration: 4 hours
Only Hiroshima City
Pickup included
Awesome Hiroshima and Miyajima
Pickup included
Reviews
109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderfully informative and personalised tour with Aya-san.
534fionat,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aya-san created a very informative and pesonalised tour for our first day in Japan. As a local she was able to take us to some beautiful places like the Shukkiein Gardens and to lovely eating locations for snacks and lunch. aya is a wealth of information about the history of Hiroshima and Japan and brings her own personal experiences. She also gave us great advice regarding travel cards and places to visit on subsequent days. It was a very special pleasure to spend the day with Aya. arigatogogozaimasu!!. As a local she was able to take us to some be autifuplaces l
Fabulous, knowledgable guide to both the known and hidden sites of Hiroshima
Meander719428,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Kazuko Mensing - she is a fantastic guide, her knowledge of the city and its history is excellent. Importantly, she is a lovely lady to spend a day with. She shared the lived experience of her mother a survivor of the A bomb with us - it was incredibly moving and we saw at the museum her mother’s account of that terrible day. It was incredibly moving. This is a city all should visit. We also visited Miyajima island which is beautiful and the Itsukishma Shrine. Kazuko knew all the best places to visit to avoid the crowds and took us to places we would never have known to visit. We also had a fabulous oyster lunch at her recommendation. A wonderful day - I cannot recommend this tour enough.
Full day of exploring and learning!
726gretchenk,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a day! We explored Hiroshima and Miyajima with John and learned so much. It was great to have the opportunity to ask questions and have the tour customized with our interests in mind. This was an awesome way to begin our trip to Japan!
Personal tour - great for families
Onalee O,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing day that started at the beautiful Shukkeien gardens. Our guide met us at the Airbnb and we walked there. From there we went to the Miyajima island to view the o-torri Monument. Then we did a walking tour around the A-dome ending at the museum. Our guide Kazuko was incredible. She gave us a lot of information about all the monuments and special places and what each one meant. Walking around alone, we would have missed 80%. It was great using all public transit and walking. Just make sure to get your bags stored for the day before the tour. My 80 year old parents and my 13 and 15 year old kids loved the day as well!
What a most wonderful day, led by a most charming lady
StefaniaOrsini S,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We packed in so much, thanks to expert planning and guiding by Kazuko!!! And she even managed to make the sun shine all day, against all weather forecasts!!!!
Full day tour of Hiroshima
Daniel S,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to include so many sights in this tour! Our Guide, Rika, was personable, knowledgeable and so much fun to be with for the day. She truly made the experience wonderful for us. We highly recommend this tour.
Our Tour Guide Kozuko was amazing
Christy F,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a truly amazing tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima. Kozuko met us at the Hiroshima Train Station, and we hit the ground running. I had pictured Miyajima as a "quick stop" to snap a photo of the infamous floating tori gate, but there was so much more to the island. Beautiful temples, amazing food stands/restaurants, tame and friendly deer, and opportunities to hike for gorgeous views. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We then went to Hiroshima, which was a sobering and emotional experience...one that I would highly recommend. We saw the Peace Park, Ground Zero, the Victims Memorial and the Museum. Kozuko's mother was a victim of the A-Bomb, which brought a sobering and personal feel to the experience. Kozuko was an amazing guide, and truly passionate about her work.
Highlight of our trip!
Katlyn B,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My fiance and I spent a full day exploring Hiroshima with our guide, Reika, and it was truly exceptional! The experience felt intimate and personal, shaped by her deep roots in the region and the stories she shared along the way. Her perspective really brought a level of meaning that went far beyond what a typical tour would offer. We started at Itsukushima Shrine (at high tide!) on Miyajima Island, a perfect choice that helped us stay ahead of the weather and crowds. By the afternoon, we had taken in some of the most beautiful sights and returned to the city for lunch (okonomiyaki at one of Reika’s recommended restaurants), which was delicious! The day was then shifted to a more reflective tone as we explored the history and impact of the atomic bombing through various historical sites. What stood out most was how Reika wove her own family history into the experience. It added a very human element to the tour, making everything feel more memorable. We realized at the end of the day that we had taken almost 20,000 steps, but it honestly didn’t feel like it, as we were so enamored by all the sights!
Very good tour...
David T,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour Guide was excellent and very informative. Answered all my queries with authority. I would recommend to anyone visiting Hiroshima.
Kazuko was a wonderful...
Edward G,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kazuko was a wonderful guide - perfect experience for a ship excursion. Fun and informative and really packed a lot in for a short time!
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