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
471 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yuri was a wonderful tour...
CS V,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yuri was a wonderful tour guide...she brought charm and a lot of historical knowledge to the tour. She also provided great suggestions for places to eat and visit after the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the a-bomb and how the effects of such bombs effects its people.
Tour of Hiroshima and so much more
JudyM2374,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We are very grateful for all the information he provided
Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Mariana M,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yoshi was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—meeting us at the station and making everything feel effortless and perfectly organized. She is incredibly knowledgeable, especially about Hiroshima’s history. What made the experience even more special is that her perspective comes from someone who was born and raised there. Hearing the stories, details, and context directly from her added a level of depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get otherwise. Beyond her knowledge, Yoshi is just a beautiful human being—kind, warm, and genuinely caring. Spending the day with her felt like a hug to the heart. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and fully present in such a meaningful place. She guided us through every site with perfect timing and intention, making sure we experienced everything without ever feeling rushed. If you are visiting Hiroshima, I cannot recommend Yoshi enough. Seeing the city through her eyes is something truly unforgettable.
Yoko was great!
534mitchn,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoko was a wonderful guide full of energy and knowledge. We enjoyed our guided tour of Hiroshima immensely. We would use her again.
Hiroshima and Peace park
Judy M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very kind and patient. He gave interesting history of Hiroshima. He also went beyond expectations by helping us to see another site not on the schedule
Fascinating Hiroshima
Bernard B,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Minori was an excellent guide, providing wonderful insights into the culture & history of many of the ost important sights in Hiroshima. We would highly recommend a tour with her.
We did a 4 hour walking tour through Hiroshima where we saw all the main attractions that we wanted to see.
Curious613511,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience in Hiroshima. Our tour guide Emmy was just a delight. Emmy was very knowledgeable, & caring, looking after us throughout the whole day. She went out of her way to make our experience in Japan relaxing & enjoyable. Emmy met us at the platform at Hiroshima Station when we arrived & took us back to the train at Hiroshima Station when we were leaving. Nothing was too much for her. I have no problems recommending Emmy to anyone who wants a wonderful experience in Hiroshima.
Our guide Yuki was...
Rinat Y,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Yuki was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, organized and flexible. It was a worthwhile tour for the whole family - our kids took a lot of interest as well. Highly recommend!
Cherry blossoms stole my heart
samillem2026,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiroshi made our day so special.. we saw the most beautiful cherry blossoms in a garden I shall remember forever with Koi and bridges and traditional Japanese tea houses. It was so peaceful and I will remember it always. Hiroshi was so easy to talk to and taught us so many things about Japanese culture and history.
Miki was amazing
jacquid804,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miki was fabulous very informative and knowledgeable about Hiroshima we got to see all the sites even with it raining. Miki cater to our tastes. We made a crane and posted in the Hiroshima tower. A great day from start to finish
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