Hiroshima
Must see Hiroshima in a day
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
5.0
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Must see Hiroshima in a day
Explore Hiroshima's highlights & hidden gems in a day with a local host, diving into its rich history and vibrant culture for an unforgettable journey
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Enjoy the tranquility of the Shukkeien Japanese gardens and experience a traditional tea ceremony.
- Let your local guide lead you to the iconic Hiroshima castle and show you a bygone era.
- See the infamous A-bomb dome site firsthand and possibly even meet some survivors.
- Learn about every-day life here with your local guide answering all your questions.
- Wander the beautiful Peace Memorial Park serving as a reminder of peace and the beauty of life.
- Try Hiroshima's most famous food for yourself! A local style of okonomiyaki (noodle pancake)
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks (but you can pre-book your lunch with us)
Tickets to any attraction
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
Must-see Hiroshima awaits! Begin your day of exploring this historic city at Shukkeien gardens, where your local guide will lead you to a typical Japanese tea house for a tea ceremony and then onto the postcard-perfect bamboo forest and where the Yozakura (Night Cherry blossoms) are best found, come season. From here, Hiroshima castle and all its secret treasures await exploring. Locally known as ‘Carp Castle’ ask your guide for a happy snap with the surrounding koi pond as your memorable backdrop. The infamous A-Bomb Dome is something you need to see firsthand, hear the stories from survivors who frequent the site, and then continue on to the nearby Peace Memorial park, with its beautiful fountains serving as a reminder of human endurance.
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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Nicole
Jul 2025
Yuka our guide was friendly and informative on our recent walking tour of Miyajima Island. Leading us through some quiet and less used paths. Thanks, Yuka for a memorable and unforgettable day.
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Nicole
Jun 2025
Yuko our guide was fantastic, great knowledge and we had a great day.
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Kate
Jun 2025
Yuka was wonderful. We appreciated that she stayed back with our young daughter during the most intense part of the Peace Museum in Hiroshima. Yuka taught her to make an origami crane and asked her questions about school in the States. She was very thoughtful and so knowledgeable about the history of the city.
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Anousha
Jun 2025
We had a tour with miss Aya and we are very grateful for miss Aya. She made our day and had lots of good information about Hiroshima and Miyajima. We had an amazing time!! Miss Aya, thank you so much and we hope to see you again in the future when we are coming back for Japan.
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April
May 2025
Excellent day! Yuka is one of the best tour guides that we have ever had- and we travel a fair amount! She was organized, prompt, and thoughtful, going above and beyond to find a shop that served a tea that I was interested in. The tour itself was well paced, covering the shrine, shopping Street, and of course, mt misen. Although it was a cloudy day, it was well worth the effort to see the majestic view. We highly recommend this tour!
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Nicholas
May 2025
Our Driver was great to work with. There were a couple of places that we did not want to go so our driver quickly adapted and moved on to the next location.
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