Hiroshima
Explore Hiroshima in half a day
Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours
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Explore Hiroshima in half a day
Discover the heart of the city like never before, embark on an unforgettable half-day journey, unveiling iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a local
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Soak up the historic sights of Hiroshima on your half-day experience with a local leading the way
- Enjoy a ferry ride to Miyajima Island to see the famed Itsukushima and Daisho-in temples
- Try a quintessential Japanese sweet set, including Matcha and the famous Momiji Manju
- Head to the most famous Okonomiyaki restaurant in Miyajima for a must-try local dish
- Quiz your local guide for top tips, recommendations and insider knowledge as you explore
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 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 (but we can pre-book your tickets, simply get in touch with hello@cityunscripted.com)
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
In front of The SOUVENIR SELECT HitotoKi located in Hiroshima Orizuru Tower ground level.Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
With a half-day to explore Hiroshima, why not begin with a ferry ride to Miyajima Island, where you’ll be able to visit the famed Itsukushima Shrine and the oldest temple in Miyajima, Daisho-in, built by one of Japan’s most famous monks. Also offering great views of the Seto Inland Sea, be sure to arrive with a fully charged camera. Cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn also add to the magic of this famed temple site well worth exploring. Gallery Miyazato serves up traditional Japanese sweet sets that include the ultimate crowd-pleasers: Matcha and the famous Momiji Manju, perfect for an afternoon rest and a refuel in the inner garden.
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?
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What travelers think of this experience
Dale
Jun 2025
Really enjoyed having Ken show us some of the sites of Hiroshima. Being a native of the area we appreciated his sharing his insight and stories from his mother who lived through WW II. Planning, communications and logistics were great. Ken even reserved spots for us to eat Hiroshima’s soul food - Okonomiyaki - at the end of the tour. Thank you Ken.
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Madhulikha
Jun 2025
Kaku is a great guide, very friendly and accommodating of all our special requests. He understood what we wanted from the tour and catered the information to it.
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Abhishek
Jun 2025
Kaku is an excellent guide. He made the tour so informative and explained the historic background and significance of every site and artifacts that we saw. We gained indepth perspective by having him by our side during the tour. He made it a fun tour for our family. highly recommended.
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Abhishek
Jun 2025
Kaku was exceptional. He made the tour interesting, engaging and fun. He took us to hidden gems in Hiroshima. Totally worth it.
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Damon
May 2025
It was great experience and really learned a lot. My guide, Ken, was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I appreciated his insight and personal stories and eating like a local. He made sure I took lots of pictures to capture the moment. I had fun and would recommend.
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Jose Luis
May 2025
We really felt like spending the day with a friend , actually I hope Masa become a real one. The visits and her charming conversation have made an special day in Mijayima.
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