Hiroshima Private Tours

“Miyajima: The magic of the island and the momiji manju making that Kay made memorable through her translation help, with her warm, kid-friendly way shining through.”

Our day on Miyajima with Kay was pure magic. From the floating torii gate to wandering the island, she brought everything to life with her knowledge and warmth. The highlight was making momiji manju an experience that could have been lost in translation, but Kay was right there helping us communicate every step of the way, turning it into one of the most memorable and fun moments of our entire trip. Our son still talks about it. Once again, Kay's way with our son made all the difference. She has a natural ability to challenge and engage kids while making them feel completely comfortable, treating him with the same care she'd give her own child. She continued helping us hunt for the souvenir we were after and offered thoughtful recommendations throughout the day that we never would have found on our own. Kay is the kind of guide who makes you feel like you're exploring with a friend who happens to know absolutely everything.

“Hiroshima: Kay's deep, sensitive telling of the Peace Park history, made accessible for your son, plus her attention to detail and starting the souvenir hunt.”

We couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Hiroshima than our day with Kay at the Peace Memorial Park. She shared the history and culture with such depth and sensitivity, giving us the context that made the experience truly meaningful rather than just a walk through a park. She has a gift for explaining difficult history in a way that's honest, moving, and accessible — and she was especially thoughtful in how she helped our son understand it all at his level. What stood out most was how Kay treated our son like one of her own children. She kept him engaged by gently challenging him and drawing him into the story of the place, never talking over his head or leaving him behind. She also went out of her way throughout the day to help us track down a specific souvenir we'd been searching for. Her attention to detail and genuine care were obvious from the very first hour. An incredible start to our time together.

“Super Day in Hiroshima”

Keiko arrived early for our tour and met us in our hotel. Her communications before the day were perfect and she was a great host in the city. We followed her half day walking tour (see her tour description) and we had plenty of time to see what we wanted to see. She was very knowledgable about all of the places we visited and spent time teaching us all about the history and culture of the city. She even delivered an impromptu origami lesson. We used the local public transport, which was easy and cheap and, after saying goodbye, we went on to eat in a restaurant that she recommended - it was one of the best meals we ate while we were in Japan. Overall, a great host and a great tour. Thanks Kay - you are a star!

Keiko K.

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Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. I truly enjoyed our conversations throughout the tour. They were not only fun but also thought-provoking. It felt a little awkward to explain history and politics to experts like you! I hope you had a wonderful time exploring Miyajima the day after our tour. At least the weather was on your side, wasn't it? There are many more beautiful places to discover in Hiroshima, so I sincerely hope you'll come back and visit again someday. It would be a pleasure to see you both again! Warm regards, Kay