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A Canny Day in Hiroshima

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A Canny Day in Hiroshima

Name: Hiroshima Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 418 USD
Rating: 5.0 (105 reviews)

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Joined 2018

Hugh C.

4.92 / 5

(105 reviews)

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Hiroshima

English (Native), Japanese

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Hugh C.)

Up to 10 people

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 but that may exclude components of the itinerary.

There is an option to do this tour by private vehicle.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Hiroshima, or greet you on your arrival at Hiroshima Station or cruise ship port.

MIyajima (shrine) Island and a range of its beautiful ancient structures (an optional view from Mt Misen).

Visit the famed towering Great Torii, Tour the fabulous and historical Itsukushima Shrine, and mysterious Senjokaku and Five Story Pagoda along with historical commentary.

Ground Zero, Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Memorial Museum

Begin at the Hypo-centre and accompanying momentary to set the stage for the history of the terrible event that ushered in the end of hostilities of the WW II , and proceed to a tour of the park and its significant memorials and to the Peace Memorial Museum and its exhibits covering all aspects of the event and the atomic weapon.

01:00 PM

Lunch

As discussed according to available needs and preferences.

Ending Point

At your hotel in Hiroshima or escort you to your return departure from Hiroshima Station, put you in a taxi back to cruise ship port.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee and guide's transportation

***My transportation is only included in the fee, if traveling by the conventional method of trams and trains and fairies. NOTE: It’s not included if using the direct ferry, the customer must cover that for the guide.

What‘s not included

your transportation fee, meals (you and guide), your and guide’s entrance fees;

transport to and from Hiroshima to Miyajima (approximately ¥2,200 unless travelling on JR Pass in which case approximately ¥540)

If arriving by cruise ship, we take a direct ferry from the nearby direct ferry port and, ideally, after the Miyajima visit (depending on tide level on the day) take the direct ferry across the sea front straight, up the river to arrive at Peace Park. The ferry round trip cost is about ¥4,800 per person but it economize time.

Shrine entry ¥300 per adult

Peace Memorial Museum entry ¥200 per adult

Tour Important Information

IMPORTANT

***The order in which locations are visited may change on the day for the benefit of the most appreciable experience for the guests.

**Please wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes

Transport:

if not travelling on JR Pass: total transit costs to and from the island: ¥2,200 per person

Admission fees:

- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Adults (College students and up): ¥200, Itsukushima Shrine ¥300

Cruise ship guests docking at Ujina Port:

Taxi (¥1200) to direct ferry to Miyajima and similar service from Miyajima direct to Peace Memorial Park (round trip per adult: ¥4,800) + taxi Peace Memorial Museum to ship (~¥2,500)

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2018

Hugh C.

4.92 / 5

(105 reviews)

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Hugh C.

Hi!

Thanks for reviewing my profile.

I am Australian, from Sydney originally, but my life with Japan and its culture and history spans 40 years, and I have been a Hiroshima resident for 25 of those 40 years.

I joined GoWithGuide in 2019, but 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.

Reviews

Simon M.

5 / 5

Oct 28, 2026

PEACE MEMORIAL PARK and CLASSICAL GARDENS