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What you’ll do

A dark legacy may be what Hiroshima is infamously renowned for but this surprising Japanese city is also a friendly, picturesque paradise for foodies. You could wander through the Peace Memorial Park, with tribute memorials and often even several survivors on-site and willing to share their stories. You could also enjoy a ferry ride to Miyajima, just twenty minutes away and famed for its floating torii in the Seto Inland Sea. Here you can also visit the oldest temple in Miyajima or allow your tastebuds a little treat whilst relaxing with a traditional Japanese sweet set, including delicious flavors from the Momiji Manju you’ll just have to try for yourself (local specialty, perfect as an ‘omiyage’, or food souvenir).

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Private transportation on request

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • In front of The SOUVENIR SELECT HitotoKi located in Hiroshima Orizuru Tower ground level.

Experience outline

  • Explore must-see sights like the historic castle, A-Bomb Dome site or the Peace Memorial Park
  • Take a ferry ride to enjoy neighboring Miyajima island, with its ancient shrines and famed floating torii
  • Enjoy a traditional Japanese sweet set in an ancient tea house, local delicacies like the maple-leaf shaped cakes, Momiji Manju, await your eager sampling
  • Visit Daisho-in temple, the oldest in Miyajima built by one of Japan’s most famous monks
  • Enjoy local tips and insider recommendations from your local guide as you explore Hiroshima

Things to know

What’s included

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

Meeting point

In front of The SOUVENIR SELECT HitotoKi located in Hiroshima Orizuru Tower ground level.

What’s not included

  • Food & drinks are not included (but you can pre-book your lunch with us, simply contact hello@cityunscripted.com)
  • Tickets to any attractions (but you can pre-book your tickets, simply contact hello@cityunscripted.com)
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund

Reviews

    We have been picked up at the cruise port; well planned with a lot of information about country and the people; we can definitely recommend the guide

    April 2024

    Dieter M

    Our host , Ken was fantastic. He had asked us days before the tour what we wanted to see and then he prepared a detailed itinerary for the day. He was well prepared and we saw everything we wanted to. Thank you Ken

    April 2024

    Nicola T

    Had an amazing day yesterday. Masayokobayashi was my guide and I learnt so many interesting facts. We went to Hiroshima Peace Park and Miyajima. She shared lots of different events and stories and it was truly fascinating. I would absolutely recommend her. An awesome day.

    April 2024

    Ruth A

    Enjoyed the tour with our guide Masayo. She was very pleasant and managed our time very well to see Miyajima, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Museum, Hiroshima Castle. It was a rainy day but we got to tour the sites with not much trouble.

    March 2024

    Cherry M

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