Hiroshima History Tour : A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial & City
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join a private 3 or 4hour walking tour through Hiroshima guided by Japanese locals with deep personal ties to the city.
Some of our guides are second-generation atomic bomb survivors, or have family members affected by the atomic bombing. What we share are not scripted narratives, but perspectives passed down quietly through families and everyday life.
Visit the World Heritage Site of the Atomic Bomb Dome and reflect at Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Along the way, explore local streets, experience regional culture, and enjoy thoughtful conversation with your guide. This tour is flexible and fully customizable to your pace and interests, whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family.
This experience goes beyond historical facts and famous landmarks. You’ll hear stories shaped by memory, silence, and resilience—offering a deeper understanding of Hiroshima’s past, present, and message for the future.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please do not participate if you have cold symptoms
What To Expect
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The first city in the world to have been hit by an Atomic Bomb. You will see the facts through exhibits, paintings by A-bomb survivors, and data. It is a museum that makes a big difference whether you visit here or not.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Stroll the park and visit several monuments. The strength of the recovery from the tragic past and the beauty of the park today. Please listen to the stories and thoughts that only someone who grew up in Hiroshima can tell.
Options
3 hours Tour
Duration: 3 hours Pickup included
4 hours Tour
Duration: 4 hours: For relaxing time or in a wheelchair-bound. You can choose Mitaki-ji Temple instead of castle & Shukkeien. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Guide (English, Japanese)
Customize in advance
Entry fee of Peace Memorial Museum(SKIP LINE) and Shukkeien
Photo data of the tour
Private transportation
Any food or drink are not included
Tips
Optional: Bus, Tram or taxis if needed
Meeting at Itsukaichi Port incurs an additional charge to pick up, payable in cash on the day.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A deeply moving and memorable private guided tour
Wander53341121509,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly wonderful experience on this Private Guided Tour in Hiroshima. Our guide, Yuca, was warm, sincere, knowledgeable, and very thoughtful throughout the entire tour. The tour gave us many meaningful insights into Hiroshima’s history, and hearing the voices and testimony of an 2nd generation A-bomb survivors was especially moving. Yuca’s guidance helped us understand the history not only factually, but also on a much more personal and emotional level. Her sincerity and dedication made the experience feel very special. Especially visiting an elementary school located within 500 meters of the hypocenter (now a museum) was deeply moving. At the end of the tour, we visited the Peace Memorial Museum on our own. While the museum is undoubtedly important, it was very crowded and felt a little overwhelming after such an emotional experience. For us, the guided tour itself was by far the most powerful and memorable part of the day. This was much more than a typical sightseeing tour. It was respectful, insightful, and deeply meaningful. I would highly recommend this Private Guided Tour to anyone visiting Hiroshima who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the city, its history, and its message of peace. Thank you Yuca🩷
A MEMORABLE DAY IN HIROSHIMA
1Trippermonth,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masayo was an excellent guide. She was a descendant of a survivor and able to share an intimate history of what occurred in Hiroshima. Highly recommend her for a private tour as her knowledge was vast and very friendly.
Peace Memorial Tour - Hiroshima.
lolaaD1755JE,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa was a great guide! She does a great job conveying the importance of the events that took place in Hiroshima, and she is very passionate about the history of this city. I recommend her 100%.
Hiroshima Day Trip
Lance B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Naomi was an excellent tour guide. Super knowledgeable, has direct family connection to the bombing, and probably one of the sweetest and kindest people we have ever met.
Great tour with Masa
T4254CXtiml,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa has given us a very informative and varied tour of Hiroshima. Her great knowledge and family history fascinated us. Due to their open and accessible nature we could enjoy a great tour. We were allowed the Memorial Museum, Memorial Park, the Cathedral, the Castle and the beautiful Shukkein Garden.
An exciting and memorable visit
sandravH1261JB,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really top and very interesting visit. Our guide was super, passionate and very attentive. We learned a lot and had a great time. An experience we highly recommend.
Well worth the visit and well worth going on the guided tour. Thank you Yuka.
Deborah S,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuka was a friendly and informative guide and we found the three hour tour very moving
Great Tour of Hiroshima!
Lee M,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour guide was Yuka. We went on a tour of the historical sites of Hiroshima, going back centuries up to the modern history of Hiroshima today. It is a hard tour emotionally. Yuka was an exceptional guide; professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I cannot thank her enough for her efforts. I highly recommend this tour based on its itinerary and the guides like Yuka, who complete the experience with their knowledge.
An intimate perspective on Hiroshima
Safari694439,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masa was very helpful and informative as she guided us around Hiroshima. She shared with us some of her personal family history with events of August 1945 and made it very relatable to us.
I highly recommend...
Sarah B,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend booking this tour with Naomi! Naomi was knowledgeable and passionate about her City and its history. She speaks great English and it was wonderful to spend the day with her - we saw more of Hiroshima than we would have on our own. Naomi was very helpful to get a deeper understanding of the bombs horrific, lasting impact but also Hiroshima’s resilience and heart. We were able to have a stronger connection to the history and stories than we would have been able to without Naomi as our guide. The work of the museum and guides like Naomi to share history and advocate for peace is incredibly important. I highly recommend booking a private tour with Naomi, especially since you are supporting a small business rather than a large tour company. Naomi also hosts home stays at her rice farm - I look forward to visiting her during our next trip to Japan!
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