Private Tour
Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Hiroshima is home to the historically significant and moving Peace Memorial and Museum. In the city stands Hiroshima Castle, nicknamed the ‘carp castle’ because of the glistening carp fish residing in the moats. The Shukkei-en Garden captures the beauty of a Japanese style garden in a small space. On this private walking tour with a Government Licensed and Experienced English speaking guides, you will be able to experience these sights without worry. Your guide will also be able to teach you about the history and culture of Hiroshima in a personalized way that you can only achieve with a private guide.
Once your reservation is made, a guide will be in touch to plan out the times and details of your private tour. We are looking forward to sharing with you the history of Hiroshima on our tour!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園, Heiwa Kinen Kōen) is one of the most prominent features of the city. Even visitors not looking for it will likely stumble upon the large park of over 120,000 square meters. Its trees, lawns, and walking paths are in stark contrast to the surrounding downtown area. Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities. Admission Fee: ¥200
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō), also called the Carp Castle, is a good example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city as opposed to hilltop and mountaintop castles. Its main keep is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. Also within the castle's precincts are a shrine, some ruins and a few reconstructed buildings of the Ninomaru (second circle of defense). Hiroshima developed as a castle town, whereby the castle was both the physical and economical center of the city. Built in 1589 by the powerful feudal lord Mori Terumoto, Hiroshima Castle was an important seat of power in Western Japan. While it was spared the demolishment that many other castles met during the Meiji Restoration, like the rest of the city, Hiroshima Castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945.
What‘s Included
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Hiroshima
You can see 2 sites on average from the itinerary on this tour.
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour in Hiroshima city area
Pickup included
Reviews
448 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
stuartgiese g,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great day with Hayato his knowledge and passion for Hiroshima was amazing Highly recommended this tour And lunch was delicious Amazing job Hayato
Hiroshima History
I8270JHcarlam,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuko was a wonderful tour guide. She communicated everything ahead of time that we needed to know. She was on time meeting us at our hotel. She took us to the Peace Park, the Hiroshima Castle, the Atomic Dome and the Peace Museum. She gave us a lot of information so we think the tour was definitely worth it. She spoke perfect English. I would definitely book with her again.
Wonderful tour with Yuji
Daniel J,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with a charming guide that went out of his way to make our tour as comfortable and as informative as possible. Yuji is a real gentleman and made us feel very welcome. He designed the tour around what we wanted to see and never pushed us along.
Fascinating and moving e patience in Hiroshima
Q5596YPdonnas,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a moving experience visiting the Hiroshima Peace memorial with Renna, who was articulate and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed our time there!
Incredible start to exploring Japan
B6535KSjessicac,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! We had the absolute best time exploring the city of Hiroshima with To. He graciously answered our millions of questions about the history of Hiroshima, and was beyond generous with his time. To went so far as to walk us to a sushi restaurant and help us make sure I could eat there safely with my shellfish allergy. We wish he could join us on the rest of our trip through Japan! 10/10 would recommend doing this walking tour, 10000/10 would recommend having To as your guide.
Hiroshima Tour
PertFam,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lisa was a great guide. Very informative and easy to deal with. Great communication and even met us at the Shinkansen when we arrived .
Great local guide to Hiroshima!
gormandrew,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private tour with Mari as our guide. She was excellent! A Hiroshima native with extensive knowledge of the area and its history with an emphasis on cultural significance and importance. We toured many of the sites in downtown Hiroshima and she frequently checked in with us to make sure we had the option for breaks. Not everything was open but she deftly modified the schedule so it was still full of meaningful experiences.
Love this tour!
Venus W,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this tour, we got to see a beautiful garden, gained knowledge about the Hiroshima bombing, and got an enjoyable taste of their local cuisine. Our tour guide, Minori was a wonderful and enjoys history. She was very informative and customized this tour to what we wanted to do. We definitely enjoyed our lunch as we asked her for her recommendations as a local of Hiroshima.
No to nuclear weapons!
traceyfZ1693LG,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A heart felt journey with Sei, our tour guide. Sei is a true gentleman, so easy to talk to and answered our many questions. What the people of Hiroshima had to endure in 1946, was harrowing, no living creature should ever have to experience. Thanks again Sei.
Great tour guide - Yuko
jemimahh2026,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuko was an incredible guide and catered to our needs perfectly. She was very knowledgeable and even squeezed in some origami time!! Truly great experience
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