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‘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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
Tour in Hiroshima city area
Pickup included
Reviews
433 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hiroshima with Yuko was great !
rajubulchand,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuko Kajitani was very patient and adjusted to sudden last minute changes. She explained all very well and was very good company throughout. Highly recommended
Yuko the best!
Sofia G,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuko is an excellent guide to learn everything about Hiroshima. She explained in detail everything about the day of the atomic bomb, where the epicenter was, and we walked through the entire area until we finished at the museum. After that, we visited the castle and finally the beautiful Hiroshima garden. She always had a great attitude and made us feel very comfortable. She speaks English very well.
Outstanding.
Clive H,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mari picked us up from our hotel and we talked through how we would like the day to be. We had our list and off we went. Mari has such great knowledge of the city history and helped us tremendously in putting things into perspective . Highlights of course were the Dome and the beautiful gardens where we learned many new things. On the way we also had a wonderful “Japanese Pizza” lunch which we loved and Mari also taught us some Origami. She is an exceptional guide and highly recommended.
Amazing experience and tour
332dianetg,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had the best experience with our tour guide Dolly. She shared every detail about Hiroshima and was very kind with our kids. I recommend this tour and company for anyone traveling to Japan with kids like we did for a safe, fun and unforgettable experience. Thank you Dolly for showing us around and even taking us to have some nice sushi at a local restaurant. You provided an excellent service and we are forever thankful to have met you!
Wonderful day!
124suellenw,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuji made our day very special, giving us knowledge and space to be able to absorb the profound impact of the Peace Park. His grace and good humor while feeding the carp and sharing his musical talent and stories, will make us remember Hiroshima forever.
A very worthwhile experience
kk1647,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting and sobering tour. The tour itself was very good and very informative. The Peace Museum was extremely crowded, with hordes of school age children who seemed to be visiting on school field trips I’m not sure if it is like this every day. We were there on a Sunday and were surprised at the number of field trips. It was very difficult to have a meaningful experience in the museum due to the crowds. But we managed to experience some of it. It truly delivers a sobering and frightening view of what an atomic bomb can do to a city and its inhabitants. Everyone needs to visit this. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We walked through the ground zero sections of Hiroshima and through the memorial park and a beautiful Japanese garden. I recommend this highly, but be aware of the crowds at the museum and try to schedule around that.
Hiroshima City Walking Tour
dkallel,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.004 Hour Private Hiroshima City Walking Tour Our guide, Yuko was a wealth of information, sharing unforgettable stories about the Hiroshima city's history. She had an excellent communication skill, making sure everyone understood the plan for the day. Her enthusiasm was infectious! She shared interesting facts without overwhelming me and my wife. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. She was incredibly flexible and helped us to take small breaks between walking and navigate the logistics like train schedules, order snacks by ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. We highly recommend Yuko!!
Hiroshi depended our understanding of the events on August 6, 1945 and subsequent history. Knowledgeable and engaging.
Y6401BOshaunam,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our time in Hiroshima with our guide profoundly depended our understanding of the horrific events of August 6, 1945, as well as the subsequent history and tributes that continue today to honour those who lost their lives. Hiroshi is knowledgeable, engaging and welcomed our many questions. Hiroshi skilfully guided us through the Peace Memorial Museum, pointing out particularly important items. We stopped at important places. For example, the site where, amongst the rubble, students returned to their studies only months after the bombing. Hiroshi made a paper crane, demonstrating the difficulty to make one. Annually 10,000,000 paper cranes are left at the Children's Peace Monument. Being with Hiroshi made Hiroshima unforgettable.
A compassionate introduction to Hiroshima—history, gardens, and okonomiyaki
Kellie B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mari was wonderful—sweet, prepared, and deeply considerate. We visited Shukkeien Garden, Peace Memorial Park, and the Peace Memorial Museum, with a mid-tour stop for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (delicious!!). She handled the difficult history with care and respect and answered questions clearly. We finished feeling informed and hopeful. Highly recommended.
A compassionate introduction to Hiroshima—history, gardens, and okonomiyaki
Kellie B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mari was wonderful—sweet, prepared, and deeply considerate. We visited Shukkeien Garden, Peace Memorial Park, and the Peace Memorial Museum, with a mid-tour stop for Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki (delicious!!). She handled the difficult history with care and respect and answered questions clearly. We finished feeling informed and hopeful. Highly recommended.
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