Hiroshima Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Absolutely unforgettable, one of the best experiences we have ever had while traveling.”

Our full day Hiroshima and Miyajima World Heritage Sites tour with Miyu was one of the most meaningful, moving, and beautifully organized experiences we have ever had while traveling. Miyu was extraordinary from start to finish. She brought warmth, intelligence, grace, humor, and deep historical knowledge to every part of the day. Hiroshima is a place that deserves to be experienced with care and reflection, and Miyu guided us through it with the perfect balance of compassion, context, and insight. She helped us understand not only the historical significance of what we were seeing, but also the human stories, cultural meaning, and lasting message of peace behind it all. Her insights about and messages from the Hiroshima survivors around the world was inspirational. Miyajima was equally magical. Miyu made the island come alive, from the iconic floating torii gate to the shrines, traditions, scenery, food, and quiet little details we never would have noticed on our own. Every moment felt seamless. She managed the timing, transportation, explanations, and pace so effortlessly that we could simply relax, learn, and take it all in. What made the day truly exceptional was Miyu herself. She was kind, thoughtful, engaging, patient, and incredibly attentive. She answered every question with depth and clarity, anticipated what we needed before we asked, and made us feel like we were being shown Japan by a deeply knowledgeable friend. This was not just a tour. It was a powerful, beautiful, once in a lifetime experience. Miyu turned an already remarkable itinerary into something unforgettable. We cannot recommend her highly enough. If you are visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima, book this tour with Miyu immediately. She is absolutely outstanding.

Miyu F.

(46 reviews)

I am deeply touched by your warm and heartfelt words. It is a great honor to know that you so deeply understood the message I always hope to share with those who visit Hiroshima. It was a pleasure for me as well to spend the day with such a wonderful family, and I truly enjoyed our time together. I hope you were able to get a good rest last night. I wish you all the best and hope you continue to enjoy your travels in Japan in good health and with many wonderful experiences.

“Knowledgeable tour of Miyajima & Hiroshima”

Me, my husband and both our Mother's were guided by Kate through the beautiful Itsukushima Jinja shrine on Miyajima Island and the atomic bomb Peace Memorial Park. Kate also took us to one of her favourite Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki for lunch, which was in the Okonomyaki village in the city centre, and it was delicious! (And catered to our groups dietary needs!) Kate was very responsive and collaborative with her tour plan, asking us if there was anything specific we wanted to see, or what we would prefer doing in the morning vs afternoon. While we were touring the sites, Kate had some visual aids to help her explain the history of the places. This really helped us visualise the stories. We had a lot of questions about the sites, but also general knowledge questions about Japanese culture and lifestyle, and Kate was great at answering them. By the end of the day, we had a really great vibe with her and were having good conversations. This was an English-friendly tour, and would recommend Kate to any other travellers coming to Hiroshima. Thank you so much Kate, we'll be returning to Hiroshima one day again!

Kate M.

(1 reviews)

Thank you so much for your kind words, Miriam! It was a pleasure spending the day with you and your family. I really enjoyed all of your questions and our conversations throughout the tour, and I’m glad my visual materials helped bring Hiroshima and Miyajima’s history to life. Thank you for being so interested in Japanese history and culture. I always try to tailor each tour to my guests’ interests, whether that’s history, local food, or everyday life in Japan, so I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your trip, and I’d love to welcome you and your family back to Hiroshima someday! Kind regards, Kate

“Highlights of Hiroshima”

A last minute cruise detour found us docking in Hiroshima. We were extremely lucky to find Miyouri available. We had an EXCEPTIONAL day touring both Miyajima and the Peace Park. The compassion, knowledge and ability to share her knowledge with us was beyond our expectations. She even brought along home made origami birds for us to leave at the Children’s memorial.

Miyu F.

(46 reviews)

Thank you for your warm and kind words. I feel fortunate as well, because your cruise ship’s visit to Hiroshima gave me the chance to spend a wonderful day with you. I hope the memories of Hiroshima will stay with you forever.