Private Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima Private Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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
Public Transportation (Tram and Ferry)
English Speaking Guide
Pick Up With Public Transportation
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 Wakakusacho, 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
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private tour
Fiona B,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide had an incredible amount of knowledge about Japan and the Hiroshima area. However we booked this tour expecting to be able to tailor it to what we wanted to do but our guide had a set tour in mind which is what we did. This had pros and cons. The pros were a visit to an elementary school museum showing the effect of the bombing on the local children which we would have missed if he had not taken us there and which is a hidden gem. The cons were no down time to explore areas further on our own.
Excellent day !
hdr50,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kazuko Mensing was a fantastic guide. Super friendly and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour on your trip to Hiroshima.
A full days tour, very enjoyable
Dexcel,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great full day experience. Everything went well from the initial communication, to meeting up, entry into the museums and exhibits was all seamless. Kazuko had a good, flexible schedule for us that covered Hiroshima and the dropping of the atomic bomb as well as a side trip to Itsukushima island. Pricing was fair and upfront. We had a really enjoyable full day with Kazuko. Family of four (2x adults , 2x kids) visiting in Jan . 2026
Brilliant guide
simonpC8388YV,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was brilliant. A local woman with first hand knowledge of Hiroshima. She took us everywhere we wanted to go and more!
The experience, thanks to...
Servio T,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience, thanks to the guide, Mrs. Kazuko Mensing, was truly enlightening. I definetly enjoyed!
A great tour by Kuzuko
Footprints632638,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kuzuko took our family on a great trip of Miyajima and Hiroshima! We were on a day trip from Kyoto and she met us at the train station where we then went to Miyajima near high tide to see the torii gate of the Itsukushima Shrine. It was just after New Years and she avoided the 2 hour line to get into the shrine and took us to locations with equally amazing views of the gate and shrine. From there we went to Hiroshima to the sites around the hypocenter where the atomic bomb was dropped. The locations she took us took and her narration did an excellent job of portraying the nature and severity of the damage caused by the bomb and included her relaying a personal story of how her mother survived the event. Kuzuko was ready with all transit passes and made sure that our travel was quick and easy. She left us back at the train station with a good recommendation for dinner prior to our return trip to Kyoto in the evening. Highly recommend Kuzuko and the trip!
Fast paced and informative!
ALICIA C,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolute blast. The trip was organized and thoughtful. We recommend it to anyone who has one day in Hiroshima. A must!
Pleased filled experience!
AnneKathrine T,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Fight nice tour guide! Taked us on several events we would never visit ourselves, but which definitely was a great experience. Told us a lot of exciting information about Japanese culture and the history behind it. Definitely recommend this guide!
Laid back and professional
Justin K,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taka was great and very relaxed. I booked this the night before and the details were sorted within hours. My buddy and I are 31 and having Taka guide us was more like spending a few hours with another one of the boys than it was having a tour guide. The morning to early afternoon was laid back and not overly “tourism” feeling. The 2 week trip we’re on was meant to feel more realistic and casual. This Miyajima island half day continued that theme easily.
Rip off
Candace P,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We pd for 4 hr tour of Miyajima and after a 1 1/2 ride there by street car we were shown around a couple, tourist filled, sights and then at hour three our guide left us. So really 3 hours and only half of that time was in Miyajima. He did recommend a good restaurant. Don’t waste your money, go on your own, it is easy to get to and find your way around! The o-torii gate is a sight to behold and the Daisho-in temple is wonderful, with it’s 1000s of Buddha statues scattered everywhere, though full of tourists you can find quiet corners to soak in the beauty and energy.
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