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‘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
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.
Options
Awesome Hiroshima and Miyajima
Pickup included
Only Hiroshima City
Duration: 4 hours
Only Hiroshima City
Pickup included
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
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour of Miyajima and Hiroshima highlights
Nancy W,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Miyajima and Hiroshima. Our guides, Kazuko and John, were knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful! Kazuko guided us on public transportation to Miyajima first, which was good, as there were few people there, relatively. The shrine, history, and the tame deer were all enjoyed. We also tried the fried maple cakes the island is famous for. Very yummy! Afterwards we took public transportation back to Hiroshima to explore the Shukkeien gardens—beautiful! And so peaceful. Then on to the Hiroshima castle. John is a fountain of knowledge about Japanese history, which was helpful and greatly enjoyed. From there we walked to the peace park to see some of the important spots there. We greatly appreciated the guides’s flexibilty in designing an itinerary that included what was important to us, as well as to include some of their suggestions. We even made stops for some tasty local snacks. Be prepared to do lots of walking on this tour, and know it will be worth it!
Miyajima
Paula T,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.004 hours is not long enough on this beautiful Island! Kay was a professional in her career, she went above and beyond, thoroughly enjoyed our experience with her
Had a fantastic 8-hour...
Carlos B,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a fantastic 8-hour tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima! Our guide, Gajender, was knowledgeable, very friendly, and shared powerful stories at the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Miyajima was stunning — the floating torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine were definite highlights. Everything was well-organized and ran smoothly. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience both history and natural beauty in one day!
Our tour with John was...
Krysta B,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour with John was such an interesting and informative journey! He is so knowledgeable about many things about Hiroshima, the war, literature, travel, history, politics and much much more. He made our tour exactly catering to what we wanted as well as made adjustments and added on moments that we didn’t know to ask for!! Would absolutely take another tour with him and would recommend!!
Tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima
jonathan r,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Gajender was an incredible tour guide and made us feel very comfortable the whole day. His knowledge and anecdotes were second to none and we fitted in so much in such a short space of time. We will remember this tour fondly and i wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. If you are lucky enough to have Gajender as your guide it will be an even better experience!
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