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A Canny Day in Hiroshima
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Joined 2018
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!
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).
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, 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
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. It’s not included if using the direct ferry, the customer must cover that for the guide.
your transportation fee, meals (you and guide), your and guide’s entrance fees;
transport to and from Hiroshima to Miyajima (approximately ¥1800 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 ¥5000 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: ¥1900 per person
Admission fees:
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Adults (College students and up): ¥200, Itsukushima Shrine ¥300
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
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 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.
Reviews
Kevin F.
“Great Day was had”
A great day with Hugh who was knowledgeable, entertaining and chose a good eating spot for lunch. Would recommend his services.
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Hugh C.
Thank you Kevin! It was a pleasure sharing your day.
Dana F.
“What an insightful experience”
When visiting Hiroshima, you are prepared for a rather serious day considering the tragedy of that place. Hugh, however, managed to make my visit both interesting and fun. He is genuinely interested in not only the history of Hiroshima and Japan but also enthusiastic about culture and people in general. His many years living in Japan give you also to chance to learn more about Japan‘s day to day culture in a way Japanese themselves might have trouble to explain. I enjoyed my time with Hugh enormously and would immediately book a tour with him again.
Hugh C.
Hello Dana! It it was a pleasure to share your day with you and thank you so much for your thoughtfulreview.
Az E.
“Wonderful Day Tour with Hugh”
We had a wonderful day tour in Hiroshima with Hugh as our guide. He was very helpful and incredibly knowledgeable, sharing the city’s history and culture with great clarity. What stood out most was the way he explained everything so clearly that even our kids were fully engaged and understood. His patience, warmth, and insight made the experience truly meaningful for our family. Overall, we feel very lucky to have had Hugh as our guide in Hiroshima, and we would highly recommend him to anyone visiting the city.
Hugh C.
Thank you! A pleasure sharing your day.
$425/ per group
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