Private Tour
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This value-packed trip with a licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore both Hiroshima and Miyajima!
To start your day, meet your tour guide at your hotel, then visit famous sites such as Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Shukkeien Japanese garden, and Hiroshima Castle. Your guide will customize your private tour in detail according to your interests.
Eight-hours is the perfect amount of time to check out both Hiroshima and Miyajima island. We strongly suggest visiting both places when you come to this part of Japan.
24 Pass for Ferry and streetcar transportation is 900 Yen for adults, 450 yen for children.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. 10 Persons max per tour. You cannot combine multiple groups.
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide in Hiroshima on foot
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Optional: Transportation fees, Ferry, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Miyajima Visitor tax of (Cash only)
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
Please note that the duration of this tour has been changed from 7 hours to 8 hours, effective November 6th, 2024. If your reservation was made before November 6th, 2024, your tour will still be 7 hours and you will be charged for the 7 hour tour only. We kindly ask for your cooperation in reviewing the tour duration details in the confirmation email you received. Thank you for your understanding.
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
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Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
1,265 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience, highly recommend!
TravelingSuz,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour! Yuko was absolutely wonderful—warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about the history and culture of the region. Her enthusiasm truly brought Hiroshima and Miyajima Island to life, and she shared stories and insights we never would have discovered on our own. We did a full-day tour and the pacing was perfect. Yuko guided us seamlessly through busy areas, ensured we never felt rushed, and always knew the best viewpoints for photos. Her organization, thoughtfulness, and deep respect for the sites made the entire experience even more meaningful. We walked away with a much richer understanding of both locations and felt genuinely cared for throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour, and especially Yuko, to anyone visiting the area!
Sensitive guide to important sites in Hiroshima & environs
Pamela S,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Miyajima island tour was excellent. Yuji provided useful background information about the island & major sites to read while we were on trains and showed us parts of the sites we would not have noticed if we had done the trip alone. He also set aside time for us to enjoy the sights alone. Very responsive and respectful. The trip to the Peace Park was emotionally difficult but he was sensitive to our experiences. He made sure we heard the stories of how the bomb affected ordinary people.
An amazing guide made the day special
totesfawkward,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My parents and I had an amazing day with Yuko. We did five guided tours while traveling around Japan, and she was the best. She was a wealth of knowledge as she lead us through beautiful Miyajima, helping us learn more about the island, its famous gate, shrine, and temple. She even knew the best photo spots for us! Midday we stopped for delicious local cuisine before heading to Peace Park / Ground Zero. It was a heavy way to end the day, and again Yuko excelled at highlighting important locations and reviewing their historical significance. Highly recommend seeing both of these locations while in Hiroshima, and this tour is a great way to do it in a day -- especially if you're lucky enough to have Yuko as your guide.
Outstanding guide- highly recommend
Alisa A,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had only one day in Hiroshima, and Yuji made every minute count. He was incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, and organized, guiding us seamlessly through both Hiroshima and Miyajima. His thoughtful explanations and deep understanding of the area added so much meaning to our visit. We left feeling informed, moved, and completely impressed. If you’re visiting Hiroshima, booking a tour with Yuji is a must—he’s truly exceptional!
Hiroshima/Miyajima Trip
R1158VRstephaniem,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has been one of my favorite days in Japan! Yuji was incredibly knowledgeable and took good care of my family, even getting us a wheelchair when needed and finding elevators instead of stairs. He helped us navigate public transit (which was a great experience!) and knew all the best spots. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Sei was a great guide. He...
Brandon L,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sei was a great guide. He provided much needed context and kept us on schedule so we could see everything we wanted to do on our day trip to Hiroshima.
Perfect Day in Hiroshima
Lesley R,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an outstanding day tour of Hiroshima and surrounding area. Our guide met us promptly at the cruise pier and guided us through using public transportation (trolley, train and ferry). We spent the first part learning about the atomic bomb and it’s impact on the city and then took the ferry to Miyajima Island and explored the several temples and parks that are there and had a Japanese “pizza” for lunch which delicious. On the way back on the ferry, our guide showed us how to make origami cranes which are the symbol of peace for Hiroshima. It was a perfect day.
Enjoy an amazing mix of Hiroshima experiences
Go26054377116,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of Hiroshima. I’d studied so much about WWIi and the brutality of it and nothing can prepare you for the impact of the museum and memorial. Kahori told us so much about the city through its rebuilding and gave us a great mix of experiences, from food to feudal history to local religious movements, covering 2000 years of history. We saw the modern side too talking about the local economy and industries and marketplace shopping. Highly recommended
We loved our tour guide!!!!
Littleveefromoz,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoko (our guide) was amazing! She was kind, knowledgeable, funny & had us do some unique things like the dark underground tunnel @ Daishoin in Miyajima. We never experienced a caring tour guide like Yoko. We highly recommend this tour and Yoko as your guide. She will even show you how to do origami!
Tour of Hiroshima & Miyajima with an Exceptional Guide
Alicia G,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were a group of eight and took the tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island with Sei, and it was absolutely amazing. Sei was outstanding from the very beginning—he communicated with us before the tour, made sure we knew exactly where to meet him, and was already waiting when we arrived. He guided us with care the entire day. One of our group members had mobility challenges, and Sei immediately offered alternate routes and made sure they never felt left out. His personality is wonderful—warm, professional, and genuinely passionate about what he does. Sei shared so much insightful history throughout the tour. When we visited the Peace Park in Hiroshima, he showed us a meaningful video that explained the history and impact of the atomic bombing. It was incredibly powerful, and the young adults in our group were truly moved. Miyajima Island was breathtaking, and experiencing it with someone who knows the culture, history, and hidden gems made it even more unforgettable. This was truly a trip of a lifetime, and having Sei as our guide made it even better.
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