Hiroshima Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Hi everyone. I'm Kazumi. I am a qualified tour guide.I have been guiding Hiroshima since 2010. Through guiding Hiroshima, I can give my guests my knowledge of this area and Japanese culture. At the same time, I can learn their understanding of Japan and the differences between our culture and theirs, which is very interesting. I also believe that meeting with local people is the best way to know the area. I was born and grew up in Hiroshima. I am very happy to give you wonderful time and memories in Hiroshima. I am really looking forward to hearing from you.

Hugh C.

4.93 / 5

(69 reviews)

Hi! Thanks for reviewing my profile. I am Australian, from Sydney originally but my life with Japan and its culture and history spans 30 odd years and I have been a Hiroshima resident for 18 of those 30 years. I joined GoWithGuide just recently but be assured I have led many tours in Hiroshima and more widely throughout metropolitan and regional Japan, sharing conversations about the unique society, its fascinating culture and history. I also have written several tourism blogs for inbound tour companies and also the Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Bureau. I speak fluent Japanese and I have immersed myself in the experience of living here in modern and traditional culture and spent many years studying martial arts Aikido and Iaido. I also have a strong interest in Buddhist teachings. My Japanese calligraphy work over the years has been received recognition and several awards and commissions both in Japan and elsewhere. I'm looking forward to spending a great experience sharing the culture and history of Hiroshima with you.

Mayumi I.

4.94 / 5

(129 reviews)

Hi, I'm Mayumi IIDA from Hiroshima. National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I am here to welcome you as your Japanese friend to help you understand Japanese culture, history and everything you want to know more and better. My tour is geared for the more independent-minded travelers. The option lets you customize your tour with a variety of activities. Your day in Hiroshima is a blank page, waiting you for writing your own tales. I am sure that you will encounter a lot of charms and delightful surprises in my hometown Hiroshima. Enjoy local hospitality and food with me !

Hideo Y.

4.52 / 5

(143 reviews)

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Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585. I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama. Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof. In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships. When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it ! These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people. I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!

New Hiroshima Tour Guides

Tetsuo (pancho) H.

5.00 / 5

(14 reviews)

Hi, I'm Tetsuo. I'm a certified local licensed English tour guide in Hiroshima, Japan. I was born and bred in Hiroshima and would like to share my lovely hometown to guests from all over the world. My guiding feature is "flexible tour" that I can handle and follow what guests are interested in / would like to see more to make guests' experience fully memorable. Looking for a booking from you and see you there!

Kayoko S.

4.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

Soy guía licenciada gubernamental nacional. Nací y crecí en prefectura de Osaka, la capital gastronómica de Japón, asimismo el centro humorístico. Mi especialidad universitaria era historia, y me gradué con historia de Japón. Empecé a estudiar español a forma autodidacta para entender las letras de música latina. Desde 2000 hasta 2017 viví en Perú trabajando como guía de turismo y asimismo la encargada de counter de agencia de viaje. Por lo que domino historia del Perú y América latina más. Retornando a mi país me ha maravillado la belleza de Japón. Mi hobby es trotar y bailar marinera norteña, danza nacional de Perú en la cual he sido ganadora de algunos concursos. También soy aficionada de bunraku, marioneta tradicional de Japón. Como soy historiadora, me gustaría tratar lugares históricos dentro de una perspectiva histórica. Quisiera pedir a aquellos que desea guiado por mí que haga click de reserva después de comprender bien el circuito que ofrezco. Jamás no hagan reserva sin intercambiar mensajes. Espero con mucho entusiasmo comunicación de los amantes de historia y cultura de humanidad.

Azusa A.

4.91 / 5

(43 reviews)

Hello, my name is Azusa Arita. I'm a licensed tour guide in English. I think there is no big difference between what Japan is today and what you see about Japan in manga, except " Naruto." ( Sorry but Ninjya is no longer exist.) Japan is a two -faced society, a society of modern technology and that of tradition. That's why it seems mysterious and difficult to understand. Hiroshima is a good place to experience the both aspects of Japan. Do you know the darkness in which you 'll be a new person, or the special way you can gain the same amount of wisdom written in Buddhist scriptures at one time? Let's go and find the answers to these mysteries in Hiroshima. I'll make sure you have a great time in this tour.

Keiji M.

4.40 / 5

(15 reviews)

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Hello everyone. My name is Keiji living in Okayama. Okayama is located halfway between Hiroshima and Osaka. Nowadays a lot of people are attracted by Naoshima that is a small island famous for Art and Architecture. Okayama is the entrance to the island therefore I often show international guests around Naoshima. Okayama itself has many tourist attractions such as Kurashiki famous for Bikan historical quarter, Korakuen garden, Okayama castle and so on. If you'd like to include Hiroshima or Osaka on your plan, I can show you round them as these cities are in the distance of an hour train ride. I'm an easygoing and extrovert person. I'm always waiting for you to contact me..

Popular Hiroshima Private Tours

Full Day Tour Exploring Hiroshima

7 hours 30 min

A more favorable option, my tour is geared for the more independent-minded travelers. This option lets you customize your one day tour with a variety of activities. Your day in Hiroshima is a blank page, waiting you for writing your own tales. If you want to extend your way to other prefectures, it may be also planned as you wish. First up, please contact me.

Hiroshima 1day World Heritage Tour　

6 hours 30 min

Hiroshima has 2 world heritage sites, Atomic bomb dome and Miyajima island. Hiroshima is the first city where Atomic bomb was dropped in 1945. Atomic bomb dome is the symbol of " No More Hiroshima" Please visit here and study what happened to Hiroshima. Miyajima Island, one of the most scenic spots in Japan, has long been regarded as a sacred island on the beautiful Seto Inland Sea.

A Canny Day in Hiroshima

The overall plan for a day in Hiroshima: Join me on a very memorable stroll through the history and culture of the "shrine island", designated one of the three most scenic sites in Japan and a World Heritage SIte, before returning to Central Hiroshima to tour Peace Memorial Park, it monuments and museums or, if desired, I am happy to discuss customising your tour to include other attractions.

Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima

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Hiroshima has 2 World Heritage sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima. Hiroshima is now internationally known as the first city destroyed by the atomic bomb ever used in human warfare. Within the Peace memorial Park at the epicenter of the explosion, you can find war memorial museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome. The shrine is also a brilliant vermilion hall and it creates a sharp contrast against the wooded hills in the background and the blue sky above.

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HISTORIC HIROSHIMA + Distillery Tour and Tasting By Car

7 hours

Join me on a very memorable stroll through its ancient history via the "shrine island" Miyajima, designated one of the three most scenic sites in Japan and a World Heritage Site.OR A tour of Peace Memorial Park in central Hiroshima to learn about its modern history with its monuments and museums including the Atomic Bomb Dome; however, if desired, I am happy to discuss customising your tour to alternative attractions in my town FOLLOWED BY a tour and tasting at Hiroshima's historic distillery.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima's History

5 hours

An in-depth tour of the fascinating history of Hiroshima including the A-Bomb Dome, and the monuments and museum in Peace Memorial Park, followed by lunch as per what might be your available preference but I recommend Hiroshima okonomiyaki, a scrumptious layered savoury pancake.

PEACE MEMORIAL PARK and CLASSICAL GARDENS - CHAUFFERED

6 hours

A chauffered tour of the modern history of Hiroshima including the A-Bomb Dome, and the monuments and museum in Peace Memorial Park, followed by lunch as per what might be your available preference but I recommend Hiroshima okonomiyaki, a scrumptious layered savoury pancake. Visit an absolute gem, temple grounds dotted with statues and memorials, and afterward, we'll take a stroll through Hiroshima’s classical Japanese landscaped pond garden, once the sole privilege of the ruling lord.

Hiroshima - The Shrine Island

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Join me on a very memorable stroll through its ancient history - the "shrine island" Miyajima, a designated World Heritage Site. We'll get photos of the giant sentinal Torii Gate then visit the ancient Itsukushima Shrine also Daishoin Temple an equally important religious site and the stark mysteriously austere Senjokaku hall and adjacent Five-Story Pagoda. Enjoy an aerial gondola ride to some spectacular views and dine of fresh local fare.

Popular Hiroshima Private Cars

Hiroshima 5-Hour Tour with a Private Car

5 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

Hiroshima 8-Hour Tour with a Private Car

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

Hiroshima sightseeing with a private chartered van (1-12pax)

You can plan to visit several places around Hiroshima within a limited time with our van. Our commuter can accommodate a group of up to 12 people and our service is available for 24h!

FROM$1,099/ per group

Van transportation M.

4.48 / 5

(153 reviews)

Hiroshima 3-Hour Tour with a Private Car　☆

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3 hours

Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.

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Hiroshima Tour Reviews

Alan N.

5 / 5

Apr 24, 2024

Central Hiroshima and Okonomiyaki (Local Food) Tour

5 hours

Apr 24, 2024

“Hiroshima Tour with Mayumi”

We had a fascinating day around the main sights of Hiroshima expertly guided by Mayumi who speaks excellent English. Her explanations of the atomic bomb and its aftermath were both objective and sensitive. She also took us to a great local okonomiyaki restaurant for a delicious lunch.

Mayumi I.

(129 reviews)

Dear Alan. Many thanks for the 5-star rating and being amazing guests of my tour. Truly appreciate that you looked the time out for leaving this excellent review, that means a lot to me. Wish you all the best! Mayumi

Katie D.

5 / 5

Apr 24, 2024

Hiroshima half day peace tour

4 hours

Apr 24, 2024

“Kazumi is an outstanding thoughtful guide ”

Kazumi took my husband, our cousin and myself through Peace Park, the Atomic bomb dome and museum. As she was born and grew up in the area she spoke with great knowledge. She interspersed the history with personal stories she had gathered from the people she had met that had been affected and forever changed by the bombing of Hiroshima. It was a deeply moving experience and Kazumi gave us time to reflect on what we had seen and answered our many questions. She also explained some of the cultural nuances we had seen on our trip which was incredibly insightful. She then took us to a delicious Okonomiyaki restaurant for lunch. I highly recommend Kazumi as a guide. She’s wonderful!

Kazumi M.

(83 reviews)

Thank you for your kind review! Katie. I really appreciated that you understood well Sad history of Hiroshima and spend a long time to see individual items in the museum. It was a pleasure to answer all your questions which were very interesting for me, too. Please send my best regards to your family, too. Thank you again. Kazumi

Marco G.

5 / 5

Apr 22, 2024

Central Hiroshima and Okonomiyaki (Local Food) Tour

4 hours

Apr 22, 2024

“Excellent service, attitude and experience”

Mayumi was simply perfect! Her knowledge and experience in Hiroshima were precisely what we needed to have a perfect visit. Strongly recommend her service if you are looking to maximize your visit.

Mayumi I.

(129 reviews)

Dear Marco, I appreciate your prompt and excellent review. I am impressed by how active you two are. It is amazing to see how much you enjoy traveling around Hiroshima and Japan, by car and by bike! Please enjoy the Seto Inland Sea national park to the fullest. Just hoping you are blessed with good weather. All the best, Mayumi

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