Private Tour
Hiroshima Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This private and customizable tour for Hiroshima is perfect for guests who would like to have
their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to
experience the city at their own pace.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Moderate Cancellation Policy:
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
After your booking, you will receive a link to the Hiroshima Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Hiroshima Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
Custom Itinerary:
Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
How far in advance should I book?
Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
What if I'm late?
We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
Children that are age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult that is age 18 or older
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
English-speaking professional tour guide
8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
Transportation within the city only
Meals, food and drinks not specified
Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Hiroshima Station
Upon confirmation of your booking, you will be provided with a dedicated Tour Form containing key city highlights and essential information for your tour. Through this form, you can specify any attractions you wish to visit and share additional preferences. We will carefully review your input to craft an itinerary uniquely suited to your interests
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
1 Chome-1 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan
Options
Public Transpport
Bus, Train or other: This tour includes public transportation costs with your tour expert (1 tour guide only). All transportation costs included.
Pickup included
Private Vehicle
This tour includes private chartered vehicle (1 driver) with a tour expert (1 tour guide). All transportation costs included.
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hiroshima private tour.
Patrick P,
Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We took the private tour in Hiroshima with Kahori. The tour was very good and she arranged a very good lunch. The Peace Park and memorial museum were very busy, but not the fault of the tour. We saw the castle and went to a very nice temple in the mountains. Kahori was very informed and great to work with. I would definitely recommend her. It was nice not to have to wait on the bus and she did everything possible to make the walking easier. This included having the taxi drop us off at the entrance and pick us up at entrance. She made sure to find elevators and ramps which was helpful for us.
Excellent Tour
Sandy L,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Mizuho was a great guide. Speaks English well. She explained everything so perfectly and was extremely kind , patient and very helpful at the train station changing our tickets. If you are going to Hiroshima, I recommend this tour.
Amazing insight and powerful experience
Julia D,
Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Emiko was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and patient. She shared personal stories that made the experience more meaningful. I have some mobility issues which could be frustrating but she was helpful and encouraging. I can’t recommend her enough. It was raining and chilly the whole day but she was warm and insightful which made the rain irrelevant
A poignant day with Masako
jebrown7777,
Dec 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Masako our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about a variety of topics…and given the historical events that occurred in Hiroshima…that knowledge was appreciated. Beyond that, we visited Miyajima and had a terrific visit of the Itsukushima shrine. Again Masako’s knowledge was amazing. The tour was planned to our specifications in a very collaborative process and I thought the price very reasonable, especially considering the knowledge gained and details taken care of. We requested to go to an okonomiyaki restaurant, which was did. It was fabulous…the local oysters were too. Masako was so accommodating she helped us book an earlier Shinkansenback to Kyoto (I booked it far too late) even though the tour ended at 5. Can’t say enough positives about Masako and the tour company, which we also used to visit Nagano….another wonderful experience.
Personalized trip to the Kure Museum
Q1242IBjenniferc,
Dec 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The company worked with us to help us get from our Cruise Ship to the Kure Museum and a Okonomiyaki lunch. Our Tour guide Mizuho Higino was wonderful. She was so charming and helpful translating everything from Japanese to English. She prepared additional information for us. She also recommended and took us to a near by museum she thought we would like. (we did not know it was there) We really enjoyed our day and lunch with Mizuho, she was wonderful! Thanks so much for a great day!
Awesome Custom Tour
551nhann,
Sep 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my very first time visiting Hiroshima, and it's great to be guided by Kitamuri-san from Japan Awaits. She showed me around the city, and she also has a good sense of humor. I love Daishioin Temple the most, it's really nice and peaceful
Highly recommended for cruise ship passengers!
bestbet34,
Mar 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a cruise ship port day in Hiroshima and booked this tour for my party of six (independent from the cruise line). While not inexpensive, when compared to what the cruise line charges for the big bus/cattle tours, this was actually a pretty good value when split among our group. The tour company did a phenomenal job in communicating with me well before the tour date and worked with me to customize our tour to our likes and dislikes. In addition, very clear instructions were provided to ensure that we could meet up with our guide in port without issue. As for the tour itself, let me start by saying how lovely our tour guide Miyuki was. She spoke excellent english and was a true local. This meant she was able to provide insightful information on top of what is listed in the guides. Even better, she took us to one of the best local restaurants on our entire trip (okonomiyaki)! The tour was well paced and we were able to see so much during the eight-hours. In addition, the van was comfortable and was driven safely by a professional driver. As a note, if you are wavering on wither doing the half-day or full day, I would recommend the full-day. It you don't see both Miyajima and Peace Memorial Park, you are truly missing out! I would absolutely recommend Japan Awaits and this specific tour to everyone!
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