Day Trips & Local Escapes • 10 hours 5.0
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Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima

Embark on a captivating journey to Hiroshima from Fukuoka, guided by a local expert, and witness the city's inspiring rebirth.

Renting a bike in Fukuoka is easy and cheap through a bike sharing scheme. The city is mostly flat so it's easy to get around.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Let a host organize a trip on the bullet train to Hiroshima – one of Japan’s most historically significant locations
  • Explore the city’s devastating World War II history at the many memorial parks and museums
  • See how successfully the city has rebuilt itself into a cosmopolitan hub of pristine parks, gardens, restaurants, and nightlife
  • Take the ferry to Miyajima island and see the iconic “floating” Great Torii Gate
  • Have your local host on hand to share stories of the city, and give tips and recommendations for the rest of your vacation

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

10 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
10 hours with a host
Walking experience ( other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (Shinkansen Round Trip Train Tickets will incur an additional cost of $200 per person if you do not hold a Japan Rail Pass)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Tully's Coffee - The host will be waiting in front of main door, in Hakata KITTE ground level.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

With your local insider as a GPS, guidebook, and Google, you’ll discover more than just Hiroshima’s tragic World War II history. Experience its rich ancient culture and the modern Hiroshima of today: a vibrant hub of friendly locals, pristine parks, tightly-packed sake bars, and plenty of okonomiyaki (savory pancake) restaurants serving Hiroshima’s “soul food”. You could visit the striking symbol of the city, the Atomic Bomb Dome, stroll down the soft sand of the Bayside Beach or explore ancient shrines and temples – from hydrangea-lined Jinguji-temple to Itsukushima. On Miyajima Island, see nature at its most impressive: lush forests, turquoise ocean, and the iconic “floating” torii gate: a shrine that’s partially submerged at high tide.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Laurie May 2025

Our host was very knowledgeable and professional while taking us around the city. She was so friendly and easy to talk with. We highly recommend Eli.

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Ricken May 2025

It was a great experience. I had a lot of fun with Mark Potter he was a great guy, fun to be around, easy going, very knowledgeable.

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Mauricio May 2025

Sumiré She is amazing, very kind, talented and lovely person . We absolutely recommend her as guide tour Mauricio Arbaiza

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Bryce May 2025

We really enjoyed our tour experience with Mark, he provided a tour that was ideal for the way we like to explore and things that interest us. Thanks for a great afternoon Mark, we wish you all the best for you and your family.

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Sindhu Apr 2025

The trip was completely customisable and Eli (our guide) was amazing. She put together all the things that we wanted to do while explaining the Japanese culture and art forms. It was an enriching afternoon and we enjoyed visiting temples, shrines, besides trying our hand at doll making. We also found an amazing vegetarian place to have lunch. Thank you Eli for the great experience

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Luigia Apr 2025
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