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.
There is an option to do this tour by private vehicle.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Hiroshima, or greet you on your arrival at Hiroshima Station.
MIyajima (shrine) Island and a range of its beautiful ancient structures (an optional view from Mt Misen).
Tour the fabulous and historical Itsukushima Shrine, and mysterious Snjokaku and Five Story Pagoda
Ground Zero, Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park and Memorial Museum
Begin at the Hypo-centre and set the stage for the history of the terrible event that ushered in the end of hostilities of the eWW 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.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Hiroshima or escort you to your return departure from Hiroshima Station.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee and guide's transportation
your transportation fee, meals (you and guide), entrance fees
transport to and from Hiroshima to Miyajima (approximately ¥1800 unless travelling on JR Pass in which case approximately ¥540)
Shrine entry ¥300 per adult
Peace Memorial Museum entry ¥200 per adult
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: ¥1800 per person
Please reimburse the guide for transportation
Admission fees:
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Adults (College students and up): ¥200, High school students/Senior citizens (aged 65 years and over): ¥100, Junior high school students and younger: Free
- Itsukushima Shrine: Adults: ¥300, High school students: ¥200, Elementary/Junior High School Students: ¥100
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.
Julie M.
“Interesting day visiting Miyajima”
Pleasant day visiting Miyajima with Hugh
Betty B.
“A Day With Hugh”
We had a wonderful day with Hugh, visiting Miyajima Island and touring Hiroshima. It was a rainy, cold and dreary kind of a day, but we were able to make the most of it due to his expert knowledge of the areas. Hugh has an outgoing , pleasant personality and provided us with so much information throughout the day about all aspects of life in Japan. And we so enjoyed our lunch of okonomiyaki at his favorite little lunch stop! If you have the chance to get Hugh as your guide, jump on it, because we thought he was great! Bette & Peter B.
Hugh C.
thanks Bette & Pete! It was a great pleasure to share your day.
Hannah P.
“Awesome your of Hiroshima”
Had a great day with Hugh learning about not only the atomic bomb but also Japanese history and culture as a whole. Very accommodating and pleasant to be around!
Hugh C.
Thanks Hannah! It was a pleasure sharing your day.
$327/ per group