Hiroshima Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“A Meaningful and Personal Hiroshima Experience with Rika”

We were two couples visiting Hiroshima for one day. We arrived by cruise ship and took a taxi to the first metro station, where Rika was waiting for us. With her, we experienced Hiroshima in a different and more personal way than a standard cruise excursion. This was exactly what we liked very much. The weather was not perfect and we had some rain during the day, but Rika organized the route very well and adapted everything smoothly. She has excellent knowledge about Hiroshima, its history and its meaning, which added a lot of value to our visit. During a coffee break, she also taught us how to fold paper cranes in memory of Sadako, which was a very touching and special moment for us. Rika was kind, well prepared, organized and very attentive throughout the day. She helped us understand Hiroshima not only as a historical place, but also as a city with deep emotion, memory and culture. We ended the day beautifully with her choice of a local restaurant, where we tried Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. It was a perfect and authentic finish to our visit. We had a great time with Rika. She was not only a very good guide, but also a very pleasant person to spend the day with. She made our Hiroshima visit feel personal, meaningful and memorable. We would warmly recommend her to anyone visiting Hiroshima..

“Kind and Warm - Highly recommended”

We had a great time spending the day in Hiroshima and Miyajima with Kazumi. She was very flexible with plans and organized a great day for my family, which included a 2 year old. She is a kind person, patient and soft spoken. She speaks fluent English and has lived in England and USA. We also really enjoyed the lunch option she chose for us, including a vegetarian meal for my family, and managing several allergies for my toddler. We really enjoyed her company and would gladly recommend her to any family considering a guide.

“Visiting the Atomic Bomb Memorial ”

We had only about 3 hours in Hiroshima and looked for a guide that could help us experience the power and emotion of this historic site. Yoshiyuki met us at the shinkansen and brought us to the memorial park. His knowledge and especially his strong connection to this place is evident and was deeply moving for our small group. We were 6 people on this private tour and that allowed us to explore and feel the exhibits through his words. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for your patience with us. Warm regards Tom

Yoshiyuki Y.

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Dear Tom, Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was truly an honor to spend those three hours with your group and share the story of Hiroshima with you. Knowing that you felt the emotion and significance of this place means a great deal to me personally. As a second-generation hibakusha, Hiroshima is not just history for me — it is deeply connected to my family and to the message I hope to pass on to future generations. I am grateful that your group took the time to listen so sincerely and respectfully. I also appreciated your curiosity, kindness, and patience throughout the tour. I hope the experience in Hiroshima will stay with you for many years. Thank you again for visiting Hiroshima, and I wish you and your group safe and wonderful travels in Japan. Warm regards, Yoshiyuki