Private Tour
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Overview
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8 hours
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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 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
What‘s Included
Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'Itinerary' 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.
Pickup points
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Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Reviews
1,451 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sei is The Best Tour Guide for Hiroshima Tour
KAB977,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute pleasure of having Sei as our tour guide for the eight hour tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. From the moment I booked Sei was in contact via our WhatsApp chat. He wanted to know what we were most looking forward to seeing so he could work the itinerary around that. We planned to meet in the lobby of our hotel and he was there 10 minutes before our meeting time, we were greeted with a extremely well dressed man with a friendly smile and a warm welcome to us. I had mentioned to Sei that we wanted to see as much as we could in the eight hours so he suggested that to save some time we take a cab to a couple of the places we were quite happy to do that and it did save time. We had the most amazing eight hours with Sei he’s knowledge of the local areas and the history is fantastic. He was able to answer any questions we had and would also add little tip bits.He knew all the best places to take photos so instead of queueing with many others for the perfect shot, he had other places that were just as good if not better. In between Miyajima Island and going to the Peace Park Sei took us to a local place for Okonomiyaki Hiroshima style OMG The Best Okonomiyaki we had in Japan, it was fascinating to watch them make them and eat with locals . Sei was a wealth of knowledge about the Atom Bomb as we walked around the park and visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Done), Peace Park Flame , Children’s Peace Monument ,Peace Memorial Museum. It really is a must do place to visit and it certainly is an emotional experience. Having Sei there to talk us through what we were seeing and the history behind it was so beneficial and I don’t think we would have got as much out of the day if we hadn’t had him as our tour guide . If you are planing on visiting Hiroshima I definitely recommend you ask for Sei, you won’t regret it .
Bloomers in Hiroshima
maryroses96,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with our local guide Lisa. The tour was well thought out and all transfers and destinations were smooth and enjoyable. Lisa gave us an amazing experience and we would highly recommend this tour to have a full overview of Hiroshima. We enjoyed beautiful fresh oysters and Okonomiyaki in a local setting. So much fun, Thankyou Lisa.
Beauty, power, and gravitas
Surry S,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiroshi took us on a great tour of his town of Miyajima near to Hiroshima and Hiroshima bomb site and Museum. Miyajima’s shrine in the water was very cool and unique. The area’s deer were so adorable and calm. Hiroshima’s museum was powerful and not for the faint of heart, but as with the eternal flame shows the importance particularly with a global increase in nuclear threat.
Best tour on our trip
James W,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tomoe was absolutely a fantastic guide. She was so knowledgeable and kept us interested the entire day. Weeks before we arrived Tomoe sent us three options for sites to see and worked very hard to personalize the tour to our interests. When we got done our three kids told us that was the best tour on our trip. If you can request Tomoe you won’t be disappointed.
A perfect introduction to Hiroshima and Miyajima
Annepeter9999,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a one day private tour with Hiroshi Tsuji and it was an excellent way to make the most of our limited time in Hiroshima. Hiroshi met us at our hotel and we walked the short distance to the Hiroshima Peace Museum. The museum focuses on the effects of the atom bomb on the city and its inhabitants; mostly women, young people and the elderly at the time the bomb was dropped as the men were away fighting. It’s very moving, but also disturbing and doesn’t shy away from showing the absolute horror of the aftermath of the bomb. Hiroshi pointed out some things we’d have otherwise missed and shared stories of some of the survivors. After the museum we walked through the Peace Park, past the exact site of the bomb detonation above the city, to a small local restaurant for lunch. The local specialty is “Okonomiyaki” a sort of pancake with cabbage and noodles - it’s very good. We then took the fast (45 minute) ferry to Miyajima Island. Miyajima is known for its Torii gate that sits in the water and appears to float at high tide. We were lucky to see the gate “floating” in the sea. Miyajima is also known for for the tame deer that roam the streets, unperturbed by the many tourists that visit every day. Hiroshi was able to guide us away from the throngs of tourists to quieter parts of the town and give us an idea of what it’s like to live on this beautiful island. At the end of the afternoon we took the ferry back to the Peace Park. We had an excellent day thanks to Hiroshi, and really enjoyed his company.
Hiroshima
700hilaryk,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide yoko shimada was so great! It took a minute for us all to get comfortable but she is so adorable and accommodating in every aspect. She is knowledgeable in the tour and can answer most every question. It’s really nice that she shares her family and experiences too. She honesty makes a point to connect with each of our interests and connects with them. Playing games and making paper cranes to prepare u for what’s to come is completely comforting. She even checks up to make sure we were ok after museum tour and that we got back to hotel ok and takes note on all of us. We hope to see her again sometime❤️
Wonderful tour of Hiroshima sites, highly recommended.
tolgay980,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational and a wonderful tour with Yuki. When we travel to a place with a lot of history, I like hiring a local tour so we can learn better and not simply look at the buildings and google the info. Yuki prepped us ahead of time and we synced up the expectations from our day well in advance, including all the fees etc we will be paying at each location. She did not rush us, but kept the time in check so we were able execute the plan perfectly. (And we didn’t panic about catching the Shinkansen at the end of our trip). Ac
Our tour guide Mai was...
Nancy D,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Mai was incredible! She answered all our questions and shared lots of historical information with us while taking us to all the places in Hiroshima we wanted to see! She was fantastic! Thank you Mai!
Excellent guided tour of Hiroshima
kelvinh640,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide of historic Hiroshima was Akie. We found her to be a delightful person who was a pleasure to travel with. Our 8 hour tour was really excellent and Akie was a genuine fountain of knowledge. She spoke good English which was a great help for us (Australians). The fee was good value for money given that it was a personalised tour which lasted all day. Overall a wonderful experience
Experience Hiroshima with Yuki!
heidi l,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yuki was a fabulous guide - prepared, professional, personable and more. We had a wonderful tour of Hiroshima/Miyajima which i would highly recommend to anyone.
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